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Member Profile: Nic Hamley

Member Since: 2008

Victoria, Australia

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Hill Climbs

14 Dec 2010: Mt Donna Buang - 1hr 17mins 4secs

15 Aug 2009: 1/20 - 19mins 45secs

25 Nov 2008: Mt Donna Buang - 1hr 23mins 45secs

25 Sep 2008: Arthurs Seat - 18mins 2secs

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The Full Monty (Mount Dandenong)

Australia > Victoria > Monday Camp Ride

Australia > Victoria > Yarra Blvd TT Route

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17 Sep 2009 4:30 PM posted in Giant vs Scott

Personally, I am a bit of a detractor from Giant because the tend to cheap out a bit on their "hidden" components - i.e. the stuff you can't see - in their lower end stuff. Also, they're frames aren't stiff enough for my liking (but I'm a heavy bastard who puts down a bit of power). I ride a 2009 Scott CR1 Pro and its sensational. The 2010 model looks fantastic and is good value too at around $4,400. The frame isn't quite as stiff as the Addict but still very light and responsive. I believe they have extended their range in 2010 to include a CR1 which runs Dura Ace (my CR1 Pro was the top CR1 model but only ran Ultegra). Otherwise, very comfortable bikes. Addicts are fantastic but as has been said before, a bit stiff if you're not racing and just riding long km. Also, the lower range ones, apart from the frames, don't differ from the CR1's despite being significantly more expensive so not worth until you get up to the R2 or R1.

17 Sep 2009 4:18 PM posted in Changing tyres

[quote=Philip Knight]Nic, with Mavic Ksyrium Elites and Continental 4000S tyres I just use my hands to get the tyres on and off. I don't even carry tyre levers any more.[/quote] Phil, Yeah, I'm hoping I get to that stage soon ;)

16 Sep 2009 11:39 AM posted in Changing tyres

Your problem is not going to be with the rim, it will be with the tyre. I had the same problem earlier this year. Was running the stock Hutchison tyres on my Scott which were a paid in the ass to get off. Have now switched to Conti GP 4000 S which are fantastic. I can get the tyre off with minimal use of tyre levers and back on without them at all. Also, they're magnificently resistant to punctures. Touch wood, I haven't had a puncture with any set yet, I've actually worn them out before I got a puncture. They are quite expensive ($110 per tyre retail in shops) but off PBK, Chain Reaction, Total Cycling, etc. you'll pay less than half that. In regards to tyre levers, I have a pair of steel-cored tyre levers (in other words, there is a plastic outer layer to protect the rim with a steel inner layer so they don't flex. Can't remember the name but they're awesome.

16 Sep 2009 11:25 AM posted in Which Wheelset???

Kurt, Pity you went for the Fulcrum's, have had friends with fulcrums who have had issues with hubs, spokes, rims, etc. Personally, I ride the Ksyrium Elites (2009) and they're great. No issues whatsoever. And, for the love of god, do not buy R-SYS ever! Carbon spokes have been found to shatter/break and cause massive accidents (look up youtube) and they recalled them all. Somehow, Mavic thinks that despite rectifying the problem, they'll still sell. Dunno about that one. Peace

16 Jul 2009 2:10 PM posted in Whats your dream setup?

Scott Addict SL (Import from America) frame with include bars and seat post Fizik Aliante Carbon rails saddle in white Fizik Pro bar tape in white Zipp 808s SRAM Red Groupo Good question!

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