"I've had the Pro 4's on my Litespeed now for around 1, 000km and apart from losing one due to wire perforating the sidewall, they are going OK. No flats. I ride them to work and weekends. Rain or shine.
The rear is starting to square of a…"
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Fulcrum Racing 5 rims
Started this discussion. Last reply by Josh Feb 11. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I today found a set of Fulcrum Racing 5s on the side of the road. No cassette, but as far as I can tell (i.e. by google/sheldon brown) it is a shimano hub, however I don't think there is any way of…Continue
Dog Trailers
Started this discussion. Last reply by St Etienne Feb 13. 10 Replies 0 Likes
My partner and I have recently acquired a dog, she is about 23-25kg.Unfortunately we have found that since getting her, a month ago, our cycling has all but stopped. I haven't been over 20km and my…Continue
Cheap second-hand tandem or tandem frame wanted
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Jan 21. 3 Replies 0 Likes
A friend of mine is looking for, as the title suggests, a frame or second hand tandem for him to rebuild. He is an experienced in maintenance/rebuilding so as long as the frame is actually sound, the…Continue
Tips for 'breaking in' a new rider.
Started this discussion. Last reply by timothy.clifford Nov 14, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
My partner has recently decided to take up cycling, having not cycled once in 15 years.On Saturday last weekend we bought a flat bar …Continue
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John Knight replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?
Scott replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?"My commuter has Gatorskins. They typically last me about 6000kms.
I used to get about one flat a fortnight. Finally I put liners in (Mr Tuffys). Now I guess I get two flats a year.
I like the Gaterskins cause they are a good all round compromise…"
Rob replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?"Yep I love gators... Highly recommended
I find the marathons too slow and heavy"
Michael Fagan replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?"Conti Gator skins probably the best solution for pure commuting in my view. Of course if you can get them on sale Vittoria Open Corsa (23mm) or Open Pave (25mm) offer a fantastic ride, but are a bit of a luxury. I used a coupon during a sale and got…"
"Can't say I noticed. ;-)"
Neil Alexander replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?"I added not an atom of air to them ...
I could suggest that not pumping them up in the first place and so going touring on flat tyres might needlessly add to the difficulty...
But, what I really want to say is that the tyres have very little to do…"
Michael O'Reilly replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?"Schwalbes are schweet!
Even though, at close to 900g a tyre, the Marathon Plus 700-35c tyres I fitted to my Surly Disc Trucker for my recent tour of the Border Ranges came in at some 10 per cent of the bike's weight sans panniers, I'm a…"
Mike Stuart replied to kirby's discussion A shout out to Woolys wheels"I used Woolly's for a service recently for the first time, great staff and work, and good price compared to some city stores. In the past I have been a little disappointed with their shop staff but cant fault the service team"
Michael Holz replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?"I still swear by my specialized armadillo all weather 28's. One puncture in three years commuting on Britton road London notorious for debris and it was a nail that got through! Light and grippy, went well in all weather types (blizzards…"
John Knight replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?"
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David B replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?"Hope the PRO4 are better than the PRO3's. I put a set on a month ago and I am up for my third puncture on the rear wheel. (And I brush glass off regularly while riding...)"
John Knight replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Road Tyres: What do you use and do you recommend them?"Sorry for dredging up ancient history, but I remembered this thread.
I'm changing out my Maxxis Re-Fuse tonight after a calculated 2,800km of commutes and weekend rides.
The rear is now very square and a few dark patches are starting to show…"
St Etienne replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Dog Trailers"What a beautiful girl! Always get a lump in my throat when I see a happy rescued dog :)
I was using a K9 Carrier to transport my own 20kg dog before I got a cargo bike. My experience was that she was much calmer when she wasn't enclosed,…"
Mike Stuart replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Dog Trailers"Yeah, she's already better now than when she first saw me taking the bike out. The trailer that Rob suggested arrived today but don't have time to take her out; I think our first trip will probably be a ten minute ride to Centennial Park…"
baa baa replied to Mike Stuart's discussion Dog Trailers"Cool hund, the brindle ones go faster....and I bet she would run for ages being part whippet.
I agree if she is a rescue dog keep her calm and happy until you really know her and she knows you. Work her into being bike friendly by giving treats as…"
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Road Cycling, Recreational, Whatever
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Potts Point
- Tell us about your bikes
- CELL Swift Tiago
- About Me:
- 27 year old English Chef, living in Potts Point. I have a Cell Swift Tiago which I bought in July 2010. Completed my first Gong Ride in 2012 and am now hungry for some more distance/touring rides
- Website:
- http://justachef.net
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101 kilometres...
Posted on November 20, 2012 at 8:51am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Last weekend, out on an easy ride without any goal in mind, I ended up at Brighton Beach, and so yesterday after a quick googlemap, I decided to head down to Cronulla, the National Park there, and back. I didn't actually work out the distance, I just noted there was a bike path all the way! I was expecting to be home in 60km... but still, I'm quite chuffed to have completed my first 100km+ ride, despite it being pretty much as flat as Sydney can possibly be all the way.
The…
Continue MS Gong Ride 2012
Posted on November 4, 2012 at 3:37pm 8 Comments 1 Like
Bar Taping
Posted on August 25, 2012 at 4:23pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Well, I feel like I am wading deep into bike maintenance now, having today bought citrus degreaser and lube for the first time to clean up my chain, and then, after PeterT planted the seed of an idea in my mind, I also picked up some bar tape to replace my original one. 
I youtubed (is that…
Continue Got my Big Ring back!
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 7:37pm 6 Comments 2 Likes
As you can imagine, I was devastated last month to find out that my OEM gear cable had frayed and needed repairing.
It's been about three weeks that I have been unable to use my biggest chainring, and at long last, my precious Wiggle package arrived today!…
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- At 7:21pm on February 20, 2010,
Zhou Hao said… - Hi buddy, good to see you. I just arrived at Sydney three days ago, and I have got a mountain bike today. However I `m not quite familiar with the traffic rules here , especially about how to make a right turn in a busy street. I live in Croydon, not very far from you. I am a student in the University of Sydney, which is located in Darlington/Camperdown. So can we talk about riding together? My phone number is 0403411124 or through E-mail Zhowhowe@gmail.com
Great to hear from you!
- At 12:04pm on March 8, 2010,
Tim said… - Hi Mike - we just moved house and have misplaced the cable that connects our Lumix Camera to the computer - do you have that bit? Am not far away so can collect if so.
- At 8:59am on March 9, 2010, Tim said…
- Cheers Mike - the cable has a special connector on the camera end, and my SD card reader won't read the card. Annoying. If you find it let me know, would appreciate it!
How's the cycle fitness going?
- At 6:36pm on November 27, 2010,
Nigel said… - Hi Mike, have ridden several Gong rides and would advise you to set of early 5.30am to avoid traffic and the heat, It is possible to ride in under 4hrs at 20-23km an hour. You need to take plenty to drink and food to eat on the way as well as spare tubes and a basic repair kit.There are several challenging hills on the way but nothing to terrible. If you can arrange to ride on Sunday 2nd January with an early start I will be willing to ride with you. Cheers Nigel
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