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by Toff
12 Mar 2012, 15:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Supermario returns?
Replies: 7
Views: 1753

Re: Supermario returns?

Hahaha. That came out 3 weeks too early. It's not the 1st of April yet!
by Toff
12 Mar 2012, 14:48
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
Replies: 1054
Views: 289578

Re: Dulwich Hill spotted

Lindsay would never ride a flatbar (unless it were a singlespeed MTB)...
by Toff
11 Mar 2012, 20:08
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354945

Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)

Jousting?
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by Toff
06 Mar 2012, 00:38
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Free Stuff
Replies: 310
Views: 260594

Re: Free Stuff

John, I am in need of some bits for a couple of projects. Have a 60s Viking which needs some cranks and wheels, and the Five Star also needs some bits. Anything suitable on the Falcon? Both should run 27" wheels. Can swap some bits. E.g. Have a brand new set of Gnutti hubs, and some spare 27&qu...
by Toff
02 Mar 2012, 23:04
Forum: Track
Topic: Awesome track pics
Replies: 257
Views: 66186

Re: Awesome track pics

Bars are definitely a Scatto derivative. Loved those bars, ever since I saw Anna Meares smashing it on 'em...
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by Toff
29 Feb 2012, 07:44
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Ultimate post-ride coffee
Replies: 5
Views: 1939

Re: Ultimate post-ride coffee

Hmmm. Where have you been Simon?
by Toff
27 Feb 2012, 22:48
Forum: For Sale
Topic: WTS NRT Track Frame & Forks Size Medium
Replies: 3
Views: 1189

Re: WTS NRT Track Frame & Forks Size Medium

Too small for you Mike.
by Toff
27 Feb 2012, 22:47
Forum: For Sale
Topic: WTS Adidas Triathlon Cycling Shoes - Size 44
Replies: 9
Views: 3474

Re: WTS Adidas Triathlon Cycling Shoes - Size 44

That seems fair, George. Do you go down to the track at tempe? I can pick up from you there if you do...
by Toff
26 Feb 2012, 22:19
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: L'Eroica Downunder, Beechworth VIC, 28 and 29 April
Replies: 7
Views: 2465

Re: L'Eroica Downunder, Beechworth VIC, 28 and 29 April

You should extend the brake cables, John. Also, never noticed this before but are they Dunlop valves?
by Toff
23 Feb 2012, 16:14
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: L'Eroica Downunder, Beechworth VIC, 28 and 29 April
Replies: 7
Views: 2465

Re: L'Eroica Downunder, Beechworth VIC, 28 and 29 April

L'Eroica events in Italy and in the USA are pretty strict on what's allowed to be ridden. Turning up with anything Ergopower would be a big no-no in Italy, as would anything with "Velocity" written on it... Any guidelines available for this event?
by Toff
23 Feb 2012, 14:22
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

Oh dear... Drop bars on a funny bike? (Well, technically, it's only a half-funny, since all the tubes are straight. Funny bikes are supposed to have at least one curved tube, which is usually the top tube.) And a snowflake front wheel? Way to ruin a pretty decent frame! Appalling spelling everywhere...
by Toff
23 Feb 2012, 00:09
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

According to that timeline, the Valentino was introduced the next year (1964) so I would say the Valentino replaced the "CAMPAGNOLO". The Valentino was a pretty crummy deraileur, despite its lovely red nut highlights. It looks like it belongs on low-end Raleighs with those red nuts. I'm tr...
by Toff
22 Feb 2012, 11:55
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

So John, that derailleur should be listed in the Campagnolo No 15 catalogue then?
by Toff
21 Feb 2012, 21:24
Forum: For Sale
Topic: WTS Adidas Triathlon Cycling Shoes - Size 44
Replies: 9
Views: 3474

Re: WTS Adidas Triathlon Cycling Shoes - Size 44

Robert Millar book looks interesting. PM me your price if you like...
by Toff
21 Feb 2012, 00:30
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

Some of you may have heard me talking about one of my "projects" down at the café on occasion. The project in question is my Colnago Master Chrono TT. Well, here's a nice example of one. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200714259674 Alas, mine isn't currently in th...
by Toff
19 Feb 2012, 16:35
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Are we a bunch of 'MAMILS'?
Replies: 20
Views: 5093

Re: Are we a bunch of 'MAMILS'?

I'm a MAMIL, except when I'm not in Lycra, which is actually most of the time.

Cheap Colnagos? Never going to happen, on Ebay or anywhere else!
by Toff
13 Feb 2012, 13:33
Forum: Road
Topic: Johnny Warren Jamberoo Classic 2012
Replies: 77
Views: 27652

Re: Johnny Warren Jamberoo Classic 2012

Had a great day too. Can't believe it took all morning to ride what really isn't a long course. Apparently it's only 95km from Loftus to Jambaroo pub. Felt like 200! Mind you that was probably, because (like Karzie) I had left my staight block corncob on. 7 speeds. Highest gear was 12. Lowest gear w...
by Toff
30 Jan 2012, 11:44
Forum: Track
Topic: Awesome track pics
Replies: 257
Views: 66186

Re: Awesome track pics

Haha. Sargeant Shultz riding a bike with no seat, motorpacing a 3 year old wearing a leather helmet and cycling clogs. But none of those things are the freakiest thing about the picture. I can't believe that kid is riding a proper "Stayer" bike, where the forks have been reversed, so that ...
by Toff
27 Jan 2012, 17:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354945

Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)

Engrish...
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by Toff
27 Jan 2012, 13:08
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Free Stuff
Replies: 310
Views: 260594

Re: Free Stuff

Gran sport! Pffft.

Actually, John, I'm annoyed you beat me to it. I've just acquired a Viking that needs some 50s or 60s Campag!
by Toff
27 Jan 2012, 13:04
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

Some will and some won't. High-end road racing bikes almost certainly won't. Mid range ones might. Low end ones (probably) will. A 27" frame will have enough clearance if 700C wheels are used, but in my experience you get limited choice of brake calipers which have long enough reach to do the j...
by Toff
23 Jan 2012, 11:55
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New frame (some assembly required)
Replies: 43
Views: 10866

Re: New frame (some assembly required)

Mmmm. 2 sets of bidon cage bosses! This has 2012 Fixie Century written all over it. :mrgreen:
by Toff
19 Jan 2012, 08:38
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Herne Hill track in the UK
Replies: 8
Views: 2517

Re: Herne Hill track in the UK

Have you tried to contact the club, instead of the shop? I reckon we could set up an unofficial sister club arrangement...
by Toff
19 Jan 2012, 08:36
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

Thanks Shrubb. So it's not a "custom made" frame. It's a bog standard frame. The seat tube and top tube lengths quoted by the seller involve creative measuring techniques...
by Toff
18 Jan 2012, 14:55
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

That Genesis has had a hard life. There is not much left in those wheels. Looks like the braking surface is almost worn through. First long descent, and a rim would split I reckon. Aluminium frames also don't live forever. I'll buy a rusty steel frame, but I won't buy an aluminium frame that's more ...
by Toff
18 Jan 2012, 11:39
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Miche wheelset.
Replies: 4
Views: 1275

Re: Miche wheelset.

Yep. Same pics, and same spelling mistakes.
by Toff
18 Jan 2012, 11:34
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Saturday Night Marrickville Cafe
Replies: 1
Views: 798

Re: Saturday Night Marrickville Cafe

They told you they had their opening last Saturday night did they?

Good on them, the sly dogs...
by Toff
18 Jan 2012, 11:28
Forum: Track
Topic: Awesome track pics
Replies: 257
Views: 66186

Re: Awesome track pics

Big Chainring! Pffft... Try Alfred Letourner's 1941 bikes used to break the (drafting) land speed record... http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1StO67VZypo/TjAeTYOda-I/AAAAAAAAJ2w/cOR1COr1zFI/s1600/1412341503_024c1d7152.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8gkhTd2g6Rc/TjAd-2O-RyI/AAAAAAAAJ2g/6g5otvaSxpQ/s1600/200607...
by Toff
16 Jan 2012, 20:35
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Miche wheelset.
Replies: 4
Views: 1275

Re: Miche wheelset.

Yep. Italian hubs and rims. Looks like a good deal to me. Wheelsmith spokes from the USA are also a high quality item.

I rate those wheels.
by Toff
16 Jan 2012, 11:49
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New frame (some assembly required)
Replies: 43
Views: 10866

Re: New frame (some assembly required)

Wow. That last pic shows how thick the seat stays are. They look massive! Is that standard Zona stay tubing? It reminds me of a Pegoretti...

Also, I have 2 bikes with threadless 1-inch forks. :mrgreen:
by Toff
13 Jan 2012, 11:48
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Girls riding hard - 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1645

Re: Girls riding hard - 2011

30 Seconds with a hose cleans the bike beautifully. Then just a dab of grease in the wheel bearings and some lube on the chain and you're ready to go again.

...I wish 30 seconds with a hose could clean the rider!
by Toff
10 Jan 2012, 12:05
Forum: Road
Topic: RNP, a hole, a crash and guerilla action
Replies: 27
Views: 6540

Re: RNP, a hole, a crash and guerilla action

It sure could. I thought the same thing as I drew it. Haha.
by Toff
10 Jan 2012, 08:46
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Found @ M'ville Cafe: Handle bar stop
Replies: 2
Views: 1017

Re: Found @ M'ville Cafe: Handle bar stop

I'm missing about 40 of those over the years!
by Toff
10 Jan 2012, 08:44
Forum: Road
Topic: RNP, a hole, a crash and guerilla action
Replies: 27
Views: 6540

Re: RNP, a hole, a crash and guerilla action

Needs a sign.

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by Toff
09 Jan 2012, 14:45
Forum: Track
Topic: Bauges
Replies: 7
Views: 1805

Re: Bauges

I'm not familiar with the Cavendish stuff, but Baugé missed two tests. The same happened to Rasmussen, who went AWOL for three weeks! Missing one test gets you a warning, which is what Baugé got when he missed his first test. It wasn't until he missed another test, more than a year later, that his m...
by Toff
09 Jan 2012, 13:37
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 108
Views: 21964

Re: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition

Andrew, you're an engineer, but clearly not a lawyer. No-one is deeming a repaired tube to be a separate flat. Indeed, there need not be a flat at all in the competition timeframe, as already clarified by Mike. "Successfully" has not been defined in the rules. This means that we need to ap...
by Toff
09 Jan 2012, 12:45
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 108
Views: 21964

Re: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition

You're not much fun to troll, Mike...
by Toff
09 Jan 2012, 10:24
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 108
Views: 21964

Re: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition

So if I get given 10 punctured tubes from someone, they are mine when I patch them, so I still get the points.

What about if I patch my tube with someone else's repair kit? The tube is still mine, although the rubber patch and tyre cement are not...
by Toff
09 Jan 2012, 10:19
Forum: Track
Topic: Bauges
Replies: 7
Views: 1805

Re: Bauges

The idea is that it makes the sport (somewhat) self-policing. If you're racing in a team with a drug cheat, you're less likely to tolerate it if you know about it. At the very least, you should conduct your own due diligence on your teammates before you race. Alternatively, you may be complicit in h...
by Toff
09 Jan 2012, 10:13
Forum: Track
Topic: Thursday Night- Speed Skating!
Replies: 27
Views: 5565

Re: Thursday Night- Speed Skating!

1. Nathan
2. Lizanne
3. Anthony Ph
4. Karzie
5. Toff

Always wanted to have a go doing this. except I have no idea how to turn. Might have to bring (and wear) padding...
by Toff
09 Jan 2012, 09:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 108
Views: 21964

Re: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition

Where does it say in the rules that you need to be the owner of the tube you patch?
by Toff
09 Jan 2012, 08:56
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 108
Views: 21964

Re: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition

Can I get clarification on Bonus Points rule #2 please? It states that you get 0.5 points for successfully patching your own tube. After a flat, I almost always go home and patch the tube straight away. Under the rules, as I see it, I will always get 1.5 points for each flat I get. I patch the tube ...
by Toff
07 Jan 2012, 19:43
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Valley Wheelers ride Sunday 8th January
Replies: 15
Views: 3521

Re: Valley Wheelers ride Sunday 8th January

The La Perouse ride is okay with me, but I thought it might be nice to ride down to Bondi, and maybe have a coffee there overlooking the beach before heading back.

Just an idea...
by Toff
06 Jan 2012, 12:29
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Herne Hill track in the UK
Replies: 8
Views: 2517

Re: Herne Hill track in the UK

My sister lives about 20km from that shop. She can get it, if you are prepared to wait a few weeks...
by Toff
05 Jan 2012, 16:29
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Do's and Don'ts for Womens Cycling
Replies: 7
Views: 1798

Re: Do's and Don'ts for Womens Cycling

The maiden with her wheel of old Sat by the fire to spin, While lightly through her careful hold The flax slid out and in. Today her distaff, rock and reel Far out of sight are hurled And now the maiden with her wheel Goes spinning round the world. In olden times the woman rode As fitted one of subj...
by Toff
05 Jan 2012, 16:26
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Do's and Don'ts for Womens Cycling
Replies: 7
Views: 1798

Re: Do's and Don'ts for Womens Cycling

The "new" Mother-in-Law, arriving for a long visit.

Bwwwwwahhhh! :lol:
by Toff
05 Jan 2012, 12:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Do's and Don'ts for Womens Cycling
Replies: 7
Views: 1798

Re: Do's and Don'ts for Womens Cycling

Seriously, Chris Green was wearing these gloves on our vintage bike ride on Sunday.
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by Toff
05 Jan 2012, 12:03
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Do's and Don'ts for Womens Cycling
Replies: 7
Views: 1798

Re: Do's and Don'ts for Womens Cycling

How much were Wiggle charging for white kid gloves though? I could use a set for the track. :mrgreen:
by Toff
05 Jan 2012, 11:55
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

Nope. The gusset is not UCI legal. Neither is having a 650C wheel in front, when the back wheel is a 700C.
by Toff
05 Jan 2012, 11:26
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

Only the second one of these I've ever seen...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI ... SS:AU:1123

This one is also cool, even if the fork is wrong.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI ... 0695659699
by Toff
05 Jan 2012, 10:47
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Herne Hill track in the UK
Replies: 8
Views: 2517

Herne Hill track in the UK

Interview with Tommy Godwin, medal winner from the last London Olympics, from the UK's Guardian Newspaper.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/audios ... ?fb=native
by Toff
03 Jan 2012, 17:45
Forum: Track
Topic: Awesome track pics
Replies: 257
Views: 66186

Re: Awesome track pics

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwmbvhfx1T1qaythmo1_500.jpg I remember watching Kirichenko in that kilo. He started off powering out of the starting machine, but the handlebar only broke when he was sitting down in his "tuck" position, putting almost no weight on the bars. Kirichenko do...
by Toff
01 Jan 2012, 12:33
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

How much would you pay for a bike saddle?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360420314003
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Sure it's a Unicanator, but WTF?
by Toff
28 Dec 2011, 10:56
Forum: Track
Topic: 2011 Sydney Christmas Carnivals
Replies: 40
Views: 8667

Re: 2011 Sydney Christmas Carnivals

Tonight at Tempe, there will be Bernard beer on tap, and entry on the day (with no late fee).

If that doesn't get you down there, nothing will!
by Toff
27 Dec 2011, 10:09
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

Nice...

Haven't got an Equilateral. It's on my list of bikes to eventually obtain, along with an Arabesque (or possibly a Regal). Unfortunately (thankfully) this one is too big for me. Nice to see it is properly appointed with correct parts, and not unreasonably priced for such a rare frame.
by Toff
23 Dec 2011, 15:41
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Addicted to Cycling
Replies: 3
Views: 1027

Re: Addicted to Cycling

Davis Phinney is Taylor's dad.

Scott Drop-Ins were used by the pros, all the way up to Greg Lemond, in the 1993 TDF. They disappeared into obscurity a year later, only to be replaced by the Cinelli Spinaci bars of 1995.

I remember all that fluoro. Waaay too much fluoro... Oh god... Flashbacks!
by Toff
22 Dec 2011, 12:26
Forum: For Sale
Topic: cinelli track 50cm-awesome x-mas gift for a jr/someone small
Replies: 6
Views: 1470

Re: cinelli track 50cm-awesome x-mas gift for a jr/someone s

It looks like a reasonable bike, at a fair price.

Only trouble is that that model carries a great deal of unfortunate fixie-hipster-esque baggage...

Case in point.
by Toff
20 Dec 2011, 15:35
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Valley Wheelers ride Sunday 8th January
Replies: 15
Views: 3521

Re: Valley Wheelers ride Sunday 8th January

I can lend you a moustache Jo. I have two. Peter T has hundreds.
by Toff
16 Dec 2011, 08:15
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Older eBay items.
Replies: 55
Views: 15203

Re: Older eBay items.

by Toff
15 Dec 2011, 12:15
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Valley Wheelers February Ride - 12 February (Johhny Warren)
Replies: 18
Views: 4236

Re: Valley Wheelers February Ride - 12 February (Johhny Warr

Register today. It's the last chance to get the early bird pricing.
by Toff
14 Dec 2011, 20:44
Forum: Conversation
Topic: choosing broadband internet
Replies: 8
Views: 2819

Re: choosing broadband internet

I've had a look at the iinet web page, and the cheapest option is their bundle of home phone and ADSL2+, which comes at a bundled price of $59.90 per month, which is basically the same cost as TPG. Wiith iinet though, you only get 10 gig of peak use downloads, whereas TPG is unlimited downloads. TPG...
by Toff
14 Dec 2011, 19:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: choosing broadband internet
Replies: 8
Views: 2819

Re: choosing broadband internet

TPG is a good reliable service. I use it. Your speed for ADSL 2+ will depend on how far away from the exchange your house is. The support from the Phillipines is also pretty painful if you need it, but it rarely (if ever) goes down, so you don't need to worry about support that often.
by Toff
13 Dec 2011, 20:40
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Valley Wheelers February Ride - 12 February (Johhny Warren)
Replies: 18
Views: 4236

Valley Wheelers February Ride - 12 February (Johhny Warren)

So it looks like the Valley Wheelers have claimed the 2nd Sunday of each month to ride our retro steel... Over coffee on Saturday, we suggested that we might get some old bikes out and form a contingent of riders to do the Johnny Warren Ride this year, since it falls on the 2nd Sunday of February. I...
by Toff
13 Dec 2011, 20:21
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: Valley Wheelers ride Sunday 8th January
Replies: 15
Views: 3521

Re: Valley Wheelers ride Sunday 8th January

Requirements: A steel bike (exceptions made for Vitus and Alan bonded aluminium bikes) A sense of humour A moustache* *Moustache not compulsory Exceptions will also be granted for anyone who has a Caminade Caminargent . (French aluminium bike with octagonal tubes from the 1930s, which predates Coln...
by Toff
11 Dec 2011, 13:40
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC girl beats boys in competitive racing back in the 1960s
Replies: 26
Views: 6732

Re: DHBC girl beats boys in competitive racing back in the 1

Huw was the official photographer for the Centenary dinner. He went to Canberra before he shared them. We should probably ask him for them again. I'm sure he's still got them.
by Toff
10 Dec 2011, 11:09
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: A Couple of Oppy's Bikes
Replies: 7
Views: 2756

Re: A Couple of Oppy's Bikes

Hmm. Lovely bikes, especially that stayer. The strut underneath the head tube is an interesting feature. I suppose it's there to stop the wheel flexing back and striking the down tube. I'm surprised it's not brandishing a Major Taylor stem though. I assume that these are legitimately both Oppy's bik...
by Toff
28 Nov 2011, 13:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354945

Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)

I think you're referring to the honey shots vid, not the Goofy one. A Scott turning into a Trek is still an upgrade in my opinion.
by Toff
14 Nov 2011, 16:37
Forum: Conversation
Topic: A habit of crashing and now I am scared!
Replies: 24
Views: 5813

Re: A habit of crashing and now I am scared!

Lots of technical talk on tyre grip here. Not too much info which might help Dougie. Here's my $0.02. The key to controlling a bike is to be relaxed. If you are relaxed, your back and arms act like shock absorbers, smoothing out the bumps, and potentially any traction loss evnts too in the unlikely ...
by Toff
08 Nov 2011, 12:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Advice Welcome. Riding Accident. Bike Destroyed
Replies: 20
Views: 4522

Re: Advice Welcome. Riding Accident. Bike Destroyed

But you rode home didn't you Tim?
by Toff
08 Nov 2011, 09:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Advice Welcome. Riding Accident. Bike Destroyed
Replies: 20
Views: 4522

Re: Advice Welcome. Riding Accident. Bike Destroyed

Hmmm. 3 things: 1) A steel frame would be rideable after an impact like that, although possibly some fork trail adjustment. I recommend steel. :mrgreen: 2) There is plenty of data that shows that bike paths are more dangerous than roads. Collisions and falls are much more common, and broken bones es...
by Toff
02 Nov 2011, 16:21
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Entire bike shop contents up for auction today
Replies: 4
Views: 1625

Re: Entire bike shop contents up for auction today

I bought loads of tubes too!
by Toff
02 Nov 2011, 13:06
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New frame (some assembly required)
Replies: 43
Views: 10866

Re: New frame (some assembly required)

Hey Christian. Good to see the project is up and running. Not sure if you know this, but Zona is essentially a new name for what Columbus used to call Nivacrom. It's great tubing for building bikes, and vastly superior to that old SL or 531 "junk". My Colnago Tecnos bikes are made from the...
by Toff
31 Oct 2011, 16:08
Forum: Conversation
Topic: i wish...
Replies: 5
Views: 1244

Re: i wish...

Do you want to buy me those Omafiets wheels?
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by Toff
31 Oct 2011, 14:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: i wish...
Replies: 5
Views: 1244

Re: i wish...

If it's on Ebay it can be yours, although at $830 USD with 2 days to go, it won't be cheap. This one clearly shows Ugo De Rosa's personal touch, which explains the price, although the repaint is a bit sloppy if you ask me...

You can get lost for days in Stefan's back catalogue.
by Toff
14 Oct 2011, 14:44
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Don't ride to work.
Replies: 7
Views: 1868

Re: Don't ride to work.

This video is clearly taking the piis. It shows the opposite of everything they say. E.g. it say's you're going to have to wear lycra, and then shows guys riding in jeans. If you didn't work it out, the obvious clue was the Alan Jones reference, as he starts swearing at SMH journalists. It's clearly...
by Toff
14 Oct 2011, 13:38
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39587

Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011

Pub provided towels last year. Crap ones though.

Tahmoor to Bundanoon is 69 km on the Old Hume Highway.
by Toff
13 Oct 2011, 15:01
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39587

Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011

Alex, I reckon it's going to be easier to ride to Ashfield, instead of catching a train from Stanmore.

Not considering the later option anymore. I'll meet you at Ashfield Station at 1.00 after a refreshing breezy ride of a few flat kms.

All other train catchers, see you at Ashfield at 1pm.
by Toff
13 Oct 2011, 12:59
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39587

Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011

There are indeed track works between Kingsgrove and East Hills. East Hills is 20km from Marrickville so we could potentially ride there. The Wolli Creek train will be at East Hills at 1:31pm. Suggestions anyone? To avoid the trackwork, you just avoid the Airport and East Hills line. Instead you tak...
by Toff
12 Oct 2011, 18:46
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39587

Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011

1. Driver- The Bike Shoppe Brekkie 2. Simon Llewellyn -The Bike Shoppe Brekkie, coffee 3. Jessica Llewellyn - The Highland Fling Brekkie, Coffee 4. Nathan 5. Michael Clement - Free Range Eggs - scrambled on toasted turkish bread, Coffee 6. Amy Vesty 7. Christian - French Toast with banana, bacon &am...
by Toff
11 Oct 2011, 09:40
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Time for a charity thing
Replies: 13
Views: 3085

Re: Time for a charity thing

Lindsay and I talked about the 24 hour velodrome thingy a while back. Thoughts were along the lines of a 24 hour derby above the blue line on the velodrome, and possibly other shorter races taking place below the blue line (like pursuits, etc.) There would also be infield entertainment, with a swap ...
by Toff
10 Oct 2011, 12:34
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39587

Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011

I'm going to do the train trip.
by Toff
08 Oct 2011, 12:02
Forum: Conversation
Topic: spoke change!
Replies: 9
Views: 2306

Re: spoke change!

Rear wheels should be built with the outside spokes pulling which is opposite to what is in jobst Brandt's book To start this pattern off first spoke goes into the second on the right of the spoke hole. I have no idea what that means. All spokes pull, regardless of the way they are facing, or the s...
by Toff
08 Oct 2011, 11:40
Forum: Road
Topic: Saturday Slowies - gloves found on Marrickville Road
Replies: 1
Views: 790

Re: Saturday Slowies - gloves found on Marrickville Road

They belong to G. He was looking for them. Now we know who swiped 'em. :wink:
by Toff
02 Oct 2011, 19:06
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 Grafton ton Inverell accommodation.
Replies: 64
Views: 20951

Re: 2011 Grafton ton Inverell accommodation.

I think David Lamb is doing this one. Someone should talk to him.
by Toff
01 Oct 2011, 21:45
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
Replies: 1054
Views: 289578

Re: Dulwich Hill spotted

I saw Simon today, in his vintage DHBC jersey powering up Housten Road, Kingsford, around 4.30, with a big backpack on. He was riding his fixie as usual.
by Toff
30 Sep 2011, 18:56
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Specials at Audi this week
Replies: 3
Views: 958

Re: Specials at Audi this week

You're going to need to wait another month Mike.
by Toff
30 Sep 2011, 00:57
Forum: Road
Topic: TT position - What do i need to do?
Replies: 12
Views: 2776

Re: TT position - What do i need to do?

Here's what I reckon. The arms look high, but not too far off the right Anteroposterior position. The head and shoulders are too far back, and if they can be moved forward by straightening the back, then everything should fall into place. Back straightening will be improved by lowering the stem. Ord...
by Toff
16 Sep 2011, 13:34
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
Replies: 1054
Views: 289578

Re: Dulwich Hill spotted

I worked in Chatswood for years and know all the routes between Chatswood and the Inner West. However Toff still works that way, so might be able to take you thru some of them. I reckon that was probably me that was spotted. I ride home down Railway street. I actually ride to work a different way t...
by Toff
06 Sep 2011, 22:15
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Bicycle Performance
Replies: 5
Views: 1272

Re: Bicycle Performance

Good information, in general, although whoever wrote that should go back and re-write it using SI units instead of those archaic units. Seriously, it's 2011, not 1956!
by Toff
04 Sep 2011, 15:43
Forum: Track
Topic: Awesome track pics
Replies: 257
Views: 66186

Re: Awesome track pics

Back problemzzz!!!
Long armzzz???
by Toff
04 Sep 2011, 15:30
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Big changes at Bicycle Victoria
Replies: 4
Views: 1460

Re: Big changes at Bicycle Victoria

Agree Simon. BNSW can learn plenty.
by Toff
02 Sep 2011, 11:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354945

Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)

Putting an 11-tooth sprocket on your race bike would be Chindogu, Karzie, especially if combined with a 56 tooth front chainring~!
by Toff
02 Sep 2011, 08:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354945

Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)

It's an appropriate name for an electronic drivetrain. When I'm on a long ride, I often find my thumb and index finger get really fatigued. It's then that I am so glad that they have finally created a system to save me so much effort on my tired digits. Really happy to lug a heavy battery and cablin...
by Toff
29 Aug 2011, 17:46
Forum: Track
Topic: Awesome track pics
Replies: 257
Views: 66186

Re: Awesome track pics

Awesome match sprint.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ1j8sXtMqI
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by Toff
23 Aug 2011, 08:45
Forum: Track
Topic: Wheels
Replies: 49
Views: 11117

Re: Wheels

In Australia, we don't use YMMV. Try YKMV or YDMV.
by Toff
22 Aug 2011, 15:36
Forum: Track
Topic: Wheels
Replies: 49
Views: 11117

Re: Wheels

No sarcasm. It would seem that lots of people have reported dodgy wheels from TWE. I, personally, have seen a wheelset built by them where the hub was a fake. The hub was supposed to be a high-end brand hub, but was actually a cheap knock off from Asia. When the hub failed, and the owner took it to ...
by Toff
22 Aug 2011, 13:24
Forum: Track
Topic: Wheels
Replies: 49
Views: 11117

Re: Wheels

I wouldn't touch any of those dodgy TWE wheels...
by Toff
19 Aug 2011, 13:42
Forum: Conversation
Topic: WHat to do with old tyres and tubes?
Replies: 7
Views: 2019

Re: WHat to do with old tyres and tubes?

I use road inner tubes for my tomatoes too. Works great!

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