Bike path commuting in brisbane
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Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby Ozchuck » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:18 pm
However,
I gotta ask,
If I buy a new roadie with nice shiny carbon fork and seat stays and whatnot, will the bike fall apart, or will it rape my butt with the vibrations?
It's kinda bumpy is my main concern, I'm worried that nice expensive lightweight wheels, carbon bits etc might fall apart with frequent riding over the cracks in the pavement etc.
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby Max » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:32 pm
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby beauyboy » Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:31 pm
The bike will be fine.
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby waynohh » Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:07 pm
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby goneriding » Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:11 pm
Realistically, I'd be more worried about what happens to the beastie when you actually get it to work. It is more likely to get damaged in the bike racks than on the road.
One piece of advice is to make sure you get decent rims for commuting as the wheels do take a hiding.
If you think that bike path is rough you should try some of the Sydney roads. I've ridden both and Bris roads/paths are paradise in comparison.
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby rimmeraj » Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:09 pm
I commute daily from Moggill Road into the city along that bike path on a road bike (approx 9kg)
it's not that rough. you should not have any problems.
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby Ozchuck » Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:30 pm
Was slightly concerned because my fixie rims went out of true over similar surfacing, and everybody constantly seems to complain the roadie wheels arent strong enough.
I seem to do a squillion K's a week now, so it seems like it would be worthwhile to buy a more fun, faster machine. (currently riding a 90's era roady with downtube shifters)
I do have aspirations to do fast bunch rides, maybo some racing on the same bike I commute on (after 15 or more hours riding during the week, additional weekend rides dont always seem so attractive, haha)
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby Rhubarb » Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:44 pm
BTW if you think Centenary bikeway is bad, take a trip along the Sth East freeway biketrack. I commuted from Brookfield to Eight Mile Plains on Friday via city (32kms each way). The new bits are good but the old path between Buranda Stn and Marshall Rd is abysmal and frankly I will not ride that again on a road bike. The path is very narrow, bumpy, covered with leaves, flowers, seed pods etc. Tight blind corners etc etc etc.
The road bike is a good choice for the Centenary commute. The MTN bike would be a must if you had to do the SE Freeway commute or not use it on that section.
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby Ozchuck » Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:42 pm
It certainly is fun, and I like doing it on my current bike, but if a more expensive bike was gonna fall apart.
I hear people talk about "training wheels" and hw they shouldnt use their racing bikes for a commute.
Is that valid for Australia, where we dont use road salt and such?
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby Max » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:39 am
Rhubarb: That section of path is shocking, isn't it? I was planning to use it to commute from the Northside to the Southside, but after having ridden it once on my road bike, no way I'm ever doing it again - especially not in the dark or in less than ideal weather. The BCC/state government really need to fix it up. It's a death trap. There is one ridiculously tight downhill S-bend that actually has a sign recommending riders dismount for safety. This, on a "bike path"!!!
I decided to half commute via train until the weather cools down. Then, I'll be using the Centenary path to get me to/from work.
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby beauyboy » Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:08 am
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby Ozchuck » Mon Jan 18, 2010 11:16 pm
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby beauyboy » Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:51 am
Glad i don't have a road bike
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby Max » Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:50 am
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Re: Bike path commuting in brisbane
Postby Ozchuck » Tue Jan 19, 2010 5:14 pm
Not sure on the actual name, as I didnt take it to the office today.
Will check though, but its probably like mid-range from 7 years ago or something.
Also, I've been riding it pretty gentle, as I have a MTB and fixie for thrashing.
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