Questions tagged [australia]
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What is an alternative to Shimano FC-5700 52B Chainring?
The tooth of my outer chainring broke off so I need a replacement for it.
Problem is, it's an old crankset FC 5700 and I can't find anywhere that sells the same chainring. I don't want to replace my ...
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Brisbane - Logan cycle route question / How to find/ask about good cycle routes in certain areas
Sorry if this is a bit meta.
My specific question is: What (if any) is a good route to cycle between Logan (QLD,AUS) (near the M1) to Brisbane (via the V1) for those adverse to riding on busy roads.
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Can I get an ebike with a 500 watt motor in Australia? [closed]
I'm a bit on the heavy side, so I'd like to purchase an ebike with something a little gutsier than the usual 250 watt motor so that I can go up hills. Can these be purchased in Australia at all?
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Help identify this loop frame bike
I'm trying to find out more information about this old loop frame bike I'm planning to refurbish. I haven't found any other marks that may be identifying, if there's anything else I can take a photo ...
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Need help identifying this vintage bike
I got it out an old farm shed in Mt Pleasant, South Australia. It has a Mansfield seat, and an Eadie coaster rear hub. All I can find out about the frame is that it says Blake on the front. I'm ...
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Reflective tape instead of rear reflector, in Australia
I currently have not enough room on my seat post for a saddle bag, rear reflector and a rear light.
My question is if replacing the rear reflector with reflective tape on the saddle bag would be ...
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What is the cheapest way to send a bike from Australia to Germany?
I would like to know of any cheap ways to get a bicycle from Australia to Germany. So far, I have looked at UPS, TNT and other larger logistics companies. They all seem to be 500 AUD and above for a ...
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Catching train on return trip in Sydney Australia
I'm building up to do Eastwood to Kariong and within the next two weekends I am going to ride Eastwood to Berowra.
Because there isn't much for me to do when I get there and I don't want to ride the ...
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How can I avoid crashes on my urban commute? Tramlines and CBD sections especially
I live in Melbourne, Australia, a city famous for its compact, grid-like CBD (downtown area) and trams. Trams mean tram tracks and hook turns. And compulsory helmets. My daily ride is only 10 km but ...
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Should I be concerned about new helmet laws?
In Australia there was recently a change to to bicycle helmet standards as outlined in AS/NZS 2063:2008.
Basically, helmets complying to the 1996 version of the standard will soon become illegal to ...
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