"Yep, it works quite well, just remember to round the corners off, a sharp corner is hard to glue down & lifts off easily.
Cheers."
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Cheap Tyre Review.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Harris Apr 14, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I had a $20 Duro 700c x 25mm tyre lying around so whacked it onto the commuter. 30 k's a day for about 9 weeks saw it do approx. 1300k's. I was a bit dubious about a skinny lower pressure tyre (max…Continue
Kaiser Baas Sports Camera - any good?
Started this discussion. Last reply by stib Mar 9, 2012. 17 Replies 1 Like
Has anyone used this thing? Is it any good? - seems ridiculously cheap.Theres an article in The Age about 'video insurance' for settling disputes, I'd like to give it a try without spending too much,…Continue
Dahon folding bikes
Started this discussion. Last reply by rob Dec 17, 2011. 1 Reply 2 Likes
If anyone is interested, Grays Online have quite a few Dahon folders up for auction, finishing Wed night I think…Continue
Heritage bike tour in Whittlesea
Started Nov 16, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
A friend sent me this info, some who live up that way might get the chance to go: …Continue
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John E. replied to Geoff Rehmet's discussion Old School tube patching material"haven't seen the sheets for years geoff, But one option for odd shaped/sized holes is to cut a section out of an old tube (Glue the inside face to the outside of the tube to be repaired) it will have a built in curve to fit the shape of the…"
John E. replied to Stephen's discussion Can't believe I've been putting up with helmet hair all these years for only some marginal decrease in the likelihood of injury..."Nick, you are a casino owners dream with that understanding of statistics. No, it doesn't just mean that they were not wearing a helmet. If helmetless riders made up exactly half of the riding population I would agree with you, but they…"
John E. replied to Harry Tana's discussion Experience from hell"No surprise there, it has been too crowded for the last couple of years - lots of inexperienced riders with too much ego & too much arrogance. I prefer to ride alone so ride later - otherwise you just can't get away from either tagging onto…"
John E. replied to Stephen's discussion Can't believe I've been putting up with helmet hair all these years for only some marginal decrease in the likelihood of injury..."Sorry if that sounded a bit narky Rob, but I know your position in this debate from previous postings.
It says a lot about the efficacy of helmets - helmet wearing riders make up somewhere around 80% of riders but they made up 50% of deaths. the…"
John E. replied to Stephen's discussion Can't believe I've been putting up with helmet hair all these years for only some marginal decrease in the likelihood of injury..."TAC figures. Of course it's hard to believe if you don't want to. When you only listen to arguments that support your a priori judgement, the facts get in the way.
"Of the eight fatalities involving cyclists, 50 per cent (four) were…"
John E. replied to Stephen's discussion Can't believe I've been putting up with helmet hair all these years for only some marginal decrease in the likelihood of injury..."And yet 50% of cycling deaths in Vic last year weren't wearing a helmet.........bit of an over-representation wouldn't you think?"
John E. replied to Tonzo's discussion Detached plank on Gardiner's Creek trail"Good on you, I've noticed it get progressively worse over the last few weeks - why that stretch isn't just continued plywood I don't know, it would be smoother and safer. Actually, Bicycle Victoria would be good people to approach,…"
John E. replied to Sipps's discussion melbourne to phillip island"yep.
Down beach road, through frankston, across the peninsula to stony Pt, ferry, stay on the island, and if you are heading east, off the the island at san remo - have fun! Long way to Brissie."
Chris Harris replied to John E.'s discussion Cheap Tyre Review."Hi John, I have found cheap tyres generally OK.
I don't carry the load that you do and ride MTB based bikes so don't stress them as much.
(less weight and lower pressure)
The biggest difference is the weight and "speed" - the…"
John E. posted a discussionCheap Tyre Review.
I had a $20 Duro 700c x 25mm tyre lying around so whacked it onto the commuter. 30 k's a day for about 9 weeks saw it do approx. 1300k's. I was a bit dubious about a skinny lower pressure tyre (max 100psi) - it seems to be a bit contradictory as you don't get the resilience of a higher pressure tyre, particularly as with panniers & myself on, the bike is probably around 115kg.First step was to fit it, along with a Mr Tuffy kevlar strip. No problems, the structure is noticably softer and…See More
John E. replied to David Gregory's discussion Well that ain't right - Deraileur fun"That bike must be a real PoS if it's worth less than a hanger + derailluer; get the hanger online and pick up a second hand D'r.! Probably less than $30.
There are lots of different hangers but you should be able to track one down - there…"
John E. replied to William Payze's discussion Brake Lever Compatibility"They should work - check that they are both non-linear pull brakes, that is, they get their mechanical advantage from their levers, like a road brake, as opposed to a V-brake which gets its from the length of the arms at the brake(and so the cable…"
John E. replied to Jack's discussion Helmet Camera Shootout"Jack, that is one of the funniest things I've seen in a while! Really looking forward to seeing the result - I thought you were going to put them all on the bars, but this is much better. I've used the KB & was really pleased with the…"
stib replied to John E.'s discussion Kaiser Baas Sports Camera - any good?"My phone is on my bars all the time - great for strava, google maps and my bike computer app. Anyway, your phone is probably safer on your bars than in your back pocket. Think about it - how many times have you dropped the bike and had it land…"
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Utility/Transport, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, XC, Track Cycling, Recreational, D.I.Y
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- Glenhuntly
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- 1989 Puegeot Ventoux, 1997 Giant ATX 880 MTB, V3 Yuba Mundo, 98 Merida Extreme 905, + a couple of other bits and pieces
- What is the best thing about riding?
- Not driving
- A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
- Part time Mobile bike servicing business (in a van) but ride everywhere else!
- Website/Blog:
- http://Fixbikes.com.au
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 3:34pm on July 6, 2011,
John Johnston said… Hi John,
No problem perfectly understandable.
We will keep our link on our profile and that is it.
Look forward in participating in interesting discussions in the future
Haha I can image the stuff you have to try control...
Hey if you ever want to catch up for a ride sometime let me know
Cheers
John
- At 12:33pm on July 6, 2011, John Johnston said…
Hi John,
I'm really sorry about the products images. My intention wasnt to do a big sell, just expressing what i'm passionate about and doing in my spare time. I think your blog is fantastic and would still like to be a part of it. Really apologise and i hope i haven't caused any harm to your blog. I will not in anyway push my product going forward.
Regards
John
- At 4:22pm on February 27, 2011,
Oren Tirosh said… Hi John, promoting my business was not my intentions. I am a biomechanist that wanted to share knowledge and discuss biomechanical issues related to cycling which I believe there are many.
I didn't find any discussion group that talk about cycling biomechanics, so i thought it is a good idea to start one, don't you?
If i offended you, Melbourne Cyclist site or its members and you feel i spam the site please let me know and i'll delete the group.
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