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Eugene Suleau
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Bike shop service?
Started this discussion. Last reply by crickets Dec 10, 2012. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Here's an open question for everyone.In your opinion and experience, do bike shops treat different riders and different bicycles differently?Does the average daily commute/weekend rider with a $1000…Continue
Puncture on the inside of the tube
Started this discussion. Last reply by durian rider Oct 10, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I picked my bike up today from the bike shop where I'd taken it on Thursday for a service. Everything looked, sounded and felt good as I rode home.I was almost at the end of my journey when I noticed…Continue
The Moral of the Story is...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darren Bosanko Mar 24, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
... if you live in New York, you're able to get yourself a free bike pretty much anytime you want!…Continue
Bike parking infrastructure
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Wood Mar 14, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
As I've made my way around town seeing Fringe shows these past few weeks, one thing I've been impressed with is the number of bikes I've see locked up to poles and fences and whereever else, at the…Continue
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Eugene Suleau replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"Is it a coincidence that the crossing is directly adjacent to ACC offices?
On the subject of giving way to pedestrians, many cyclists use the pedestrian green lights of the KW & Pirie St intersection as a de facto cyclist crossing... I expect…"
Eugene Suleau replied to Shav Bird's discussion footage of cyclist accident filmed on camera"Here's a link to the full video showing the aftermath: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNFaAqS2f18
For what it's worth, here's a google map link to the location on Mullholland Drive: here.
My first thought was that the cyclists…"
Eugene Suleau replied to Gus K's discussion Police to crack down on law breaking cyclists (and drivers)"That's easy. The all-ways crossing at the corner of KW Street and Pirie St. When the lights are green for pedestrians, any time I've stopped there on the bike or in the car, I'll invariably see a cyclist ride through the sea of people…"
Eugene Suleau replied to Shane Sody's discussion Bicycle lane fact sheet issued"There's also a section of Grenfell St in the city, between Frome St and Hindmarsh Square. From East Tce to Frome St there's a marked and signed lane, which ends with a Bike Lane End sign just before Frome Street. The lane (painted line and…"
Eugene Suleau replied to Shane Sody's discussion Bicycle lane fact sheet issued"Ok, it's all very well for us cyclists to be aware of this factsheet, but what steps are DPTI taking to ensure drivers are aware? I see very little (read none at all) advertising regarding drivers' responsibilities regarding bike lanes. As…"
crickets replied to Eugene Suleau's discussion Bike shop service?"Just ride the bigger tyre, It's not even a quarter of an inch bigger. Keep it on the front though.
Difference between 1.75 and 1.90 tubes is minimal too. You can run a 1.90 in a 1.75 tyre, no worries. And a 1.75 would stretch out too with no…"
heather replied to Eugene Suleau's discussion Bike shop service?"Tim, checked my records. On 13-Oct-2010 the LBS charge me $217.71 on eftpos for cluster, tyre, labour, etc. On 15-Oct-2010 the LBS charge me $10 cash to swap the tyres over. So I was even charged to half-correct their mistake.
In Nov-2012 went to…"
rossmg replied to Eugene Suleau's discussion Bike shop service?"Well a certain LBS supporter of this site lost me as a customer when I went in to get a new seat for my MtBike - no I don't want a $100+ seat for my $500 MtBike. The dude sold me a more affordable seat but the sneery attitude was really…"
crickets replied to Eugene Suleau's discussion Bike shop service?"There are definitely different levels of service at shops to different customers.
If you can get a bit chummy with the guys at the shop, then you tend to get better service. The downside to being chummy is that it's harder to crack the whip if…"
Troy Collett replied to Eugene Suleau's discussion Bike shop service?"sometimes I supply my own tyres & cluster etc to fit"
heather replied to Eugene Suleau's discussion Bike shop service?"My take on it is that he did not even realise that he had fitted a different size and wider tyre."
Tim Loft replied to Eugene Suleau's discussion Bike shop service?"Mind you this is coming from the shop that I stop to ask a price on a Box of gel's and was told to use they web site
What dose the bike shop dude think it is a chopper? No just being to lazy to have to swap the other tyre over so told you some…"
heather replied to Eugene Suleau's discussion Bike shop service?"Wondered if you would say that. The new (wider) tyre was to replace the rear tyre. Found the handling poor so I went to the effort of moving to the front. The bike shop then told me that I should have kept the new tyre on the rear. Thought perhaps…"
Tim Loft replied to Eugene Suleau's discussion Bike shop service?"Wider tyre on the front handles better then having the wider on the back"
Profile Information
- What bikes do you ride?
- Malvern Start Oppy A2.
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute
- ..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
- A long time rider, back on the bike after being off for a few years. My first bike was a fixie, a long, long time before they were called that. Rode a mtb (but never off road) for a while then life got in the way... decided to get back on the road last December. Mainly ride to and from work and occasionally on the weekend. I ride for fitness and for the pure enjoyment of it. And for the challenge of getting better. I don't own any lycra... yet.
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 18:24 on August 13, 2011, heather said…
Hi Eugene,
Welcome to Adelaide BUG. This year potential members have asked about rides or social get together and my response has been occasionally when members organise. Next month there is a Prospect BUG event (I coordinate both BUGs). Adelaide BUG and AC members are invited. Perhaps I will see you there.
Cheers, Heather
Saturday 3-Sep-2011 a BYO picnic for Prospect BUG’s second anniversary. Meet at noon at the playground near the Adelaide Aquatic Centre for a leisurely ride to Botanic Park. Arrange your picnic rug on the grass between Botanic Drive and the Zoological Gardens, within sight of a bird aviary. Remember to bring soft drinks and games for your children. RSVP appreciated. How much cake to bring?
- At 17:55 on August 5, 2011,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the Events Calendar of this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
So, please come along and try us out. All riders are welcome.
Gawler Wheelers Contact Info
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers
http://twitter.com/GawlerWheelers
http://www.facebook.com/GawlerWheelers
Email:Gawler.Wheelers@gmail.com
- At 18:45 on July 31, 2011, heather said…
Hi Eugene,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. You might be interested in the AC group Commuters and, if you cycle in the city, Adelaide BUG which I coordinate.
Cheers, Heather
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One step closer...
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 16:23 7 Comments 8 Likes
Today I took one step closer to becoming a 'proper' cyclist. Today, resplendent in my new Adelaide Cyclists jersey, I ventured out fully clad in lycra for the first time.
What on earth is happening to me? Eighteen months ago I was a public transport catching, Sunday afternoon TV watching regular kind of person. Yes, I watched the Tour de France every year and mused to myself how nice it would be to get back on a bike again. But I…
So that's what it feels like!
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 18:43 5 Comments 0 Likes
After about 30 years of riding and who knows how many km, I fell off the bike for the first time about half an hour ago.
Coming round a small roundabout, don't really know what happened, whether the back wheel came out from under me or I was leaning over too far... maybe a combination of both. Anyway, first thing I hear is pedal scraping across the road, and then I was hitting it. No major damage to me, apart from cuts and bruises. Bike seems ok too, apart from the brake hoods -…
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