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Ben Carr replied to Steve Jay's discussion Favourite Bike Shop?

"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…"

Oct 12, 2009

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…"

Aug 25, 2009

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…"

Jul 15, 2009

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…"

Jul 13, 2009

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

Jun 29, 2009

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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…"

Jun 29, 2009

RobE and Ben Carr are now friends

Jun 22, 2009

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…"

Jun 22, 2009

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"

Jun 22, 2009

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."

Jun 15, 2009

Ben Carr posted a blog post

ebay 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

Jun 8, 2009

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Ben Carr is attending fyxomatosis's event