Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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I'm in California at the moment and may be going past Mikes bikes today. If I do I'll pick you one up?

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Huw is really has the wild man look going at the moment (see video). Well done to everyone.

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You may need some specialized brakes such as the following -

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... rakes-8983

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First Waterfall ride back and I get a flat after the turn around. Middle of the paceline while I'm on the fast side, steering got a little wobbly, managed to get out of it without incident. Thanks to Paul for stopping and then for the tow home. 11 orphic 10 09 08 07 G 06 05.5 Rainbow 05 Anthony 04 3...

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I've paid but still have not seen mike to determine the size. How long do I have until this needs to be finalised?

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I think the next race is the 21st - another weekend away. I went and did a recon ride of the route a few weeks ago - can't say I'll be racing it anytime soon given my fitness. Road surface was nice. I parked at the bottom of the hill leading up to the rangers hut, just after the turn off onto West h...

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Put me down for a Windvest in Small. I want to try the one mike has though - perhaps at or after track tonight?

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Yea, FSA TT crankset looks bloody awesome! Although it is a whole kilogram as compared to 650g Easton EC90, but I got it at similar price.

I can change the gearing at the cassette init?

Possibly, but I don't think you are going to enjoy riding it on anything but flat ground. I would avoid it.

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Is there a reason you've gone from wanting compact gearing to huge gearing?

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SRAM cassette 1090 is 155g!

I just went off the specs on ChainReaction. You are right though and I don't think it changes my point...

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What wheels do you have?? No point having aero cranks with shallow rim wheels... You may even want a disc depending on the amount of corners, technical aspects of the course, and the prevailing winds. I agree - cranks are a long way down the list of things to spend money on to make aero improvement...

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+1.

I don't think there are 11/28 cassettes but something in the 13/27 range. Even if there is, the gaps b/n cogs would be getting too large for racing and in particular TTs.

The PG-1070 comes as an 11-28 - whether his rear derailleur supports it is another question.

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Flat tyre yesterday morning, pouring rain, while in the middle of the Anzac bridge bikeway. Worst change experience ever, made a bit more bearable by the new Lezyne road drive pump (had to get one after using T-bones last year). Traffic was at a near standstill so I imagine a few drivers got some am...

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I want to keep high cadence to save legs for a marathon that follows the time trial. I may save a few seconds climbing the hill faster in higher gear or by increasing the top speed on descends, and can even go for a sprint finish, but that means I will have to die in the run! I want to finish the 1...

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Thanks othy I want to focus on my lower end because in my current setup 53/39, (don't know the cassette), I find that my cadence drops below 60 when doing any reasonably serious climb, even when I am in the lowest gear. If I will change to compact 50/34, will it increase cadence in the lowest gear?...

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If you are happy with the crankset on your current bike I would go with that. I switched from a compact (50/34) to a standard (53/39) and find it has a much better top end and more usuable bottom, as I never went to my smallest gear but would often find myself at the top. The cassette can be changed...

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We only have M samples. Let me know if you want to try it but otherwise they conform to unisex jersey sizing. I would like to try it, as I don't know whether it has as much stretch as the jersey. My small jerseys are a good race type fit, but I'm not sure what material effects the windvest may have...

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Are there sample sizings for the windvest?

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Thanks for the ride but that is definitely not the way to start training again. 100 kms+ through Stanwell Tops. Luckily we didn't include RNP.

The last 20kms were agony, I'm only just starting to feel better now - I think the food and milkshake are finally kicking in. Sleep time.

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I might come along and watch - is there an organised meet place / ride location to head out there?

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I'm in.

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Pretty hot today. We're holding off heading to BDO until later this afternoon.

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I may come. I severely lack fitness though and am attending BDO tomorrow, so we'll see how I feel. The stories I've read of how well you 3 are riding I don't know if you could put up with me bringing down the tone of the group.

othy

Nice bike. Can I ask how much it set you back?

I'd rather not say online, but I purchased it from Burwood Cycleworld who are great supporters of the club.

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Talk to Lindsay. When I did it you only had to pay the difference to upgrade (probably still the same). The receipt he gives you is enough to race with until your license arrives.

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Have your parts come yet...mine are still listed as 'In progress'

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14-01-2010 11:30 International Hub Despatched from hub

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That is going to look great built up - are you doing it yourself? It looks slightly different to christians or is it the same frame? Do you know what your build weight will be yet?

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I should say thanks to Burwood Cycleworld - particularly Brett who has shown me dozens of bikes before I decided on this one. Love the colour of the bike - goes well with the new uniform. Do you like the compact bars, or are they goners? and are those painted 105 brakes, or some other brand(wouldn't...

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Well all my worry was for nothing. Measured up the bike when I got there and turns out it was a 54S (56.5 effective top tube) - even though the sicker on the bike said 55.0 (mislabeled!). Fits me great. Pictures to come.

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Here is my competitive cyclist fit calculator results... Measurements ------------------------------------------- Inseam: 91.5 Trunk: 63.6 Forearm: 36.2 Arm: 68 Thigh: 65.7 Lower Leg: 59.7 Sternal Notch: 155 Total Body Height: 185 The Competitive Fit (cm) ------------------------------------------- ...

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I'm not quite convinced on the sizing of the one I tried yesterday. I'm not 100% sure but I think it was what colnago call the 52S (see link for sizes). It had a 12cm stem on it and a saddle with setback. The reach felt correct but the saddle - handlebar drop may cause some issue on longer rides. I'...

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Well the point is moot, because I've just been for a test ride and it had a 53/39T on it. The bike is fantastic, I've not smiled this much in a while - I think the joy of getting back on a road bike was part of it. Picking it up tomorrow morning! Bike is very stiff - particularly the front end, quit...

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Be careful with compact cranks (50/34T). I've found them very annoying in road races and give you few good quality mid-range gears.

I had 50/34T on my OCR-1 for quite some time before changing. I will probably upgrade the crankset again. Going to go check out a Colnago Arte 2.0 this afternoon.

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Just found another contender while browsing the web.

This might be insane, but I can't believe it is cheaper then the Fuji I was looking at -

Colnago Arte - 105 with FSA cranks, Fulcrum racing 7s - $2499

http://www.frfsports.com/colnago/arte.htm

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Well its seems the ACR 1.0 won't be available until the end of March. However, the cheaper model looks interesting and available (and may save me some money for a few little upgrades to it..)

http://www.fujibikes.com/Road/Performan ... x-1-0.aspx

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That's clearly recognised and I for one has been quite sensitive to my bottom side. But I think if we can be comfortable with Nalini's quality, then it can be a good option for a good number of members and know quite a number are keen on them. Time will tell. If the bibs exist then I would feel com...

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I vote for a bib. Although this could be a difficult one as everyone has their favorite brand. I was also going to move along to getting some caps made once we break even with the bidons, so if you want caps, buy bidons, they are always available down at the track on Monday and Wednesday nights. I ...

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As long as it doesn't divest the funds allocated to our formal gears at this stage. ;) From my perspective, the main focus will be to build up an apparel fund for the club that can relieve us from seeking prepayments from members before each order. So if you think the T-Shirt project can significan...

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Without giving any prompt, how much are you willing to pay for a pair of club socks? I know how much we can get them for but am not sure if there's a sufficient market at that price. So your and others' responses may move it higher in our list of priorities. This is effectively a market survey so y...

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My preference would be for a mesh back wind vest. I'd love to see some socks in the future.

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Well done Matt - do you think you would ride A grade next time? I've been wanting to try this race but the accident put a stop to that, still hoping to get out there sometime.

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As much as it's a good buy for the CR1, it won't be a bike for the street post or it'd be gone in no time. The bike in question won't be for the street post either - I have storage at work in the office. If it was for the street post I'd be looking for a second hand beater like mikes beast. The fix...

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Thanks Mike.

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Ok, so someone may be able to work out what my score is from this story... My track bike had no tyres on the wheels as I'd pilfered them for the road bike. Patched two punctures as all my tubes have holes in them and went to put them on the bike with some old tyres before training tonight. Couldn't ...

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If you want a workhorse bike for commuting and training, I'm not sure why you would choose aluminium, which typically has a working life of no more than 8 years, dents easily, corrodes carbon parts, and has no resale value for the next upgrade. It's also a pain in the neck to have to check for crac...

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Saw a new jersey flash past down george street in haymarket today at lunch - great to see one out in the wild.

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Thanks weiyun and everyone for their hard work procuring the latest DHBC fashion. Really love the jerseys and skinsuits - can't wait to show them off and see the club all decked out.

PS. Its nice to have a jersey that fits tight, I feel faster already.

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I've started looking at a new bike to replace my OCR-1 destroyed by the taxi. The bike is for commuting / training / wet weather and a bit of racing, until I can decide on what I really want for the weekend and racing (a long and perilous journey). Budget is between $2000 to absolute max of $3000, w...

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Not sure if I can ride it but I've booked anyway.

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How are sizings so far - true to the samples? I won't be able to collect mine until January when I get back from Brisbane

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Read through this thread - the guy gives a follow up ride report too -

http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1276

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Here are some photos from the race - my photography skills are bad at best, so there was very few worth posting. Moving targets are hard! http://members.iinet.net.au/~othy/1-start.jpg http://members.iinet.net.au/~othy/2-julio.jpg http://members.iinet.net.au/~othy/3-bgrade.jpg http://members.iinet.ne...

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No problem. I might come out at watch the racing tonight - not often I'm forced to be on the sidelines.

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I could use it like a main sail I am a medium but I guess beggers can't be choosers

I'm a small....I've been waiting on the jersey order for sometime - the XL used to fit once. If you don't find a better deal you're welcome to it - I won't be doing any riding until after Christmas.

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You can borrow mine - I also have the day off so any time is fine. It is an XL.

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Awesome.

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If you used the V8 circuit then it is 3.22 km.

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How many laps was the race? What is the distance of a lap?

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Well done Matt - great report. I hope you an James can improve on your positions tomorrow, good luck.

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I have a BT999 style stand you can come and borrow anytime / if you want to try it out see if does what you need.

The tacx stand weiyun posted above is probably the preferred type these days.

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Don't you need to save your legs for the Christmas Carnival?

What are you saving your legs for weiyun.

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Ok everyone, lets play Koga tossing!!

I've been off the bike so long that new track events are starting - what is the current Tempe Koga tossing record?

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There is no after party at Christians, I repeat, there is no after party at Christians. Its a school night.

Whats this I hear about an after party at Christians?

othy

Thanks everyone. I'm sore and recovering at home. Have a fractured thumb, few stitches and other assorted injuries, but lucky to avoid any major broken bones. Bike is pretty totalled - impact managed to bend the cranks! Helmet has saved my life - impact was mostly to my head - its smashed up as well...

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I had a good time. Alex & Myself in C grade, Will in B. Wind was coming across the straight from the left, so basically a crosswind everywhere but the entrance to the squircle. The race was a complete mess, no one rolling through for turns. Probably what could be expected for the first night out...

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I will be racing tonight - riding there from Haymarket at around 5pm.

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Mine arrived this morning.

First impression - it is light. Feels lighter then my other helmet - which is probably heavy being the cheapest Met available. It has the standards sticker. I tried it on and look as ridiculous as could be expected.

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Damn. I've slept in.

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I'm up for a ride Sat morn. Let me know if you want company.

I can't make the Omnium but am interested in riding Sat morning. Was planning to go to the park with slowies but am up for alternatives.

othy

Sleep -> Ride -> Eat -> Repeat

It really should be

Sleep -> eat -> ride -> eat while riding -> eat again -> nap -> eat more -> repeat

Perhaps I'm doing it wrong.

othy

Thanks- looks like I have another week of training.

Does anyone know the best (safest) route from Centennial Park -> Heffron Park at 5pm on a weekday?

othy

What are the details for this racing series?

Has this started yet? What time do I have to turn up by? Which grade should I enter?

I'd like to get out to this series as I haven't been racing Saturday and would otherwise be doing laps of Centennial on a Tuesday night.

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Seems they are down to silver & white. I ordered carbon and apparently it was shipped today. Now to find some clip-on aero bars...

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The dread Torpedo 7 impulse buy virus strikes again! And I, for one, look forward to bathing in second hand sweat from numerous unidentified sources :) Well, it isn't often you are presented with a standards approved TT helmet for less then $100. I imagine they'll sell out pretty fast once word get...

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Just purchased one. Hard to beat at that price and I'm sure I'll find a use for it some day - even if it is just to loan out.

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Without a Standard Australia sticker, it would get picked on by the commissaires. Not sure of the requirements for triathlons though.

The helmet has the Standards Australia sticker - I just confirmed it with T7 using their live chat.

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Thanks weiyun.

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It has been a month since I last asked. Can we get another status update?

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$198 / year is the Masters fee. The cost of an elite licence is more ($250 I think). Now is a good time to buy as it should cover you for next year too (check with them though).

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Yes, you will need a race license (or at least the receipt for one).

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According to the ACMA guidelines, Channel 10 only has to respond to written complaints - email does not count.

See the second post on this page for the canned ACMA response-

http://bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic ... &start=200

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Triatheletes are crazy...

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Stuart, Great photos!

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I'd buy one or two, only because you can always have more bidons. These days I've been using the Camelbak podium bottles as I like their ability to lock for transport and no need to open the top for drinking. Only dowside is they are a bit expensive. Before I started using them, my favourite was thi...

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Amazing effort, wasn't expecting to see it this morning. I watched the first few hours but went to bed when the F1 started.

Gerrans finished top 10 too.

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Yep, there's an earlier post by me on p. 15 - the average for that period was 298W. In terms of the average power it's pretty much what I've been doing on my slow solo rides down there for the past few weeks but today's ride was much tougher and the normalised power number is a better one to use to...

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Not really Mike, which is why I said to PM me if you wanted to see a useful graph. The below's the best I can do. http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/270909_Screenshot_2.jpg Actually that's not too bad now that I look at it. You can see that I was solo for the first 30 minutes g...

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As predicted, Waterfall was not pleasent.

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Went on my first ride on the north side today. Started at Brookvale and rode up to Church Point, did a loop through the national park and Akuna Bay anti-clockwise before riding back to Brookvale the same way. The wind was *killer*. I get blown around so much. Only averaged 29.5 km/h though I didn't ...

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Thanks again Artson for another great season.

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We have a very small number of racing members (66) with a high track participation. It is based on total racing members, not just those that turn up to raw.

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So I took the recently released cycling nsw membership details and applied it to the raw track score, to give a list of points earned per racing member of the club. The results are below - 1 Dulwich Hill 3360 50.91 4 Bankstown Sports 1626 29.56 5 Bicisport 1584 20.31 2 Illawarra 2735 13.15 7 St Geor...

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I can take you, never had two bikes in the car but it should fit.

Message me your address.

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Apparently because of their speed and low position, cyclists are ideal to spot road irregularities and clear out human traffic en-route. Also in situations where they encounter trouble (crashes are known to happen), assistance can be provided promptly. For the full 42km, they can achieve 27-28km/h ...

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Why do they need a bicycle escort? What is your role?

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I'll do waterfall with you.

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The ride back needs to be faster.

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Interesting. I just checked the calibrated rollout and it is 2088mm for my wheel. I measured ~2010, so it seems reasonable due to the auto calibration taken with my weight on the bike and associated compression of the wheel. Next time we are riding we should match speed and compare numbers. My times...

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Oh and Alex, that attack up Capt Cook bridge on the way home peaked at 38.77km/h.

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