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Hi Richard, Thanks for making me realize how badly I slacked off in making something out of the bike box club "group"! I wish I could directly respond to your query, but I have never ridden a countdown import bike nor any other of the Chinese sour…
10 hours ago
For people who need more hauling capacity than a pannier or basket can provide.
20 hours ago
In the last storm I had to ride through 1 meter deep water in Newport... One word of advice.. If you run certain road wheels check them for water. I have a set of Bontrager Race X Lites, once I removed my tires months after a bunch of low water cros…
March 7
Sealed cartridge bearing?
March 7
March 7
Obviously didn't see me then ;) Got a bit of skittish, sideways action to get that second one.
March 6
Wet shoes are no fun!
March 6
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This afternoon was quite the show. I had box seats to a severely flooded street (my street) with a seemingly never ending stream of confused?, ballsy?, misguided? drivers trying to navigate the flooded road. About 4 or 5 stalled their engine midway.…
March 6

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What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Utility/Transport, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Recreational, Whatever
Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
Kensington
Now tell us about your bicycles ...
1950s Gazelle, 28" wheels, single gear, coaster brake; Giant Peloton 8400 roadbike, Shimano 105; Radon ZR3 mountainbike, Shimano deore; Brompton foldable, Sturmey-Archer 3sp; Bakfiets long by workcycles (on the boat to Sydney), Shimano nexus 8sp, roller brakes
What is the best thing about riding?
f.r.e.e.d.o.m
A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
Two toddlers, one mrs

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At 9:46am on September 11, 2008, Cory said…
He he - I live on the opposite side of the park. I've just got my bakfiets, so that'll be two within 500m of each other, hey? Currently it's a big box... but it'll be a bike by the end of the day.

(And yes... it's not a 'sicky' - I do have a bad cold.)
At 9:45pm on March 13, 2008, Hielke said…
Hey Barefoot. Yup, it's here. Still haven't used it for shopping though, but it works well for the kids. I now also have a custom made sun canopy. Next on order is a custom made bench cushion. I know, I know. Spoiled kids.
At 8:30am on March 13, 2008, barefoot said…
Hey,
Did your bakfiets arrive yet?
At 1:50pm on December 17, 2007, peter said…
Hello Hielke
Long time no speak..
Hope you are well
Peter
At 10:55pm on December 10, 2007, ChrisS said…
Welcome to Melbourne Cyclist! Have a look around the site and start commencing or posting a blog entry. Do you use the bakfiet for the kids, shopping or both?
 
 
 

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