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Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-19, 09:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,595
Posted By Dark Arrow

Mine slips a bit too but I'm 105kilos (230lbs)

Mine slips a bit too but I'm 105kilos (230lbs)
Forum: Commuting
07-18-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,944
Posted By Dark Arrow

Well this morning it is 3C here in Western...

Well this morning it is 3C here in Western Sydney. I think that is the coldest I've seen this winter. I know not as cold as most of you lot but cold as here.

Bear
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,422
Posted By Dark Arrow

Good words my friend

Good words my friend
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-19, 02:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,422
Posted By Dark Arrow

I hope it was an honest mistake by the shop. In...

I hope it was an honest mistake by the shop. In all fairness I rode 2019, 2017, versions and this one and still bought this one. I didn't order it online and get something I wasn't expecting. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-19, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,422
Posted By Dark Arrow

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/15633100114826735195606400426086_2bf5f5a7e29fc2a1bd7f500e2206879fced7f358.jpg

Sydney trains
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-19, 07:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,422
Posted By Dark Arrow

Update Well the bike looked new when I...

Update

Well the bike looked new when I bought it. Knowing it was not the latest model I was ok with it as it was at the time. I called my shop today and they were very friendly and apologized...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,422
Posted By Dark Arrow

Bummed about my Brompton BB recalls and 5mm

Hi All

Last week I purchased a new Brompton from my LBS. The tag and receipt states 2016 model of which I thought I was buying. It didn't have a rack but no worries I thought I would buy an after...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,654
Posted By Dark Arrow

Hello I purchased a new Brompton with...

Hello

I purchased a new Brompton with fenders only last week from my LBS. My receipt states that my bike is a 2016 however my serial number suggest 2014. I found this out by trying to register it...
Forum: Touring
05-10-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,293
Posted By Dark Arrow

Snakes here in Oz have a bit more punch in their...

Snakes here in Oz have a bit more punch in their bite. I tend to not want to see any at all.

Bear
Forum: Touring
05-05-18, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By Dark Arrow

I'm interested too. We are heading to Norway in...

I'm interested too. We are heading to Norway in July.. We however will be landing in Tromso to start our tour

Bear
Forum: Touring
04-19-18, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,293
Posted By Dark Arrow

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Touring
04-08-18, 10:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,642
Posted By Dark Arrow

we initially thought of this as well,,, but if...

we initially thought of this as well,,, but if the sleeping mats get a hole in them that's not going to go over good either

Bear
Forum: Touring
04-05-18, 10:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,642
Posted By Dark Arrow

You must be flying out of or into the US or have...

You must be flying out of or into the US or have extra bags. We are only allowed 1 bag each, of which our bikes count as and our carry ons. We purchased an extra bag all the way to and fro but it...
Forum: Touring
04-05-18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,642
Posted By Dark Arrow

We are thinking of using our Ortlieb Classic...

We are thinking of using our Ortlieb Classic panniers as some packing. I don't think my wife's bike will be able to get under 23kg with all her bags though so maybe on mine but hers is a bit...
Forum: Touring
04-05-18, 09:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,642
Posted By Dark Arrow

I am curious how one packs hydraulic brakes? Is...

I am curious how one packs hydraulic brakes? Is there any special concerns? I have bar end shifters and trying to figer out a way to protect them as they stick out from the bar lol

Bear
Forum: Touring
04-05-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,642
Posted By Dark Arrow

I love my hard cases and I have used them alot in...

I love my hard cases and I have used them alot in the 80's and nineties. However my bicycle is 16kgs and my wifes with the Rohloff is 18kgs with racks. The hard cases are 12kgs and 14kgs. Our...
Forum: Touring
04-04-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,061
Posted By Dark Arrow

We will look into that and report back how we go

We will look into that and report back how we go
Forum: Touring
04-04-18, 06:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,061
Posted By Dark Arrow

My wife and I are concerned that we will not get...

My wife and I are concerned that we will not get seats together.. It is 30+ hours of flights with 4 legs and it would be nice to stay together during the flights. We are not so concerned with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-18, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Dark Arrow

Good luck!!:thumb:

Good luck!!:thumb:
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Dark Arrow

What part of the world are you in? $500 in...

What part of the world are you in? $500 in Australia is cheap

Bear
Forum: Touring
04-02-18, 02:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,319
Posted By Dark Arrow

I can't say enough good words about Vivente...

I can't say enough good words about Vivente (https://viventebikes.com/). It is an Australian brand but they post world wide.. Small company run by someone who tours alot!!!

Bear
Forum: Touring
04-02-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 54,893
Posted By Dark Arrow

This reminds me of "who's on first?" ...

This reminds me of "who's on first?"

Bear
Forum: Touring
04-02-18, 02:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,061
Posted By Dark Arrow

Getting that way here in Australia too. ...

Getting that way here in Australia too. Bringing your own bags is the preferred way.


Side note on BA flights. I have tickets booked for July with BA if you wish to book your seat prior to...
Forum: Touring
04-02-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,335
Posted By Dark Arrow

Ohh I hadn't thought of this one,, making a note...

Ohh I hadn't thought of this one,, making a note now good idea

Bear
Forum: Touring
03-29-18, 10:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,154
Posted By Dark Arrow

We are flying through Oslo but our destination is...

We are flying through Oslo but our destination is Tromso. :thumb: At this point we are leaning to using the bags.. My wife and are concerned about protecting our bikes but they are heavy robust...
Forum: Touring
03-29-18, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,154
Posted By Dark Arrow

What's the general consensus on Bags like this...

What's the general consensus on Bags like this one (https://www.groundeffect.co.nz/products/body-bag-compact-bike-bag)?? I'm currently thinking of going either cardboard box or a bag like these.
...
Forum: Touring
03-28-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,061
Posted By Dark Arrow

We are booked to Oslo Norway from Sydney Aus. in...

We are booked to Oslo Norway from Sydney Aus. in July on BA and went through a travel agent who confirmed multiple times on the phone that bikes as long as they are under 23kg are included. The...
Forum: Touring
03-20-18, 03:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,154
Posted By Dark Arrow

In honesty we have looked at many options. Bags...

In honesty we have looked at many options. Bags or soft cases being one of them. It takes us 4 flights to our destination and we are concerned about 4 times or bikes will be loaded and unloaded...
Forum: Touring
03-17-18, 07:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,154
Posted By Dark Arrow

We will not be making any messes for anyone,, but...

We will not be making any messes for anyone,, but if someone is able to assist with disposal for sure we will take them up on it. Going to the shops today to see if we can find some suitable boxes....
Forum: Touring
03-14-18, 11:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,154
Posted By Dark Arrow

Getting to the airport on this end is no dramas.....

Getting to the airport on this end is no dramas.. It's just getting back on when we are finished. :eek:
We have at least one friend (I think) but in case not haha we are only 1k from the train...
Forum: Touring
03-14-18, 03:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,154
Posted By Dark Arrow

To and from the airport with bike boxes Qs?

Gday all

My wife and I are getting closer to our trip to Norway. (Tickets purchased)

This is our first big tour on bicycles. We are booked to land in Tromso Norway and (at this point anyway)...
Forum: Touring
03-08-18, 01:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 20,900
Posted By Dark Arrow

Bought the tickets for Norway yesterday. After...

Bought the tickets for Norway yesterday. After heaps of work by our travel agent we were able to negotiate our bikes all the way to and from Trom$o in July.
Like dancier said getting out of Oz is...
02-23-18, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,919
Posted By Dark Arrow

Trek 520

Gday mate

You would probably get more replies if you posted this in the Touring thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/)

Saddlebags are generally called Panniers in the bicycle world so...
Forum: Touring
02-21-18, 02:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,758
Posted By Dark Arrow

It is very interesting all the different ways...

It is very interesting all the different ways people have found that work for them to carry their tent. My current plan is to do something like "Tourist in MSN" now to decide on the tent to replace...
Forum: Touring
02-13-18, 09:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,758
Posted By Dark Arrow

What are you carrying in the blue drybag in front...

What are you carrying in the blue drybag in front of your tent? That is the sort of bag I was thinking of putting my tent in
Forum: Touring
02-13-18, 07:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,758
Posted By Dark Arrow

How do you carry your tent when on tour?

My wife and I are planning a trip to Norway later this year. We've been told to plan for rain. It got me thinking as I have been strapping our tent on the rear rack in it's own carry bag. The...
Forum: Touring
02-12-18, 11:36 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 20,900
Posted By Dark Arrow

We are looking at Norway in the Lofoten islands...

We are looking at Norway in the Lofoten islands around July,, Though we are struggling a bit with the plan so may opt somewhere else

Bear
Forum: Touring
02-12-18, 11:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,899
Posted By Dark Arrow

Ok I got a response this morning. Although from...

Ok I got a response this morning. Although from a localish supplier and not DT Swiss themselves

Luke Dewar <Luke@apollobikes.com>
9:58 AM (6 hours ago)
to me
Hi,

Sorry for the delay. All...
02-12-18, 05:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,828
Posted By Dark Arrow

I wonder what the RS stands for lol ???? ...

I wonder what the RS stands for lol ???? Reasonable copy of Schwalbe

Bear
02-11-18, 07:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,828
Posted By Dark Arrow

I just googled CST Salvo and there were numerous...

I just googled CST Salvo and there were numerous 700c size tyres with that name. ???



Currently I have Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres 35mm rear and 32mm front 700c. My wife and I ride in all...
Forum: Touring
02-11-18, 05:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,858
Posted By Dark Arrow

If the OP is in Sydney there is a 2015 Vivente on...

If the OP is in Sydney there is a 2015 Vivente on the bay at the moment for $900 if they are a size small it looks like a good deal.
Forum: Touring
02-09-18, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,352
Posted By Dark Arrow

Costco lightspeed sleeping pad anyone have one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEHPB62mWHQ

Does anyone have one of these and can comment on

Weight?
Durability?
Comfort?

Cheers
Forum: Touring
02-09-18, 06:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,858
Posted By Dark Arrow

Are these all new bikes (new old stock) or used? ...

Are these all new bikes (new old stock) or used?
US dollars or?
Is anything included with the bikes?
Vivente (I own the Patagonia and my wife has the Gibb so biased) comes with tubus rear racks...
Forum: Touring
02-08-18, 02:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,899
Posted By Dark Arrow

I'm waiting for a reply...

I'm waiting for a reply :innocent::roflmao2::cry::crash:

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Forum: Touring
02-07-18, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,899
Posted By Dark Arrow

LOL I was just reading your post and thinking it...

LOL I was just reading your post and thinking it looked familiar.. Then I noticed I made the last comment (to this date).. I'm getting old :innocent:

Bear
Forum: Touring
02-07-18, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,899
Posted By Dark Arrow

Thanks everyone,, Yes I did mean checking with a...

Thanks everyone,, Yes I did mean checking with a gauge.

I notice about 5psi loss (maybe a little less but somewhere around there) every week from a total of 80psi to start with

This...
Forum: Touring
02-07-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,899
Posted By Dark Arrow

How often do you check tyre pressures when on tour?

Gday all

I'm looking to do a month long tour with my wife around July. We ride daily and I check our tyre pressures once or twice a week. I refill tyre pressure back to where we want them...
02-07-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,335
Posted By Dark Arrow

Absolutely lovely bicycle mate. Good on ya...

Absolutely lovely bicycle mate. Good on ya keeping her in that condition
Forum: Touring
02-05-18, 03:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,953
Posted By Dark Arrow

When are you coming down mate? Bear

When are you coming down mate?

Bear
Forum: Commuting
02-04-18, 01:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,557
Posted By Dark Arrow

Not that it helps mate,,, but it is the middle of...

Not that it helps mate,,, but it is the middle of summer down here ;)
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