Beg, beg, beg....

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I have organised a "rag tag" bunch of Fiji roadies and we call our little club the Velocity Cycling Club. We all have bikes (I think Fiji is the place where old steel frames go to retire - not die) and the LBS has a good supply of gear... however one thing that is VERY difficult and expensive is cycling shoes. The LBS cannot afford to have a huge range and sizes for such a small market.

With SPD-SL cleats costing around half a weeks wages here, an entry level pair of shoes costs more than some of my guys bikes. I buy shoes wherever possible on aus ebay but the postage (approx AU$20 - FJ$30) can double the cost in some cases.

Here's the ask...

Dig around in your "bike stuff box" or wherever you keep your treasure trove of old, used, unused, upgraded stuff, and see if there's an old pair of shoes (tri shoes also welcome) that you'd be prepared to let a young Fijian cyclist make use of. Pedals and cleats (SPD-SL and Look) are very much sort after here as well... even if the cleats only have a few Kms left on them.

I have a bank account in Oz and I'd be happy to pay for postage and add couple of beers :D to say cheers.

Here's a pic of the Velocity Cycling Club guys. We do have more girls too but they weren't around at the time.

http://www.cyclingforums.com/gallery/data/500/medium/ragtagroadies.jpg

Vinaka Vakalevu (thanks a bunch)
Dom

PS. Front and back lights are in short supply here too... while you're looking :)

I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45 IIRC.. I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to switch to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).

So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?

On Apr 16, 1:19 pm, gplama <gplama.2p4...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
> I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45 IIRC..
> I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to switch
> to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).
>
> So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?

Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
(just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)

In aus.bicycle on 15 Apr 2007 20:42:57 -0700
Bleve <carl.I.brewer@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
> that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
> (just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)

I have a pair of small Nikes (Eur 40 apparently) with SPD cleats that
I'll add to the pile. No idea if anyone in Fiji has such small
feet...)

Zebee

I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45 IIRC.. I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to switch to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).

So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?

Postage is usually around $20 +/- (insured) from Sydney to Fiji. It may vary depending on weight, size of package and location. Ask Aus Post what it'll cost or send me the receipt. I'm happy to remburse you for postage. The Diadoras sound great. I've two guys that wear 44 if you're willing to part with then.... and the cleats would be an addred bonus.

PM me with the post price and I'll send you my email and postal address.

Cheers gplama

On Apr 16, 1:19 pm, gplama <gplama.2p4...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
> I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45 IIRC..
> I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to switch
> to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).
>
> So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?

Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
(just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)


Hey!!! ..... a batch sounds great!!! PM me and we can sort out the details.... I knew this was a good idea... the guys will be stoked!!! Again, just let me know the cost of post and I'll send you the money.

In aus.bicycle on 15 Apr 2007 20:42:57 -0700
Bleve <carl.I.brewer@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
> that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
> (just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)

I have a pair of small Nikes (Eur 40 apparently) with SPD cleats that
I'll add to the pile. No idea if anyone in Fiji has such small
feet...)

Zebee

We have all size feet. There's infact our best cyclists are all small guys and girls. PM me and let me know the cost post (insured). :D :D :D

On Apr 16, 1:59 pm, ::dom:: <dom.2p4...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
> Bleve Wrote:
>
> > On Apr 16, 1:19 pm, gplama <gplama.2p4...@no-
> > mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
> > > I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45
> > IIRC..
> > > I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to
> > switch
> > > to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).
>
> > > So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?
>
> > Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
> > that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
> > (just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)
>
> Hey!!! ..... a batch sounds great!!! PM me and we can sort out the
> details.... I knew this was a good idea... the thuys will be stoked!!!
> Again, just let me know the cost of post and I'll you the money.

my email address is carl@aboc.com.au. I don't do 'pm' :)

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:09:56 +1000
dom <dom.2p47cb@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>
> We have all size feet. There's infact our best cyclists are all small
> guys and girls. PM me and let me know the cost post (insured). :D :D :D

Not on cycling forums, so can't.

I suggest that we pool the shoes in cities. Anyone else in Sydney
with some? If not I'll send them over alone.

Zebee

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:09:56 +1000
dom <dom.2p47cb@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>
> We have all size feet. There's infact our best cyclists are all small
> guys and girls. PM me and let me know the cost post (insured). :D :D :D

Not on cycling forums, so can't.

I suggest that we pool the shoes in cities. Anyone else in Sydney
with some? If not I'll send them over alone.

Zebee

That would be great... either way is fine with me... but that would save me a few $$$s.

I THINK I've got a spare set of mountain bike shoes with cleats, that I'd be happy to send over.... They're smallish (38 or 39 - will confirm later), so would suit a young kid or a woman.

Let me know if you're intersted?

...Anyone else in Sydney
with some? If not I'll send them over alone.

Zebee

Yup - size 48, 2-strap SPD-SL with tired Look cleats. I'm coming to town on Sunday for the rock-for-rights gig if that helps at all.

gm

"Bleve" <carl.I.brewer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1176694977.242516.111290@n59g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> On Apr 16, 1:19 pm, gplama <gplama.2p4...@no-
> mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>> I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45 IIRC..
>> I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to switch
>> to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).
>>
>> So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?
>
> Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
> that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
> (just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)
>

I have got an old pair of size 48 Shimano Shoes in reasonable condition with
Look cleats and a set of old look pedals that I don't need any more. Might
even be able to scrounge up a couple of odd LED lights as well. I will
volunteer to be the shoe collector in Melbourne if no one else has already
done so......I commute in from Viewbank to Southbank every day and could
probably arrange pickups from either somewhere in the city at lunchtime or
within a reasonable distance of my commute home.

If Llama and Bleve want to get in touch I can probably arrange something as
I think they are both out my way.....anyone else who is keen to contribute
to the collective box of smelly shoes then let me know.

Gags
gags underscore 44 at tpg dot com dot au

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:33:29 +1000
gravelmuncher <gravelmuncher.2p4pjb@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>
> Zebee Johnstone Wrote:
>> ...Anyone else in Sydney
>> with some? If not I'll send them over alone.
>
> Yup - size 48, 2-strap SPD-SL with tired Look cleats. I'm coming to
> town on Sunday for the rock-for-rights gig if that helps at all.
>

I'm in Campsie, dunno if that's on your way. if you know Moz and he's
going to be there I can pick them up from him.

Zebee

I THINK I've got a spare set of mountain bike shoes with cleats, that I'd be happy to send over.... They're smallish (38 or 39 - will confirm later), so would suit a young kid or a woman.

Let me know if you're intersted?

Yup... interested... PM me and I'll send you my email and postal address. Thanks Lotte

"Bleve" <carl.I.brewer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1176694977.242516.111290@n59g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> On Apr 16, 1:19 pm, gplama <gplama.2p4...@no-
> mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>> I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45 IIRC..
>> I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to switch
>> to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).
>>
>> So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?
>
> Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
> that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
> (just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)
>

I have got an old pair of size 48 Shimano Shoes in reasonable condition with
Look cleats and a set of old look pedals that I don't need any more. Might
even be able to scrounge up a couple of odd LED lights as well. I will
volunteer to be the shoe collector in Melbourne if no one else has already
done so......I commute in from Viewbank to Southbank every day and could
probably arrange pickups from either somewhere in the city at lunchtime or
within a reasonable distance of my commute home.

If Llama and Bleve want to get in touch I can probably arrange something as
I think they are both out my way.....anyone else who is keen to contribute
to the collective box of smelly shoes then let me know.

Gags
gags underscore 44 at tpg dot com dot au

Cheers Gags. If you don't manage to hook up with the other two let me know and we can work it out... many thanks!

Zebee Johnstone <zebeej@gmail.com> wrote in
news:slrnf25ub4.rla.zebeej@gmail.com:

> In aus.bicycle on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:09:56 +1000
> dom <dom.2p47cb@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>>
>> We have all size feet. There's infact our best cyclists are all small
>> guys and girls. PM me and let me know the cost post (insured). :D :D :D
>
> Not on cycling forums, so can't.
>
> I suggest that we pool the shoes in cities. Anyone else in Sydney
> with some? If not I'll send them over alone.
>
> Zebee

I have a pair of Carnacs in good nick (size 43, too small for me).

--
beerwolf
(To reply by email, remove numbers from my address)

Zebee Johnstone <zebeej@gmail.com> wrote in
news:slrnf25ub4.rla.zebeej@gmail.com:

> In aus.bicycle on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:09:56 +1000
> dom <dom.2p47cb@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>>
>> We have all size feet. There's infact our best cyclists are all small
>> guys and girls. PM me and let me know the cost post (insured). :D :D :D
>
> Not on cycling forums, so can't.
>
> I suggest that we pool the shoes in cities. Anyone else in Sydney
> with some? If not I'll send them over alone.
>
> Zebee

I have a pair of Carnacs in good nick (size 43, too small for me).

--
beerwolf
(To reply by email, remove numbers from my address)

Luverly. Beerwolf <--- cool name :)

Everyone/anyone can email me domDOTsansomATgmailDOTcom for my postal address etc.

Whoever's organising the "combined post" contact me so I can arrange to pay for postage.

If you guys ever need anything from Fiji just holla! And if you're ever get over here look me up... there's always a spare bike (road or MTB) avaiable for a ride.

In aus.bicycle on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:07:48 +1000
dom <dom.2p5o4c@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>
> Whoever's organising the "combined post" contact me so I can arrange to
> pay for postage.

I'm willing to be a drop off point in Sydney, and I can do some
pickups within say 30km of the CBD.

So anyone with shoes who doesn't live well out of town let me know
where to pick them up from and I'll grab them this weekend.

Should fit 4 or 5 pairs in the box over there on the floor.

Zebee

On Apr 17, 9:07 am, ::dom:: <dom.2p5...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
> beerwolf Wrote:
>
>
>
> > Zebee Johnstone <zeb...@gmail.com> wrote in
> >news:slrnf25ub4.rla.zebeej@gmail.com:
>
> > > In aus.bicycle on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:09:56 +1000
> > > dom <dom.2p4...@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>
> > >> We have all size feet. There's infact our best cyclists are all
> > small
> > >> guys and girls. PM me and let me know the cost post (insured). :D :D
> > :D
>
> > > Not on cycling forums, so can't.
>
> > > I suggest that we pool the shoes in cities. Anyone else in Sydney
> > > with some? If not I'll send them over alone.
>
> > > Zebee
>
> > I have a pair of Carnacs in good nick (size 43, too small for me).
>
> > --
> > beerwolf
> > (To reply by email, remove numbers from my address)
>
> Luverly. Beerwolf <--- cool name :)
>
> Everyone/anyone can email me domDOTsansomATgmailDOTcom for my postal
> address etc.
>
> Whoever's organising the "combined post" contact me so I can arrange to
> pay for postage.
>
> If you guys ever need anything from Fiji just holla! And if you're ever
> get over here look me up... there's always a spare bike (road or MTB)
> avaiable for a ride.

Llama's dropping his stuff off tonight to me at the Blackburn
clubrooms (Melbourne), so I can send over at least 2 pairs of shoes.

My dad was just in Fiji last week, shame, I could have sent 'em over
for free!