Need a new bicycle
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"push" bike? The best suggestion that is true with most things is don't go to a department store to buy it, go to a local bicycle retail shop (or a few). And they will likely give you good advice and set you up with exactly what you need.
John Cardinal wrote:
"push" bike?
A few people have asked me in the past about that term. I think its an English thing. A bike is either a push bike or a motor bike.
John Cardinal wrote:
The best suggestion that is true with most things is don't go to a department store to buy it, go to a local bicycle retail shop (or a few). And they will likely give you good advice and set you up with exactly what you need.
I've been into a few bike shops but they all want to sell me something in the $1000 range.
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I would like some suggestions for a new push bike. My last one was a Huffy from KMart that was stolen. All I want it a simple reliable 10 speed mountain bike. I don’t need disk brakes or suspension and I’m happy to assemble it myself if needs be. When I lived in Amsterdam my bike had a wheel lock for the back wheel. You pressed a lever and a bar went through the wheel to stop it turning. Anyone know what they are called and if they are available in Australia or on the internet?
I can suggest something nice and sensible, but first I need an indication of how many kidneys you'll be needing in the future.
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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I would like some suggestions for a new push bike. My last one was a Huffy from KMart that was stolen. All I want it a simple reliable 10 speed mountain bike. I don’t need disk brakes or suspension and I’m happy to assemble it myself if needs be. When I lived in Amsterdam my bike had a wheel lock for the back wheel. You pressed a lever and a bar went through the wheel to stop it turning. Anyone know what they are called and if they are available in Australia or on the internet?
Fluid do good mountain bikes here in in Convictland good quality and exclelent price - i have one myself is there an Anaconda Sports shop near you? Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
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John Cardinal wrote:
"push" bike?
A few people have asked me in the past about that term. I think its an English thing. A bike is either a push bike or a motor bike.
John Cardinal wrote:
The best suggestion that is true with most things is don't go to a department store to buy it, go to a local bicycle retail shop (or a few). And they will likely give you good advice and set you up with exactly what you need.
I've been into a few bike shops but they all want to sell me something in the $1000 range.
Josh Gray wrote:
A few people have asked me in the past about that term
thats usually because they're amercians or convicts "push bike" is perfectly acceptable enlish - said the kiwi Don't be afraid to educate the plebs where necessary :) Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
Publitor, making Pubmed easy. http://www.sohocode.com/publitorOur kids books :The Snot Goblin, and Book 2 - the Snotgoblin and Fluff
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I would like some suggestions for a new push bike. My last one was a Huffy from KMart that was stolen. All I want it a simple reliable 10 speed mountain bike. I don’t need disk brakes or suspension and I’m happy to assemble it myself if needs be. When I lived in Amsterdam my bike had a wheel lock for the back wheel. You pressed a lever and a bar went through the wheel to stop it turning. Anyone know what they are called and if they are available in Australia or on the internet?
I second Fluid bikes from Anaconda, mine's super, nothing too fancy, but even with Mikey on the toddler seat at the back it's not heavy going up hill. Oops, I forgot you asked about those locks. I'll Skype my brother (in Sweden) when he's up and see if he knows an English name for them that you can Google. They are a great idea, unfortunately I've never seen them being sold outside of Europe. -- modified at 22:33 Tuesday 3rd October, 2006
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Josh Gray wrote:
A few people have asked me in the past about that term
thats usually because they're amercians or convicts "push bike" is perfectly acceptable enlish - said the kiwi Don't be afraid to educate the plebs where necessary :) Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
Publitor, making Pubmed easy. http://www.sohocode.com/publitorOur kids books :The Snot Goblin, and Book 2 - the Snotgoblin and Fluff
I'm still reeling and in shock from all those big words and full sentences you spewed forth above. I didn't know you had it in you Brycey. That's more coherence than we've seen from you all year! Did it hurt, or did Mick Martin get enough Aussie beer in you that you finally started making sense?
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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Fluid do good mountain bikes here in in Convictland good quality and exclelent price - i have one myself is there an Anaconda Sports shop near you? Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
Publitor, making Pubmed easy. http://www.sohocode.com/publitorOur kids books :The Snot Goblin, and Book 2 - the Snotgoblin and Fluff
bryce wrote:
in Convictland
You could return to Sheepshaggerland if you don't like it here. I mean you chose to move from Sydney to Brisvegas, so we know your a bit short on IQ points.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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I'm still reeling and in shock from all those big words and full sentences you spewed forth above. I didn't know you had it in you Brycey. That's more coherence than we've seen from you all year! Did it hurt, or did Mick Martin get enough Aussie beer in you that you finally started making sense?
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Chris Maunder wrote:
...or did Mick Martin get enough Aussie beer in you that you finally started making sense?
See my post below, Brycey is in Brisvegas now, safe from me and my beer drinking ways.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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I would like some suggestions for a new push bike. My last one was a Huffy from KMart that was stolen. All I want it a simple reliable 10 speed mountain bike. I don’t need disk brakes or suspension and I’m happy to assemble it myself if needs be. When I lived in Amsterdam my bike had a wheel lock for the back wheel. You pressed a lever and a bar went through the wheel to stop it turning. Anyone know what they are called and if they are available in Australia or on the internet?
I bet the thief will have to throw away the training wheels that were on it.
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Chris Maunder wrote:
...or did Mick Martin get enough Aussie beer in you that you finally started making sense?
See my post below, Brycey is in Brisvegas now, safe from me and my beer drinking ways.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
i still dink beer - real men do. in fact: for a year or so now i have made my adbode a better place...by brewing beer in it Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
Publitor, making Pubmed easy. http://www.sohocode.com/publitorOur kids books :The Snot Goblin, and Book 2 - the Snotgoblin and Fluff
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bryce wrote:
in Convictland
You could return to Sheepshaggerland if you don't like it here. I mean you chose to move from Sydney to Brisvegas, so we know your a bit short on IQ points.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
i _am_ in sheep shaggerland you convicts are a pack of perverts OBSESSED with sheep Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
Publitor, making Pubmed easy. http://www.sohocode.com/publitorOur kids books :The Snot Goblin, and Book 2 - the Snotgoblin and Fluff
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I'm still reeling and in shock from all those big words and full sentences you spewed forth above. I didn't know you had it in you Brycey. That's more coherence than we've seen from you all year! Did it hurt, or did Mick Martin get enough Aussie beer in you that you finally started making sense?
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
careful citizen or i'll immortalise you in text ;) bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
Publitor, making Pubmed easy. http://www.sohocode.com/publitorOur kids books :The Snot Goblin, and Book 2 - the Snotgoblin and Fluff
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I can suggest something nice and sensible, but first I need an indication of how many kidneys you'll be needing in the future.
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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I bet the thief will have to throw away the training wheels that were on it.
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I bet the thief will have to throw away the training wheels that were on it.
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Your post is bereft of meaning.
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misanthropic blasphemy wrote:
I bet the thief will have to throw away the training wheels that were on it.
Mate, there are so many good joke opportunities regarding bicycles and the absence of seats yours is just lame. Save it for the soap box.
:((
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Chris Maunder wrote:
how many kidneys you'll be needing in the future.
Interestingly I was born with 2.5 kidneys. They reakon I could do quite well without one of them but I swapped it for a hand made Italian espresso machine last weekend.
So one-and-a-half left? OK - I think we can get you something useable with that.
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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I second Fluid bikes from Anaconda, mine's super, nothing too fancy, but even with Mikey on the toddler seat at the back it's not heavy going up hill. Oops, I forgot you asked about those locks. I'll Skype my brother (in Sweden) when he's up and see if he knows an English name for them that you can Google. They are a great idea, unfortunately I've never seen them being sold outside of Europe. -- modified at 22:33 Tuesday 3rd October, 2006
A mum and loving it! My (very young) blog[^]
Megan Forbes wrote:
Oops, I forgot you asked about those locks. I'll Skype my brother (in Sweden) when he's up and see if he knows an English name for them that you can Google. They are a great idea, unfortunately I've never seen them being sold outside of Europe.
Thanks Megan, I knew someone would know what I was talking about
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i _am_ in sheep shaggerland you convicts are a pack of perverts OBSESSED with sheep Bryce
--- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
Publitor, making Pubmed easy. http://www.sohocode.com/publitorOur kids books :The Snot Goblin, and Book 2 - the Snotgoblin and Fluff
bryce wrote:
i _am_ in sheep shaggerland
Just cause we claim the better of you kiwis as aussies (ie. Russell, Sam, Crowded House, Split Enz etc.) doesn't change the fact the NZ is Sheepshaggerland.
bryce wrote:
you convicts are a pack of perverts OBSESSED with sheep
No, we're obssessed with saving our sheep from the invading sheep shaggers.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004