"Most seem to have covered all of the obvious signs of what makes a good bike shop including treating you like a real person rather that just a source of $ and being interested in seeing you in the door again. My expereince is that you need to use a…"
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Ben Carr replied to Frida Louise's discussion Yarra Trail Rage"Yes its all about personal responsibility and also knowing what you want to do on your bike ie if you want to go fast then by all means go fast with others who are doing the same thing eg Beach Raod or if you want to race other then enter a race if…"
Ben Carr replied to Butcher's Dog's discussion Round The Bay and Triathlon handlebars."Bike set up is a big and complex issues and Im not sure I want to dive but what the hell
My perspectice is that peoplE often set up bikes and then try and adapt their bodies to fit rather that fitting the bike to the body - its actually got to be a…"
Ben Carr replied to Butcher's Dog's discussion Round The Bay and Triathlon handlebars."I agree with Cory
My advice would be to save your money , set your standard road bike up well so that you can easily and comfortably reach the drops and work on improving your flexibility.
Alternativelly organise a group or find a group and work as…"
Ben Carr joined ChrisS's group
Buy, Swap, Sell, Scrounge
You get the drift: Buy, Swap, Sell, Scrounge bicycle stuff. Stories, tips and 'caveat emptor' heads up most welcome.See More
Ben Carr commented on vanmoof's blog post vanmoof in August in Sydney & Melbourne"hi and welcome . I like the styling of the bike and the "internal' lights but not sure about you statement regarding coaster or back pedal brakes being "a safe and easy way to make a powerful stop" as most of your braking is…"
Ben Carr commented on Ben Carr's blog post ebay me pay"Bike swap meet was great - didnt realise how many of us were out there!. I sold low and bought high ( I'll never make it as a share trader) ie cleaned out my collection of medium to low end items and came home with a set of record cranks and…"
Ben Carr replied to ChrisS's discussion Connex jumps the shark"wouldn't an Australian company be better and that could also keep profits (lets hope) here! There must be some company out there who are willing and able to have a go running this"
ChrisS commented on Ben Carr's blog post ebay me pay"Apols didn't make the swap in Collingwood, Oz mentioned it had everything from rust to carbon. Damn these winter lurgies!
Any chance of links to your items or just pop a link over here."
Ben Carr posted a blog postebay me pay
Just loading some more bike stuff up for sale on the old ebay . I can't believe how long that takes some times .Hey has anyone who's into buying and selling parts on ebay noticed that prices have shot up over the past 6 months. Maybe it just me getting old but good stuff goes for good prices these dayNote to self must get selling again!!Shaneless plug under carrcycle - Dura ace front hub 32 hole 7700 model low flange conplete with skewer ( too few spokes for me I'm 105 kg and like as many as I…See More
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Quick Answer: I am a bike nerd
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- far Kew
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- 20 ish and refining , tend to classic road
- What is the best thing about riding?
- the fun
- A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
- hmm. I like em --bikes that is
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ebay me pay
Posted on June 8, 2009 at 11:28pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Just loading some more bike stuff up for sale on the old ebay . I can't believe how long that takes some times .
Hey has anyone who's into buying and selling parts on ebay noticed that prices have shot up over the past 6 months. Maybe it just me getting old but good stuff goes for good prices these day
Note to self must get selling again!!
Shaneless plug under carrcycle - Dura ace front hub 32 hole 7700 model low flange conplete with skewer ( too few spokes for me I'm 105 kg and… Continue
Hey has anyone who's into buying and selling parts on ebay noticed that prices have shot up over the past 6 months. Maybe it just me getting old but good stuff goes for good prices these day
Note to self must get selling again!!
Shaneless plug under carrcycle - Dura ace front hub 32 hole 7700 model low flange conplete with skewer ( too few spokes for me I'm 105 kg and… Continue
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