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What's a protour? Has it got suicide gear levers or the.... handlebar ones...? Would I need to do stuff like replace saddle and all that minor stuff that adds up?
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Protour is a brand.
I don't know what suicide gear levers are, the gears are on the diagonal tube, ala a 1996 bike of it's kind.
I think the saddle etc. is okay. Mate, it's $100.... it ain't going to be mint condition. But it's a reasonable bike (good for the money), just needs a service, a clean - maybe some new tires... hard to say, I haven't ridden it for years.
I don't know what suicide gear levers are, the gears are on the diagonal tube, ala a 1996 bike of it's kind.
I think the saddle etc. is okay. Mate, it's $100.... it ain't going to be mint condition. But it's a reasonable bike (good for the money), just needs a service, a clean - maybe some new tires... hard to say, I haven't ridden it for years.
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Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction of where I can buy frames/forks online? I want a pushy to commute to work and would like to build my own fixie since I can't seem to find any pre-built ones that I really like. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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for local places try the little mule or saint cloud, both specialise in fixed/single speed
or if you're dead keen on getting all the parts and putting it together yourself, you can try wiggle.co.uk, ribblecycles.co.uk, probikekit.com, chainreactioncycles.com
bear in mind that although the prices for most parts can't be beaten on those websites, you have to really know your shit to avoid buying the wrong stuff (ie- bottom brackets and head sets that will fit your frame etc etc).......also bear in mind that unless you have the tools and know how to build a bike properly, taking all the parts to a workshop and having them do it will cost you on average about $200, which obviously isn't cheap
i'd suggest looking around for a complete bike.....most shops worth their salt will swap out any parts you don't want for the ones you do, meaning you ride away on a bike you're happy with without having to worry about the inevitable headaches which always seem to crop up when sourcing parts and having a build done
good luck
or if you're dead keen on getting all the parts and putting it together yourself, you can try wiggle.co.uk, ribblecycles.co.uk, probikekit.com, chainreactioncycles.com
bear in mind that although the prices for most parts can't be beaten on those websites, you have to really know your shit to avoid buying the wrong stuff (ie- bottom brackets and head sets that will fit your frame etc etc).......also bear in mind that unless you have the tools and know how to build a bike properly, taking all the parts to a workshop and having them do it will cost you on average about $200, which obviously isn't cheap
i'd suggest looking around for a complete bike.....most shops worth their salt will swap out any parts you don't want for the ones you do, meaning you ride away on a bike you're happy with without having to worry about the inevitable headaches which always seem to crop up when sourcing parts and having a build done
good luck
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come into little mule man and have a chat.
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Thanks for the replies. My old man use to race track and owned a store for 10years so knowledge/tools aren't a problem. Just having trouble finding frames anywhere online and I think that I will find building my own to be more rewarding. I will check out those links. Have been meaning to check out Little Mule when I'm in the city next. Site looks good! Thanks again for the links,
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new steed
was finished about a week ago, whacked fenders on today, everything running pretty well, quite happy with it.......originally had a black san marco concor seat which looked awes but my bum wasn't a fan so i swapped it for the seat from my other bike
if anyone wants a dirt cheap brand new saddle hit me up
was finished about a week ago, whacked fenders on today, everything running pretty well, quite happy with it.......originally had a black san marco concor seat which looked awes but my bum wasn't a fan so i swapped it for the seat from my other bike
if anyone wants a dirt cheap brand new saddle hit me up
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pretty sure that bike has mudguards on it mate...
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This FUCKING IDIOT squeezed past me down Elizabeth Street this morning on a motorbike... he though it was a good idea to beep his horn as he did it, came within centimeters. Scared the absolute shit out of me. But then I saw Huge riding the other way and everything was OK
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I heard him revving his penis extension just before he did this. I thought it was a car at first, so I ignored it thinking they're got no room to pass anyway. I was wrong.
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wankers
Glad my commute no longer takes in Elizabeth St in the morning. Had a few close calls with impatient idiots
My commute routes have changed drastically in the last few months. It's far from empowering to know that you've had to radically alter the way you get to and from work/town as a direct result of being intimidated by thoughtless morons
Melbourne=bike friendly city my fucking arse
Glad my commute no longer takes in Elizabeth St in the morning. Had a few close calls with impatient idiots
My commute routes have changed drastically in the last few months. It's far from empowering to know that you've had to radically alter the way you get to and from work/town as a direct result of being intimidated by thoughtless morons
Melbourne=bike friendly city my fucking arse
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not bad. im looking at making a "market run" bike for the shop that might look like that one.
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haha saw that this morning. massive.
dude is winded as.
fuck that.
dude is winded as.
fuck that.
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who's doing http://ride2work.com.au/ tomorrow???
if so, are you going to the breakfast? if so, which one? if so, wanna meet up?
I might do the Melbourne Uni one (it's on my way more than the others)
if so, are you going to the breakfast? if so, which one? if so, wanna meet up?
I might do the Melbourne Uni one (it's on my way more than the others)
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was going to but now have to go to hobart tomorrow argh
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i'm going to walk tomorrow instead of riding like every normal day. too many noobs down canning st
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lol yeah that would be pretty mental rush hour.
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Anyone doing Bike Around the Bay on Sunday? If so, we got a good group starting at some place i've never heard of, MCAT or sumthin. Only 210...should be fun.
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These guys are insane. London Alleycats
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fucking idiots if you ask me. clearly doing their best to help the public perception of cyclists.
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ditto
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man you really have to commit to some of those moves far out. no helmets. argh. fuck that with all those skinny streets and buses!
alley cats here are similar but generally try to steer clear of the city
alley cats here are similar but generally try to steer clear of the city
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mates rates
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this made me laugh, and i thought of you guys...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dragster-Low ... 3a6cfdf94c
Notes: Pimp up your bike, and roll around with a god damn steering wheel to let cats know whats up.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dragster-Low ... 3a6cfdf94c
Notes: Pimp up your bike, and roll around with a god damn steering wheel to let cats know whats up.
o/ . . . \o . . . -o . o- . \o/ \o/
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my bike is slowly appearing bit by bit from all corners, sitting in a pile in the studio
went for a look at all bike shops on weeknd - they are fucking suck. (xept mule totes)
STOP TRYING TO SELL ME A FUCKING GIANT OR AVANTI aarghhh u condescending wanker lol
NO I DO NOT WANT A PURPLE FIXIE WITH OFF THE SHELF BROWN TIRESZZzzz
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also overpriced. to fuck. (xept mule )
went for a look at all bike shops on weeknd - they are fucking suck. (xept mule totes)
STOP TRYING TO SELL ME A FUCKING GIANT OR AVANTI aarghhh u condescending wanker lol
NO I DO NOT WANT A PURPLE FIXIE WITH OFF THE SHELF BROWN TIRESZZzzz
adsregherghdgfdkg
also overpriced. to fuck. (xept mule )
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hmm got my gf a nice surly on weekend - bit porky doe
caad 5 raw finsih aluminium (oxidising fastlol) frame at home that will mnake my 8 speed - will be a bone jarring *unt i reckon
need a new xc mtb tbh - not that much oppurtinity inner melb for that
leave it for tas
aroes u no post mixes anymore
caad 5 raw finsih aluminium (oxidising fastlol) frame at home that will mnake my 8 speed - will be a bone jarring *unt i reckon
need a new xc mtb tbh - not that much oppurtinity inner melb for that
leave it for tas
aroes u no post mixes anymore
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lol yeah my surly is a nice ride, very very heavy though......cannae wait for melburn roobaix next year, it eats cobbles for breakfast. did you by your missus the cargo bike so she can go to the shops for you?
i remember you posting a pic of that cannonfail all sanded back ages ago. whack a sram group on it tbh if you haven't bought one already, apex is cheap as and very good
cannae be bothered posting a mix, but go listen to the pearson sound essential mix, tis quite good once pete tong stops fawning/masturbating
i remember you posting a pic of that cannonfail all sanded back ages ago. whack a sram group on it tbh if you haven't bought one already, apex is cheap as and very good
cannae be bothered posting a mix, but go listen to the pearson sound essential mix, tis quite good once pete tong stops fawning/masturbating