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pinkpanda3310 · 01.19.2011, 08:03 AM

Sorry agarabaghi no giro saros in store. I did chased it up a bit more and got educated. Maybe of no interest to you (especially cause no deal) but anyway I learnt the giro saros is a helmet

and the livestrong stuff is Lance Armstrongs brand which is 99% Trek as he is part owner (or something) and occasionally other brands get a look in with accessories. All the trek and livestrong stuff is distributed by (or licensed to??) BikeForce Australia who tell me that particular helmet is not available in australia as it does not meet Autralian Standard requirements.

Hippie the light is similar to a focused torch. I will get out some torches tonight to make the comparison. I haven't had the chance to use it on the bike yet. I commented to Dad and his riding partner about the price of some nimh's and a globe incased in plastic

They both paid $300 or more

pinkpanda3310 · 01.19.2011, 10:17 AM

On doing the comparison the Cygolite IS brighter than your average torch and not as focused as I thought. Here are some pics, the lights are in order left to right in each picture. Plus I am not sure if the big red had full battery power.

rchippie · 10:12 PM

It looks fairly bright. I just bought some new bars tonight, they will be here next week. I got them because my bars are uncomfortable while riding in the drops. Have you been following the Tour down under?. You have a AUSSIE ( Robbie McEwen) as the overall leader.
http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodfamily.php?k=355356

pinkpanda3310 · 01.20.2011, 09:51 AM

I've heard the name before but I'm not a fan of armchair sports. Those bars look like they would be more comfy, I rarely use the drop down.

rchippie · 01.20.2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

I've heard the name before but I'm not a fan of armchair sports. Those bars look like they would be more comfy, I rarely use the drop down.

So i take it you don't watch the Tour De France, or the Giro d'italia, or the vuelta espana either ?.

pinkpanda3310 · 01.20.2011, 06:43 PM

or aussie rules footy, or cricket, or soccer. I get some idea of what's going on from the boys at work but it wouldn't phase me if it wasn't there. Don't get me wrong, I like to play sports, just not real big on watching.

rchippie · 09:08 PM

This takes BALLS of Steel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iqwARP2BvQ They are reaching speeds of 60 + MPH. This is from the 2003 TDF. The guy that wiped out was never the same after the wreck.

pinkpanda3310 · 01.24.2011, 07:57 AM

I haven't had any experience with the stuff. If your running over glass I don't expect it will seal a decent gash/slash, things could get messy then.

We carry a spare tube as well as repair kits. The tube is quicker and easier to change and the repair kit is for just in case. I don't know if the slime would work at higher pressure anyway. My bike tires are around 120psi.

If you had mountain bikes I expect the pressure might be 40-60psi I guess the slime would work for that application.