Post by: eye30 on January 03, 2017, 12:27:43
:weneedpics: :weneedpics: :weneedpics: :weneedpics: :weneedpics:
Post by: Surferdude on January 03, 2017, 21:11:18
Post by: Lakes on January 26, 2017, 20:11:59
here is a link someone sent me thought i would share, some amazing riding by a Scotish trials rider ( they are the best mc riders!! )
:link: Danny MacAskill?s Wee Day Out (http://kottke.org/16/10/danny-macaskills-wee-day-out)
Post by: eye30 on January 26, 2017, 20:35:43
I'll be getting out for a pushy ride today
Not been out this year due to the poor weather and being poorly for the last 4 weeks.
Things getting better so hoping i'll be out soon.
Enjoy the ride........
Post by: Dazzler on January 26, 2017, 21:48:13
.... and being poorly for the last 4 weeks.
Why wasn't I told earlier??? I like to know these things...
Not like you to be crook Lester (are you having a dry January) :winker:
Post by: eye30 on January 26, 2017, 22:55:04
Not been to prayers since 17 december and heard the congregation have been knocking back the wine in my absence and putting it on my tab.....
Post by: Dazzler on January 26, 2017, 23:06:00
Post by: Lakes on January 29, 2017, 05:38:01
Lookout near home..
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Lookout%20near%20home_zpsmgogdszw.jpg~original) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/dazzling_darryl/media/Lookout%20near%20home_zpsmgogdszw.jpg.html)
Other side of bridge..
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Other%20side%20of%20Bridge_zpsbqc7v7rs.jpg~original) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/dazzling_darryl/media/Other%20side%20of%20Bridge_zpsbqc7v7rs.jpg.html)
Beach a few kilometres from home
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Beach%20a%20few%20KMs%20from%20home_zpsrag5zpfo.jpg~original) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/dazzling_darryl/media/Beach%20a%20few%20KMs%20from%20home_zpsrag5zpfo.jpg.html)
Kianga beach
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Kianga%20Beach_zpslii1mkzj.jpg~original) (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/dazzling_darryl/media/Kianga%20Beach_zpslii1mkzj.jpg.html)
Post by: Surferdude on January 29, 2017, 05:44:11
Nice bike.
Very low seat. Are you a shorty? :undecided:
Post by: eye30 on January 29, 2017, 07:21:32
Wish the weather here was like yours so i could get out,
Post by: Dazzler on January 29, 2017, 08:31:26
Nice pics.
Nice bike.
Very low seat. Are you a shorty? :undecided:
I posted these on John's behalf. He looks to be about my height but I haven't met him to confirm despite two attempts. Hopefully he will comment in due course.
Post by: Lakes on January 29, 2017, 19:57:33
Post by: eye30 on January 29, 2017, 20:03:29
lester been a bit hot here lately & we need rain.
We have plenty here.
I'll send a few thousand buckets over for you if you want...
Post by: Dazzler on January 29, 2017, 20:31:10
think last time doctor measured me was only 178cm, i can have seat a bit higher but just have it like that for rough dirt track we normally ride ( when with the group ) lester been a bit hot here lately & we need rain.
Yep, same height as me! :goodjob:
Post by: Lakes on January 30, 2017, 07:44:27
think last time doctor measured me was only 178cm, i can have seat a bit higher but just have it like that for rough dirt track we normally ride ( when with the group ) lester been a bit hot here lately & we need rain.
Yep, same height as me! :goodjob:
My mistake!! i had to have a blood test today lady measured me i'm 168cm not as tall as you Dazz.
Post by: Dazzler on January 30, 2017, 10:30:58
Post by: eye30 on February 16, 2017, 17:11:42
First proper ride of 2017.
Just a shortish 10 miles along the sea wall between Moreton and Hoylake.
Looking towards Liverpool and the Pennines in the far distance
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Leasowe Lighthouse
( just to the left of the lighthouse you can make out a block of flats. I live not far from them)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/eye30/Bike/Picture%20014_zpsv5vnl6sa.jpg)
Black Pearl/Grace Darling
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RNLI doing exercises with the inshore hovercraft
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Looking back along the prom at Hoylake towards Moreton
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Views of the welsh hills, Snowdon can be seen on a clearer day, and The Isle of Anglesey on the right.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/eye30/Bike/Picture%20002_zps3c6egdul.jpg)
Post by: CraigB on February 16, 2017, 18:10:03
That would be great fun scooting around the bay in the hovercraft :cool:
Post by: Dazzler on February 16, 2017, 21:23:18
Nice pics :goodjob: looks cold at the moment :cold:
That would be great fun scooting around the bay in the hovercraft :cool:
:whsaid:
Not the prettiest beach is it... :undecided:
Post by: The Gonz on February 17, 2017, 06:46:05
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Post by: Dazzler on February 17, 2017, 06:48:47
Post by: The Gonz on February 17, 2017, 07:09:37
Post by: Lakes on February 17, 2017, 22:29:30
I have been up Sydney for past week no pushy with me, but still some good big city cycleways up there.
will get out for a ride today.
Post by: eye30 on February 17, 2017, 22:40:57
Never been on a hovercraft before would be fun! what size & type motor do they use? & do they need some water on the surface they skim over?
Link to RNLI Hoylake site re hovercraft
http://hoylakelifeboat.org.uk/index.php?page=hovercraft
Post by: meehalych on February 19, 2017, 18:57:58
Post by: Lakes on February 19, 2017, 19:24:41
well, I suppose pushy means bicycle, doesn't it? :)
That's right, just slang. do you ride one?
Post by: Shambles on February 19, 2017, 19:27:07
Post by: eye30 on February 19, 2017, 19:43:18
Mungo Jerry " Push Bike song"
https://youtu.be/te6xAeEu0ps
Post by: meehalych on February 19, 2017, 19:50:36
Yes, I do) in a summer timewell, I suppose pushy means bicycle, doesn't it? :)
That's right, just slang. do you ride one?
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Отправлено с моего GT-I9301I через Tapatalk
Post by: Lakes on February 20, 2017, 09:46:25
the beauty of a bike or Pushy is you can ride all over the world if you wished without changing it. like with cars need controls & steering on left or right side, not so with bikes.
hey i read in todays paper that an old gu like myself :lol:, was shoot at in Victoria state riding a pushy b :Shocked:
Post by: eye30 on February 20, 2017, 15:14:19
with cars need controls & steering on left or right side, not so with bikes.
My bike has steering in the middle!
Post by: Lakes on February 20, 2017, 19:38:12
if you ride a pushy down that way wear a very thick lid!! :Shocked:
Post by: The Gonz on February 21, 2017, 13:04:56
https://youtu.be/3LZ9TGOGt04 (https://youtu.be/3LZ9TGOGt04)
Post by: Aussie Keith on February 27, 2017, 00:50:46
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16939684_10212327563773368_3010477422429012581_n.jpg?oh=88f577a07ae01706d9945a7414d4609c&oe=594181B9)
In other news, spent some time with Adam Hansen again recently, but manned the cameras instead of riding since I didn't have enough in the legs to keep up.
:link: images - Images by Keith & Joan (http://images.heinrich.id.au/cycling-gallery/nggallery/galleries/CYCLE-Haus-Sop-Ride-2017)
I did go out about two weekends ago with the local Audax folks for a 100km spin. I was ridiculously hot (37C ambient and about another 10 degrees on the road I was told) and my tire exploded about 5 km in. Audax rides are notoriously brutal so it might have been for the best anyway.
http://audaxqld.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/17_02_18_esk-at-night-report.pdf (http://audaxqld.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/17_02_18_esk-at-night-report.pdf)
Looks like youtube embedding is pooched, so check here instead and checkout the first vid: :link: Video Gallery ? Keith and Joan's Gallery (http://gallery.heinrich.id.au/video-gallery)
Post by: Dazzler on February 27, 2017, 03:55:44
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 02, 2017, 05:55:23
Try this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBasZ-9pkow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBasZ-9pkow)
Post by: CraigB on March 02, 2017, 06:26:07
I'm not seeing the above links.:coolingoff: love those Paul Hogan skits :rofl:
Try this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBasZ-9pkow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBasZ-9pkow)
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 02, 2017, 06:27:43
Post by: CraigB on March 02, 2017, 06:35:32
Why? :undecided: :mrgreen:Delvene Delaney mostly :wink:
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 02, 2017, 06:38:19
Why? :undecided: :mrgreen:Delvene Delaney mostly :wink:
Wow! Not Strop.
Post by: CraigB on March 02, 2017, 06:42:51
Lucky bastard he was :)Why? :undecided: :mrgreen:Delvene Delaney mostly :wink:
Wow! Not Strop.
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 02, 2017, 06:46:24
Lucky bastard he was :)Why? :undecided: :mrgreen:Delvene Delaney mostly :wink:
Wow! Not Strop.
I wasn't aware they named bicycle seats. :neutral:
Post by: eye30 on March 09, 2017, 20:32:59
First proper ride of 2017 covering 32 miles!!!!!!! phew.
Sandle sore and lead legs!!!!!!
Dined al fresco at my favourite chippy in Chester.
Selection of photo's of the Welsh hills, Helsby hill, Shropshire Union Canal and Hadlow Road preserved railway station. Enjoy.....
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Post by: Shambles on March 09, 2017, 20:35:50
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Post by: eye30 on March 15, 2017, 19:07:30
The local tip was closed down for tipping on the site many years ago, you can still go with your rubbish to the location but the waste is now taken elsewhere for landfill.
Selection of picture from the top of the Tip looking over the Wirral towards the Liverpool skyline and Wales and from the coastal path towards Crosby/ Formby and Wales.
The final picture is of a microlite passing by overhead while I was taking a deserved break at the beach.
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Post by: Dazzler on March 15, 2017, 21:37:39
Post by: Aussie Keith on April 08, 2017, 11:40:42
This experience led to the discover of "the bead jack". Here's what happened:
Quote
This unusual item is a bead jack, a thing I had never heard of until after I was stranded at the side of the road out in the sticks on a miserably hot day following a catastrophic tire failure, fruitlessly trying to remove the wrecked tire and replace it with a more serviceable item.
It seems that tubeless wheels are a proper pita to remove and fit tires to by reason of their design which is intended to provide an airtight seal at the bead. Accordingly the edge of the rim sits a bit higher and the tire bead locks into a groove on the inside of the rim which presents a second issue, more on this in a moment. These design elements conspire to make the removal and fitment of a tire near impossible for mere mortals - unless you have a bead jack.
This wonder of the modern age effortlessly lifts the tire over the rim and does away with the need for bad language as your tire levers launch themselves into space from under the tire while you try and defeat the principles of physics.
So having fixed the issue of easily getting the tire on the rim, there remains the second issue, the proper beading of the tire on the rim. Using a track pump, the tire needs to be inflated to above the recommended riding pressure, the tire unleashes a mighty pinging/cracking noise as the beads lock and then the tire can be deflated to a more sensible pressure. You will need the thumbs of Hercules to break the bead however.
Even though I carry a high pressure frame pump with me, its unlikely to be able to successfully bead the tires this way and this was the thing that eventually defeated me at the side of the road.
So while bulletproof tires have been installed to minimise punctures, and the bead jack acquired to prevent the time consuming wrestling of the tire onto the rim, I have no solution for the pressure required to properly seat the tire at the side of the road.
Wiser heads than mine have replaced their fancy tubeless ready carbon rims with H+SON archetypes which does away with all this faffing completely. I may eventually head down that path myself.
(https://fb-s-c-a.akamaihd.net/h-ak-xal1/v/t1.0-0/p526x296/17309070_10212541518442101_467925649021029963_n.jpg?oh=72a76977f6e51076b035e445a4ad6932&oe=598BF087&__gda__=1498777474_ee9a9e6941ebe71330cdefcc06344650)
Bead jack. Who knew such a thing existed?
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Bulletproof tires. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Post by: Lakes on April 19, 2017, 06:28:39
Funny story, was riding with some new people including a couple of slim young (30 y/o) women. When they saw me (twice their age) unloading my bike from the ute they said "pretty hard ride this one"..
Anyway, ended up passing them up a steep hill easily (in a higher gear) they had to push their bikes up the last bit (i didn't) :lol:
When I had a cuppa with them later we all had a good laugh. :D
(http://i.imgur.com/5VBvV9q.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mF9tm4P.jpg)
@Lakes
Post by: mickd on April 19, 2017, 07:46:15
Where is ?
Post by: Lakes on April 19, 2017, 12:31:02
Post by: Lakes on April 20, 2017, 00:39:11
Since the issue just before Christmas, the cycling has slowed down a lot. But a few weeks ago on a stupidly hot day I headed for a spin in the hills with the local Audaxers. 5km in the rear tire exploded which then led to a whole bunch of drama owing to having tubeless ready wheels on the bike.
This experience led to the discover of "the bead jack". Here's what happened:QuoteThis unusual item is a bead jack, a thing I had never heard of until after I was stranded at the side of the road out in the sticks on a miserably hot day following a catastrophic tire failure, fruitlessly trying to remove the wrecked tire and replace it with a more serviceable item.
It seems that tubeless wheels are a proper pita to remove and fit tires to by reason of their design which is intended to provide an airtight seal at the bead. Accordingly the edge of the rim sits a bit higher and the tire bead locks into a groove on the inside of the rim which presents a second issue, more on this in a moment. These design elements conspire to make the removal and fitment of a tire near impossible for mere mortals - unless you have a bead jack.
This wonder of the modern age effortlessly lifts the tire over the rim and does away with the need for bad language as your tire levers launch themselves into space from under the tire while you try and defeat the principles of physics.
So having fixed the issue of easily getting the tire on the rim, there remains the second issue, the proper beading of the tire on the rim. Using a track pump, the tire needs to be inflated to above the recommended riding pressure, the tire unleashes a mighty pinging/cracking noise as the beads lock and then the tire can be deflated to a more sensible pressure. You will need the thumbs of Hercules to break the bead however.
Even though I carry a high pressure frame pump with me, its unlikely to be able to successfully bead the tires this way and this was the thing that eventually defeated me at the side of the road.
So while bulletproof tires have been installed to minimise punctures, and the bead jack acquired to prevent the time consuming wrestling of the tire onto the rim, I have no solution for the pressure required to properly seat the tire at the side of the road.
Wiser heads than mine have replaced their fancy tubeless ready carbon rims with H+SON archetypes which does away with all this faffing completely. I may eventually head down that path myself.
(https://fb-s-c-a.akamaihd.net/h-ak-xal1/v/t1.0-0/p526x296/17309070_10212541518442101_467925649021029963_n.jpg?oh=72a76977f6e51076b035e445a4ad6932&oe=598BF087&__gda__=1498777474_ee9a9e6941ebe71330cdefcc06344650)
Bead jack. Who knew such a thing existed?
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Bulletproof tires. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
AussieK i have never seen a bead jack for a pushy, but i think its a good idea to have safty rims on them, i'm wondering how you seal a spoked rim to run tubless?
Have seen BMW MC spoke rim that has the spokes laced from both edges of the rim not to center. I think if i'm going to have a flat at speed on a pushy rear slightly prefered than the front. Hate flats!
Good to see your posting again.
Post by: Aussie Keith on May 14, 2017, 10:01:51
Wise heads are replacing their tubeless ready rims with normal ones and I'll probably do the same down the track.
Leg continues to improve which is great. I'll dig out some pics from recent rides and post them later.
Post by: The Gonz on May 14, 2017, 11:37:23
(http://www.smiley-lol.com/smiley/sport/roller-velo-skate/vil2_velo.gif)
Post by: eye30 on May 14, 2017, 15:17:06
Elena has expressed a desire to ride with me to base tomorrow morning, so we'll both be on our pushies, I to work and she to the gym.Selfie or it never happened
(http://www.smiley-lol.com/smiley/sport/roller-velo-skate/vil2_velo.gif)
Post by: Dazzler on May 14, 2017, 22:23:37
Elena has expressed a desire to ride with me to base tomorrow morning, so we'll both be on our pushies, I to work and she to the gym.:Shocked: Looks more like a threesome to me!
(http://www.smiley-lol.com/smiley/sport/roller-velo-skate/vil2_velo.gif)
Sounds like her energy levels are improving. :victory:
Post by: Aussie Keith on May 15, 2017, 06:59:36
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Preeces on the jetty at Redcliffe, a regular Friday morning stop.
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Rush Creek on the way to Dayboro.
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Clear Mountain Road. It's a 20% climb so definitely not going up there.
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Down by the waterfront at Sandgate.
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And Scarborough.
Post by: Dazzler on May 15, 2017, 11:04:07
Post by: eye30 on May 15, 2017, 18:46:29
Not been out as weather not been riding weather for me here.
Post by: Lakes on May 17, 2017, 09:45:25
Post by: Dazzler on May 17, 2017, 09:55:31
Similar to these.
:link: Leitner Folding Electric Bike Walkthrough - Tas Electric Vehicles (http://taselectricvehicles.com.au/leitner-folding-electric-bike-walkthrough/)
Post by: CraigB on May 17, 2017, 10:11:16
(http://i.imgur.com/t36RegV.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on May 17, 2017, 10:20:27
Post by: The Gonz on May 17, 2017, 10:21:35
I'm still riding an old-school non-suspension steel frame mountain bike with old-school knobbly tyres and old-school dynamo powering old-school incandescent globes but I'm not old-school :whistler:
Gotta work hard to reap the benefits!
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Post by: CraigB on May 17, 2017, 10:33:00
The bloody thing weighs about 60kg's so you can stop at the park and bench press it :D
Post by: The Gonz on May 17, 2017, 10:36:48
The bloody thing weighs about 60kg's so you can stop at the park and bench press it :D:lol: :goodjob:
Post by: Lakes on May 17, 2017, 12:13:13
bike my mate got looks like a mountain bike, company called Specilized made it
Post by: eye30 on May 22, 2017, 19:30:59
Enjoy
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Help
Why won't these show as pictures?
Post by: Lakes on May 22, 2017, 23:02:47
i went for a 26k ride with the group yesterday, i joined the easier slow pace group, there was a really fit fast pace too but as we all did same distance same tracks & beaches . i was stuffed as have not been out on pushy much since riding motor bike home plus cleaning house and bike. but i loved that ride! some hard rough hill's both down and up, but beautiful country we saw a lot of Black Swans on a lake road along a nice beach, just had waves come up and went through salt water, hope no damage. i washed bike off after. just shows how riding each day up hill's helps your fitness, as last time i was doing big hills easy, this time they were harder. legs and arms sore after but ok today. my mate took his Specialized hard tail turbo it has a good rockshox front end you have to peddle but it gives you assistance he made hills look easy, it looks and handle like a normal hard tail 29" fat tyre mountain bike not like the normal run of electric add on's that you don't need to peddle, you have to peddle & shift gear like normal just it gives you a bit of help. but $5k too much for me!!
hope daze can show some of pic's as was a nice ride
@Lakes Pictures added.
2 of bike group admiring the view
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and Black swans in the distance..
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Post by: Dazzler on May 22, 2017, 23:54:40
Lester, you haven't posted them as image links. You really should try Imgur (it's so much easier and quicker than PB)
Post by: meehalych on June 02, 2017, 13:24:48
I stopped to take a photo of a woodpecker we spotted in a part by chance.
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Отправлено с моего GT-I9301I через Tapatalk
Post by: CraigB on June 02, 2017, 13:44:04
Post by: meehalych on June 02, 2017, 13:51:07
Strange looking Woodpecker :):D
Russian edition
Post by: CraigB on June 02, 2017, 13:56:17
Post by: Dazzler on June 02, 2017, 21:01:49
Post by: meehalych on June 02, 2017, 21:23:44
Gee you've lost some weight Misha. I went from 95 kg to 77kg when I was with Nateah's Mum! She was 19 years younger than me! :evil:Well, I have - it is 68 kg now.
Post by: Dazzler on June 02, 2017, 22:19:40
Gee you've lost some weight Misha. I went from 95 kg to 77kg when I was with Nateah's Mum! She was 19 years younger than me! :evil:Well, I have - it is 68 kg now.
Last time I was 68 kg was when I was 10 y/o :eek:
Post by: Lakes on June 05, 2017, 23:41:27
Gee you've lost some weight Misha. I went from 95 kg to 77kg when I was with Nateah's Mum! She was 19 years younger than me! :evil:Well, I have - it is 68 kg now.
That is great!
I need to loose 5kg myself to get to ideal weight.
Am 71.8kg need to be 67kg
Just need to weigh all i eat work out KJ 6,500 per day & weight goes down to 67KJ, but i'll be 69 yo end of this month, nothingi can do about age
Cheers
Post by: Shambles on June 05, 2017, 23:52:21
Post by: Dazzler on June 06, 2017, 04:31:37
Post by: Surferdude on June 19, 2017, 00:30:41
My son entered last year and decided to try for the 160klm distance this time.
I know he survived but not sure how far he went. Whatever he did, he's earned a decent donation for MS from us.
Just looking at his Strava results now.
:link: 2017 Brissie to the Bay bike ride - AroundYou (http://www.aroundyou.com.au/whats-on/events/2017-brissie-to-the-bay-bike-ride)
Post by: Miss Warren on July 05, 2017, 20:37:08
She's lost a few pounds and looks ok.
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Post by: Dazzler on July 05, 2017, 20:45:38
Post by: The Gonz on July 06, 2017, 08:31:50
Post by: Dazzler on July 06, 2017, 09:45:25
An accident on the freeway and a flooded alternate route meant I had the only wheels turning on my ride to work this morning. Take that, 5000 idling cars. :happydance:That's 5000 people with a legitimate excuse to be late for work.. Plus one that didn't
Post by: The Gonz on July 06, 2017, 11:22:03
:workitout: :fuckyou:An accident on the freeway and a flooded alternate route meant I had the only wheels turning on my ride to work this morning. Take that, 5000 idling cars. :happydance:That's 5000 people with a legitimate excuse to be late for work.. Plus one that didn't
Post by: Dazzler on July 06, 2017, 11:37:47
Post by: The Gonz on July 06, 2017, 11:55:27
Post by: Dazzler on July 06, 2017, 20:35:11
:goodjob:
Post by: Lakes on July 06, 2017, 21:56:23
Post by: Dazzler on July 06, 2017, 22:01:24
Post by: Surferdude on July 06, 2017, 23:08:57
Yeah I know! I was only joshing. I used to ride a pushy to work when I was in the bank. I can remember a memorable ride home one Friday night after drinks! :winker:Can't have been too many drinks if you can remember it. :mrgreen:
Post by: Dazzler on July 07, 2017, 00:38:26
Post by: eye30 on July 13, 2017, 18:40:29
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Post by: eye30 on July 18, 2017, 13:15:44
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Post by: John B on July 18, 2017, 13:35:30
Post by: CraigB on July 18, 2017, 14:13:58
Where has the sea gone. :lol:Tsunami :eek: :D
Post by: eye30 on July 18, 2017, 19:12:44
Great photos. Where has the sea gone.Dought!
Post by: Lakes on July 18, 2017, 21:40:11
i'm having breakfast as i type, will be leaving by 7.30am meeting up with a group to ride up some dirt tracks following the Clyde river in upper reach's. few big hill's to go up.
Post by: John B on July 19, 2017, 02:53:16
great pic's love seeing your riding pic's!
i'm having breakfast as i type, will be leaving by 7.30am meeting up with a group to ride up some dirt tracks following the Clyde river in upper reach's. few big hill's to go up.
A few big hills to go up, take the motorbike John, I would. :lol:
Post by: eye30 on August 10, 2017, 21:21:47
The route took me behind Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
According to my cycle app there is a track around the airport perimeter on the River Mersey side which takes you from Garston to Hale, some 6 miles.
Got 2 miles into the track and a sign saying the track had collapsed and to use and foreshore for 200 yards.
Taking the detour i tried to rejoin the track but it had been overgrown so back to the foreshore and did this for 4 miles.
I should have just gone back and taken the road as i went through soft sand, mud, long grass, pools and even paddled in the Mersey!
Eventually ended up at Hale.
Hale is known as the home of the Childe of Hale, John Middleton (1578–1623). Legend tells that he slept with his feet out of the window of his small house.
According to contemporary accounts and his epitaph, Middleton grew to the height of 9 feet 3 inches (2.82 m).
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Middleton_ (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Middleton_)(giant)
Few photo's.
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Post by: Dazzler on August 10, 2017, 23:12:20
Post by: Surferdude on August 11, 2017, 03:07:51
And no ferries. :crazy1: :disapp: :P
Post by: eye30 on August 11, 2017, 08:55:21
All those photos of the Mersey.Just for you i'll take a photo next time i'm over in Liverpool.
And no ferries. :crazy1: :disapp:
But in meantime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os4_U3_L5nY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os4_U3_L5nY)
Post by: The Gonz on August 11, 2017, 11:52:45
Post by: Shambles on August 21, 2017, 20:49:19
So, to macho up my image a little bit, I've drawn some racing stripes on my basket.
Post by: eye30 on August 21, 2017, 22:32:34
I've started cycling to work everyday in a bid to get fit, but people say it makes me look gay.
So, to macho up my image a little bit, I've drawn some racing stripes on my basket.
Now i have this image in my mind if you in lyca........help.......
Post by: eye30 on August 22, 2017, 16:14:48
Starting at Winsford, took the track along the River Weaver/Weaver Valley to Northwich then headed towards Delamere forest for lunch.
Took the Whitegate trail back to Winsford, disused rail track for some 6 miles.
Enjoy......
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Post by: Dazzler on August 22, 2017, 23:14:26
Post by: Lakes on September 05, 2017, 21:01:06
I have been riding twice a week, Monday & Wednesday . the Monday rides get around 37 to 40 and it's only spring. the tracks are challenging as lot of mountains & rough dirt tracks but beautiful country side. I been poking along with slow group ( smell the roses ) my old friend has been out the front of the fast group with 30 & 40 year olds he is 71. so thought about time I got back into shape and new pushy with improved damping brakes wheels and tyres. so forked out more $.
pic it up today
Post by: Dazzler on September 05, 2017, 22:08:52
thanks for the pictures Lester , I love seeing the different area's. are you off your chippy's? have not seen any chippy stop pic's.
I have been riding twice a week, Monday & Wednesday . the Monday rides get around 37 to 40 and it's only spring. the tracks are challenging as lot of mountains & rough dirt tracks but beautiful country side. I been poking along with slow group ( smell the roses ) my old friend has been out the front of the fast group with 30 & 40 year olds he is 71. so thought about time I got back into shape and new pushy with improved damping brakes wheels and tyres. so forked out more $.
pic it up today
Be interested to see the new bike John, send me a picture and I'll post it up for you.
Post by: Lakes on September 07, 2017, 09:41:28
thanks for the pictures Lester , I love seeing the different area's. are you off your chippy's? have not seen any chippy stop pic's.
I have been riding twice a week, Monday & Wednesday . the Monday rides get around 37 to 40 and it's only spring. the tracks are challenging as lot of mountains & rough dirt tracks but beautiful country side. I been poking along with slow group ( smell the roses ) my old friend has been out the front of the fast group with 30 & 40 year olds he is 71. so thought about time I got back into shape and new pushy with improved damping brakes wheels and tyres. so forked out more $.
pic it up today
Be interested to see the new bike John, send me a picture and I'll post it up for you.
thanks jazz I will, I have to leave early morning as have to see my audiologist tomoz so will get a pic of it on weekend
Post by: ABSi30 on September 09, 2017, 14:50:38
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Post by: eye30 on September 09, 2017, 16:19:01
Wished I had kept it, serviced every week by my granddad everything oiled and cleaned.Brill
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Had one when i was a nipper.
Solid tyre = no punctures.......
Post by: Lakes on September 09, 2017, 23:27:30
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Post by: eye30 on September 10, 2017, 00:31:01
Looking at the sadle........ are you well padded......
Post by: CraigB on September 10, 2017, 06:36:40
Hi guys (and girls) A couple of shots of my new bike.What's with the crank setup...looks like it's got an internal front gearbox :undecided:
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Post by: Lakes on September 10, 2017, 07:34:21
Looks the business.
Looking at the sadle........ are you well padded......
hi lester, i have never worried about comfort that much. my close friend, also has a bike same just 29" wheels. he likes comfort. but he mentioned to me the seat might look hard but try it as it surprised him. feels like it is a gel seat.
I have ridden 100k so far have not had it one week.
tomorrows ride with the group of 35 to 40 riders in three paced groups, goes for 39k with some big hills, see how seat goes.
Post by: Lakes on September 10, 2017, 07:46:52
Hi guys (and girls) A couple of shots of my new bike.What's with the crank setup...looks like it's got an internal front gearbox :undecided:
(https://i.imgur.com/ozzm2gU.jpg)
hi Craig you have good eyes!
this bike is electric boosted peddle assistance , with three level's of boost, eco, trail & turbo. it's very well designed with the specialised team designing the electric motor and the battery, the battery fits into the frame down tube. it is heavier than my old bike, but surprising it feels light and handles steers really well. the boost speed is limited to 25kph, has a 250w motor. I can ride it just as easy or easier than my old bike with the power turned off. but with power turned on it's amazing feels just like a normal mountain bike, then you hit a really steep hill ( we have a lot where we ride and on single dirt tracks ) you hit a big hill and you still peddle but you go up the hill easier. so much fun and great ride and handling also good brakes. I only have 15psi in tyres but the roll easy can run lower pressure and tubeless.
Post by: Dazzler on September 10, 2017, 08:09:18
Post by: CraigB on September 10, 2017, 08:15:12
Post by: CraigB on September 10, 2017, 08:27:49
They're good fun the electric bikes, a mate of mine has a US import one that more resembles a motor cross bike, weighs a ton but the 2400w motor pushes 80kph, not cheap though as they start at 8k new.
Post by: Lakes on September 10, 2017, 21:15:17
I'll take out a bank loan :Shocked: :link: 2017 Specialized Turbo Levo HT 29 ? Bike Society (https://www.bikesociety.com.au/product/bikes/2017-specialized-turbo-levo-ht-29/)
They're good fun the electric bikes, a mate of mine has a US import one that more resembles a motor cross bike, weighs a ton but the 2400w motor pushes 80kph, not cheap though as they start at 8k new.
Craig , yes they are pricey, the one I have is higher spec than that one it's the ht comp 6 fatty 27.5" rim with the big 3" wide tyre you don't feel the shock from big bumps, & corrugation's. only thing different to the 29" wheel model is has a controllable seat post can push a leaver the seat goes up, or sit on it push leaver seat goes down. it also has a better front end better damping, the tyres on the 27.5" wheels are same outside diameter as the 29" tyre so lot of side wall profile. they only need low pressure to support the bike & rider. well first hard dirt track ride today with group, I been riding the cycleway a lot even with power turned off to see difference.
my m8 who has one like your link & I had to go to Canberra, we stopped at pushy's bike shop saw a bike very similar but with lots of gadgets same power as their same speed limiter but even more expensive than that link you posted different make.
then on way home stopped at Batemans bay cycles and the girls there and was a demo gave it too me at a price I could not hope to beat anywhere, took it for a quick ride and bought it.
my old bike 5 years old now .
Post by: Lakes on September 10, 2017, 21:24:37
Post by: Dazzler on September 10, 2017, 21:37:41
hey dazz , got it for $4,000, retail @ $6,000 but girl's at the shop would give ( I mean sell lol ) me a new 2018 model $5,000, I thought $4,000 was enough. my mate payed $5,500 for his few months back and this one higher spec model. he loves his and rides every week now.
Thanks John, I'd have to be sure I'd ride it a lot to spend that sort of money. I reckon it would nearly fit in the back of the SR with seats folded down! Wouldn't want to be taking the wheels off to do it though. Maybe next year once the finances recover from car upgrade and all my trips!
Post by: Lakes on September 11, 2017, 22:25:50
hey dazz , got it for $4,000, retail @ $6,000 but girl's at the shop would give ( I mean sell lol ) me a new 2018 model $5,000, I thought $4,000 was enough. my mate payed $5,500 for his few months back and this one higher spec model. he loves his and rides every week now.
Thanks John, I'd have to be sure I'd ride it a lot to spend that sort of money. I reckon it would nearly fit in the back of the SR with seats folded down! Wouldn't want to be taking the wheels off to do it though. Maybe next year once the finances recover from car upgrade and all my trips!
if its not raining I ride every day, 16k before breakfast then another 16k after dinner plus the two weekly group rides Monday & Wednesday , my riding m8 is over 6 ft so his bike larger than mine , but same size wheel tyres, he gets his into an fd i30 ok
Post by: Dazzler on September 11, 2017, 22:27:15
Post by: Aussie Keith on September 12, 2017, 05:43:52
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Post by: Dazzler on September 12, 2017, 10:08:11
Post by: Lakes on September 12, 2017, 21:31:17
Post by: Lakes on September 12, 2017, 21:38:29
also looks like I sold my old trek mountain bike, to a new member of the group, first day I mentioned to the group leader. I have a buyer. so happy as a good guy, and he had a not so good bike to ride, I payed $1,100 five year back now same model is $2,000. I put a lot of track under that bike loved every minute, the mountain bikes suit me as the country we ride in.
also the 40k ride Monday was a beauty some real rough down hill sections with just as rough up hill sections the fat rear tyre had good traction up hill good ride damping. then a 5 k tarmac run to the cafe with my good m8 on another bike like mine just Dif size wheels & tyres, he also had fitted 4 extra tooth crank Sproket so I was flat out after him we had no electric help unless speed went below 25kph we were over the help speed for the five k so good work out. bigger frank Sproket soon for me too.
Post by: Dazzler on September 12, 2017, 21:53:20
going on a 30k rough single dirt track, big hill's ride today.
also looks like I sold my old trek mountain bike, to a new member of the group, first day I mentioned to the group leader. I have a buyer. so happy as a good guy, and he had a not so good bike to ride, I payed $1,100 five year back now same model is $2,000. I put a lot of track under that bike loved every minute, the mountain bikes suit me as the country we ride in.
also the 40k ride Monday was a beauty some real rough down hill sections with just as rough up hill sections the fat rear tyre had good traction up hill good ride damping. then a 5 k tarmac run to the cafe with my good m8 on another bike like mine just Dif size wheels & tyres, he also had fitted 4 extra tooth crank Sproket so I was flat out after him we had no electric help unless speed went below 25kph we were over the help speed for the five k so good work out. bigger frank Sproket soon for me too.
I think you lie about your age! No racing for me on my new $158 bike! :crazy1: :rofl:
Post by: eye30 on September 12, 2017, 22:42:46
going on a 30k rough single dirt track, big hill's ride today.Love the narrative.......any pictures?
also looks like I sold my old trek mountain bike, to a new member of the group, first day I mentioned to the group leader. I have a buyer. so happy as a good guy, and he had a not so good bike to ride, I payed $1,100 five year back now same model is $2,000. I put a lot of track under that bike loved every minute, the mountain bikes suit me as the country we ride in.
also the 40k ride Monday was a beauty some real rough down hill sections with just as rough up hill sections the fat rear tyre had good traction up hill good ride damping. then a 5 k tarmac run to the cafe with my good m8 on another bike like mine just Dif size wheels & tyres, he also had fitted 4 extra tooth crank Sproket so I was flat out after him we had no electric help unless speed went below 25kph we were over the help speed for the five k so good work out. bigger frank Sproket soon for me too.
Post by: Dazzler on September 17, 2017, 03:55:42
I put on some "stovepipe" black jeans so I wouldn't get my trousers caught in the chain, put a bit of sunscreen on, went and selected a pair of matching black runners from my shoe cupboard then went down to the garage to have a test ride of my bike. Helmet fits nicely, bike rides ok (on my driveway) although brakes probably need tightening a little.
So, I fold down the back seats and spread out my deluxe Kmart picnic mat ($10) to protect the car and then (try) and proceed to put the bike in the back of the SR... :crazy1: Not only wouldn't it quite go in, but it wouldn't come out again! :head_butt:
Anyway, I eventually get it back out and decide to have a ride on the top part of our road while I have a think about my options. My Wallet isn't very snug in my pocket so I put it on the freezer in the garage and think I better close the garage while i'm out. Bloody door gets stuck after only moving down a few inches. FML :crazy2:
I went for a bit of a ride anyway but I need to learn how to change the gears as couldn't seem to get the front gear to go from the the littlest gear to the middle or biggest one. By the time I had done a few laps of the top of our street in a fairly low gear I was buggered! :undecided:
Bike doesn't have a quick release Mech for front wheel although still be fairly easy to take wheel on and off I guess.
Post by: CraigB on September 17, 2017, 04:12:13
Post by: Dazzler on September 17, 2017, 04:14:49
Dazz, that's a bummer :disapp: I cant fit my bike in the back of the car either :Dunno: had to get a friend to bring it over from the other house.
I think i'll just cart a spanner and whip the front wheel off. it's only a matter of an inch or two (the handle bars more than the wheel) But if I take the wheel off bars should fit fine. :cool:
Post by: CraigB on September 17, 2017, 04:28:03
Grab a quick release hub from the bike shop, it'll make it easier to remove if you are going to be throwing the bike in the back frequently.Dazz, that's a bummer :disapp: I cant fit my bike in the back of the car either :Dunno: had to get a friend to bring it over from the other house.
I think i'll just cart a spanner and whip the front wheel off. it's only a matter of an inch or two (the handle bars more than the wheel) But if I take the wheel off bars should fit fine. :cool:
Even with the front wheel off mine is still a squeeze, then I worry about scratching the side panels or the tinting :sweating:
Post by: Surferdude on September 17, 2017, 04:36:50
I said what craig said about replacing the bolts with quick release ones.
Or, do what I do when I need more space. Move the front seats forward about 2" and scrunch up my legs for a while.
But I don't need to do that for my bike. It fits even with my seats right back. :mrgreen:
Post by: Dazzler on September 17, 2017, 04:42:45
Post by: CraigB on September 17, 2017, 04:45:51
Noticed last night after posting that new posts took a little while to show in the recent post menu as well :confused:
Post by: eye30 on September 17, 2017, 07:28:13
Are you putting in with frony wheel flat?
If so, try putting in with front wheel turned up so wheel up in air sort of.
Post by: Dazzler on September 17, 2017, 08:58:15
Re bike in car,.
Are you putting in with frony wheel flat?
If so, try putting in with front wheel turned up so wheel up in air sort of.
Because the rear part of the boot is deeper than the front I was putting the back wheel in first then the front turned at 90 degrees but bike is too tall bottom of wheel to top of bars. Might try front wheel in first before trying it with wheel removed.
Post by: Surferdude on September 17, 2017, 09:14:37
Re bike in car,.Yep. Front wheel first and turn handlebars 90°
Are you putting in with frony wheel flat?
If so, try putting in with front wheel turned up so wheel up in air sort of.
Post by: Lakes on October 03, 2017, 20:56:35
Post by: Dazzler on October 03, 2017, 21:13:06
Post by: Lakes on October 04, 2017, 07:22:08
On my Ute,
(https://i.imgur.com/egKOwUq.jpg)
My Bike
(https://i.imgur.com/LaZPX14.jpg)
some of the group at first stop, we only did 25k but some good hill's, was 20 of us.
all finished at a cafe for lunch, did not see any snakes, but one member said he saw a big python at his home before leaving.
also I almost hit a kangaroo on my pushy it hopped out in front of me. but we both turned at right time avoided hitting.
(https://i.imgur.com/NgwYNAx.jpg)
Post by: Lakes on October 04, 2017, 07:25:16
Post by: Dazzler on October 04, 2017, 07:33:15
dazz, if you can fit a tow bar, a quick detach bike rack is a good option as no need to remove wheel & can remove rack quick to put in back of car to allow rear hatch to open. I used one with my first fd but have sold it.
$600 for a tow bar, $200+? for a rack.. Gee do you think I'm made of money! :eek: (bike only cost $158, if it cost $4000 -$5000 like yours I might have felt differently) :goodjob:
Post by: mickd on October 04, 2017, 07:34:21
Post by: The Gonz on October 04, 2017, 08:46:51
To which she replied "And do what, sit at home?" So I led her further east until we hit Mum's house in Fitzroy. By the time we said hello, turned back and got home, we'd dome a smidgin over 60km.
That'll learn her! :lol:
In all seriousness, a great effort from her and no soreness the next day at all. :goodjob:
Post by: mickd on October 04, 2017, 09:40:02
i worked a sweat up just thinking about it :sweating:
Post by: Dazzler on October 04, 2017, 10:42:23
Post by: eye30 on October 04, 2017, 19:23:23
Last Friday was a holiday here and I embraced Mrs G's suggestion of a bikeride. We took off about 0930 from home and rode the Federation trail as far as Williamstown Rd about 10 km from home. I then asked "Do you want to turn back now?"Picture or it didn't happen......
To which she replied "And do what, sit at home?" So I led her further east until we hit Mum's house in Fitzroy. By the time we said hello, turned back and got home, we'd dome a smidgin over 60km.
That'll learn her!
In all seriousness, a great effort from her and no soreness the next day at all. :goodjob:
Post by: Lakes on October 04, 2017, 22:25:42
dazz, if you can fit a tow bar, a quick detach bike rack is a good option as no need to remove wheel & can remove rack quick to put in back of car to allow rear hatch to open. I used one with my first fd but have sold it.
$600 for a tow bar, $200+? for a rack.. Gee do you think I'm made of money! :eek: (bike only cost $158, if it cost $4000 -$5000 like yours I might have felt differently) :goodjob:
come on dazz it's good for stopping car park bumps on your $40k car, I've only got an old ute lol.
Post by: Lakes on October 04, 2017, 22:30:40
That's a damn good ride on / ride off ramp you've got there. Nice pic's :goodjob:
yeh it's handy could ride my motor bike on the back too. hard to see in the pic but the old diesel ute has a lift kit, it was like that when I got it, but I'm short so bit harder loading bike on. when I get to other end where we ride from. I work a bit harder, lol.
Post by: Lakes on October 04, 2017, 22:33:57
Last Friday was a holiday here and I embraced Mrs G's suggestion of a bikeride. We took off about 0930 from home and rode the Federation trail as far as Williamstown Rd about 10 km from home. I then asked "Do you want to turn back now?"
To which she replied "And do what, sit at home?" So I led her further east until we hit Mum's house in Fitzroy. By the time we said hello, turned back and got home, we'd dome a smidgin over 60km.
That'll learn her! :lol:
In all seriousness, a great effort from her and no soreness the next day at all. :goodjob:
well done! that's a good effort!!
Post by: eye30 on October 06, 2017, 12:46:24
The route was a combination of 3 shorter rides and as i have posted photo's from them, so just a few photo's below.
(https://image.ibb.co/mQvDJw/22196006_10211228571089957_6031066649774272440_n.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kYXtJw/20171005_131537.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ejo3kb/20171005_131522.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/bJMCdw/20171005_143037.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kRZFyw/20171005_143032.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fwAAWG/20171005_144342.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/b7rvyw/20171005_150114.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gjYxBG/20171005_150251.jpg)
Post by: eye30 on October 24, 2017, 15:59:43
Weather not been too good for the last week but as I was going to see my Aunt in Burscough and the forecast for the day was positive decided to combine the visit with a ride.
This is a new route for me taking in part of the 21 miles "pier to pier " route, Wigan pier to Southport pier. I just did half, 10.5 miles.
Decided to take the train to Southport then cycle though country lanes and along the leeds to liverpool canal.
Those that follow my adventures will know i have done part of the route, i,e. Wigan pier to Burscough, so by doing Southport to Burscough completes the route...... phew.
Few pictures. Enjoy.....
(https://image.ibb.co/fCMQY6/20171023_113249.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/hUncfm/20171023_113301.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nkUOLm/20171023_113306.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kskr6R/20171023_113611.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gkgnfm/20171023_113617.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/moraY6/20171023_115324.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ktqf0m/20171023_115346.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/j335Y6/20171023_121911.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/dhQ8mR/20171023_121923.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on October 24, 2017, 20:27:40
I'm going to let @Opa_1 (Nic) use it if he wants to... :D He's house sitting while we are away.
Post by: eye30 on October 24, 2017, 21:33:42
I'm going to give my new bike a good workout over the next couple of weeks. :victory:Don't forget the pictures or itdidn't happen...
I'm going to let @Opa_1 (Nic) use it if he wants to... :D He's house sitting while we are away.
Post by: Dazzler on October 24, 2017, 21:43:29
I'm going to give my new bike a good workout over the next couple of weeks. :victory:Don't forget the pictures or itdidn't happen...
I'm going to let @Opa_1 (Nic) use it if he wants to... :D He's house sitting while we are away.
I won't be here! :crazy1: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: eye30 on October 24, 2017, 23:20:35
And you also when out on the bikeI'm going to give my new bike a good workout over the next couple of weeks. :victory:Don't forget the pictures or itdidn't happen...
I'm going to let @Opa_1 (Nic) use it if he wants to... :D He's house sitting while we are away.
I won't be here! :crazy1: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: corza_21 on October 31, 2017, 01:01:58
Pic of the i30 with two Giant Trances on the Saris Superclamp hitch mounted rack:
(https://preview.ibb.co/huz1D6/22894210_10159563394425392_3534666869657821040_n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/io0mfm)
Just completed the Children's Medical Research Institute's Great Cycle Challenge. First year doing it and I'm glad I reached my goal of riding 200km (mostly on singletrack) for the month! Reached my fundraising goal as well :happydance:
(https://preview.ibb.co/dMLmfm/23116627_10159560410985392_6585661468861615618_o.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bYJHmR)
Post by: mickd on October 31, 2017, 02:07:56
you almost need a "wide load " sign there, :lol: :goodjob2:
Post by: corza_21 on October 31, 2017, 13:04:58
haha tell me about it. I couldn't go with roof racks because of the pano sunroof and a hatch mounted bike carrier doesn't work with my frame so hitch mount it was. I just have to pretend I'm driving a hummer and I'm all good.
Post by: Lakes on October 31, 2017, 20:09:47
I love mtn bikes, got lot of good bush tracks near home.
Post by: corza_21 on November 02, 2017, 05:15:49
cores, nice bikes m8.
I love mtn bikes, got lot of good bush tracks near home.
Thanks mate I've had them for a while but they've never let me down. What tracks do you have near by?
Post by: Lakes on November 12, 2017, 20:21:49
if I can I'll take some pic's see if dazz has time to put them up.
Post by: Dazzler on November 12, 2017, 20:25:26
Post by: Lakes on November 13, 2017, 09:28:58
I'll get pic's n post next weeks ride.
Post by: eye30 on December 01, 2017, 17:23:00
Post by: eye30 on December 01, 2017, 17:32:21
Cycled the Weaver Way from Winsford to Northwich then around the Northwich Woodlands taking in the Anderton Boat lift, closed for winter. The lift connects the Trent & Mersey canal to the River Weaver and to watch the lift in operation is well worth the visit.
Few pictures to enjoy.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/b906a7dc4fa14c1eb07b5b2fe00160fa.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/26fe276a9877e6d364abee9393ed1c91.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/d85b042109daca9e359d2d28aa7eb331.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/1cc12f35a90df4bbd3d2bd250ba3e73d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/b0436dc3f53fdb5cf6cda27b07de3144.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/33195df0c2723898ff5c3027711372d1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/d5efd34ba43158e9f18439b161ddb8e1.jpg)
Post by: tla on December 01, 2017, 19:29:01
Post by: eye30 on December 02, 2017, 00:21:25
Post by: John B on December 02, 2017, 01:12:06
Post by: Aussie Keith on December 21, 2017, 13:24:20
I did manage a few kilometers and just now the leg is starting to improve. I am ever so pleased about that. I'm now training for events next year and feeling good about how things are going in that department. So with luck and some effort, I may have some stories to share (and pictures) in the new year.
Until then, enjoy this which I am hoping to fit and strong enough to complete in 2018.
http://youtu.be/t1gJSqiToPs (http://youtu.be/t1gJSqiToPs)
Post by: Dazzler on December 21, 2017, 22:23:45
Post by: simon@mgr on December 21, 2017, 23:56:33
(https://preview.ibb.co/ciPRs6/WP_20171205_09_32_22_Pro.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gy2CX6)
(https://preview.ibb.co/cOXqKm/WP_20171205_09_39_58_Pro.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fM0zC6)
This is how it usually looks
(https://preview.ibb.co/egYrQR/WP_20171214_12_56_20_Pro.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f6QSzm)
Post by: Aussie Keith on December 22, 2017, 07:20:55
Post by: The Gonz on December 22, 2017, 13:04:09
My mountain bike has mud guards, of which the rear clamps around the base of the seat post and then has hooks about 20cm back to attach suspended off the rear hooks under the seat, the resulting angle looking a bit like this:
However, just now I went googling for an image to show here and found out how it's been done differently.
For the last few weeks I used a piece of thin wire to create that suspension link but have now upgraded to a thermally modified clear plastic sheet formed from one of those small table top nametents.
But now that I've seen it clamped differently here (and it's the same guard I have):
I'll try the reconfiguration tomorrow morning and dispense with both wire and plastic. :crazy1:
Post by: Aussie Keith on December 22, 2017, 14:32:04
Post by: The Gonz on December 22, 2017, 14:44:19
Post by: neptune on December 22, 2017, 15:59:40
I've always wondered about mudguards. If you are going out in the wet, you are going to get wet (I know, right) and if not, then why have a mudguard?? :umbrella:
so you don't get a wet arse on dry days , when you run thru wet patches..... :D
Post by: eye30 on December 22, 2017, 17:31:08
I don't mind the wet. It's the thin streak up your back that's worth avoiding. :crazy1:
Ahh the original "go faster stripe"
Post by: mickd on December 22, 2017, 20:08:53
Post by: Lakes on December 22, 2017, 20:39:30
I don't mind the wet. It's the thin streak up your back that's worth avoiding. :crazy1:
Ahh the original "go faster stripe"
when you ride dirt tracks thats mud your talking about. we have had lot of rain in my area so nice and green now just lot of mud puddles have to watch out for. I have seen a lot of touring pushy this week passing through town or camping , loaded to the max I don't know why they carry so much on the bikes.
you ever get flats Lester?
Post by: eye30 on December 22, 2017, 21:20:03
Punctures?I don't mind the wet. It's the thin streak up your back that's worth avoiding. :crazy1:
Ahh the original "go faster stripe"
when you ride dirt tracks thats mud your talking about. we have had lot of rain in my area so nice and green now just lot of mud puddles have to watch out for. I have seen a lot of touring pushy this week passing through town or camping , loaded to the max I don't know why they carry so much on the bikes.
you ever get flats Lester?
Not recently.
Last one was over 2 years ago and i got it was in my driveway
If i will be some distance from home, say 2 miles plus, i take:
Repair kit
Pump
Spare inner tube
Post by: Lakes on December 23, 2017, 20:32:51
Punctures?I don't mind the wet. It's the thin streak up your back that's worth avoiding. :crazy1:
Ahh the original "go faster stripe"
when you ride dirt tracks thats mud your talking about. we have had lot of rain in my area so nice and green now just lot of mud puddles have to watch out for. I have seen a lot of touring pushy this week passing through town or camping , loaded to the max I don't know why they carry so much on the bikes.
you ever get flats Lester?
Not recently.
Last one was over 2 years ago and i got it was in my driveway
If i will be some distance from home, say 2 miles plus, i take:
Repair kit
Pump
Spare inner tube
we all carry spare tube pump and leavers, a month ago we had someone get a puncture each week for three weeks. held the group up as the people who go punctures. had no experience at fixing.
anyway I moved to the fast group the week after and so far no one has got one. also I went tubeless and put endure sealer in and bolt in tubeless valves. so far so good.
Post by: eye30 on January 01, 2018, 09:32:58
New thread has been created here
https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=47931.0