Monthly Archives: March 2012

Seen at the Smart Energy Expo today

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Vicki

This bike caught my eye as I could see from the distance that it was a vintage model, then on closer inspection I saw that it had this very cute sticker on it ……. changing its name from Repco to … Continue reading →

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Bikes seen on Hunter Street yesterday

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Vicki
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Shimano Nexus 3-speed problems solved!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Vicki

After much hassle with my new Shimano hub, which I wrote about here and here and here, the problems are finally resolved. The problem was with the hub, and a new wheel (and hub) has now been installed.Many thanks to … Continue reading →

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Throsby Creek fisherman

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Vicki

I spoke to a fisherman at Throsby Creek the other day, he had ridden by bike to the Creek. He had five rods and various other fishing paraphernalia and he had carried it all on this bike …He had used … Continue reading →

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Seen along Throsby creek yesterday

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Vicki

A Schwinn beach cruiser tandem …

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Great cycling beauty spots of the world (in Newcastle)

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Vicki

Just sometimes, I can imagine that Newcastle has a touch of some of the world’s great cities in it. This could plausibly be Paris on a summer’s day …. but it is in fact a cafe in the far more … Continue reading →

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Shimano Nexus 3-speed hub problems

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Vicki

I previously wrote about the problems with my Shimano 3-speed hub here and here. I recently had the shifter mechanism replaced for my Nexus 3-speed and still I cannot get first gear. There have been some improvements however as a result of this change. … Continue reading →

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Throsby Creek still closed!

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Vicki

Over a month ago I put up this post about the Throsby Creek closure. The workman I spoke to said it would only be another two weeks or so but it has now been over a month. When I went … Continue reading →

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Bikes in the evening

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Vicki

A commuter heading home, it just makes so much sense to travel by bike …A group of girls out at night, one is on a skateboard and one is on a bike (sorry for the poor quality of this photo) … Continue reading →

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Bike hour in Newcastle

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Vicki

This event was a huge success here in Newcastle! There was a gathering at the Harbour foreshore, I was interviewed by Jill Emberson, ABC radio announcer, I met up with many friends, I saw a brand new handmade cargo bike, … Continue reading →

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