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DBourne · 04-05-2014, 04:15 PM

Thanks mate. I'm pretty happy with how it is sitting

Your bike is looking schmick too!

They are the exact same pro-lites that I've got.

How are you enjoying having compacts now?

Funnily enough, my commuter uses normal cranks, but the Kuota has compacts.

blueoval · 04-05-2014, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtBourne

Thanks mate. I'm pretty happy with how it is sitting

Your bike is looking schmick too!

They are the exact same pro-lites that I've got.

How are you enjoying having compacts now?

Funnily enough, my commuter uses normal cranks, but the Kuota has compacts.

Loving the compacts mate. Kicking myself for not getting them when I bought the bike or at least getting them fitted sooner. They give my knees a LOT more relief on climbs and I dont feel the swollen discomfort from the joints like I used to. (suffer from arthritis)

Yeah love the wheels too. The roll and roll and roll for ages, and I dont kow if its me or not, but I reckon there is some additional comfort on them over undulations. But certainly great bearings to ride on and well built. Deon from Pro-Lite was awesome to deal with. Im looking forward to getting my A42s either tomorrow or Tuesday.

ratter · 04-05-2014, 10:23 PM

good win to OGE in the tour of Turkey with Adam Yates

prydey · 05-05-2014, 10:14 AM

back home after 4 weeks holiday in brissie. i think my bike might sag in the middle when i get back on.

blueoval · 05-05-2014, 11:17 AM

Hope to see you out this Saturday Rob

bArNsY · 05-05-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtBourne

New wheel day. Mavic Cosmic SL's.

image Kuota-1 by SgtBourne, on Flickr

bike porn

SM1DY · 17-05-2014, 01:41 AM

I was at the Byron Tri last weekend and I saw all that primo gear, all I need is that last push. I've got all the gear, all the know-how, all the motivation. I just need the bike.....

It's a big dollar purchase, there is finance options, layby, outright. I just need that "Just do it" moment. What got you across the line?

blueoval · 02-07-2014, 07:18 PM

Tour De France starts this weekend!

Bring on the late nights and tired mornings.

On another cycling note, anyone here doing the Gran Fondo in September in Lorne this year?

Me and a few mates are looking to do the 115km route as something different. Got to work out the accommodation this weekend and book it in.

Syndrome · 02-07-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Tour De France starts this weekend!

Bring on the late nights and tired mornings.

On another cycling note, anyone here doing the Gran Fondo in September in Lorne this year?

Me and a few mates are looking to do the 115km route as something different. Got to work out the accommodation this weekend and book it in.

Lost interest once they were found out to be juiced up on all sorts of drugs.

GTpilot · 02-07-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Lost interest once they were found out to be juiced up on all sorts of drugs.

You talking about the TdF or gran fondo?

ratter · 03-07-2014, 09:35 AM

must be the gran fondo, we all know that professional cyclist are clean these days

jpblue1000 · 03-07-2014, 01:02 PM

WHATS WITH ALL THE GEARS AND BRAKES

jp

blueoval · 03-07-2014, 01:11 PM

Nice fixie there JP. Im thinking of building my own one day. They seem simple enough to do.

Syndrome · 03-07-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jpblue1000

WHATS WITH ALL THE GEARS AND BRAKES
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jp

Where are the gears and brakes?

jpblue1000 · 03-07-2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Where are the gears and brakes?

Gears and brakes are my legs and knees. Where I ride we don't need either.
I love track cycling, the team sprint (Olympic sprint) to be particular. Im the lead out man for the team a race that last 40-50 seconds and by the time my last team mate is finished Im in the pub. Anything over a minute is an endurance event in track cycling!.

JP

blueoval · 03-07-2014, 02:06 PM

Is it possible to build a fixie with a coaster hub?

jpblue1000 · 03-07-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Is it possible to build a fixie with a coaster hub?

yes but it becomes a free wheeler or single speed with freewheel. It is a different hub
you get used to the fixed gear and great off season training for the roadies.

JP

ratter · 03-07-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jpblue1000

WHATS WITH ALL THE GEARS AND BRAKES
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jp

don't start with that rubbish, if you were serious you would have that stem slammed

blueoval · 03-07-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jpblue1000

yes but it becomes a free wheeler or single speed with freewheel. It is a different hub
you get used to the fixed gear and great off season training for the roadies.

JP

Thanks.

If I go down the build path I will either look at this option or go a V brake for the front and fixed hub for the rear. I dont like the thought of my knees/legs doing the braking thats all.

DBourne · 03-07-2014, 03:31 PM

Nice whip JP.

I'm back on the bike after 4 weeks off due to a crash. Certainly behind the 8 ball starting again, but so glad to be back.

jpblue1000 · 03-07-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ratter

don't start with that rubbish, if you were serious you would have that stem slammed

Im 7 foot tall, that's a long way down for me!

ratter · 03-07-2014, 04:22 PM

I'm just inflexible, so it would be a long way down for me :(

prydey · 03-07-2014, 11:34 PM

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Nice whip JP.

I'm back on the bike after 4 weeks off due to a crash. Certainly behind the 8 ball starting again, but so glad to be back.

good to hear. hopefully the road back isn't too long.

fitness is lost so quickly and takes an absolute age to regain.
i was riding a reasonable amount before i went on holidays in april. was off the bike for nearly 5 weeks, and even now, having been back on for best part of 8 weeks, i'm still well over a minute off my best times on the climbs. closer to 2 minutes on most. very frustrating.

at least the couple of kg's i put on whilst on holiday seems to have gone. food is too nice though.

DBourne · 04-07-2014, 09:40 AM

Yeah, the human body is a bastard ay..

bArNsY · 04-07-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtBourne

Nice whip JP.

I'm back on the bike after 4 weeks off due to a crash. Certainly behind the 8 ball starting again, but so glad to be back.

Great to see you back on the bike, hopefully the weather & windy allows plenty of rides!

bArNsY · 04-07-2014, 10:10 AM

I have a conundrum ATM, a wheelset for my bike.

I told my bike shop to keep a lookout for a wheelset sub $2k (Zipps, Dura Ace, Enve etc) as they have a lot of Tri Athletes buying bikes that already have wheelsets, so its a win win offer me cheaper wheelset than rrp and offer the bike buyer a cheaper bike less the wheelset!

So I got a call $1,900 for Roval Rapide CL60 clincher includes tyres, tubes and DA cassette. (pic of wheelset below)
Roval Rapide are Specialized's in house wheelset, and had good reports.

The CLX60 is approx 1500grams with ceramic bearings, so this should be approx 1600grams with SS bearing and different hub.

I am not in a hurry to purchase a new wheelset.
What are your thoughts, wait for a better deal/brand or hand over the cash?

I am tempted to wait for some Zipp303's at a good price

DBourne · 04-07-2014, 03:19 PM

They look great!! Pretty cool that your LBS was happy to accomodate your request too.

I'm personally not a Zipp fan.. they are all too common for me.

Would love a set of new DuraAce rims though! The C50's from memory are an awesome looking wheel, and apparently can take a fair whack.

blueoval · 04-07-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bArNsY

I have a conundrum ATM, a wheelset for my bike.

I told my bike shop to keep a lookout for a wheelset sub $2k (Zipps, Dura Ace, Enve etc) as they have a lot of Tri Athletes buying bikes that already have wheelsets, so its a win win offer me cheaper wheelset than rrp and offer the bike buyer a cheaper bike less the wheelset!

So I got a call $1,900 for Roval Rapide CL60 clincher includes tyres, tubes and DA cassette. (pic of wheelset below)
Roval Rapide are Specialized's in house wheelset, and had good reports.

The CLX60 is approx 1500grams with ceramic bearings, so this should be approx 1600grams with SS bearing and different hub.

I am not in a hurry to purchase a new wheelset.
What are your thoughts, wait for a better deal/brand or hand over the cash?

I am tempted to wait for some Zipp303's at a good price

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I like them. They look awesome and are different to what everyone else has. I'd say go for it when your ready. Bling is always a good incentive to ride and show off the wheels.

andrich · 04-07-2014, 07:18 PM

Thought I'd post a pic of my ride.
Giant TCR Advanced SL with ultegra groupset

I ride from concord and usually do homebush bay (Olympic park) and around the area. Trying to do a few longer rides when I can. Went out to Watsons bay and easternmost reek during the week (love being a teacher and on school holidays).
If anyone is ever keen for a ride (usually average 28-30kmh) let me know.
Cheers

prydey · 04-07-2014, 07:49 PM

Nice. Are you on strava? There is an AFF group on the which most of us are members of.

If it's not on strava it didn't happen!