"Keith - yes the inverbrackie/woodside-nairn one was nasty. See my earlier post."
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The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!
Started this discussion. Last reply by rossmg Feb 10, 2012. 32 Replies 1 Like
The 4 tools riding super fast weaving in and out across lanes behind the semitrailer down Ayliffes road at 745 this morning helped me realise why cyclists are getting sledged in the Adelaide press at…Continue
Grinding bottom bracket after a wet ride yesterday - HELP!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dstone Jan 10, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone help? After a wet ride yesterday my (new) shimano 105 bottom bracket ( on a new trek Madone 4.5) is grinding badly. I suspect its full of grit and I will have to take it in for a service…Continue
Car bike racks
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shav Bird Aug 16, 2011. 14 Replies 1 Like
Hi People Can anyone recommend a good source for roof top bike racks for my car. Needs to be able to take my roadie and one or two of my kids bikes too. CheersMarkContinue
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Mark replied to durian rider's discussion Bike SA VeloAdelaide ride. How did you find it?"Lets all spare a thought for Gary J who met a roadside barrier on the Nairn-Woodside road which resulted in very nasty injuries to him and his Pinnie. He was calm and helpful despite serious injury whilst we organised the ambulance. Recover quickly…"
Mark replied to durian rider's discussion Bike SA VeloAdelaide ride. How did you find it?"Me too David, was off bike for 2 weeks and found yesterday a great ride but hard yakka, especially getting back upnover the lofty range.
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Martin Turner replied to Mark's discussion The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!"Nothing wrong with your post mate......any post that gets people thinking and talking is a good one."
Domestique replied to Mark's discussion The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!"Thanks Jeremy. That's what I was saying. It seems things have got out of hand and I've been misinterpreted. I wish I never posted in the first place."
Derek Hasel replied to Mark's discussion The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!"How do know they were carbon frames. I guess one hat fits all !
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Jeremy Champion replied to Mark's discussion The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!"Surely Mark is just saying these guys whether we think it is safe or not would have given the impression to Joe public they were riding like dheads. Joe public quickly then goes to all riders ride like dheads and we all suffer as a…"
Baron Von Thierry replied to Mark's discussion The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!"But you'd need up to 1/2-1 seconds reaction time, and thats 5-10m in itself! Although if I was drafting a truck as speed, I'd have the fingers curled round the brake levers already, so reaction should be less than 1/2 a sec! Thats…"
Tim replied to Mark's discussion The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!"I would say there is no doubt that there is a risk associated with slip streaming trucks - but there is a risk in everything - is it a substantial risk? Does it outweigh the fun? As rossmg says it can be a calculated risk and the chances of hitting…"
Gary S replied to Mark's discussion The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!"Mark didn't say 'bob around a little on the road.' He said '.....super fast weaving in and out of lanes behind the semi-trailer.' I think there is a difference. "
Baron Von Thierry replied to Mark's discussion The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!"Are you assuming the vehicle in front has come to a instant and complete stop? If not, then by the time a 10 tonne truck starts braking, 5-10m is enough to apply ones own brakes and even move to the side of the truck.. assuming one is already…"
Martin Turner replied to Mark's discussion The tools in carbon are coming down Ayliffe's in 4's!"Unfortunately my friend didn't have much time to evaluate his braking style....he stopped just in time with his front wheel just about touching the koalas nose. The koala just sat there admiring the tread on his front wheel....didn't seem…"
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Apollo Peleton
Nice Old Clunker MTB
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 19:10 on July 22, 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 23:25 on July 21, 2011,
heather said… Hi Mark,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. You might be interested in the AC group Commuters, and Adelaide BUG if you cycle in the city.
Cheers, Heather
- At 22:35 on July 19, 2011,
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) said… - Welcome Mark, from Mark!
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