Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby Joe H » Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:26 pm
Finally one timed picture with Joe actually getting in the shot:
The obligatory lunch stop:
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Postby Saro28 » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:04 pm
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Postby Saro28 » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:17 pm
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby QuangVuong » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:49 pm
Hopefully I'll be able to join in next time.
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby frailer5 » Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:55 am
A very congenial bunch of guys to ride with.
Ricardo Elite, '87 Keith Davis/Pegasus, '92 Team Miyata Ti.
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby MoeJoe » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:20 pm
Joe, your Merckx is utterly beautiful.Joe H wrote: if it's looking to be dry(ish)
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Hope you get many enjoyable km's out of that work of art on wheels.
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby QuangVuong » Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:38 pm
24th will work for me.frailer5 wrote:Yep, that would be great, Quang. It was a good first ride. Barely got rained on, a minor miracle. That track is a bit of a gem in a path-starved Sydney, though I think traffic was down due to the weather. Next one mooted for possibly Sun 24/3, though may be the following Sunday due to Tempe event.
A very congenial bunch of guys to ride with.
However, if you push it to next week it's Easter.
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby frailer5 » Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:23 pm
Tentative suggestion, say, a Croydon-ish start, follow through to Tempe/Qantas Drive path/Mascot/Botany Rd(wide and quiet at the southern end on a Sunday morning)/then maybe Yarra Bay---> return.
Comments and updates. Andy has suggested roughly 4-weekly, so maybe weekend after Easter.
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Postby find_bruce » Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:31 pm
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby frailer5 » Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:34 pm
I think it's a bit busy for me that weekend. Thinking W/end after Easter may work better. Pretty sure I have commitments the morning of the Show.find_bruce wrote:Radical suggestion, maybe a ride to the Sydney Classic Bike show
But if others want to organise something, that would work..., then still do the one 2 weeks later.
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Postby find_bruce » Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:48 pm
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Postby QuangVuong » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:51 pm
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Postby Joe H » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:54 pm
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby Joe H » Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:36 pm
No frog stickers or any other decals. The owner's Dad said his son repainted it years ago and they went then. it used to be dark green before the current frog-green. I stayed with the new color because it was easiest. I have no idea who made the bike but it was obviously well suited to the mountains. It's got a five speed read cluster with the largest spacing between cogs I've ever seen. It's got a seriously low granny gear and since it weighs around 30 pounds that's good. components are a miss-mash: Dia-Comp stem and breaks, Shimano "finger tip" stem shifters, a Suntour "spirt" front derailleur, an "Eagle II" rear der, and cranks simply marked "Japan." I spent some time adjusting the components and just replaced the tires. It rides really well considering it's age and the small amount of investment. I doubt I'll ever know who made it though.
I've got a seat and tape on order...
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby Saro28 » Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:46 pm
This Sunday 31st April
Meeting Point : Merrylands High School, follow the bike path/ water course out towards Prospect Resivoir, Faifield via Canley Vale and return.
Time : 6.30 departure, so pls arrive with time to get ya self and bike ready to depart.
Self supported so bring all yr needs.
Easy Pace
Alternative routes/dates and suggestions are most welcome
If you plan to go ahead with 'this' ride then Pls PM me a contact # just so we can keep in touch, ie running late or inclement weather
Myself, Def' in atm, working just after lunch so ..................
Sadly, Frailer5 is out due to health
.over to you...............
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby QuangVuong » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:06 pm
Andy, I should be fine for that day.
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby Joe H » Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:19 pm
We'll be the blurry-eyed couple looking tired! See you there.
Joe
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Postby QuangVuong » Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:32 pm
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby Joe H » Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:52 pm
But as it is, I really appreciate that there is a small group of like-minded guys who are willing to take this sort of thing on - thanks and see you Sunday morning.
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby Saro28 » Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:25 pm
Sunho, Saturdays are an option for sure. Hopefully the numbers and interest will build and might I suggest a monthly Sat'y ride as well as Sund'y, who knows?sunho wrote:Sorry mate. I can't do Sundays. I'll try I'd I can but I have religious committments that's why.
It may even be bimontly/seasonal. All interested parties are welcome with a retro interest/passion/obsession/overindulgance
Joe, kudos to you for having a cycling missus who will forgo a sleep in to roll around with old farts on old bikes
JJ, uknowuwantto, surely u hav 'a' bike fit for the queen of Croydon,
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby QuangVuong » Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:29 pm
Saturdays are fine for me as well!
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