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Join Date: Feb 2005
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G`day guys .... and gals ? just sitting home peering out the window thinking of some evil schemes to beat the winter weather .... itching get out on the treadley (bike) , i had some evil thoughts , by all means shoot me down if im talking **** .
My first thought was to chuck a rack on the back of the henry and wizz off to ballarat or bendigo where it appears the weather is a better at the moment (looks like the end of the world out the lounge room window .... i i bloody hate winter ) ....but the thought of doing that daily sounds like hard work and fairly costly in the end. Another thought was to chuck the bike on the back of the car and go to the nearest public velodrome and ride between inclement weather (indoor velodrome would be a club thing i think these days and mountain bikes are probably not suitable )...... do we still have those public velodromes ??? And my last and best thought .... i think ???? have you been in an area where there is a huge abandoned warehouse ? over the years i have .......... evil thought here , if a person found a good one it might be good for a bit of bike treking in the dry , and in the wet weather allow a bit of riding under cover or at least an escape if weather turns seriously nasty . Some of these warehouse/factories are huge , one of the toll transport warehouses for example (not abandoned but for an example ) , i cant remember the distance around the actual shed , but i think it would be half a k ..... maybe more . what do you peeps think , any value in any of these ideas ? if you rode around in a abandoned factory complex/precinct , it may still offer some good under cover riding distance . although you dont need a massive area , bigger is nice though, i remember as a young buck doing 45 laps of the reservoir velodrome in quick time (that was a long time ago ). |
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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if you don't have an indoor trainer, or riding on a trainer isn't your thing, then by all means look for any option that gets you on the bike if you are keen to ride.
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Fluff the indoor trainer, ****in rain here and most likely tommorrow gonna head out and hit the trails
![]() I agree though ive thought about getting another wheel set up with same rear cassette and a slick tyre and buying an indoor trainer aswell. Just to keep the fitness up a little
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#2824 | ||
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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i do have some indoor stuff , treadmill , weird stepper thing , i bloody hate them though , i may end up having to bite the bullet and use the gear if the dodgey weather and no other options come up .
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sunny SE Melbourne
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Mik.
You could use Brunswick velodrome but that's outdoors DISC is on Darebin Rd in Thornbury just off Albert st, IIRC they have come try and club evenings. This is a UCI sanctioned indoor velodrome. You might need to be a club member to ride though. My advice. Get a rear guard that attaches to the seat post (30sec on/off) to keep you butt dry. A thin spray jacket and HTFU. SKIN IS WATERPROOF!! ![]()
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Garfield, Victoria
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The best feeling about riding in the cold, wet & or dark is looking at Strava after your ride & seeing everyone else has been on Zwift while you've been out there in it!
I don't mind the rain, with a Shower proof Jacket your ok. Strong wind & rain isn't fun tho & can be dangerous.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Defiantly, I wish I had the time to ride a lot more then I do & it's not hard to loose motivation this time of year!
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Hi guys,
I'm trying to get back into cycling after my car accident but I'm having trouble with my old trusty MTB. I now have very bad, constant lower back pain and any minor bumps on my MTB cause me wicked pain, so I need to switch to something more suitable. After some searching I came across some semi-recumbent, chopper style bike that I think might work for me. Only problem is.... I can't find anywhere to try them out. Looking for something like this: ![]() I use a recumbent exercise bike at my gym and the riding position is excellent. So I'm hoping it will transfer on to the roads/bike paths in and around Williamstown. Anyone know of somewhere in Melbourne that can help? TIA
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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RRP = $8k, can get it thru a mate via a reputable bike shop for $5k. Yes or no? Frameset only. LOOK 795 Aero 2016
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Shav, The cyclist (and bloke) in me says "HELL YEAH!!" Where do I sign?
That's like being offered a brand new Lambo for 100k, pick it up tomorrow. But the realist in me then says...How flexible are you? Thats gonna be a slammed set of handlebars. Will it suit what you want?
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This is why I ask you lads here. Coz you are logical, unlike me would just say 'shuddup and take my money'.
![]() Very good points by the both of you. I need to be realistic and this is a kickass deal. But in hind sight its as the cliche says, a Ferrari owner but not a Ferrari driver. As for flexibility, Im not too bad but not that good, if that makes sense. The whole design of the frame is sexual in a lot of different ways. Just looking at it with a set of deep dish wheels has me moist. The style of riding I want for the next bike is fast flats. So aero positioning is important but not to the point where Im kissing the front wheel. It still needs to be relatively comfortable and look like it goes like a bat out of hell standing still. Frame design and looks for this next bike is uber important.
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Well, let's say you're willing to spend around $7K, which that frame, plus a decent groupset and some wheels would easily put you in to, think about what you could get..
I.E. a Propel Advanced Pro 0, with change! ;)
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To do that frame justice you'll need a high end group set and some flash carbon wheels along with some carbon aero bars. I think you'll need to spend $10k to really do it justice. If you've got that and are willing to spend it then go for it.
Group set would need to be Super Record or you might get away with DuraAce. Fitting it with Ultegra and cheap wheels would just be wrong, despite Ultegra being an outstanding performer. |
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Was in Total Rush in Melbourne the other week. They had a sick looking Tarmac frame set I n a deep dark blue with metal flake. Having said that they also has a Peter Sagan World Champ frame design too. Both required me to take a moment on my own.
There are some really nice own custom frames about these days.
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They're a f**n awesome looking frame as well, excellent ride and better priced for a full build. |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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If you can afford it do it if you will be thinking you could have got something for half the price that performs as well as it and regret it don't do it
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#2842 | ||
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Pre ordered a 2016 propel back in 2015 for my 30th. got the bike in October, loved it. 3 weeks later did a charity ride, guy in front crashes, i hit him, broke top tube and chainring ate my forearm
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I think Shav mentioned a while ago that he is looking for the experience of building a bke up from scratch. You can't cheap out on the components if you have a nice frame... defeats the purpose! I found a FB group called Bicycle Market where i bought a few parts cheaper. You can sometimes save on someone eles change of direction.
Nice Giant, Thommo!
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Simon is a nice guy, but knows what $$ he can get and will wait for someone to pay it.
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I have been considering starting cycling but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to ride on the road because cars around here are often driven by drunks or speeders.
How do you conquer that fear and just ride on the road? What if you get hit or even a run into a parked car? |
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Can't say I've ever hit any parked cars, usually I watch were I'm going. ;)
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I found that after having a motorbike that raised my bicycle riding confidence on the road
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Thanks for all your comments guys this is good feedback.
As for groupset I would only go Dura Ace. Id never go less than that on a frame like that. I also have some deep dish wheels but they are not carbon. The handle bars will only suit carbon so there is no skimping there either. I think you guys are right though, I should opt for a cheaper frame and still aim for high end components. I do like the 695 frame also. If something like that came in at around 3k it would still be a killer option. That said I know I could get a Specialized Venge frame for similar sort of coin to the Look 965 which is a sexy looking design that I love too. Hmm decisions.
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It won't be long, Magura are making wireless dropper seat posts for MTB's..!!
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Far out Thommo , that accident sounds nasty!!!
Nice choice in bike! (shameless repost of mine) ![]() DRZ250 you always have to consider what could happen, but like anything in life, you can't let what could happen dictate your life. Personally, I choose routes and roads that I feel safer on. I.E. I wouldn't ride on a major road during peak hour. Just a matter of finding safer places to ride, and if you can incorporate bike paths then bonus! and your confidence will grow. Shav Don't let us all sound like we are putting a downer on you. If you want to build that puppy up and are happy to spend the cash, then I think we all agree we would LOVE to see you do it. Just don't discount what you could have for the cash as well.
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