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Wheely bits, some advice please
Started this discussion. Last reply by Will Wassell May 20. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My roadie is getting on a bit, its a Alloy/Carbon GIant OCR Zero from the early 00’s with factory standard shimano wheelset and ultegra group set.I have begun to notice that the wheel spokes are…Continue
You have to be taking the piss right!?!?
Started this discussion. Last reply by baa baa Apr 11. 38 Replies 1 Like
Soundtrack to your ride….
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paddy Mar 12. 58 Replies 0 Likes
I am not advocating the use of MP3 and headphones etc while riding, I don’t plug in when I ride and I don’t recommend this as a practice as I believe it is dangerous. What I am riding at is your…Continue
Street Art or Functional?
Started Nov 16, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
This is chained alongside a Moore sculpture outside the Art Gallery of NSW.…Continue
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Will Wassell replied to timothy.clifford's discussion Bike Delivery, Cambodia"This is taking N+1 to another level."
Will Wassell replied to Michael O'Reilly's discussion Norman rides a bike"If a dog can do it, surely some of the Sydney SOV prisoners can????
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Will Wassell replied to Will Wassell's discussion Wheely bits, some advice please"I equate sage with wisdom, whether or not this coincides with age in the same person is immaterial IMHO."
Will Wassell replied to Will Wassell's discussion Wheely bits, some advice please"My bike store will be loving the latter part of your advice Ian. I feel I may need to go with your latter advice and the sage recommendations of Yogi on this one.
Don’t get me wrong though, I’d love a new bike!!"
Ian replied to Will Wassell's discussion Wheely bits, some advice please"I'd do option one.
My wheels have blade spokes too, and whenever i notice a chip or small ding in a spoke i get straight onto it with a black permanent marker to keep them looking schmick.
A nice rub down (the spokes) and a coat of gloss black…"
Bob Moore replied to Will Wassell's discussion Wheely bits, some advice please"No collective wisdom here, I am waiting for some good advice too, having a few old wheels that I could rebuild. Keep saying I am going to do that wheel building course but haven't got a roundtuit yet. Actually, have a perfectly good new hand…"
yogi replied to Will Wassell's discussion Wheely bits, some advice please"option 1 but don't paint them, just rub em with nice stuff... . whatever the new fish-oil is as your personal preference. "
Will Wassell posted a discussionWheely bits, some advice please
My roadie is getting on a bit, its a Alloy/Carbon GIant OCR Zero from the early 00’s with factory standard shimano wheelset and ultegra group set.I have begun to notice that the wheel spokes are beginning to rust. it seems that it is only surface rust and to be fair it does not seem to have affected the stability of the wheels at all, it is merely unsightly.As I see it, I have three possible courses of action:Option the first:Use steel wool to remove surface rust from spokes, treat with rust…See More
Will Wassell replied to Anne-Lise Larsen's discussion STOLEN - Giant Cypress 3 Men's - Carlton"That Rocks! I am considering a replacement for my venerable Giant OCR Zero roadie, I had been looking at a bunch of other brands as well the current Giant line up, but in light of what they have done for you and your hubbie i may just continue my…"
Will Wassell replied to PeterT's discussion What actually happens if you put a Shimano/SRAM brakepad holder into a Campagnolo Brakeset ? or viceversa?"Well played sir. <doffs hat>"
Will Wassell replied to Helmet Free's discussion Frames - Steel vs Aluminum vs Carbonique"Theres nothing quite like a dwarf made frame, I always found the battle axe holder very handy."
Will Wassell replied to Kimberley's discussion Selling Fuji (?) 57cm. Late 80s/90s. Needs work"You too huh? But alas I must not take on any more projects (at least not until I sell my car and make more room for Bikes in the garage!)"
Will Wassell replied to PaulM's discussion Bicycle Restoration"I tip my hat sir! Excellent job and wonderful to see a family legacy returned to service for your mate’s little one. "
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Thank you Sydney traffic!
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 2:41pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
I don’t know if it was down to it being Friday and everyone being a little chilled out for the weekend. I don’t know if it was because decent human beings in their cars behaving like caring members of a society felt they needed to make up for some of the more boorish (and well publicised, oft discussed) driver behaviour that has come to light.
I don’t know if it was because I radiate sweetness and light as I glide along on my trusty Giant (I kind of doubt it was this, it’s hard to…
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- At 9:15am on May 7, 2011,
baa baa said… - Hey fella, found just the right bike for you....
http://www.insideline.com/ford/shelby-cruiser-bike-debuts.html
@999 obama pesos its wayyy cheap.
- At 10:11am on April 10, 2012,
rococoabean said… Hey Will - nice shots from our ride yesterday! I have some that you may like (Martin took them) - how would I get them to you...? (Do we have to be friends, or can he or I just put them on yr wall...)
Cheers,
Michelle
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