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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-07, 01:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By ianh

Careful you don't get any oil or dry lube on the...

Careful you don't get any oil or dry lube on the rims and pads. Wipe down with alcohol or meths. Rubbing the rims with steel wool might also help improve the braking surface and a wire brush on the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-18-07, 02:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By ianh

TDF pre race events

I am heading to Europe on vacation in second half of june and wondered if there were any pre TDF events worth catching.

Thanks,
Ian
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-18-07, 02:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,266
Posted By ianh

Define doping... This in my opinion this is the...

Define doping... This in my opinion this is the real question. Should sleeping in high altitude chambers be allowed? Should you be allowed to take vitamins? Should you be able to transfuse your own...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-07, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
Posted By ianh

Thanks everyone. I managed to fix it! Horray! I...

Thanks everyone. I managed to fix it! Horray!
I separated the shifter into two parts by removing the lever pin and managed to extract the sensor cable (What the hell is this thing for, apart from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-07, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
Posted By ianh

Ultegra STI shifter problem

Had a shift cable break in the Ultegra STI shifter for the rear gears. I am trying to fit a new cable and it seems like the old nipple might be still hiding in the mechanism. The shifter only indexes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-06, 12:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,282
Posted By ianh

Thanks Wheelhot, good advice. The shop told me...

Thanks Wheelhot, good advice. The shop told me they can't get juicy 3, but I have found some on ebay and ordered them. I have read some poor reviews of the sole brakes and keen to take them off when...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-06, 12:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,282
Posted By ianh

We will be looking at getting a women's specific...

We will be looking at getting a women's specific gel seat, nice short headstem and probably shorter cranks. Any other ergo suggestions? Bull horns?


We thought about that, but it is a huge price...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-06-06, 09:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,282
Posted By ianh

New bike - what should we upgrade?

Hi everyone,

I am ordering a Specialized Rockhopper Disc for my girlfriend and have some credit with the shop. Thinking about upgrading some parts. What do you think I should upgrade in order of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-06, 08:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,274
Posted By ianh

+1 Sometimes called evolution in action or...

+1
Sometimes called evolution in action

or

If you are going to be stupid - you need to be tough

or

Q Which comes off worst in a vehicle/bike collision, a flesh around steel or steel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-06, 07:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,380
Posted By ianh

Thanks for all your comments. The bike in...

Thanks for all your comments.

The bike in question was the Scott Contessa
http://www.scottusa.com/i/images/products/205234.jpg
The colour is metalic gold and white. Surprisingly "Bling" for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-06, 10:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,380
Posted By ianh

The problem is that she needs an extra small...

The problem is that she needs an extra small frame and the shop does not stock any extra small frames in the shop. They have to be ordered in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-06, 09:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,380
Posted By ianh

Bought my girl a bike and she doesn't like the colour

Just bought my girl a bike for her birthday. The model we ordered wasn't in the shop so we ordered it, the shop got it in and built it up. We went in and I paid for it and took it home. The...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
10-25-06, 08:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 913
Posted By ianh

Melbourne Northern Suburbs Morning Rides?

My girlfriend has moved to Fitzroy from Brighton. She used to do the 5.45 North road rides and was wondering if there were any morning weekday rides in the northern suburbs?
Thanks everyone
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
10-24-06, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,210
Posted By ianh

Dilettante, We were wearing portfolio partners...

Dilettante,
We were wearing portfolio partners team kit blue white yellow. By the late stage she had a yellow jacket on and and I had a St Kilda CC vest on.

"snakes"
Had to laugh when we saw...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
10-19-06, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,210
Posted By ianh

We went well thanks Dilettante. Did the 250 with...

We went well thanks Dilettante. Did the 250 with my girlfriend, started at 5.30 am and rolled in at 6.30pm. Had a long break during lunch and the ferry. Averaged about 26.5km/h on the computer in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-06, 09:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,586
Posted By ianh

Did someone get out of bed on the wrong side...

Did someone get out of bed on the wrong side today?:p Sorry Mr Coyote2, but I think spraying riders with snot is a disgusting habit. I can't think of any other sport where this type of activity would...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-06, 01:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,586
Posted By ianh

How do you blow your nose on your bike?

I was following in a group the other day and got hit in the face by a rider who blew snot all over the riders behind. I was not impressed. Some riders move off the line, look behind and blow. Maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-06, 09:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,615
Posted By ianh

It was my GF that got me into road riding. I was...

It was my GF that got me into road riding. I was a casual bike user riding a lead lined chinese mountain bike to the shops and the pub. I now ride a full carbon fibre racer and we are planning to do...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
10-02-06, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,210
Posted By ianh

Round the bay - Tips anyone?

How's your training going? Two weeks to go:eek: . Any tips from the old timers?:D
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-02-06, 06:26 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 63,359
Posted By ianh

My first metric century I did on my own earlier...

My first metric century I did on my own earlier this year. Bought a bike in April and I had been riding for about two months. Got home and collapsed into bed. Was exhausted. Had pushed too hard at...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
10-01-06, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,584
Posted By ianh

Many thanks 531! Tagged on the back of the group...

Many thanks 531! Tagged on the back of the group last week along Yarra Blvd and let them go at Chandler, found it pretty scary so close to a bunch in the dark doing 40+ along Yarra Blvd. Looking...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
09-28-06, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,584
Posted By ianh

Melbourne - Alpine tour of the suburbs

Can anyone tell me the route of the thursday night hill ride that leaves from SBR? Map would be good!

Thanks,

Ian
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-06, 05:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,592
Posted By ianh

40,000 miles, average speed 17 miles per hour,...

40,000 miles, average speed 17 miles per hour, average cadence of 90 rpm, means 12,705,876 load cycles per pedal.. hmm.. wonder what the fatigue life of a pedal spindle is?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-06, 05:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,592
Posted By ianh

I used to work on CF in the aerospace industry....

I used to work on CF in the aerospace industry. The failure mode of CF is different to metal. In CF the bond between the fibre and the epoxy resin breaks down. The failure mode is more like a piece...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-06, 12:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,406
Posted By ianh

Do you wear gloves in summer?

As a newbie to cycling in the summer, I was wondering what to do about white hands and brown finger tips! Any advice? (we are talking brown fingers from sun tan with fingerless gloves - in case you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-06, 12:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,592
Posted By ianh

Pedal + metal fatigue = ouch!

Was following a guy back after the weekend ride when got out the saddle to grind up a short hill and .. Bang... down he went. Pedal sheered straight off at the crank arm. Lovely metal fatigue...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-06, 10:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,156
Posted By ianh

Next time - drop them riding a mountain bike! :D

Next time - drop them riding a mountain bike! :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-06, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 588
Posted By ianh

Cyclist kills pedestrian

Each weekend upto 10,000 cyclists ride along beach road in Melbourne. One particular group called the Hell ride attracts crazy road racers riding at upto 60km/hr - running red lights. One rider in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-27-06, 08:54 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 7,798
Posted By ianh

As an outsider, it does seem amazing that a guy...

As an outsider, it does seem amazing that a guy can bonk one day and massively outride the peleton the next. It takes me days to recover from a big ride. For a guy who needs a hip replacement too....
Forum: Commuting
06-23-06, 12:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,000
Posted By ianh

A few months ago I went from a lead lined chinese...

A few months ago I went from a lead lined chinese mountain bike to an all carbon road racer!! KER-POW.. So easy to ride up hills, makes me look so much fitter :D
Forum: Commuting
06-22-06, 09:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,000
Posted By ianh

For the last month or more, I have been commuting...

For the last month or more, I have been commuting between my girlfriend's place and work. 35kms each way. Most weeks I only visit once. Normally do a sat morning 100k+ ride also. A couple of weeks...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-22-06, 05:55 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 4,315
Posted By ianh

Down under, the police have random roadside drug...

Down under, the police have random roadside drug testing. Some quotes from the website

http://www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au/c_drugsAD.html

"The active component of cannabis called THC impairs...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-06, 12:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,145
Posted By ianh

A can of matt black spray paint will turn...

A can of matt black spray paint will turn anything black! Better than marker pens Shake well and enjoy the smell :D
Forum: Commuting
06-21-06, 11:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,000
Posted By ianh

Sunscreen - don't forget the sunscreen!! :)

Sunscreen - don't forget the sunscreen!! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-06, 06:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,172
Posted By ianh

Might be worth keeping an eye on your resting...

Might be worth keeping an eye on your resting heart beat. An elevated rhb is a sign your body is still in recovery and needs rest. At 41, I have recently started getting fitter after many years of no...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 337,834
Posted By ianh

I live in Fitzroy and my girlfriend who also...

I live in Fitzroy and my girlfriend who also rides, is near Brighton.

Any tips for a first race?

Thanks for all the links and advice everyone!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 337,834
Posted By ianh

Racing question

Thinking about doing a race or two around Melbourne. Never raced before. 41 yrs old, been riding for about 3 months, pretty good shape, riding about 150-200 kms a week on beach rd. Have been riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By ianh

Wheel and cassette swapping

Hi ,

Am looking to swap some wheels between bikes and buy a set of cheap training wheels. Both bikes are ultegra 10 spd. 700c. What are the options for buying a spare cassette and wheel sets.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 06:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 257
Posted By ianh

Wheel and cassette swapping

Hi ,

Am looking to swap some wheels between bikes and buy a set of cheap training wheels. Both bikes are ultegra 10 spd. 700c. What are the options for buying a spare cassette and wheel sets.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-06, 11:02 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 7,837
Posted By ianh

1 I like my helmet, it makes a good container for...

1 I like my helmet, it makes a good container for my sunnies, HR monitor and gloves at the end of a ride.

2 Any thing that crushes or breaks on impact absorbs energy. I'd rather have the helmet...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,216
Posted By ianh

I have a 12 yr old chinese mountain bike (no...

I have a 12 yr old chinese mountain bike (no suspension) that lives outside in all weather and is used as an inner city run about/commuter. I can lock it up and not worry if it gets stolen. A few...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-06, 08:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By ianh

Group ettiquette and commuting

While commuting this morning on my racer (75k round trip) I joined a large (20-30 riders doing 35-40kmh) week day early morning training group that came past and drafted with them for around 10kms....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-06, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By ianh

Chain comes off

Sometimes when I am on the small chain ring and large sprocket, the chain comes off if I accidently back pedal. Very annoying and I get covered in oil putting it back on.

I have shimano 105 9...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By ianh

There is no drain hole. Only a small hole where...

There is no drain hole. Only a small hole where the derailler cable enters from below. The half pint of water tells me it is not a drain hole :(
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By ianh

I started riding a road bike from a casual mtn...

I started riding a road bike from a casual mtn bike about 2 months ago. To start with I went on a 35 k ride with a friend who rides regularly. After 20 kms I was hurting big time. The new set up was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By ianh

Water in the frame

After a long ride in the wet last weekend, I found water sloshing around in the frame.

I am told this is due to water spraying up from the rear tyre and getting in the slit at the seat tube...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-06, 12:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 477
Posted By ianh

Skinny people are far more efficient at keeping...

Skinny people are far more efficient at keeping cool than fat people. As you get larger, your surface area increases by the square, but your volume increases by the cube. Each square inch of skin is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-06, 09:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,325
Posted By ianh

Great advice, I'll suggest a new indoor training...

Great advice, I'll suggest a new indoor training program for the cold winter mornings. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-06, 06:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,325
Posted By ianh

Morning training or evening training?

My girlfriend is trying to convince me to get up at 5am to join a morning ride she often goes on. I am not a morning person and prefer to go for an evening ride where I can come home shower, eat and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By ianh

I have been riding a road bike for about a couple...

I have been riding a road bike for about a couple of months (35-100km rides) and been having a bit of numbness in my pinkies/ring fingers. I have also been having some pain in my elbows. After a bit...
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