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any hints on how to check what size seatpost a frame is supposed to use? i bought one used and it had a 26.8 (MTB) seatpost in it but i'm thinking it should be 27.2

use calipers or take it to a bike shop they have a tube that goes in and shows you what size seat post you need.

i used a bailey works when i used to wear messenger bags, excellent quality. my back and shoulders don't agree with messenger bags anymore so it's backpacks for me - which are miles ahead in comfort.

vetuv i suggest you plug those bars before you do some damage to yourself

hey does anyone know of any eyeglass stores in sydney that carry smaller brands, looking for a new pair of frames as my old ones were smashed.

you can build a surly long haul trucker with a really solid wheelset and group for about that. those things will go to hell and back.

thirded, i know many people who have toured and commute on this bike and love it

You might also be over-inflating your tubes too, but I suspect it's your tire if you're consistently fucking your rear.

Or he's underinflating and getting pinches

milksteak and jellybeans had me laughing out loud in the silent university library.

someone recommend me a practical bike for city/road commuting. no fixed gear ish, but i do like clean lines and minimal parts.

i want some like 'best' and 'mid-range' gear/parts listings and brands to look for.

thanks, any help appreciated.

just go into any bike shop and look around and ask for advice, theres a million bikes made for cities/commuting. if you have no idea about bikes don't waste your money on the 'best' parts, mid range stuff will do you fine.

I already have a frame that I'm working on that has wheels, etc. I'm not missing the pedals and seat I'm saying that this old bike I found has a leather brooks style saddle and bear trap pedals that I would like to use. I'm just worried that the seat has been wet on numerous occasions so I don't know if the leather is ruined or not. Also, the pedals are fairly rusty so I need to remove that. I guess my question is would this saddle be worthless if it has indeed been too wet or would there be a possibility for restoring it?

if the leather isn't cracked and the tension is still good, it's totally usable. i've ridden my brooks in the wet, i just use some of the leather oil that brooks makes to protect it.

go to flying fajita sisters on glebe point road on tuesday nights. $3 tacos and $3 shots, can't miss. you have to book in advance but.

get some foot retention or some health insurance.

geez $200 to pack a bike? i've had my LBS pack my bike in a cardboard bike box for $25(australian), its not a very difficult process.

those bikes are probably too big for you, look for a 52-53

crissy if it is your first bike i would suggest not getting a fixed gear. they are not easy if you are a novice especially in navigating cities, get something with gears or a single speed.

if you had to get one of those two bikes get the red one, the components looks a little better, just throw a brake on it and change out the pedals.

Alright, so I am considering building my own bike, but seeing as I lack a lot of the knowledge that comes with experience, I need a bit of help.

buy a cheap complete bike and over time improve the parts. once you are familiar with bike mechanics build your own bike.

building your own is alot of work and can be more expensive than a new complete.

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2nd'd, the power transfer is amazing

knogs are rubbish if you are going to be riding at night.

you could probably get away with the red one on the back, but you need something more powerful up front if you want to be seen

You could wet the leather and wear them as soccer players do with their boots...

I am debating over future shoes. Sidi is a perma-letdown; I'm thinking either leather Lakes or some other moldable shoe. Either that or go semi-custom Rocket-7's or D2's...

how so? i love my dominators best fitting clipless shoe for me so far.

easiest way to get a good looking omlete is to make sure the pan isnt too wide, don't put too much in it (otherwise you should do a frittata), let the eggs cook until its pretty much done (on a low-mid heat so you don't burn the base) then fold so you don't have to flip it to cook the other side.

^yeah but most don't plan on crashing into trucks frequently, and the times that we are not , a good ventilation system is important.

to androo, check ebay uk as well, i scooped my monza there ($70 shipped)

helmets - i need one, but not really sure what to look for besides the fact that it fits. I need one for basic joyriding and commuting. reading up about more and more accidents is starting to get to me

getting one that fits is the most important thing, it's no use if it'll slide off in an accident. buy a road cycling helmet which can tighten up at the chin and also in the back.

if you're pushing with your toes you're risking straining your achilles, mks suggests using large clips for size 10-12 shoes

opinions on r.e.load bags?

about to pull the trigger on a civilian.

they're ok, the strap system isn't the best, they dig into (my) neck, big pocket at the front of the bag is not a place for wallets/phone, they fall out. baileyworks super pro ftw

my favourite shell is the marmot aegis - affordable, super waterproof, breathable. i had a north face venture and a gore one which are horrible, they started to leak and they don't breath.

suicide hub - http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_st-z.html#suicidehub it's to do with the threading of the hub

curious but how many of you guys wear helmets?

i do. not only because they fine you for not wearing them here (aus), but they have saved me from head injuries X2,