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DRS

http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod363.htm

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NickZX6R

DRS wrote:
> http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod363.htm
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I've got one of those. It's better than sweating all over the floor (and
a steel bike).

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Ritch

"DRS" <drs@removethis.ihug.com.au> wrote in message news:<c6e74h$qqa$1@lust.ihug.co.nz>...
> http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod363.htm

From the impressive list of rather unnecessary or overpriced cycling
accessories, what is so outstanding about this one?

Ritch

PS. A hand-towel and some tape or rubber bands is an effective and
cheaper substitute for the product in the link...

flyingdutch

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I always thought they were to rebound you when you nod off on the wind-
trainer, back up into a aero position again

or maybe its a hammock...



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Gemma Kernich

"DRS" <drs@removethis.ihug.com.au> wrote in message
news:c6e74h$qqa$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod363.htm
>
you mustn't have ever seen how much salty crust builds up inside headtubes
if you're a dripper... Exposed brake cables rust out quickly too!!!

The minoura front wheel raiser is nicer than the phone book too

NickZX6R

Gemma Kernich wrote:
> "DRS" <drs@removethis.ihug.com.au> wrote in message
> news:c6e74h$qqa$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>
>>http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod363.htm
>>
>
> you mustn't have ever seen how much salty crust builds up inside headtubes
> if you're a dripper... Exposed brake cables rust out quickly too!!!
>
> The minoura front wheel raiser is nicer than the phone book too
>
>

BTW Gemma, congrats on the Mavic stickers. (Damn you. I wanted those

Since I'm too lazy to start another thread, I coudln't help snooping
around, and noticed your Fizik Arione. Are you happy with it? I've been
thinking about getting one for my new roadie but haven't found
any opinions on it.

Cheers.
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Gemma Kernich

"NickZX6R" <zx6r@thegarbage.angrydwarf.net> wrote in message
news:408b796b@duster.adelaide.on.net...
> Gemma Kernich wrote:
> > "DRS" <drs@removethis.ihug.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:c6e74h$qqa$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> >
> >>http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod363.htm
> >>
> >
> > you mustn't have ever seen how much salty crust builds up inside
headtubes
> > if you're a dripper... Exposed brake cables rust out quickly too!!!
> >
> > The minoura front wheel raiser is nicer than the phone book too
> >
> >
>
> BTW Gemma, congrats on the Mavic stickers. (Damn you. I wanted those
>
> Since I'm too lazy to start another thread, I coudln't help snooping
> around, and noticed your Fizik Arione. Are you happy with it? I've been
> thinking about getting one for my new roadie but haven't found
> any opinions on it.
>
Heya Nick,

:P The stickers are for my track bike, it's a bit boring in all-white. I
have already added some class to it with some "Cooper's" (beer) stickers
near the botom bracket, appropriate really since that's what it runs on!!!!
(Carbo loading, haha)
The saddle wasn't for me - I bought it for my 'ugly half' after his saddle
started to fall apart. He seems quite happy with it, it looks good too.
Nothing revolutionary though - when I got my fizik vitesse it made a world
of difference to how long I could ride for.
In width the arione is about the same as a flite. One benefit already
obvious is that it lacks those kevlar corners and raised stitching that seem
prevelant on lots of saddles these days, which tend to make knicks have a
limited life because they wear though. It's got very very long rails as
well, so if you're on the limit of your seatpost's adjustability that also
might be handy. Can't offer any personal insights as to its comfort, I sat
on it once and got off real quick, way too narrow for me. If you want me to
measure it up exactly so you can compare to your existing one send us an
email gkernichatihugdotcomdotau

Cheers
Gemma

NickZX6R

Gemma Kernich wrote:

> "NickZX6R" <zx6r@thegarbage.angrydwarf.net> wrote in message
> news:408b796b@duster.adelaide.on.net...
>
>>Gemma Kernich wrote:
>>
>>>"DRS" <drs@removethis.ihug.com.au> wrote in message
>>>news:c6e74h$qqa$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>>>
>>>
>>>>http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod363.htm
>>>>
>>>
>>>you mustn't have ever seen how much salty crust builds up inside
>
> headtubes
>
>>>if you're a dripper... Exposed brake cables rust out quickly too!!!
>>>
>>>The minoura front wheel raiser is nicer than the phone book too
>>>
>>>
>>
>>BTW Gemma, congrats on the Mavic stickers. (Damn you. I wanted those
>>
>>Since I'm too lazy to start another thread, I coudln't help snooping
>>around, and noticed your Fizik Arione. Are you happy with it? I've been
>>thinking about getting one for my new roadie but haven't found
>>any opinions on it.
>>
>
> Heya Nick,
>
> :P The stickers are for my track bike, it's a bit boring in all-white. I
> have already added some class to it with some "Cooper's" (beer) stickers
> near the botom bracket, appropriate really since that's what it runs on!!!!
> (Carbo loading, haha)
> The saddle wasn't for me - I bought it for my 'ugly half' after his saddle
> started to fall apart. He seems quite happy with it, it looks good too.
> Nothing revolutionary though - when I got my fizik vitesse it made a world
> of difference to how long I could ride for.
> In width the arione is about the same as a flite. One benefit already
> obvious is that it lacks those kevlar corners and raised stitching that seem
> prevelant on lots of saddles these days, which tend to make knicks have a
> limited life because they wear though. It's got very very long rails as
> well, so if you're on the limit of your seatpost's adjustability that also
> might be handy. Can't offer any personal insights as to its comfort, I sat
> on it once and got off real quick, way too narrow for me. If you want me to
> measure it up exactly so you can compare to your existing one send us an
> email gkernichatihugdotcomdotau
>
> Cheers
> Gemma
>
>

DOn't worry about measuring it Gemma.

I just read a review and thought the design was interesting but haven't
heard anything about how it works in practice (ie. the way the slots are
supposed to deform and fit the rider).

I'm trying to figure out what saddle to put on my new forthcoming roadie
but saddle's are one of those things that you never know until you try
it. All I know is that the one I've got now is not really good for me.

I've only got it because I paid $6 for it in the Great Myer Melbourne
Selloff of 2000 where they managed to mark a whole lot of stuff down
because they didn't know what it was - it's a Selle San Marco Squadra
which really should've cost ~$130

Cheers.
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Nick

Tamyka Bell

Gemma Kernich wrote:
>
> "DRS" <drs@removethis.ihug.com.au> wrote in message
> news:c6e74h$qqa$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> > http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod363.htm
> >
> you mustn't have ever seen how much salty crust builds up inside headtubes
> if you're a dripper... Exposed brake cables rust out quickly too!!!
>
> The minoura front wheel raiser is nicer than the phone book too


Yep, I got the wheel raiser and safe-t-net included with my mag trainer
for cheaper than the other brands. Very handy and does the job.
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