Category Archives: Bike

For the past 2 weeks I’ve been working on launching Cycling Express, a new Australian owned and run online cycling shop which price matches the 2 largest cycling online shops in the world. Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle.

I’ve managed to get the industry talking and I’ve heard some crazy rumours through the grape vine (one mob are spreading rumours that the company is owned by the latter day saints?!). The Cycling Express Facebook page almost hit 1000 likes, the page itself has had over 42,000 impressions. The blog is geting over 600 unique vistors a day. All in all I’m really happy with my performance, the guys at Cycling Express are too.

The shop has just gone live 10 minutes ago. If you’re after a bicycle, or bike parts, then there’s nowhere in Australia cheaper, not to mention you get local warranty and fast delivery too.

Visit: http://www.cyclingexpress.com

Suga’s Giant + Paino.

Sun is out, bit windy, and chilly but a mid week ride at Centennial Park is always nice (even if there were a couple of tosser Sydney drivers going twice the designated speed limit in there).

Photo: Top model and professional athlete, Jenny Fletcher for BMC Bikes.

Those who know me, also know I’m a lover of everything 2 wheels. I’ve just started working for Cycling Express, an Australian online cycling shop that has the balls to take on and price match the 2 largest and cheapest online bike shops in the world. Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles of the UK.

I’ve convinced the guys to do a pre-launch and give away a $200 gift voucher to spend in the upcoming Cycling Express online store (should be later this month if everything goes to plan!). Open to Australian residents only, all you have to do to go into the draw to win is “Like” the Cycling Express Facebook Page.

Cycling Express Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cycling-Express/170320129694838

Spread the word (I’d appreciate it). Winner will be drawn 1st of July!

Just spotted this photo I took at the BMU bike night at MCC on MCC’s home page! Visit: http://www.mccyclery.com.au

Re-issue Dia Compe brakes from the states.

Name and shame! The brakes came wrapped up in this freaky double page spread of a local newspaper.

North Georgia Busted!

The new frame (came with BB + headset which I removed to replace with chrome bits).

Dropout detail.

Brake boss detail.

All done.

I managed to find myself a genuine Kuwahara re-issue frame in chrome as I didn’t think the black frame I had was cutting it. The frame came in today. I was meant to get to Top One to work on the car, then fix the alignment but I had to wait around for a live stock delivery (peppermint shrimp for the fish tank) so instead I worked on the car (removed spacers to stop the rubbing) and I got busy working on the Kuwa too.

It’s come up like it was before, except now it’s a genuine Kuwahara frame as opposed to some knock-off cheapy. I’m happy, hands are sore, it’s 4.30PM, where are my shrimp?

FBS.

All NOS (new old stock) parts now on the new (genuine) black frame.

I bought these model/period correct V-bars years ago, just never got around to fitting them until now.

As pictured in this 80’s advertisement.

I also had this model correct NOS Suntour stem from years ago, never used it, such a shame to rip it out of it’s original packaging but I did it, and now I’ve fitted it.

I caved in after a bottle of wine the other night and got into a midnight build (as you do).

I still want to replace the rear brake caliper with a model correct MX1000 one (which Dia-Comp are now re-releasing which is great news). I liked the chrome frame a lot more than the black one, but this is the real deal (where the chrome frame was not a genuine Kuwahara). Ultimately I’d love to track down the same frame, but in chrome. I’ll be sure to keep an eye out.