New to cycling

roKWiz · 19-01-2019, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

Why would you not want to know where Richie is? He's one of the favourites to win the tournament,

But he never does.
No I wasn't talking about an Australian event, I was talking world cycling commentary where Mathew Keenan is so bias towards Aussie teams, Robby Mcewan less so.

When he wins a 3 week Grand Tour then I might be interested in him.

Sorry Richie.

prydey · 19-01-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

When he wins a 3 week Grand Tour then I might be interested in him.

Sorry Richie.

that rules out 95% of the peleton then if you only cheer for TDF winners.

I didn't mind the last TDF. Sure Richie got a fair mention, but he was riding for BMC as they GC contender, so he was one of the main prospects for the tour. I didn't notice him getting any more or less air time than froome or Thomas etc.

I think the commentary has been pretty good. having anna and stuey there as well is good.

Syndrome · 20-01-2019, 12:18 PM

Almost looks brand new again.

roKWiz · 20-01-2019, 01:06 PM

Nice, proper job. Double thumbs up. What tyres did you end up using, can not quite zoom in enough to see.

Syndrome · 20-01-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Nice, proper job. Double thumbs up. What tyres did you end up using, can not quite zoom in enough to see.

Still the original 26" tyres that came with the bike.

WTB MotoRaptor 2.0 (47/50)

roKWiz · 20-01-2019, 01:20 PM

WTB were great tyres, so many choices back then to, I loved my Ritchey (no not him, prydey) Z Maz and Speed max from the 90's.

Adamz Ghia · 26-01-2019, 02:14 PM

After nearly 10 years in back into mountain biking. Bought myself a Norco Storm 1, see how I go with that before upgrading to a dual suspension set up. I thought I always had a reasonable level of fitness but going by the burning sensation in my legs I’m not so sure now haha.

Been riding out to the You Yangs last couple of weeks, some trails in here aren’t too bad. I have a bike bar on order so I can drive out to the Otways and have a go at a few there. One near Lake Elizabeth looks like a blast.

Syndrome · 01-02-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Almost looks brand new again.
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Picked up the bike from the bike shop yesterday. I am very pleased with the final result. Like new? No, however significantly better than before (it changes gear on demand!). To get it to the next step would require a new chain, cassette and sprockets.

roKWiz · 01-02-2019, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Picked up the bike from the bike shop yesterday. I am very pleased with the final result. Like new? No, however significantly better than before (it changes gear on demand!). To get it to the next step would require a new chain, cassette and sprockets.

Should of had that done while it was there. Oh well better head for the trails. 9 speed ?? .....they can still be found easily.

Syndrome · 01-02-2019, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Should of had that done while it was there. Oh well better head for the trails. 9 speed ?? .....they can still be found easily.

All Shimano Deore components. 9 speeds on rear. 3 on front. Shouldn't be a problem to get parts. I wanted an expert to correctly setup the bicycle. Will take it for a ride soon and if gear changes no good under load then I can and will change the parts by myself.

roKWiz · 02-02-2019, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

All Shimano Deore components. 9 speeds on rear. 3 on front. Shouldn't be a problem to get parts. I wanted an expert to correctly setup the bicycle. Will take it for a ride soon and if gear changes no good under load then I can and will change the parts by myself.

Yep ride it first to see. I bought a heap of 9 speed cassettes, HG chains and Canadian "Black Spire" chain rings, for spares from that Amart Sports sale I mentioned awhile back.