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Lost pedal cap / sell me one
Started May 2 0 Replies 0 Likes
Managed to lose a pedal cap today somewhere between gorge rd, part of corkscrew.. hope valley.. modbury etc. if anyone happens to stumble across one - i know its not that likely.The cap is from an…Continue
quill head stem ID
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stig of The Dump Jan 15. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I have a bike from the late 80s with a black quill head stem, the logo on it is a G with a star and arches around it, like a rainbow.. any ideas what brand this might be?I suspect its a cheapie,…Continue
Anybody could beat the glenelg tram
Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Jan 5. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Catching the tram today took about 50 minutes in both directions (not sure how much of this was due to traffic) but assuming glenelg is 9km from the city this would make a cracking pace of 10.8kph...…Continue
6 or 7 speed freewheels - recommend a shop
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew K Dec 24, 2012. 19 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking to replace a freewheel and chain out of an 80s bike with shimano 105, with postage from buying online I could probably pick one up for a similar price. anyone bought one lately?For the…Continue
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Stig of The Dump replied to Ian Smith's discussion Does cycling need to advertise more?"we might be too small a market to worry about.. people really into cycling already know where to go and what to buy.
I'd like to see something like the motorbike ads they've been flogging recently about every intersection being a black…"
Stig of The Dump replied to Frank's discussion Just been to dentist......"yeah ive heard that about sports drinks. last time i had some dental work i virtually had to convince them i wasnt on crystal meth because i was so lean and had to get a couple of teeth fixed."
Stig of The Dump posted a discussionLost pedal cap / sell me one
Managed to lose a pedal cap today somewhere between gorge rd, part of corkscrew.. hope valley.. modbury etc. if anyone happens to stumble across one - i know its not that likely.The cap is from an old pair of zeus track pedals, campagnolo caps also fit apparently - wiggle has some cheap mks ones, haven't looked into it too hard.See More
Stig of The Dump replied to maldux's discussion Cleaning water bottles"i use a cheap clear one made in aus and havent had any problems.. i use rain water and rinse it off once to get rid of road gunk/grease, then rinse the inside with hot, then cold.. havent had any problems.
i was looking at some kind of…"
Stig of The Dump replied to Mike Brisco's discussion Advertiser Wednesday - Calvin & Hobbes"there'll probably be angry letters in tomorrow."
Stig of The Dump replied to Mark Gorringe's discussion Hills for Beginners"Historic Drive at hope valley is a killer"
Stig of The Dump replied to Tim B (the running man)'s discussion See, we are invisible."there are probably ways of riding to maybe be more visible - off the top of my head i can only think of riding behind a car so you can appear in a mirror... which isnt an option if youre stuck in a bike lane. maybe bike lanes are making…"
Stig of The Dump replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion The laugh's on you mate!"you weren't wearing a Lampre kit were you? ;)"
Stig of The Dump replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Do we need to 'de-Lycrafy' cycling?"I think we need to split the difference, get cycling companies to make team kits in 'normal' clothing. I think the team Sky stripe would look good on a business suit."
Stig of The Dump replied to Martin Turner's discussion Should I be worried??"should have yelled back 'nah it's ok, i don't need to buy any drugs today!""
Stig of The Dump replied to Zane Young's discussion Cell Bikes Fixie only $199 free shipping"reminded me of this bikeman video i saw the other night on cheap fixies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-4nCCBJqLA
if you haven't seen this guy he's always entertaining."
Stig of The Dump replied to Rob Pryde's discussion Choosing a helmet under $100"looks a decent helmet for the price, some of the cheaper ones look iffy. i might read up on it."
Stig of The Dump replied to Rob Pryde's discussion Choosing a helmet under $100"I was looking at a Giro one recently online, think it was the Savant. gets good reviews and very similar to their higher end model. "
Stig of The Dump replied to Luke's discussion Demerit points for bicycle offences"I thought this was going to be about demerits points for drivers who commit offences against cyclists"
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- Trek 820, hybrid (work in progress), road bikes
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- I accumulate old bikes, occasionally fixing them. Enjoy casual rides.
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- At 1:07 on February 10, 2011,
stephen said… Hi Stig
please consider joining the helmetless cyclists group -
It's direction / aim is to revoke the helmet law so people can decide for themselves about what to wear on their heads, without facing prosecution or fines if they choose not to wear one.
Regards Steve.
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