Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

christian

Has anyone got any experience with mini V brakes? There seems to be a lot of mixed information on whether or not they are any good. This is what is currently on my touring bike. As I'm changing the levers I can use normal V brakes instead, I'll just have to use Tektro RL520 levers instead of R200A. ...

christian

That $79 fair wasn't there when I looked. Victoria and myself will need to stay at the Hotel Friday and Saturday nights at the start then until we fly out on Sunday when we get back to Evandale.

christian

Flights are booked, both Victoria and myself are flying down Friday morning the 12th on Virgin flight DJ1150 and coming back Sunday afternoon on the 21st on Jetstar flight JQ748. The return flight doesn't leave until 3.05pm so I may be able to ride the penny road race ths year.

christian

Isn't it the bad road surface that makes this race exciting....

christian

If we leave at 7am we'll be in the gong by 11 at at the latest, is that too early for a beer? We can stop for a snack on the way down if its looking like we will get there too early.

christian

It sounds like a good idea. It would need to be very clear on what days this would happen. It would have to leave at the same time as the cruisers or earlier so that if people miss the ride they can just go to Waterfall. This would mean that it would not be able to replace the Waterfall ride just li...

christian

Its that time of the year again, time to head south for some touring fun. And while you're there you get to have a crack at the penny nationals and the century ride for the insane. I've heard from Lindsay that this year we will be touring along the west coast, so expect some big hills. I've had a lo...

christian

Has anyone got a set of 9 speed downtube shifters they wish to sell? I'll even settle for bar end shifters as it for a touring bike. Also has anyone got a set of downtube shift bosses that bolt in, they require drilling a hole in the frame, I have a set but they are in a frame, and using those ones ...

christian

You'll last longer then 15kms. I managed to finish 14th last year. Its a handicap, so you just work until your bunch gets caught, then you can just sit in and wait for the mayhem at the end where the road narrows.

christian

Although I said I'd never ride another road race, I've entered. Its a good race and occasionally you hit a smooth patch of road.

christian

You may also want to look at champion systems, http://champ-sys.com.au The minimum is 10 of any one type, then singles of others. The prices are quite good as well, around $150. This is the company I was looking at when we had the idea to get some hats made, I may get back onto that one once we brea...

christian

I may be the only one with this issue, the arms on the skin suit aren't tight. I'm probably going to take the arms in at the top, either that or get some bigger arms. Thats what I get for being so aero.

christian

I seem to have opened a whole can of worms here. And for the record I do not cross dress. I also agree with what Jimmy has said.

christian

The only time you would catch me in such swim wear would be doing laps in a pool. After all, its swim wear not cycle wear.

And I agree with Weiyun, they shouldn't be worn on the regular rides, only on specially arranged rides. I don't believe its a good look for the club.

christian

Now, really people, who actually likes riding with someone in Budgie Smugglers. Not that I'm down on the whole Smuggler thing, well maybe just a little, but lets see what everyone else thinks. Of course, we don't have to take this seriously.

christian

I've ridden up that road, so I know what its like, a good effort by all.

christian

I had put one of the new guys, Jason on big red. But if you need your post back just take it and we can sort something else out for the bike.

christian

Is this now on at 5pm, I voted for earlier. Really, do people have things to do during the day?

christian

I don't know what you are all complaining about, I was fine this morning, apart from being very tired.

christian

This is the first complaint I've had about the lid.

christian

I'm going to be down at the cafe on Saturday morning after Saturday Slowies with a box of bidons again for anyone who wants to buy some.

christian

I'm in assuming I have a bike to ride. Not liking my chances of buying one before then, Lindsay, can I borrow a bike?

Victoria
Lindsay
Christian

christian

Its not what it looks like....

Now back to the topic at hand.

christian

I see Vic's sister more then I see my own.

christian

What could possibly be more important....

I'm in.

christian

I can do 50/17, which gives me 79.41. Close enough, now I wonder if my chain is long enough, may have to use the chain off the fixie.

Any chance of starting earlier, or are we worried about the heat.

christian

I'm in for this as is Victoria.

christian

I'll be back in Sydney, so if its on I'll be there.

christian

I could be in for this, will have to check my busy schedule (ha, its like I have a life).

christian

I don't believe the social committee has had anything to do with this one. I also won't be appearing in a dress due to the fact I don't own one.

christian

I may have just dropped it onto grass, the furthest its has been tossed is 0 metres. How did this new competition start anyway, why don't we do some Teschner tossing or Apollo tossing whilst we are at it. We can see which bike flies the best. NB. Christian does not condone the tossing of track bikes...

christian

That's got to be the quickest I've ever seen a race sell out.

christian

I'm entered, no point just doing a few of the days, may as well do all of them.

christian

Rules are meant to be broken.

christian

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

christian

There are several of us that don't really have lives....

christian

Worst case, you get wet. That's only bad because the ride is in May and it could be cold.

christian

I like the sound of this, mainly because its not at my house as has been alluded to in another thread.

christian

I cooked dinner after an omnium once, for one, not many. As for a party at mine on Boxing day, thats happened once. Not sure we can call either of these a tradition.

christian

Just entered, I'm a veteran, how depressing. If you are only aiming for C - 2 seconds it could be a long ride with a short sprint at the end.

christian

I wasn't saying you had to cook a BBQ, I can rebuild hubs whilst turning snags whilst drinking beer. I'm that good.

christian

John, are you entered as elite or open? I'm undecided on if I should race or just have a fun day out.

christian

Of course Tim bars when touring are essential, you have to stay hydrated and there is nothing quite like an amber sports drink for that.

Back on topic, down in Tassie I just used standard road bars and didn't have any issues.

christian

A challenge, I like that. Its not that big of a job, say 30 minutes to an hour, so a six pack in that time is going to be messy. If I'm teaching you to do it it may take longer, so I'll be slightly less drunk at the end. Sounds like I'd have to take my time so I'd still be able to walk at the end, I...

christian

I'll do it for beer. If Vic does it, she may charge $25, but then I'm going to charge her $20.

christian

Its actually a requirement for all races above Cat 4 for you to ride in a club uniform, as far as I know. Its not enforced at all events. If you are not in clube colours, as Tim said, you can wear a neutral colour without any advertising on it. You can't ride in the outfit of another team or club.

christian

$30 to change a chain, its a 5 minute job.

christian

Then your chain will be stretched, probably past 1%. So it looks like you will need a new chain at a minimum. If its not too far gone then your cassette should be ok. To change the chain you are going to need a chain breaker to make the new one the correct length. I can attempt to remember to bring ...

christian

A: Depends on why it is skipping? How many kms has the chain and cassette done? If it only skips down, ie into small cogs then it could just be cable stretch and can be adjusted using the barrel adjuster on the derailluer. If its not that you can measure how worn a chain is either with a chain guage...

christian

As for Tasmania, the Penny nationals are on the 20th of February. The Penny century will be the weekend before that, so the 13th. Touring happens in the week in between. We have the entire top floor of the pub booked for the weekend of the nationals. I know Stretch said he was going down. I'm consid...

christian

I could be up for a bit of touring, depending on when its going to happen, money, bike etc.

christian

You can always give Greg at TWE a call and find out what carbon tubular rims he uses. The hubs are good quality and you get to choose the spokes. The other advantage is if you crash the wheel I'm pretty sure he doesn't charge labour to fix it.

christian

That's up to you Tim, it is just an open. Also the title of this thread should be changed, it doesn't start at 1.30pm it starts at 7pm. The juniors start at 1.30.

christian

I looked, I'm not too unhappy with my result, the heat knocked me about a bit. One strange thing about the results, everyone is 39 years old.

christian

Entries for this one close today.

christian

Sure its not 32 spokes, 16 on each side.

christian

I intend on smashing my previous record on the next attempt. I think juniors should have there own competition as the rest of us are disadvantaged by having longer legs. And I don't like being beaten by them.

christian

That just looks like its going to chafe the insides of your legs.

christian

That's not the only person that describes Vic, lots of exercise and low food intake.

christian

We are a long way off selling out, so no need to fear. Main distribution will now be at Tempe Velodrome on Monday and Wednesday nights. I'll look at binging them down to the cafe on another weekend, probably not until early December.

christian

Do you get extra points if you destroy a tyre? 127 jimmy 26 25 24 23 22 21 Timyone 20 19 18 Glenno 17 16 15 14 orphic 13 Wallman 12 11.5 mikesbytes 11 10 09 08 07.5 Alex C 07 Camilla 06.5 06 Terry, Simon S 05 Huw, Kate, Simon 04.5 Micklan, Christian 04 Lindsay 03.5 yewenyi, Mark L 03 02.5 02 Geoffs,...

christian

I hope you grow back soon Tim. Did you bend my cranks?

christian

They have arrived. I'll have some down at the track tonight and for many nights to follow. I'll take some down on Saturday and Sunday to the cafe.

christian

I've entered.

christian

Entered.

christian

The grading will be like RAW, but you don't get to choose your grade. Where you are put depends on your handicap. There is likely only to be 3 grades.

christian

I guess cash payment will work best as its a small amount of money. A nice simple procedure, you hand over cash, I hand over a bidon.

christian

There is grading. There was last year.

christian

I'll be on the late train, option 3.

christian

Update: I signed off on the final artwork this morning, the deposit has been paid. This means we should have the bidons in about 2 weeks. As for when and where you can get them when they arrive, I'll take a box down at the track and I can bring some down to the cafe on a Saturday and Sunday. I'll le...

christian

I'll be entering this one.

christian

I was thinking of leaving Sydney on Saturday around 8am or maybe earlier, It'll take around 1.5 hours to get there depending on traffic out of Sydney. I don't remember saying 5 laps, that would be 56km, my plan was to do 4, but I guess I'll have to see how we go for time.

christian

They haven't been ordered yet, I've been a bit busy of late, will be following it all up this week. They are 650ml.

christian

It turns out we don't need to be affiliated with a MTB club to get a MTBA license. If you currently hold a CA license with at least 3 months on it (which rules out getting one now) then you can get a MTBA license for $45 (as per the application form, although the doc explaining this says its $36). A...

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christian

Canberra forcast

Saturday Fine, early frost. Min 2 Max 15
Sunday Fine, early frost. Min 2 Max 16

This is going to be interesting, and cold.....

christian

I'd get some new wheels for the track bike, the TWE wheels are around $800, well worth the money in my opinion. Then put the wheels off the track bike on the fixie, but relace the front wheels so its not radial, going 2-cross you may be able to get away with the same spokes. I don't think you'll be ...

christian

I can probably get half with the Sureshot lid and half with a normal lid. If you are going to use it on the bike I'd recommend the sureshot lid.

christian

That was a silly training ride, don't need to do that again anytime soon.

christian

This is the bidon design we are considering, its a clear bidon. I don't think we need a specific spot to write your name as there is plenty of real estate for that.

christian

A bidon is a water bottle.

christian

I think the next price break is at 250, They will work out a lot cheaper and the club stands to make more profit but there is a much larger initial out lay. As it stands we will only be making 50c a bidon if we sell them for $10, so if we go with the smaller quantity then we may have to sell them fo...

christian

Pink? Are you serious. As it stands the bidons will be translucent with a DH logo on one side and the web address on the other. I've got the quotes and just need to make sure they won't change due to the design, then its full steam ahead. I think delivery is within 3 weeks of order. Payment upfront ...

christian

Were there no coaches in the Cruisers on Sunday? If this continues to happen then we will have to implement a roster. What happens is a few of the coaches ride in the fast bunch, where they are not really needed, we had three last Sunday. Ideally the coach in the bunch needs to be stronger then the ...

christian

I'm going to consider this enough feedback. I won't actually be taking orders on these, its not like they are expensive like jerseys. The initial order is likely to be for 100 bottles. They are going to be $10 each, I'm still waiting for some quotes to come in, but this will mainly effect how much p...

christian

Clear with red printing could be the go then. That way they won't clash. These bidons have a clear strip up one side so you can see how much is in them. Obviously this isn't the case with the clear one.

christian

Since I can't seem to find the bidon type I like anywhere I've decided to look into getting some printed with a DHBC logo etc. I'm expecting these to be sold for around the $10 mark, maybe cheaper. This will also make the club a bit of money. The ones I'm looking at are made by BOA (650ml), so they ...

christian

First Olympic medal for Australia in Cycling. Bronze in 1000m time trial 1928 games in Amsterdam, first Australian Gold in cycling in 1000m TT in 1932 games in LA. His bike is at DGV, its a Speedwell. There are two velodromes names after him DGV and Goulburn. http://corporate.olympics.com.au/athlete...

christian

Shimano bar end shifters are cheaper then the SRAM ones. They use different amounts of cable pull so can't be interchanged without some pain, you're shifters and derailleurs have to match, or you will have to use a converter.

christian

There is always the option of getting one with a good wall thickness, putting it in a lathe and turning it down to the right diameter. The 25.4 will be more common since that's 1 inch.

christian

I'm heading down on the Friday, I may even get there while its still light. How many spots are we reserving?

christian

Before we had multiple bunches it was the norm to attack at the bridge on the way back.

christian

From http://www.bikefitting.com/English/Theory/Comfort.aspx The handlebar-width should correspond with the width of the shoulders. Handlebars that are too wide automatically increase the frontal surface area of the cyclist and lead to loss of aerodynamic advantage. An additional drawback is that the...

christian

Geoff S ordered some rings last year in the wrong BCD, they are 144, you may want to see if he still has them and wants to off load them

christian

I have a chain ring from Cycle underground, its not quite as round as a Sugino ring I have but they are a lot cheaper. I would definitely go with 4mm plate and the 3mm Plate my be a little on the flexible side. One thing to note is that the rings are not heat treated after they are machined, they ar...

christian

Handicaps are in for the Hillbrick wheel race
http://www.rawtrack.com.au/index.php/topic,111.0.html

One of our own, Chidgey is the favorite.

christian

I may need to put in a bit more practice before then.

christian

My wording about the fast bunch does sound a little elitist, what I mean is that the fast bunch consists mainly of people who race, where as the middies consists of racing and non-racing cyclists. Correct me if I'm wrong. Orphic's comment drives home what I'm on about with the middies maintaining th...

christian

Six of us have managed to make it into the Hillbrick wheel race, thats a pretty good effort. I managed to scrap through even with my disapointing ride in the miss and out on Friday.

christian

We had Will and myself in B grade today, we averaged 37 and a bit km/h. I put in a little bit of work on the front closing some gaps, one was when we passed D grade, Geoff yelled out as I went past. Good to see Will moving up the grades. Both of use were still there for the final sprint, I think I c...

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