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Bicycle mechanic on a mission

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We first met Brenna last October when she rode into our town and couch-surfed with us on her way to a bicycle mechanic's course on nearby Quadra Island. She is a lovely, wise young woman who had…Continue

Article about cyclists in Rwanda

Started this discussion. Last reply by Daniel Lynch May 14. 1 Reply

here's an nteresting piece about cyclists in Rwanda I thought some of you might like.Continue

Clever field fix.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Gray May 1. 15 Replies

Beats walking! Continue

So this is what happens when you run a red in Vancouver...

Started this discussion. Last reply by The Manimal Mar 31. 4 Replies

A wee bit excessive, I reckon.... It's not in Adelaide, nor in Oz, but I thought some of you might find this story of interest all the same. …Continue

 

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Bicycle mechanic on a mission

We first met Brenna last October when she rode into our town and couch-surfed with us on her way to a bicycle mechanic's course on nearby Quadra Island. She is a lovely, wise young woman who had already ridden solo across Canada and then from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt - on a cheap old bike. She's tough.I'm posting about her now because she was back here for a visit and is now off to Arizona and then back to South Africa where she is participating in a program to teach poor and…See More
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Mark replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"Price is a huge difference between the Rohloff and Shimano Alfine series. Rohloff is basically $1500, where as the Alfine 11 is $550. You can buy 3 Alfine 11's for the price of 1 Rohloff. However you might also consider the Alfine 8. The major…"
Saturday
Terry C replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"When I was living in WA, I saw a bike built up with a Rohloff rear hub and two chain rings on the front. Front and rear derailleurs required of course, but it worked very well - - giving a genuine high and low range.  "
Saturday
Ian Smith replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"Alfine 11 may be lighter, however by all reports on gear inches per change, the Rohloff trounces them all with the equidistant percentage change in ratio per gear and a much wider gear range.  The Rohloff is much stronger than the Alfine and…"
Friday
Ian Smith replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"Like a Schlumpf drive on the BB."
Friday
Konadog replied to Lachlan's discussion My New Bike
"Nice ride! I asked my builder for a clear coat on my bike but he didn't want to do it because, he said, clear coats just don't protect as well as paint...  Happy day :)"
Friday
Terry C replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"If some is good, more is better !"
Friday
Krill Halyard replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"I got an Avanti Inc2 from Lifecycles. I've done nearly 1500 kms on it so far and the belt has been flawless. The eccentric BB needs periodic re-tensioning (really not that frequently, every 4-6 months) but that is the only real maintenance need…"
Friday
Alasdair McLellan replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"An Alfine 11 would be a lot lighter!"
Friday
Terry C replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"Rohloff 14 speed hub.   "
Friday
Mark replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"Hi Nick. I currently ride a belt drive bike with an Alfine 8 speed hub. I absolutely love riding a belt drive bike, however the particular bike I have has some minor drawbacks (lack of braze-ons for rack, mudguard, water bottle). Its a great bike…"
Friday
Nick Dawson replied to Konadog's discussion Belt-drive bikes
"Is anyone interested in converting an existing frame for belt use? I'm keen to give it a crack with some other willing (and possibly more experienced) participants"
Friday
Konadog liked Gus K's discussion The country's best cyclocross racers compete in Adelaide this weekend
Jun 4
Konadog replied to cityrider's discussion Google street view. Friday afternoon story.
"Looks like that Merc might of sustained and scratch or a dent in the action too... "
May 25
Konadog replied to daniel f's discussion The Girl who tweeted... who'll tweet no more.
"Shocking, really. Both that she should feel entitled to knock someone off his bike and then to tweet about it so cavalierly. Frighting that people can be so cold and out of touch..."
May 23
Konadog replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?
"These cross-walks are very common up here. I love em. Drivers always stop for walkers and dismounted cyclists, often exchanging and nod or a wave. Nice. I think it helps make the driving culture more aware and respectful of pedestrians, and less…"
May 21

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What bikes do you ride?
1995 Kona Dawg
When do you ride?
Mountain Biking
..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
I am a long time cyclist who is expecting to move from my home here on the West coast of Canada to Adelaide within the next year or so. I like to ride my mountain bike on the roads and in the trails, generally with my dog running along beside me. Looking forward to riding in and around Adelaide, though, sadly, my dog will be staying here because of the quarantine process and the hot climate.

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At 9:28 on June 21, 2012, heather said…

Thought I could see the helmet outline, especially at the back. Removed my comment of 3 minutes ago from the discussion before it becomes the hackneyed hijack. Wish I had not responded earlier.

At 12:28 on April 11, 2011, Sakura Saita said…
I was living in Canada for 1 yr as the first time to live to not original country. I could get much experience without cycling. If Igot a chance to live there again, I could be happy.
At 23:48 on April 5, 2011, heather said…
Have you met Libby King, a cyclist from Adelaide and AC member, who now lives in Campbell River, BC, Canada?
At 18:06 on December 27, 2010, Clive Palfrey said…
We have one member"Roger" who rides a scooter with his Husky towing him
 
 
 

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