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    Touring New Zealand -Which bike?

    I think the Elwood would be OK. The stem is adjustable in angle so you can't have an aggressive or relaxed position, and can also adjust as your...
    Post by: athoma00, Aug 8, 2007 in forum: Australia and New Zealand
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    Wet Weather Commuting

    Post by: athoma00, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Australia and New Zealand
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    The Light Thread

    I don't really use a rechargeable light but am going to add my 0.02. IMO a system in which you can replace the batteries would be ideal, i.e. one...
    Post by: athoma00, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Commuting and Road Safety
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    how do you handle damp stinking cycling gear?

    I always have a shower when I get to work, so the socks, pants, overpants, thermal top, tshirt and whatever else gets rinsed thoroughly in the...
    Post by: athoma00, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Commuting and Road Safety
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    Why all the MTBs?

    I use a hybrid for commuting, and certainly find it has several advantages over a road bike for this use. For example my last rear tire...
    Post by: athoma00, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: The Bike Cafe
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    How was the Commute today?

    My commute starts early as my job starts a 0545 (on dayshift, 1745 on nights), so I start out at 0410 to allow for headwinds etc. It's 35k from...
    Post by: athoma00, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: The Bike Cafe
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    whats your favorite saddle???

    My current saddle is a modified Brooks Professional. The modification is a cutout, which was done by the people at the Selle An-Atomica website,...
    Post by: athoma00, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: The Bike Cafe
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    Something a little different: What degree do you have?

    There's three of us now. I like being a sparky - the job is interesting and pays well. I'm glad I never ended up in some desk type job as I...
    Post by: athoma00, Apr 24, 2006 in forum: The Bike Cafe
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    Shaving legs

    I leave my legs unshaved for safety and as a courtesy to other males. A male car driver approaching from behind can see clearly from a long way...
    Post by: athoma00, Apr 4, 2006 in forum: The Bike Cafe
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    My 'Best of New Zealand's North Island'

    I'd have to include: * Wairoa - Murapara via Lake Waikaremoana. It's absolutely beautiful through here and the road isn't so bad. * Kaitaia -...
    Post by: athoma00, Jan 28, 2006 in forum: Touring and recreational cycling
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    buddy for cycling across NZ;march-may

    I'm beginning my South Island tour from taranaki where I live in the North Island, around about March 1st for one month. I plan to hopefully...
    Post by: athoma00, Dec 30, 2005 in forum: Australia and New Zealand
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    Trek - why is online ordering not allowed?

    They also want to ensure that any bike they sell has been assembled correctly, and sending an unassembled bike out is asking for trouble in the...
    Post by: athoma00, Dec 23, 2005 in forum: Cycling Equipment
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    What touring components

    I run an A719 on the back wheel of my commuter/tourer and have found it very strong, although some consider it heavy at 560 odd grammes. I have...
    Post by: athoma00, Oct 30, 2005 in forum: Touring and recreational cycling
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    Rim Brake Pads + Wet Weather

    I commute to work on my Hybrid and am trying to find some brake pads which don't disintegrate too much when they get wet. The ones I have are just...
    Thread by: athoma00, Oct 10, 2005, 2 replies, in forum: Cycling Equipment
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