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hub gears... usually only have between 3 and 7 gears, transmission is much smoother too than derailleur gears.
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aroes wrote:Saw your post on BNA forums
You just gonna be using it for short trips around town (no hills)? If so single speed might be the go. Less maintenance and lighter. That said, a geared drivetrain is pretty bloody simple to maintain. Wipe the chain down and give it a lube every couple of weeks and you'll be laughing
Unless you're super keen and fit, a single speed is practically useless for trips longer than 10 or 15km. You'll either end up spinning too fast on the flat or having to walk up hills. Neither of these situations are fun
Keep your eyes peeled on gumtree/BNA etc, shouldn't take long to find something
Hey awesome Thanks for the heads up. Yep, just short trips around town, maybe the odd hill but primarily inner city flats. I pretty much never do long bike rides, so that solidifies my choice. I haven't been in Melbourne for quite a while, what's the bike theft situation here like? Is it necessary to go for a beater if it's gonna be at uni and outside when I'm at the pub etc? (been in the Netherlands where everyone rides a serious beater for their get around bike). Also, is ebay worth looking at?
Cool, I didn't know about those. Will def keep em in mind. Cheers.deviant wrote:hub gears... usually only have between 3 and 7 gears, transmission is much smoother too than derailleur gears.
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Don't rule out a bike with gears just yet. Keep your options open, look around and see what you can findautumnleaves wrote:Yep, just short trips around town, maybe the odd hill but primarily inner city flats. I pretty much never do long bike rides, so that solidifies my choice.
Bike theft is rife. Never ceases to amaze me how many people leave expensive bikes locked up out of view in fron of pub/uni etc. TBH for the kind of money you're putting up, a beater is all you're gonna be able to afford anywayautumnleaves wrote: I haven't been in Melbourne for quite a while, what's the bike theft situation here like? Is it necessary to go for a beater if it's gonna be at uni and outside when I'm at the pub etc? (been in the Netherlands where everyone rides a serious beater for their get around bike).
Get one of these
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Will do. Are there any places that sell second hand bikes that I should check out? Buying online is a bit... difficult.. for me since I don't really know what I'm looking for, at least if I can ride one I can tell if it feels good or not.Don't rule out a bike with gears just yet. Keep your options open, look around and see what you can find
Hehe, true.. I kinda want one that looks like a beater, but is secretly a decent and consistent ride.Bike theft is rife. Never ceases to amaze me how many people leave expensive bikes locked up out of view in fron of pub/uni etc. TBH for the kind of money you're putting up, a beater is all you're gonna be able to afford anyway
Would you say that's the best layman's bike lock one should get?
Cheers for all the advice
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That's the one I use. No lock is totally arsehole proof, but that brand is pretty well known. If you want some added security on top of that you could use a cable to secure any quick release parts (wheels etc). Kryptonite makes those too
Not too sure about good places to buy second hand, as I've never done it. I know there's a place in Moorabbin called Bicycle Recycle. Mate of mine picked up a good bike there for his missus and said they had a bunch of nice stuff. Obviously the advantage of doing it that way is that they've all been serviced and had broken parts replaced, which is handy if you're a noob and don't know what to look for
People often mention CERES in Brunswick too. Don't know much about it but I've got a feeling it might be more of a parts swap shop than a second hand dealer. Might be worth checking out
Not too sure about good places to buy second hand, as I've never done it. I know there's a place in Moorabbin called Bicycle Recycle. Mate of mine picked up a good bike there for his missus and said they had a bunch of nice stuff. Obviously the advantage of doing it that way is that they've all been serviced and had broken parts replaced, which is handy if you're a noob and don't know what to look for
People often mention CERES in Brunswick too. Don't know much about it but I've got a feeling it might be more of a parts swap shop than a second hand dealer. Might be worth checking out
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is that a skid brake one?deviant wrote:hub gears... usually only have between 3 and 7 gears, transmission is much smoother too than derailleur gears.
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^^ dunno mate
I have one of these... not cheap though
I have one of these... not cheap though
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i've had one of these for years, mainly because i find d/u-locks a bit of a pain to carry.autumnleaves wrote:Will do. Are there any places that sell second hand bikes that I should check out? Buying online is a bit... difficult.. for me since I don't really know what I'm looking for, at least if I can ride one I can tell if it feels good or not.Don't rule out a bike with gears just yet. Keep your options open, look around and see what you can find
Hehe, true.. I kinda want one that looks like a beater, but is secretly a decent and consistent ride.Bike theft is rife. Never ceases to amaze me how many people leave expensive bikes locked up out of view in fron of pub/uni etc. TBH for the kind of money you're putting up, a beater is all you're gonna be able to afford anyway
Would you say that's the best layman's bike lock one should get?
Cheers for all the advice
while you should always lock your bike up, melbourne is hardly nyc.
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ive got got the small abus d lock (about the same as the kryptonite mini). they arent cheap but they're easy to carry in your belt!
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ended up buying this:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... K:MEWAX:IT
what do you guys think? I picked it up tonight and it rides quite smoothly, not too much trouble on hills or anything (I was a bit worried I'd struggle with a single speed)..
thanks for all the info on the locks ya'll.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... K:MEWAX:IT
what do you guys think? I picked it up tonight and it rides quite smoothly, not too much trouble on hills or anything (I was a bit worried I'd struggle with a single speed)..
thanks for all the info on the locks ya'll.
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good score. if you went to buy those bits separately you would be up for more than the bike cost ya.
if you want any upgrades you know who to call :winkteef:
if you want any upgrades you know who to call :winkteef:
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wow.. awesome.. I wasn't 100% sure if that was just sell-speak or if it was just a good deal!huge wrote:good score. if you went to buy those bits separately you would be up for more than the bike cost ya.
hehe will def keep it in mind once I get a bit more cash after the christmas period. what kind of upgrades would you suggest and what would it set one back?if you want any upgrades you know who to call :winkteef:
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that bike looks good... nice seat!
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the flames make it go fasterdeviant wrote:that bike looks good... nice seat!
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I've just realised that my bike is actually from Tron....
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Awesome!aroes wrote:na but i want one
i'm gonna ride to sydney later this year
when i get there we should go for a ride
That's a big ride - any purpose or just because you can?
When are you thinking of riding up?
definitely keen for a ride if you com up.
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Been into the idea of bike touring for a while, so figured Melb to Sydney was a logical choice for a first crack at it. Have just about figured out which route I'll take. There's a mob in Sydney who make awesome hard travel cases for bikes so at this stage I'm thinking I might ride up, buy one, pack my bike into it and fly back
No idea when I'll be doing it yet. Seriously lacking in fitness atm due to injury woes but should be back on the bike v soon. After that I guess it's just a matter of getting some kms back into the legs and getting the time off work
No idea when I'll be doing it yet. Seriously lacking in fitness atm due to injury woes but should be back on the bike v soon. After that I guess it's just a matter of getting some kms back into the legs and getting the time off work
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I'm back on the bike too, first time in probably 7-8 years tbh. Just got my new Shimano 105 pedals rock up today... pretty sweet for $99 with free postage.
This store rocks: http://www.cellbikes.com.au
Got some wicked Shimano SH-TR51 shoes from them for $149 (advertised at $300 in Melbs)
Feigs, it's in Sydney. But they have free (and quick) freight for orders over $125 or thereabouts.
This store rocks: http://www.cellbikes.com.au
Got some wicked Shimano SH-TR51 shoes from them for $149 (advertised at $300 in Melbs)
Feigs, it's in Sydney. But they have free (and quick) freight for orders over $125 or thereabouts.
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are you going to buy/wear some lycra spiesy?
pics?
pics?
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Yes, and no!deviant wrote:are you going to buy/wear some lycra spiesy?
pics?
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try here too Spiesy - torpedo7.com.auDirekt wrote:I'm back on the bike too, first time in probably 7-8 years tbh. Just got my new Shimano 105 pedals rock up today... pretty sweet for $99 with free postage.
This store rocks: http://www.cellbikes.com.au
Got some wicked Shimano SH-TR51 shoes from them for $149 (advertised at $300 in Melbs)
Feigs, it's in Sydney. But they have free (and quick) freight for orders over $125 or thereabouts.
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yes cob... that is my exact pushie.. photo take with iphone
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cool!
but where are the pedals?
and is it a waste to run all those lights, or do you have to pedal twice as fast or something?
it is flashy, but i dont know if i would like to have to pedal twice as fast just to get pretty lights
but where are the pedals?
and is it a waste to run all those lights, or do you have to pedal twice as fast or something?
it is flashy, but i dont know if i would like to have to pedal twice as fast just to get pretty lights
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my daily ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vopQjc7gc
minus the bit through yoyogi park ( thought I was recording but wasn't lol)
Karl would probably recognise a good portion off this vid...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vopQjc7gc
minus the bit through yoyogi park ( thought I was recording but wasn't lol)
Karl would probably recognise a good portion off this vid...
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that looks like awesome fun! my ride to work is fecking boring and littered with wankers in lycra that just want to be first!
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no, this is miss japan in a bikini:
http://samaw.com/wp-content/uploads/200 ... n_2007.jpg
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Good Lord.
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yesterdays ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRydSGQOv9g
again missed out about 6 minutes in the middle, dunno why, fecking camera.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRydSGQOv9g
again missed out about 6 minutes in the middle, dunno why, fecking camera.
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then come back!aroes wrote:i miss japan
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rofl.
velocity are only just getting to your wheels now dude. will be a little bit longer! stupid holiday season huhu
velocity are only just getting to your wheels now dude. will be a little bit longer! stupid holiday season huhu
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