"@Michael, yes I think it will be! Freezing more likely ;-)@Rob Boo yeah!"
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Best bar-tape for long distance riding?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dstone Mar 1. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I'm after the the best quaity and most comfortable tape for drop bars to lessen the vibration and discomfort from long days on the bike.I await your learned and wise counsel...(and yes, aesthetics is…Continue
Which compact crankset to buy
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Feb 5. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Ive come to the conclusion that my knees will thank me for swapping to a compact crank. I run a mix of 105 & dura ace mech at the moment but am wondering if FSA or ??? would be…Continue
Quality of 'standard' (Not Elite) Adelaide Cyclists jerseys. Care to Share?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Feb 4. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I'm considering using the standard version of seight's jerseys for a charity event and wondering if anyone cares to comment on the quality, wearing experience, problems (if any).Lots of you seem to…Continue
Ride4Repat 2012: To wax or not to wax... That is the question and YOU get to decide the answer!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Hill Jan 18. 1 Reply 4 Likes
While the subject of this post is a little offbeat, the reason for sending it is much more serious. I seek your support for an charity endurance event I am participating in March 19-25 this year.…Continue
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Peter Jenkin commented on A.V.O.'s event 'Winter Solstice'"Looking forward to this. Thanks for organising :-)"
Peter Jenkin is attending A.V.O.'s event
Winter Solstice at Adelaide - Mt Lofty
June 21, 2012 from 6:45pm to 9:30pm
Meet at Bocelli's in Hutt Street at 6:30pm.Up Norton's via the Parade, Woods Hill Road, Mt Lofty Summit Road and back via the Old Freeway.Meeting at the ancient summit of Col d'Lofty on the shortest day of the year at around 8pm.Return to Bocelli's for something hot afterwards.Warm clothing and decent lights essential.An event for eager hijackers to plot their fiendish alternative route schemesSee More
Peter Jenkin commented on heather's event 'lunchtime coffee meet-up for my birthday'"Sorry will be unpacking post moving house.
Hope it's a great day for you though :-)"
Peter Jenkin replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Charity Rides?"Hi Clive and others who have posted/read this.
As founder of Ride4Repat I feel the urge to clarify a few things.
I originally approached the Daw House Hospice Foundation with a proposal for a charity ride after not being able to get time off to…"
Peter Jenkin replied to REIDY's discussion Ride4Repat Media Coverage"Check out page 29 of Saturday's advertiser. Great coverage of Ride4Repat.
Pity they didnt put the everydayhero details so people could donate... (just in case you're interested www.everydayhero.com.au/event/ride4repat )
I Must also say…"
Dstone replied to Peter Jenkin's discussion Best bar-tape for long distance riding?"I think that has been revised Peter to include shoes as well. As shoes are now considered equipment not clothing."
Rob replied to Peter Jenkin's discussion Best bar-tape for long distance riding?"Prologo....it is cork...comes in different colours....and cheap enough to change it regularly....it looks the same as the tape made by ZIPP...but at one third the price.....cheap enough to be not disturbed about ripping it off if you dont like…"
Ian Mawbey replied to Peter Jenkin's discussion Best bar-tape for long distance riding?"The 'Pro' bar tape used by Green Edge at the tour village felt really good...grippy yet shock absorbent. ( I was copping a feel of the scott foil opposite the green edge mechanics bay)
I use cinelli gel cork...in BLACK...though i do have…"
Paul replied to Peter Jenkin's discussion Best bar-tape for long distance riding?"I tried Bontrager Double Gel on one of my bikes. It was so good that I put it on my other roadie that was double wrapped."
Dstone replied to Peter Jenkin's discussion Best bar-tape for long distance riding?"Looks can be deceiving. Lizard skin has a beautiful grippy feel and is good in the wet. Replacing all my old Specialized tape with it. Specialized Roubaix is good tape as well."
"Thought someone might drop a link to Velominati!
Black it is!"
Peter Jenkin replied to Peter Jenkin's discussion Best bar-tape for long distance riding?"Oh god, I knew this would happen.
OK OK.... Lets get this straight.
White is ONLY OK if the bars match the seat. For definitive reasoning CLICK HERE
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Peter Jenkin replied to Peter Jenkin's discussion Best bar-tape for long distance riding?"thanks Richard. Will check out their store next week."
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Orbea Mitis2 aluminium/carbon road bike
Norco flat-bar road bike
Ricardo Elite c1988
My 5yo nephew's trike when I can get away with it!
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 14:35 on December 3, 2011,
Jon Herd said… Hi Peter
I've just logged in and found your friend request! Sorry for the delay.
I've still got your tyre from l'heroica ride! let me know how best to get it back to you.
I'm just listing some bits on the classifieds, such as those touring frames.
Cheers
Jon
- At 23:05 on July 8, 2011,
heather said… - Peter, If you go to a discussion that your started, wait a moment and near the top right corner will appear Options. From there choose Edit Discussion. Cheers, Heather
- At 20:02 on July 8, 2011, heather said…
- Peter, wanted to say that your TDF thing is funny, but point 2 is politically incorrect and possibly offensive to some who have been battered. Can you you modify the comment about losing an eye? Remember that AC is public and is archived by a library for future generations.
- At 15:34 on May 10, 2011,
Sue said… Hi Pete,
I sent it from Tour de Clare Event page to all riders so it should've gone through but heard from others it didn't work properly.
- At 12:58 on March 20, 2011,
VOD said… - I'll pass your message on to the rest of the gang :) We all email as most of the group are not very web savvy! Hope to see you out and about, I will be doing the grandslam next week :)
- At 0:26 on June 11, 2010,
Gus K said… - Oh! We've never shared the love? I didn't tend to do the friend thing but now the numbers are getting bigger I have been so I can message all friends about something interesting - like Clives ride - without bothering the other less active members.
About the coop we'll see where to go.
Cheers
Angus
- At 11:32 on January 11, 2010, Gus K said…
- Sorry for the belated welcome but... Hi and welcome to Adelaide Cyclists.
We're a growing community of bike nuts. You can post discussion on the main page wall, maintain your own blog, post pics and videos and create events to invite others to. Groups are a sort of niche interest area - join existing ones or start your own.
Please tell your friends to stop by and join as well.
Cheers
Angus
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