Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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Handicaps are on the cycling nsw website.

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Lot of DHBC in attendance on a windy day. I rode c with Nozzle, Rhys and Matt. Nozzle attacked with about 5 laps left and was away for three lap before being caught. I had a go on the second last lap. One other came with me and we got a good lead, passing b grade on the squircle . Alas, the head win...

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Great ride today - thanks everyone.

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Fast Middies
1. John H
2. Paul
3. James R

Slow Middies
1. Jothebuilder

You guys aren't Fast Middies, I regard you as Slow Fasties

"Slow fastie" is a tough niche in the cycling ecosystem.

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DHBC World Stripe Vintage ($72.10) small- Lizanne medium- Anthony I, James R, Rajiv Ramanathan, andrewb, Ray Patton large-Peter Bownes, Adrian L, Peter T, Marc R, Carol R x-large-Stuart, xx-large-Ted DHBC original Logo ($70) small- Lizanne, Camilla, JoTheBuilder, Marian, andrewm, Pia medium-Philip, ...

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Hello, me again.

This Sunday, 6am from the cafe.

Waterfall in, Audley out, fast middies pace. Add yourself if you would like to join me.
1. John H
2. Paul

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Just me there today as far as I could see, showing the DHBC jersey in C Grade.
The race was a tango: slow, slow, quick, quick, slow.
It ended in a bunch sprint, and I came about 7th.

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I'll be there for practise too.
See you at 6:30 at the cafe

Cheers

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I just entered, no problem.
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John.

Good to see you ready to pin on a number.

These days Heffron d grade is just juniors. You would be fine in c, or try the Vets or MWCC West Head road race.

And no one likes losing, but it happens more often than not.

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I plan to go.
Will we be booking the Shirley again?

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Mike - I be keen to be in a 150+ team.
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Anyone riding RNP tomorrow, 21 April?

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C Grade Report I was lucky and got a start in C Hubbard, the line was out the carpark when I signed on, and lots of riders missed out. I rode conservatively near the front of bunch without doing much work. Only one serious attack by two SUVelo riders, which I let others chase down. On the last hill ...

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Manly Warringah CC run this once a month. Would be good introduction to road racing for those having their first crack at the Ken Dinnerville.

I plan to ride C grade.

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I plan to ride this.
C grade for me.

Change of plan, broken pedal so not riding.

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Skin suit (you know you want one for track racing)
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Bib Knicks
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Race fit jersey
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Only one other DHBC rider, that was Eugene, not in club kit.

I rode the second C bunch and went OK before getting blown away in the uphill sprint.
This is a very well organised race on smooth, quiet roads with a few undulations for interest.
Recommended.

Paul.

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Thanks, I didn't know that.
How about Campagnolo?
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I have set of Ryders. Optically they are fine, but two thing bugs me: Most annoying is that the rubber nose pads keep falling off. I've taken them back to the opticians twice for repair, but he just glues new ones, which promptly fall off again. Second, the lens does not go dark in the car, I think ...

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This is a little off topic.
I have a joining link and take the chain off to clean it.
Does it matter whether or not it goes back on the in the same direction?
Both ends look identical, so unless I mark one somehow, there a is 50/50 chance of it going on back to front.

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Anyone else racing at West Head tomorrow?

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Fantastic!!

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I've done the RNP, once. I've tried fasties a few times, and it is just too fast for me. Last time I was dropped on Captain Cook bridge and rode the rest of the way solo, without being caught by middies. It seems to me that the fasties pace is set by a few, very strong riders. As someone past 50, I'...

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Maybe my post was a bit glib, and I can see the dangers of stopping suddenly just there. So I don't propose to hit the brakes at the first hint of orange. However I agree with Jo, we as Cycling Club must insist that riders on club rides obey the road rules. How could we have any other policy? I'm no...

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Lights red, cyclists stop. Simple. If those lights disrupt the mad-mile sprint, then that is good thing. Busy roads are not the place for unofficial racing. These days there are many cowboys on the Waterfall run. I'm talking about non-club riders who still want to ride fast. Mix some of these, slowe...

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Well done Philip! I rolled around in C grade without achieving very much. Pace was slow and a lot of confusion in the bunch about whether we were on the bell lap, still had 10 min, or had in fact finished a lap ago. The carbon tubs I bought on the DHBC forum felt lovely on the smooth tarmac. Well do...

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I'm up for any help required. Cooking, cleaning, childminding, gardening, whatever.
My wife Margo is a registered nurse and has offered her help when Greg returns home.

Paul 0468720227

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I'm racing Sunday. Haven't seen any grades yet. DPR: have pmed re lift. Paul

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Like all at DHBC, I'd like to add my best wishes for Greg and his loved ones. Get well soon.

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1. JoTheBuilder
2. Adam
3. Noel
4. Philip
5. John
6. Eleri
7.Dougie
8. Chris C
9. James R
10. Karzie
11. Colin
12. Alison
13. Camilla
14. Anthony
15. timothy.clifford (will join at Brighton Fisho's, Bestic St)
16. Paul

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Congratulations. That climb is hard enough once.
Three times is superhuman!

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My high school physics teacher taught us that power is something you lot (ie my class) never do: work over time. P=w/t. A crap joke that was in his lesson notes, and used every year.

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I'm in.

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I got my road and track bikes from the Balmain store.

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Sorry. That was me on the long toilet stop. Having slipped quietly off the back, and spending a leisurely 10 min, I was a little embarrassed to find the bunch waiting for me. But thanks anyway. I finished up getting the train from Gordon. Paul.

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6625 km on Stava.
Plus a few hundred unlogged.
Will try to crack 10000 km in 2013.

Also did about 70 km of swimming.

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200 km in Search of Hills.

Found 'em.

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Is anyone doing this ride? 150 and 200 km options, hilly with lots of scenery. Details on the Audax website.

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The pace of the bunches is a perpetual source of angst, and posts. As a regular middie, sometimes I get dropped, and then last week I was told off for pushing the pace through Engadine and splitting the bunch. So it really does depend on the day. One thing I have noticed is that if the middies start...

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Me too.

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The toughest climb I've found is NSW is out of Jenolan Caves, on the Oberon side.
The descent is scary too.

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I noticed that the Shirley in Bethungra is for sale. This has been the club's base for the Haycarters' Handicap and other country races. I hope they keep it going as a B&B, I love staying there. Paul http://realestate.cootamundraherald.com.au/overview/4473167/hotel-shirley-olympic-highway-bethun...

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A friend of mine rides with Sydney Cycle Club and has been trying for years to get me to go on their annual charity ride from Centennial Park to Bowral. This year it is on on 22 September and I plan to give it a go. Good training for Fitz's Challenge. The details are below or on the SCC website: htt...

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I've entered. Hoping to use my new carbon tubs, bought on DHBC forum.
A lift would be greatly appreciated if possible; Margo needs the car.
Also, James are you booking the Shirley?

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Saturday: I was with Simon's group until it was down to 7 or 8, then blew up after closing a gap. Then 60 km of jumping on, getting dropped, jumping on, getting dropped ... Sunday: This was the first time I have felt comfortable in a road race. never had much trouble staying near the front and even ...

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Anyone going to do this race?
And if so, any chance of a lift down?

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Thanks Marcus,

Just waiting for the Campagnolo freewheel and cassette to arrive.
Enjoy your time in LOS.

Cheers

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I'm planning to give this a go.

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Thanks Mike,

Great day out on the bike.
Big respect to the fixie riders, Mike and David.

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Hi Marcus,

Lovely wheels. I've PM'ed you my mobile number.

Chock dee na.

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I be along too,
See you at 6.

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If I'd known all the results were to be posted, I would have tried to pass a few in the straight.
I'm not doing the Newcastle leg Adrian.

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Similar experience to Adrian. Rolled around near the back without ever looking like playing a part at the finish.
My first crit for more than 12 months, so happy enough to stay upright and not get dropped.

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I think I might have left my Garmin at the track Monday night, I can't find it at home anyway.
If anyone comes across it, it would be much appreciated if you can you let me know.

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Found, in my shoe. Sorry for wasting people's time.

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I'm planning to give RAW a go this year.
As a novice track rider I'll admit to being a bit nervous.

This might be a silly question, but what time does it start?
I can't find this on the website.

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Thanks for the tip Adrian

I scored a nice jacket to replace the one I left in Coota.

Cheers

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Looking for a bit of racing in Perth, I consulted Google and found the Western Masters Cycling Club. I called Wayne, the club president, who said I could ride as a 'visitor,' but would not be eligible for prize money in the unlikely event of a win. There were 5 grades, and as a suspected burglar, I ...

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I'm back in Perth for a couple of weeks while my Dad recovers from an operation. The cycling over here is excellent; not much traffic, dedicated bike lanes on major roads, mostly pancake flat - apart from the Darling Ranges. The weather has been great too, cool and sunny, and not windy, which is unu...

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Those who turned around missed out on the excitement. A ford station wagon spun-out just after passing the bunch going around that sharp left hand bend coming onto Grand Parade. Fortunately she missed the riders on the front, but the car finished up sideways, blocking both lanes, and a the tailgate ...

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I've been thinking about the tactics of our lead bunch of 8. Contesting the sprints broke up the rhythm and used up a lot of energy. If the eight of us had agreed not to sprint and just worked together, we might possibly have stayed away. More likely the scratchies would have just gone that little b...

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Saturday: Chilly and windy afternoon. I got dropped out of the fasties warm-up, which was not a good omen. In the race I was in a group of 40 + riders, at 14:30. Rolling out of town I found myself near the back of the bunch. Onto the main road and they sprinted off very fast, settling at 44 km/h. Th...

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I'm one bunch up from last year, even though I haven't done another race since.

Anyone plan to drive down Friday afternoon?

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Thanks also James.

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I've entered, Geoff talked me into it this morning.
Would like accommodation at Bethungra too if possible.

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Hard ride, but fun.

Thanks everyone, and thanks Stuart for organising.

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Margo and I are entered in the 70 km, plan to do it a a social pace, 20-25 km/h.

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I plan to be there.

28 pace fine by me.

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I'm in for the 250.

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Can I order 1 pair of knicks, Size xl?

Thanks

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I've entered both races and booked a room at Shirley.
How far is it from Coota? Can one ride to the start?

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I'm coveting a set of these to use as race wheels.
I've seen them on-line for $1410, which seems like a lot of bling for the money.

Never having ridden tubulars, can I ask: are they more trouble than they are worth?
Will I go faster?

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....and i would just like o point out that you are all soft!!

Fair comment.
I've had nasty cold so didn't fancy racing.
Which was disappointing.
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Two good reports already so I'll keep it short. The day did not start well when I cable-tied a spoke to the front fork fitting the transponder. Lucky you don't have to show a Mensa membership card to start. Margo, God bless her, traipsed around in the raining finding scissors and two replacement tie...

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Yeah I'm doing 70k ride Sun. I'm heading up to Bathurst Sat around midday. Happy to carshare. 0409157754 is my mob.

Margo and I are driving up Saturday, but thanks for the offer.

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Is anyone else riding this?
I'm doing the 110 km and nominated 30-55 km/h.

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Long sleeve wind jacket ($100)
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L - karzie (Ian C), shrubb face
XL - Michael Ward
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Sleeveless wind vest, mesh back ($90)
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L Craig Weller, Adrian Legg, Paul Armishaw
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XXL Peter Doyle

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Thanks,

I've passed the information on.
Apparently the bike was built by Jim Bundy 20+ years ago.

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Can anyone recommend somewhere to get a steel frame painted?
A bloke at work used to race many years ago and wants to refurbish his old bike.

He lives in Collaroy, so somewhere on the North Shore would be good.

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Heading out to have a go at this race tomorrow. I was talked into it tonight over dinner. Probably try C grade. ************************************************* Paul I did have go at C, but it was a bit fast for me and I was dropped on the last, steep hill up to West head. It is a good morning's ra...

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I'd like to add my thanks to Simon and the organisers as well.

Will the one-lap screamer be a regular part of the program?
I think it really would add something to the year's racing to have a personal best time to try and beat every month.

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Thanks :D, There were about 10 in the race but no other DHBC jerseys. With four laps to go, no-one wanted to do a turn into the strong headwind, so I put my head down and attacked over the second pimple. Half a lap later I'd got rid of all but two riders. We worked together and stayed away, then I g...

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Scott CR1 with yellow bar tape.
The DHBC jersey should be a bit of a give-away too:)
See you there.

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Anybody going?
I'm riding out from Leichhardt.

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I'm in.

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A Garmin Edge 300 with heart rate and cadence.

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I think I was the only DHBC rider.
But I did win a pudding

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Is anyone planning to go to Heffron tomorrow?
The keenly contested pudding races are on.
A Christmas pudding for place-getters, as well as primes.

I will give D-Grade a try.

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Adrian,

That was hard-core Audax, gets my Eugene Christophe award for perseverance.
How far did the backtrack to Narabeen add?

I finished the 150 km OK, although the shortcut back to Hornsby and a cold beer was tempting,
Well done all DHBC riders.

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I'm doing the 150 km as well.
Training for the Alpine too.

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Freezing cold Sunday Morning for my first outing at Lansdowne Park. I go there too late to do a warm-up lap before tackling C Grade. I tried to get a gap with three laps out and took one rider with me. But we were caught, and I was stuffed for the sprint. After the race the other rider introduced hi...

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I'm doing the 200. Margo maybe the 70.
It will be my third after 2001 and 2009.

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Two DHBC riders in D-Grade. Il presidente and myself. Il presidente launched an attack on the sixth lap. Myself and two Randwick riders went as well and we got a good gap. One of the Randwick riders was dropped after about two more laps, so it it was Geoff, Randwick and myself to fight out the place...

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The rims on my Fulcrum Racing 1 wheels are showing wear, with the braking surface having a concave profile.
There does not seem to be any wear indicators, how how to know when to replace?

Also, are replacement rims available/affordable, or do I need a whole new wheel?

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Richard, I have an old pair of 9 speed Ultegra STI levers in the shed. They are quite bashed up, but were working when I took them off the bike. The front LH lever is for a triple. You are welcome to have them for free if you pick them up from Leichhardt. I replaced them with Dura-Ace down tube leve...

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A fine, cool afternoon. I managed to get 2nd in D grade after doing a bit of work to catch three riders who tried to get away on lap 10. One other DHBC jersey in the D grade race, who worked hard and did more than his fair share on the front. There were a couple of other DH riders in higher grades. ...

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I rode c grade with the vets at Penrith, 80 min + 1 lap, about 40 in the bunch. The course was a loop of about 4 km around the rowing course, with several pinch-points where the course narrowed, and plenty of hard metal or concrete things to hit. Two long straights meant no-one was ever going to bre...

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It certainly was wet, windy and cold.
Only three of us in D grade, but I was still happy to get a first ever win.

And as Rocky the photographer said: "Nobody will know how many were in the race when they look at the website"

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My steel Cecil Walker has 175 mm on the left and 172.5 mm on the right. When I had it built I had a big discrepancy in leg length, hence the asymetric crank length. This has since been partially corrected. The Scott has 175 mm both sides. I don't notice any difference in the feel of the bikes, but m...

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I found it a big step up from Heffron D grade, but it has inspired me to train a bit harder. Starting in the limit bunch, I rode the first hour and a bit on my own, then with two Illawara riders, before, being swept up and spat out after the second climb of the hill. Someone told me there was a KOM,...

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