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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/04/08 19:37:49 (permalink)
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Might not want to be owned just yet!!

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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/04/23 19:23:59 (permalink)
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I got the official ok from the Orthopaedic Specialist today to get back on the bike!! That was right after he finished telling me it would be a very bad idea to break the wrist again in the future...
 
 I also picked up the xray images...ouch!!
 




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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/04/23 19:40:50 (permalink)
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decent phil... what do the scars look like... hope it doesnt make it too hard too ride on the beast
 
i got a few from my mtb, but never anything from the roadie.. touching alot of wood right now...
heres a fav of mine, left humorous ...just like you i never realised what i was caring till i went back a few months later too see how it was going



 
by the way add me on strava...
glenn grant
 


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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/04/23 20:03:10 (permalink)
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Ouch Glenn!! That would be one of my worst fears...breaking a bone mid span, especially if there's an exit wound!! My cousin just broke his left forearm...both bones departed, plenty of blood etc.
 
My main issue now is limited movement, the doc said go for broke as far as using it, the bone has mostly healed, just need to get everything moving. I must have read his mind, managed to do 50km's over the weekend!!
 
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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/04/24 17:54:06 (permalink)
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Just had my first read of this thread - bloody hell Phil!!!
Do you do everything to extremes?
Maybe you need to stick to sitting inside fast moving objects instead of ontop
Anyway I just purchased a 2006 Avanti Aggressor MTB (almost new and cheap!) for a bit of fun as we all went for a ride the other day and I felt my 20yr old Giant MTB was a little lacking. Managed to pick-up a set of slicks as the majority of my riding is on pavement so we'll see what diff it makes to the ride.
Was considering a roadie but I think the MTB will be a little more versatile to take away with the caravan etc and go riding with the lad etc.
It may be a lot more resticted than Strava but I loaded a sports tracker app onto my iphone and it does the job for me.
 

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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/04/24 18:23:48 (permalink)
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strava is free on your iphone paul. 
 
if u need anything come see me at avanti plus unley


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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/04/24 18:27:41 (permalink)
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strava is free on your iphone paul. 

if u need anything come see me at avanti plus unley

Well aren't I the Iphone NOOOOOOOB!
No worries, will do - thanks Glenn!

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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/06/29 21:41:11 (permalink)
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I might have just spotted my new bike!!
 

 

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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/06/30 02:03:35 (permalink)
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Hey I've got one like that... but a lowly 2010 C5.  Its my commute bike.  Surprisingly comfortable over bumps for a roadie.
 

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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/06/30 09:07:58 (permalink)
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Whats the go with all these roadies.. you should all be ashamed haha
On the dirt is where its at! 
Going from BMX racing when young, to DH racing, but now after a few big injuries, an increasing age and busy working life its the AM (all mountain) riding which best suits these days. These bikes can literally do everything and really fun to ride.
So got my new trusty steed up and running. Pedals uphill like a mountain goat and nearly just as good as an old XC race bike but bashes down hill nearly to the extent of my old DH bike. A lot of fun!! (note running clips usually, just chucked flat pedals on as temporary).

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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/06/30 10:40:50 (permalink)
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There was a guy riding one of those on the M7 path a month or so back...it sounded like a dirt bike rolling past with the engine off!!

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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/06/30 10:45:15 (permalink)
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Hey I've got one like that... but a lowly 2010 C5.  Its my commute bike.  Surprisingly comfortable over bumps for a roadie.



 
Nice Avon,
 
I'd be very happy to settle for that!! And its just your commute bike!!
Its the paint scheme on the 2013 C6 that grabbed me...its outstanding, just suits my taste:)
I dont know what there worth...dont think it will be anything under $2500 so might be a while before I see one!!


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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/06/30 10:53:54 (permalink)
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Just been told by the LBS I'm dreaming at $2500...maybe $3500!!!
 

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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/07/02 08:44:47 (permalink)
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phil sus out the avanti quantum tdf deal, 105 spec qualty roadie with quality bib nicks and jersey for $1999 and thats a 2013 bike, this is same frame i ride and i cant fault it


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Re:Getting back into cycling... 2012/07/02 22:46:19 (permalink)
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Phil:
 
Check out bikeexchange.  $2.5k for the 2012 model.
http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bikes/list?search[isBike]=1&rnd=20100715&search[newOrUsed]=-1&search[bikeType]=2&search[pa_type_id]=-1&search[bikeMake]=109&search[size_id]=3&search[size2_id]=-1&search[maxAmt]=0&search[minAmt]=0&search[state]=&search[pc_dist]=25&search[postcode]=&search[q]=c6&search[orderBy]=-1&search[flag_not_womens]=1
 
Its my best bike!  I only mentioned it as a commute bike as my commute is pretty bumpy in places and it handles the bumps nicely-  something about the carbon frame apparently. 
Main problem with it is the engine.
 
 
 
 
 
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