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« on: December 14, 2011, 05:14:22 pm »
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Anyone who rides regularly or just have a love of bicycles here?
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2011, 06:58:23 pm »
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A ride like once every two months haha.
My bike is a Millward Alchemy (unknown brand I think) Carbon fork and rear stays, 105 groupset. Goes pretty well, does the job :)
My dad has an Azzurri Forza Ultegra Di2 Pro Road, got it new this year and was the first Ultegra Di2 bike in Victoria!
Last year I did the Around the Bay in a Day ride, was pretty tough but was a great challenge.
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2011, 07:13:27 pm »
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Quote from: Bazza16 on December 14, 2011, 05:14:22 pm
This year i often rode 4 days a week to school (around 11 km each way)

nice, how long does it take you?

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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2011, 07:46:31 pm »
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Ultegra Di2 is electronic gears, so the change is real smooth.

http://bicycling.com/blogs/thehub/files/2011/06/ULTEGRA-Di2.jpg
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2011, 08:25:39 pm »
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i'm assuming you got some massive as calves  :P
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2011, 08:27:43 pm »
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Quote from: Bazza16 on December 14, 2011, 07:56:21 pm
fuark that's sick, they got a 105 version :O ?
Nah only Ultegra and Dura-Ace
Im thinking of doing the Around the Bay again next year but not sure if I want to do the full one again, I'll be studying too much :P
Maybe I'll just do the 100 or even the 50 haha.
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2011, 08:28:48 pm »
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"Wanna ride a bicycle tonight?"

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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2011, 08:40:01 pm »
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Quote from: MJRomeo81 on December 14, 2011, 08:28:48 pm
"Wanna ride a bicycle tonight?"

''Yeah, brah.''
HAHAHAHAHAH actually laughed :P My friend's brother has access to good bikes, but I don't want to cycle, want to stay natural :P



The full one is 210km :P
When I trained for it I did like 50km rides with my dad every week, then we got up to like 100. The longest one we did was like 140 km I think. We didn't have to train for the full 210 because you catch the ferry across from Queenscliff to Sorrento, so you get a really long rest :P
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2011, 11:45:28 am »
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Yeah haha, riding to school and back won't cut it :P
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2011, 11:53:51 am »
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dat bicycle
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2012, 01:17:15 am »
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My bicycle broke in the summer (when it feels like summer in 2012). Thats how much i used it. Sigh. The memories.
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2012, 03:38:01 am »
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this is my bike: http://www.specialized.com/au/gb/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62226&scid=1102&scname=Multi+Use+
it's pretty much your archetypal 'girly' bike but i find it relatively easy to maintain as compared to friends' bikes and it does it's job well.

i ride it to the grocery store (even though it's literally only a three-minute walk) because i drink ridiculous amounts of milk and my lack of upper body strength depends on the bike basket to carry my stuff. other than that i love riding for fun, especially around the docklands area and up the moonee ponds loop (towards southbank then pass melbourne high) partly because the entire route is very easy and relaxing. haven't had time to explore other trails yet though. any areas you guys recommend for a novice?
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2012, 04:02:01 pm »
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Haven't ridden a bike in 2 years since my poor Huffy broke. But now I'll need one to get from home to train station
Anyone selling a road/hybrid bike for around $150-250?
Alternatively, anyone know of any good second-hand bike stores? Monash Bikery is out of stock atm

If I can't get a 2nd hand bike, I guess I'll get this
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Re: Bicycles
« Reply #13 on: February 29, 2012, 06:41:18 pm »
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giant alias 2008. Shimano Deore crossed with SRAM x-7 gear. Low tier hydraulic breaks. Nothing special but got it for 350 bux.
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