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New MTB saddle.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Thom Jun 15, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Thom replied to ChrisS's discussion Not knowing a Schraeder from a Presta shouldn't make you feel like a bike tool in the group How To Fix BikesThom replied to ChrisS's discussion Today is the 1st of June, which means .. in the group TdF Lounge Commentators"I think I'm going to end up sleeping down stairs in front of the TV for a few weeks come July.
I'll have to clean the coffee machine too, make sure it is in good working order!"
Thom replied to Thom's discussion New MTB saddle."I ended up getting the Selle Prolink Gel Flow, Ti.
Changed my mind on the colour, went with yellow, matches the frame. Looks hot.
Been riding it for a few months now, and am really happy with it!"
Realmaf replied to Thom's discussion New MTB saddle."Any saddle by fizik are good. Selle also make great saddles.
maybe a full up grade is in order. New bike should come with a new seat...."
Thom left a comment for ChrisS"Hey Chris, thanks for the welcome.
The Slalom is an awesome frame, and yeah, I have had it for years. It is still in good shape, and hasn't been ridden much lately. I'd like to get it out a bit more in the near future, maybe take it up to…"
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Bicycles for Humanity Collection, East Brunswick at Brunswick East
March 21, 2009 to March 22, 2009
A bunch of passionate Melbourne folk have started the first Melbourne chapter of the worldwide organisation,Bicycles for Humanity. Its aim is pretty straightforward - collect disused bikes and send them to people who really need them.There's an animation on our homepage that sums it upnicely - see www.bicyclesforhumanity.comWe are holding our first collection in 170 Edward Street, East Brunswick on 21 & 22 March.We're aiming to pack 400 bikes…See More
ChrisS replied to Thom's discussion New MTB saddle."Not really my area of expertise, unless we're gonna go and talk about Brooks. Although the Selle saddle you mention gets ok reviews on MTBR and Road Bike review.
Red is good, red makes the bike go faster ...
Just my theory as a red bike…"
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Bean Fiends
Apparently bicycle riders, especially those ones in Melbourne, have a strong predilection for coffee. Share your favourite brew, cafes & tips hereSee More
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Mountain Biking, DH, XC, Freeride, Recreational, Whatever
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- Somewhere betweern the inner North-East, and the outter North, depends on what time of the week it is.
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- Only two at the moment.
1. Giant ATX 890, Full XT, Rock Shox SIDs, Hayes discs
2. Craftworks Slalom, XT/XTR, DNM VTS 90 Mirage forks - It's getting pretty old school now.
- What is the best thing about riding?
- Freedom
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- At 8:58pm on March 26, 2009, ChrisS said…
- Hi Thom,
Welcome to Melb Cyclist, if you haven't been welcomed yet
Despite it's age, the Slalom is still a good hardtail. ;)
cheers,
ChrisS
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