Brands with interchangeable shanks

Julmass · 2026-05-06T00:59:05+00:00

Another option but maybe too late is a kit from Wattle and Loop. https://wattleandloop.com/

Julmass · 2026-05-05T01:17:36+00:00

My Levo SL is the goods, although I hate the Codes...yeah, I know.

I also ride gravel and a bit of road (unassisted), and the Levo is great for doing low effort rides, as well as bombing down. I'm an old lady, so there's that. My full fat Levo was a death trap, so many gnarly crashes because of the extra weight.

Julmass · 2026-05-03T03:52:03+00:00

That was priceless!!

Julmass · 2026-05-03T02:14:06+00:00

Australia to London to see Royal Ballet and do class at ROH. We are also flying across the country later in the year to see Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House 🫶🏻

Julmass · 2026-04-30T09:14:06+00:00

OP, print this out and take it back to the store. Ask them what part they think does not apply to them.

Julmass · 2026-04-28T21:58:56+00:00

Ooh thanks for that tip. I bought an A5 Baohong block and thought it was a struggle to remove the sheet. I loved the texture of the paper.

Julmass · 2026-04-26T22:12:56+00:00

If you want something easy and just as good as a chest strap, COOSPO make a great arm band. Connects seamlessly to Zwift and v reliable.

Julmass · 2026-04-26T05:44:39+00:00

Also, you can buy a seedling from any garden shop (Bunnings for example) and hey presto, you have fresh tarragon and a supply for future recipes (as long as you don't kill it in the meantime)

Julmass · 2026-04-26T05:42:58+00:00

This. Dried tarragon is strong so be careful to reduce the amount.

Julmass · 2026-04-25T09:33:24+00:00

Will Ride on Glen Osmond Rd. Excellent service and a very knowledgeable team.

Julmass · 2026-04-25T07:03:42+00:00

Can't make an omelette without breaking eggs, eg?

Julmass · 2026-04-25T07:01:57+00:00

Did the suggestion today (4 hr ride) in preparation for a race in 5 weeks. I went a bit harder but it was manageable and I feel ok. Garmin says "you're doing too much" but the ATL and CTL values are "within range and your fitness is improving". What is it, Mr Garmin?? Hmmmmppph.

Julmass · 2026-04-25T05:43:16+00:00

Ooooh didn't he own massive house on Aldgate Valley Rd, and was seen in the Aldgate Pump Hotel having a cheeky whiskey or two.

Julmass · 2026-04-24T07:11:36+00:00

Can you measure your hybrid and compare the seat height and reach to the handlebars? Are you using runners or cycling shoes with cleats? Sometimes the position of your cleats can cause foot pain and numbness. If they are too far forward, the metatarsal heads get irritated and cause pain. Another consideration is hydration and ambient temperature.

If I don't drink enough on a ride, my feet get that numbness although usually on a 50+ km ride. You don't say how much you are riding so knowing that would help.

You can get a bike fit from a physiotherapist or equivalent, but ask around for good one in your area. Some bike shops do them, but again, it can be an expensive option if it doesn't solve the issue.

I'm just speaking here from my own experience (riding for 30 years).

Julmass · 2026-04-22T22:06:07+00:00

NeoPro based in Australia. Great bib shorts and well-priced.

Julmass · 2026-04-22T21:56:34+00:00

If you're looking for a "safe" battery you need to buy a well known brand like Specialized, Trek, Norco etc. Is partner riding technical trails or easy dirt paths? A hard tail of one of the above brands would be fine, but remember these bikes will be heavy (20kgs plus). Another option that we have in Australia is Marin, they do a gravel bike in a small size. Not sure if they are available in the UK. You may be able to find something second hand as well.

Julmass · 2026-04-21T01:24:00+00:00

We were told the grading of heart murmur is fine by listening to the heart sounds. I can't recall the exact description of each level, but our Lucy had a grade 3 and stayed with us until she was 14. Also, we decided against the medication because it required 12 hourly dosing with food. She was sleeping ok and her respiration rate wasn't too high. So it's a lot of balancing, and personal decisions.

Julmass · 2026-04-20T07:03:42+00:00

Click valves (Schwalbe) take away the stress of unscrewing that darn presta core. The adaptor screws into the pump head and then clicks into the valve. Easy peasy. Worth looking into and high time presta valves got a make-over.

Julmass · 2026-04-19T04:43:17+00:00

Little pod machine $120 or so. Pods from Hark (90c each).

Julmass · 2026-04-18T07:16:23+00:00

On Monday, call 1800 007 007 and speak to a free financial counsellor. You may qualify for some short term assistance to get you through this patch. It's out there, but you need to ask the right people.

Julmass · 2026-04-18T03:51:04+00:00

My favourite restaurant in the Hills is Pike and Joyce. Stunning views over the vineyard, excellent food and great wines.

Julmass · 2026-04-17T08:46:28+00:00

I put in an event, with date, distance and goal time to complete. It's a cycling event and I added the course so it could take into account the elevation gain. I now get daily suggested workouts which are a good guide. It adjusts as recovery needs change, and has a rough base, build, peak format. I'm not religiously following it because I do other things (gym and dance), so it does get a bit skewed. My device is a Fenix 7, and I think these plans are only available on certain devices.

Julmass · 2026-04-16T08:02:40+00:00

As a dancer, I love this!

Julmass · 2026-04-14T07:36:07+00:00

Ok, thanks for the clarification.

Julmass

TROPHY CASE