New Bike Mag
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New Bike Mag
Postby gorilla monsoon » Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:15 am
From the same stable that produces Men's Health et al.
They are offering a $29.95 subsccription rate for the first year (four editions) so I think I'll be taking that one up if the quality of the first one is any indication.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby humanbeing » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:37 am
Unfortunately it's a rehash of US magazine Bicycling. About 80% of the content was just stuff reused from Bicycling with a little bit of local content (ie,a couple of reviews, one or two pictures, prices and advertising).
Even though it's a US magazine, Bicycling is one of the best with articles about training, nutrition, fluff and good feature articles - like the Campagnolo story reprinted in the aforementioned new Aussie cycling mag. Also Bicycling is one of the cheapest at $8.95 an issue - of course it's a month old by the time we get it.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby sumgy » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:45 am
It is basically fluff with some of the "informational articles" just basically so far from fact it is not even funny.
Seems to be the same type of fluff as you find in Mens Health magazine.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby fatdudeonabike » Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:26 pm
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby sumgy » Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:57 pm
While the best Aussie cycling mag by far, I think Ride is stuck in a rut.fatdudeonabike wrote:I just saw a copy of this at the servo, the first time I'd seen it - I'm glad I gave it a miss reading the reviews on here! I'll stick with Ride I think...
Same old same old and some of the stuff they publish is also drivel.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby il padrone » Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:30 pm
Treadlie Magazine
Bicycle Times
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby scotto » Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:21 am
Same here .sumgy wrote:Got a subscription to this for Xmas.
It is basically fluff with some of the "informational articles" just basically so far from fact it is not even funny.
Seems to be the same type of fluff as you find in Mens Health magazine.
Thanks in-laws. Next time ask and I'll say RIDE instead !!
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby Howzat » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:15 am
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby sumgy » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:22 am
As I said, I am fast losing interest in Ride too.scotto wrote:Same here .sumgy wrote:Got a subscription to this for Xmas.
It is basically fluff with some of the "informational articles" just basically so far from fact it is not even funny.
Seems to be the same type of fluff as you find in Mens Health magazine.
Thanks in-laws. Next time ask and I'll say RIDE instead !!
Too much of the same old bikes being reviewed and pages of advertisements posing as product review.
And dont get me started on the "Bikes from the Bunch" section.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby Mulger bill » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:25 am
I got a sub for Xmas, quite enjoying it. It reads more lifestyle than hardcore which appeals to me.Howzat wrote:Treadie is a fun mag for non-roadies. Hard copies are available at larger newsagents.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby DavieB » Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:27 pm
cyclistmag.co.uk
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby norbs » Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:54 pm
sumgy wrote:As I said, I am fast losing interest in Ride too.scotto wrote:Same here .sumgy wrote:Got a subscription to this for Xmas.
It is basically fluff with some of the "informational articles" just basically so far from fact it is not even funny.
Seems to be the same type of fluff as you find in Mens Health magazine.
Thanks in-laws. Next time ask and I'll say RIDE instead !!
Too much of the same old bikes being reviewed and pages of advertisements posing as product review.
And dont get me started on the "Bikes from the Bunch" section.
What would you like to see more of? I will pass it on to Rob.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby sumgy » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:01 pm
Refer the post you quoted.norbs wrote: What would you like to see more of? I will pass it on to Rob.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby il padrone » Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:56 pm
So you're a "roadie-culture only" type of guy? Fair enough, your choice.sumgy wrote:Hmmm .......... different strokes I guess.
Personally I enjoy the full flavour of cycling and like to read about that, not just the latest thing the Euro pro-teams are eating or playing about with. Probably why I find so many 'cycling' magazines boring as bat-!! BAN ME NOW FOR SWEARING !! and have almost completely dropped off buying them, or even bothering to peruse them in the newsagents.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby sumgy » Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:59 pm
But I am not interested in the whole hipster culture either.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby RonK » Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:48 pm
In fact, my attention has recently been drawn to kayaking and kayak fishing. It's a whole new world.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby il padrone » Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:55 pm
Going OT here, but then there is this Paddle, pedal-drive or sail. All folds down to go on a car top rack.RonK wrote:In fact, my attention has recently been drawn to kayaking and kayak fishing. It's a whole new world.
See it in action! And some fishing work. I also have a sailing background so a certain bias here. I reckon it'd be handy for fishing though.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby seddo » Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:36 am
Kayak fishing is a great pastime flicking soft plastic for estuary species, make a great compliment to cycling. But some of the forums can be quite "red neck" remember a post on one the forums that was extremely anti-cyclingRonK wrote: In fact, my attention has recently been drawn to kayaking and kayak fishing. It's a whole new world.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby RonK » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:18 am
Yes, the Adventure island has some appeal. As a junior sailor I cut my teeth on Arafura Cadets, then went on to Arrows, Mosquitos and Tornados, and have been a multi-hull sailor ever since. But after sailing these boats I found the sailing characteristics of Hobies to be somewhat pathetic. I have seen the Adventure Island in action though and I'd have to say it sails quite well - for a kayak. As a sailor I'd much prefer a Triak though.il padrone wrote:Going OT here, but then there is this Paddle, pedal-drive or sail. All folds down to go on a car top rack.RonK wrote:In fact, my attention has recently been drawn to kayaking and kayak fishing. It's a whole new world.
I also have a sailing background so a certain bias here. I reckon it'd be handy for fishing though.
Oh, you mentioned fishing? Like this perhaps?
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby RonK » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:35 am
Yeah, estuary fishing would be great, but I also want to get offshore. I was thinking an Ocean Kayak Prowler Ultra 4.3. Then I discovered the Stealth Profisha 475. Hmmmmmmm - look at all those colours. And should I splash out for a carbon boat?seddo wrote:Kayak fishing is a great pastime flicking soft plastic for estuary species, make a great compliment to cycling. But some of the forums can be quite "red neck" remember a post on one the forums that was extremely anti-cyclingRonK wrote: In fact, my attention has recently been drawn to kayaking and kayak fishing. It's a whole new world.
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby seddo » Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:37 am
A lot of the guys that fished offshore would use the Hobies with the mirage drive ( the 4.1+m variant) to predominately keep them away from the rocks when battling a fish. just a thought
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby RonK » Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:55 pm
Yes, I understand the advantages of the Mirage drive, but I doubt the Hobies would handle the surf very well, or be able to quickly cover longer distances. That's why I've been looking at these two kayaks. The Stealth has the advantage of being much lighter and faster due to its fibreglas construction and its hull length. The OK Prowler Ultra is very rugged and has excellent features for offshore fishing but is 10kg heavier and would not be as fast. It would however be more manoeuverable and easier to handle in the estuaries and streams. And the Hobie Adventure Island seems to have all the advantages and is very appealing.seddo wrote:Hi Ron
A lot of the guys that fished offshore would use the Hobies with the mirage drive ( the 4.1+m variant) to predominately keep them away from the rocks when battling a fish. just a thought
There seems to be as many choices of kayak as bikes, so half the fun will be in deciding which is the best choice.
And of course a prime reason for kayaking is to exercise the upper body. As you say it's very complimentary to cycling.
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Re: New Bike Mag
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Re: New Bike Mag
Postby MichaelB » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:59 pm
Did someone say somethinmg about a Maserati ?????gorilla monsoon wrote:Didn't take long to go completely OT, did it?
This is a car forum isn't it .... ???
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