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Small Business Shower Solutions for Cycle Commuters
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Jay Feb 7, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there,Are you like me and quite a few others? We want to ride to work more often, but need to be fresh and presentable for the public, making a shower at the end of the trip vital. However the…Continue
15mm axle adaptors for roof top bike carriers.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phil Nov 4, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
There's a trend in mountain bikes these days moving towards having 15mm axles for extra strength.Not a bad move, except that it creates some problems when you come to put it on your favorite roof top…Continue
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Phil posted a status"Just been trying to post an add on that txt add gizmo. A great idea, although I'm not sure if I've successfully posted it yet ;-)"
Phil commented on John Chatfield's blog post Is this the Perfect Melbourne Commuter Bike? Salsa Vaya II with Alfine 8 IGH"thanks for that article mate, I think it pretty closely sums up the type of bike I ultimately want to build too.
just got to finish about 100 other projects first.
In the mean time "GO THE DROP BAR DISC BRAKE COMBO!""
Phil replied to DamianM's discussion Have your say on Melbourne Cyclist's future"I'd like to know if anyone has yet to design a self contained shower system that cycle commuters can use in small business's that can't afford the space or money to make a real shower...
oh, and what an earth has happened to the Kona…"
Phil is attending ChrisS's event
Beers, Bikes, and Bands at The Workers Club
May 29, 2011 from 5pm to 11pm
Beers, Bikes, and Bands is bringing together three things you know and love into one action packed fundraising event for the Final Continent Expedition (FCE).Teaming up with Melbourne based charity Bicycles for Humanity and the , Bicycling…See More
Phil replied to DamianM's discussion How was your weekend ride ? (26th 27th Feb)"Autumn is here and so is the best weather of the year. The criminal thing is that I've only managed to get out for half an hour this morning on my cyclo-crossbreed bike to appreciate it (crossbreed because it's a bike that I've put…"
Steve Jay replied to Phil's discussion Small Business Shower Solutions for Cycle Commuters"If we're talking portable shower system, something like 1.5mx1m.5x2m ridge tent with a hook at the roof apex for hanging shower or bike. Shorten the scissor arms of a 3mx3m folding gazebo and add towbar and wheels.
If we're talking…"
Steve Jay replied to Phil's discussion Small Business Shower Solutions for Cycle Commuters"Full parking racks in a corner of the garage (about 50 spaces) plus 2 shower/changerooms. It's a Federal government organisation that everybody (mostly) likes ;-)"
Phil replied to Phil's discussion Small Business Shower Solutions for Cycle Commuters"Yes wipes can be a solution, but like you hinted at, nothing like having a proper, fully immersed and totally washed off shower to remove any residue of sweat and sense of only being 'half' clean"
Adrian Wal replied to Phil's discussion Small Business Shower Solutions for Cycle Commuters"Older forums I have read suggest "rocket shower", but havent seen it in Australia. It's just a costly spray bottle of witch hazel, alcohol and essential oil and evaporates off the body and supposedly gets rid of sweat.
I got a bottle…"
Profile Information
- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Quick Answer: I am a bike nerd, Commuting, Utility/Transport, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, DH, XC, Freeride, Track Cycling, Fixed Street, Single Speed, Recreational, Touring, Tandem, BMX, D.I.Y, S.L.U.T (Sustainable Low Cost Transport)
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- kew
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- Conversion of old Shogun steel road bike in CX basher and all round, go anywhere, anytime bike.
Light weight ebike with drop bars and all terrain tyres for super commuting to workplace without a shower.
Least used bike is probably my best looking, a Giant Defy 1 roadie.
Giant Yukon FX dual suspension mountain bike.
- What is the best thing about riding?
- The combination of human and mechanical engineering that never ceases to facinate.
- A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
- I'm enthused about most forms of cycling in one way or another. I work for a company that gets your adventure bits from a to b. I've also designed, built and patented the most innovative bicycle storage device on the market.
On the few occasions I reach saturation point in my interest of bikes I can be found saturating myself off the coast of Sandringham sailing.
- Website/Blog:
- http://www.bicyclestoragedesigns.com
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- At 11:25pm on April 11, 2010,
ChrisS said… - FYI - Have a look at this on May 1-2
http://www.warburtoncyclefest.com.au/
"ike chariot tournaments, art bikes- rides & display, DH, Cyclocross racing, trials comp, social group rides, a skills comp for kids and bike orienteering"
- At 7:29pm on March 10, 2010, ChrisS said…
- At 9:25pm on March 9, 2010, ChrisS said…
- CX you say?
http://thecyclingedge.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/melbourne-cyclocross/
A couple of the usual suspects mentioned there, sounds good. ;)
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