Bicycle thread - Page 804

gambrinus · 08-22-2009, 08:45 PM

I rode the "Tour De Cure" for The American Diabetes Assoc today here in Colorado. Not too much humidity, but it was 97F. Had a good time and raised some $$$... but holy schmoooly was it HOT. I'm NOT a hot weather fan..

RW

Lewy · 08-23-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorIt

I bought a Redline Monocog from my LBS in Brisbane last year. Yes inventory is a bit less than in the States, but look around, it's not that bad.

Also check out Kona, I know they import a fair bit to Oz. Between those two brands, there MUST be a shop with a 29'er for you in NSW.

Funny you should say that. I went to a shop yesterday and they told me about Giants new 29er.

$2300AU and not badly specced. Roughly the same spec for a Fisher or Jamis here is about $4000AU.

Bought the wife a nice shiny new ring so I get myself a nice shiny new 29er and keep the the Monocog and the SS roadie

DoctorIt · 08-23-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lewy

Funny you should say that. I went to a shop yesterday and they told me about Giants new 29er.

$2300AU and not badly specced. Roughly the same spec for a Fisher or Jamis here is about $4000AU.

Bought the wife a nice shiny new ring so I get myself a nice shiny new 29er and keep the the Monocog and the SS roadie

Well shit, that's right! I didn't read the "who" too closely, I knew you already had the cog and that Felt road bike.

The Giant looks like a good bike, it's basically the same bike (I'm sure the frame is made in the same Asian factory) as the Gary Fisher, who did a lot of the pioneering of modern 29'ers. So the frame geometry will be good, and that fork is very good. Price sounds right too. I don't know about the Giant, but we sell the comparable Fisher model in our shop for about $1700usd.

flip18436572 · 08-23-2009, 08:56 AM

I ordered some things from Nashbar and was just looking at the tubes that I screwed up and ordered. I go 700 x 28-32 instead of my normal 700 x 23. Can I use these without any major problems, or do I need to spend the money to send them back. I am not a racer, so I am not worries about the extra .5 ounce. :-)

gambrinus · 08-23-2009, 09:15 AM

You can generally go up or down one size and be fine. Air it up and make sure that the tire seats in the rim correctly. It's not the best solution, but you should be fine. Or you could always use them as your "emergency" spare to get you home..

RW

flip18436572 · 08-23-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gambrinus

You can generally go up or down one size and be fine. Air it up and make sure that the tire seats in the rim correctly. It's not the best solution, but you should be fine. Or you could always use them as your "emergency" spare to get you home..

RW

Yeah, except I ordered 4 of them to try and get me through the rest of the year and into the spring. That usually will be a years supply, but there has been a lot of broken glass where I have been riding lately.

gambrinus · 08-23-2009, 10:43 AM

Buy some 700 x 28 "training tires" something heavy and puncture resistant. You'll feel like a stud when you switch back to your regular 700 x 23

RW

Gummee! · 08-23-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorIt

Well shit, that's right! I didn't read the "who" too closely, I knew you already had the cog and that Felt road bike.

The Giant looks like a good bike, it's basically the same bike (I'm sure the frame is made in the same Asian factory) as the Gary Fisher, who did a lot of the pioneering of modern 29'ers. So the frame geometry will be good, and that fork is very good. Price sounds right too. I don't know about the Giant, but we sell the comparable Fisher model in our shop for about $1700usd.

Giant takes a 'wait and see' attitude about a lot of stuff.

This is another example

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Gummee! · 08-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flip18436572

I ordered some things from Nashbar and was just looking at the tubes that I screwed up and ordered. I go 700 x 28-32 instead of my normal 700 x 23. Can I use these without any major problems, or do I need to spend the money to send them back. I am not a racer, so I am not worries about the extra .5 ounce. :-)

They *should* fit fine.

M

flip18436572 · 08-24-2009, 08:09 PM

Before I do any major surfing. I need slicks for my wifes 700 x 38c bike. Cheap.

Any links????

Gummee! · 08-24-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by flip18436572

Before I do any major surfing. I need slicks for my wifes 700 x 38c bike. Cheap.

Any links????

Just the major outlets: PBS and Nashbar. Nashbar first (even tho they're basically the same company)

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TheNedster · 08-25-2009, 07:28 PM

I was talking to my brother this weekend. He was showing me the bike he built from a Giant NRS Air frameset that he got from an LBS...FOR $650!!!!

It's an '04 and never sold because it's an XL, but he's 6'4". Lucky bastard.

He also showed me Delta 7's website http://delta7sports.com/index.html

Whereinhell am I supposed to put my "One Less Fixie" sticker?

BCC · 08-25-2009, 09:38 PM

Besides the 29er, I've now got a road bike.

knary · 08-25-2009, 11:08 PM

Anyone else pondering ditching all the motorcycle crap and being the only engine they've got for two wheels?

TheNedster · 08-25-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by knary

Anyone else pondering ditching all the motorcycle crap and being the only engine they've got for two wheels?

p.s.- Well done, BCC!

08-22-2009, 08:45 PM	#12046
gambrinus http://www.shrinershq.org Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 6,465	I rode the "Tour De Cure" for The American Diabetes Assoc today here in Colorado. Not too much humidity, but it was 97F. Had a good time and raised some $$$... but holy schmoooly was it HOT. I'm NOT a hot weather fan.. RW __________________ ..constructive criticism irritates me. I do not object to being denounced, but I can't abide being school-mastered, especially by men I regard as imbeciles. -Mencken

08-23-2009, 08:56 AM	#12049
flip18436572 Broke ex-YMCA employee Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Red Oak, IA Oddometer: 3,047	I ordered some things from Nashbar and was just looking at the tubes that I screwed up and ordered. I go 700 x 28-32 instead of my normal 700 x 23. Can I use these without any major problems, or do I need to spend the money to send them back. I am not a racer, so I am not worries about the extra .5 ounce. :-) __________________ Do you like bicycles, running, triathlons, marathons, etc........ Go to http://www.friedquads.com and thank BALDY!!!!!

08-23-2009, 09:15 AM	#12050
gambrinus http://www.shrinershq.org Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 6,465	You can generally go up or down one size and be fine. Air it up and make sure that the tire seats in the rim correctly. It's not the best solution, but you should be fine. Or you could always use them as your "emergency" spare to get you home.. RW __________________ ..constructive criticism irritates me. I do not object to being denounced, but I can't abide being school-mastered, especially by men I regard as imbeciles. -Mencken

08-23-2009, 10:43 AM	#12052
gambrinus http://www.shrinershq.org Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 6,465	Buy some 700 x 28 "training tires" something heavy and puncture resistant. You'll feel like a stud when you switch back to your regular 700 x 23 RW __________________ ..constructive criticism irritates me. I do not object to being denounced, but I can't abide being school-mastered, especially by men I regard as imbeciles. -Mencken

08-24-2009, 08:09 PM	#12055
flip18436572 Broke ex-YMCA employee Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Red Oak, IA Oddometer: 3,047	Before I do any major surfing. I need slicks for my wifes 700 x 38c bike. Cheap. Any links???? __________________ Do you like bicycles, running, triathlons, marathons, etc........ Go to http://www.friedquads.com and thank BALDY!!!!!

08-25-2009, 07:28 PM	#12057
TheNedster Lurkapotamus Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Perched atop the Great Central Valley Oddometer: 700	I was talking to my brother this weekend. He was showing me the bike he built from a Giant NRS Air frameset that he got from an LBS...FOR $650!!!! It's an '04 and never sold because it's an XL, but he's 6'4". Lucky bastard. He also showed me Delta 7's website http://delta7sports.com/index.html Whereinhell am I supposed to put my "One Less Fixie" sticker?

08-25-2009, 09:38 PM	#12058
BCC I know better Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Southern NJ Oddometer: 6,650	Besides the 29er, I've now got a road bike. __________________ Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects - Will Rogers Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you - Hillel If you can't be knowledgeable, be certain

08-25-2009, 11:08 PM	#12059
knary sunshine and puppies Joined: Jun 2002 Location: portland, or Oddometer: 28,982	Anyone else pondering ditching all the motorcycle crap and being the only engine they've got for two wheels? __________________ Go Jane Go - Analog Jane and her three chamber heart www.scottconary.com \| Oil & Piston : Motorcycle paintings and prints \| The Punk's Bike

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