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Postby stryker84 » Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:26 pm

fitz wrote:nasty board wont let me post pictures
it should, you're well past the post count and time limit... read the sticky on how?
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Postby MAD GREEK » Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:43 pm

Burt 'Pigeon Racer' Jones wrote:
MAD GREEK wrote:Santa heard I sold my Scott Speedster S40 and regretted the sale.
So he felt sorry for me and left this:-

New Orbea 2009 Onix Carbon frame design
Shimano Ultegra SL build
Shimano RS 20 wheel set - Upgrade coming soon.


Mad Greek

What's the Orbea like to ride?

I'll be getting a belated Xmas present of a Giant TCR Advance 1, or the Orbea, and can't make up my mind.

Heaps of info out there on the Giant, but not the Vento.

Enjoy
It's a dream to ride. I looked at the TCR A1, but in the flesh it looked crap. The Vento is great in the hill climbs and the descents - at the end of the day it's from the Pyrenees.

I took a gamble in buying the bike, I didn't test ride any of them. I also looked at the Cervelo S1, but for looks at price the Orbea won me over.
It's also true what they say, once you go carbon, there is no looking back.
I also like the free wheeling on the Shimano rims, there is no rachett noise, so decsending is stealth like.
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Postby wayno » Sat Dec 27, 2008 1:34 am

MAD GREEK wrote:I looked at the TCR A1, but in the flesh it looked crap.
I saw the 09 TCR Advanced 1 last week and thought it was one of the best of the 09 series bikes released.
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Postby Burt 'Pigeon Racer' Jones » Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:00 am

Thanks for the feedback, Mad Greek.
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Postby ni78ck » Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:02 am

MAD GREEK wrote:provoked:- LOL No. The old guy next door tries a three point turn. Put his foot on the gas instead of the brake.

I liked the Orbea in the flesh. The white is metallic so it has a slight sparkle to it.
huge bling factor with that sparkle!
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Postby Dave R32 » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:29 pm

My wonderful wife presented me with a Trek / Volkswagen jersey (I am a VW fan) and socks and a subscription to Bicycling Australia.

And I shouted myself membership of Dutton's Cycling Club and therefore Cycling Australia.

Cheers
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Postby len1266 » Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:25 pm

The big fella gave me a Canon 1000d digital slr camera,with an extra 75 to 300mm lens.Very Happy.My eldest son started to doubt the big fella till I made him aware if you don't believe you don't receive.I told him Santa represents the spirit of giving,so therefore dad believes in Santa as well.Goodwill to all.
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Postby Chuck » Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:51 pm

DVD's

98 Le Tour
06 Giro with bonus disc that years Milan-San Remo
06 Vuelta
06 (Stuey) & 07 (Fab) Paris Roubaix
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Postby toolonglegs » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:17 pm

Chuck wrote:DVD's

98 Le Tour
06 Giro with bonus disc that years Milan-San Remo
06 Vuelta
06 (Stuey) & 07 (Fab) Paris Roubaix
Don't you mean 06 (Fab) & 07 (Stuey) Paris Roubaix :D
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Postby Matt Zac » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:24 pm

A 105 equipped Avanti Giro is awaiting me at the LBS :D

Can't wait!
No, honey, I've had that one for ages...
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Postby lang » Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:25 am

Posted this in another thread already, but here's my xmas & b'day pressie to myself :D

Avanti Quantum 2.0
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Postby dr.gonzo » Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:14 am

also already posted a couple of weeks ago,

here's my xmas present for the next 5 years... (so she says)

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but on the day i was lucky enough to get the following from my Turtle & Cat! (They know me so well)

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gotta love the Pedro's stuff... the chain keeper is awesome, stops the chain hitting carbon stay's when theres no wheel & i can still turn the cranks.
If only i could find a Miniature Mongolian Swamp Donkey!

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oh & a sweet Dragster...
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Postby toolonglegs » Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:26 am

Dr that is one sexy looking frame...nice bike too.Well done.Only one thing that must be taken off & disappear fast :lol:

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Postby munga » Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:27 am

i scored some dura ace cables
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Postby aeroslave » Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:42 am

Doc, that TCR's top tube kinda looked like the BMC's SLC01 shape on the top view. NICE!
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Postby Mulger bill » Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:15 pm

toolonglegs wrote:Dr that is one sexy looking frame...nice bike too.Well done.Only one thing that must be taken off & disappear fast :lol:
Damn that's nice. :shock: It's a Giant isn't it? :P

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Postby kukamunga » Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:28 pm

dr.gonzo wrote:here's my xmas present for the next 5 years...
...by which time it will be well overdue for a complete "overhaul" (ie.... complete new bike) :roll: :wink:
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Postby Mulger bill » Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:35 pm

Did I mention that after two short rides so far, I'm lovin' me leather saddle. GLW says I should be able to get a Brooks Swallow for me birthday :D

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Postby kukamunga » Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:39 pm

Mulger bill wrote:A Brera leather saddle
What is a Brera leather saddle?
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Postby Chuck » Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:45 pm

toolonglegs wrote: Don't you mean 06 (Fab) & 07 (Stuey) Paris Roubaix :D
Correct :oops:
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Postby Mulger bill » Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:57 pm

kukamunga wrote:
Mulger bill wrote:A Brera leather saddle
What is a Brera leather saddle?
It's been mentioned before as a "Breza" and is advertised that way, but if you have a closer look at the script...

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Postby familyguy » Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:56 pm

Matt_Matt wrote:TAAAAA DA ......

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I'm glad he didnt leave that...the decals on the wheels are nearly as nasty as the new Giant scheme! But something I'm sure all of us could learn to suffer through.

Santa bought me a packet of 4 avocados (equal to 10 lobsters for those confused among you) to do with what I please, and a hose reel (no more leaving the hose laying in the backyard for weeks at a time any more!)

Pretty quiet one from the big man to myself cause the kids got loaded up proper.

Jim
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Postby McPete » Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:59 pm

I picked up;
• Netti Storm jacket, in red/grey
• Netti D2 vest, Scott 24 Hour version, in red
• Pencil caddy for my desk (It needs to be bigger!)
• 300g box of Cadbury Favorites (Only the gurana ones left, and I'm not eating those damn things)
• $30 spending money at Bunnings

And today, at post christmas sales; New Sheridan Sheets/Doona cover.

What I gave to my family of cyclists;
Dad: NiteRider MiNewt Mini USB
Mum: Basta 1/2 watt lightset, wicker front mount basket, Echowell computer, trouser clips
Brother Rob; Vaude convertible backpack/pannier, Extra Wii remote, bike mulititool.
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Postby munga » Sun Dec 28, 2008 4:31 pm

McPete wrote:I picked up;
• Netti Storm jacket, in red/grey
• Netti D2 vest, Scott 24 Hour version, in red
• Pencil caddy for my desk (It needs to be bigger!)
• 300g box of Cadbury Favorites (Only the gurana ones left, and I'm not eating those damn things)
• $30 spending money at Bunnings

And today, at post christmas sales; New Sheridan Sheets/Doona cover.

What I gave to my family of cyclists;
Dad: NiteRider MiNewt Mini USB
Mum: Basta 1/2 watt lightset, wicker front mount basket, Echowell computer, trouser clips
Brother Rob; Vaude convertible backpack/pannier, Extra Wii remote, bike mulititool.
lol lol mcpetes mum wears trousers ho ho etc
good stuff.
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Postby Robski » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:09 pm

Haha i must have been a good boy this year..

my fiance went half with me in a new Giant alias with SPD's a new foot pump and skins....

The olds got me a new set of gloves and a jersey

so it looks like i'll spending more time off road this year :twisted: :twisted:
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