New baby

**Carry Pine** · 24th July 2010, 09:07 PM

[QUOTE=kiwigeo;1183996]Alas no its black and white.

Perhaps you can make up for it with a genuine celeste top, gloves, socks and - dare I say it frame protectors that fit onto the cables. (you'll need 3).

I'm off to NZ- South island, at the end of August and i would like to pick up a t shirt or jersey for a mate from a local bike shop eg: Joes Bikes- Invercargil. Any ideas?

I've bought an Orca brand base layer top from Wiggle (England for $58) but they are $85 in NZ where they are made. Explain that! I reckon it's the second best thing to have next to your skin. I'm buying 2 more to take to NZ. On the tags it says you can wear them for 3 days at a time but I think that's just a NZ thing.

Black and white! You know I'm not going to be able to sleep now.

Graham

**kiwigeo** · 28th July 2010, 08:43 PM

Corrections to earlier posts. The bike is a 2009 model 928 SL HOC. As per pic below but with Euros wheels. Picked the bike up tuesday and have been busy getting used to it. Frame is much smaller and stiffer than the Scot CR-1 but the biggest change is on the hills......Im able to climb in the seat and in higher gears than on the Scott. Still getting used to the Campag group set but the changes are silent and smooth as silk. In the end I went for Look pedals and cleats instead of Shimano SPD-SL's.

**kiwigeo** · 28th July 2010, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Carry Pine

I'm off to NZ- South island, at the end of August and i would like to pick up a t shirt or jersey for a mate from a local bike shop eg: Joes Bikes- Invercargil. Any ideas?

Not familiar with the cycle shop scene in Invercargil....Im a Christchurch born Kiwi-Australian. There seems to have been a major culling out of bike shops in Christchurch of late...two big shpps that were there back in Feb are gone. The main place I shop at is down Colombo Street opposite City South Mall...sorry cant remember the name of the place.

**Carry Pine** · 28th July 2010, 10:04 PM

But what about the celeste stuff?
That's what we're really interested in. At least a water bottle?

Graham

**kiwigeo** · 28th July 2010, 10:06 PM

Dont panic mate...I did get a couple of Bianchi water bottles in celeste but to be brutally honest I wouldn't be seen dead with the things....they look like babys bottles. I gave them to my wife for her gym sessions.

Ive always loved black so the black and white bike is just dandy. It also goes perfectly with my New Zealand riding top.

**Carry Pine** · 28th July 2010, 11:26 PM

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Ive always loved black so the black and white bike is just dandy. It also goes perfectly with my New Zealand riding top.[/QUOTE]

Them's fightin' words this weekend boy.

(I'm ignoring the heresy re celeste at the beginning of the message).

Graham

**kiwigeo** · 29th July 2010, 01:10 PM

LOL.....you should write a book..."Its ALL about the bike"!

No more bike riding for next three weeks as I'm off to work..frustrating.

**Carry Pine** · 29th July 2010, 03:57 PM

Martin,

I have to confess that I ride with a Kiwi and we give each other a fair bit of harassment. The celeste stuff really annoys him so i see no problem in having the 'kit'.
Sorry that you need to get back to work while some of us are easing into retirement. Not too rushed of course.
Attached find photo of the bikes + equipment. Alter the colours to black and white if it's too offensive.

cheers,

Graham

**kiwigeo** · 31st July 2010, 06:57 AM

Celeste tyres?????

**Carry Pine** · 31st July 2010, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by kiwigeo

Celeste tyres?????

Must admit, bought them cheap and don't really like the look- besides not rolling as well as the conti's on the other bike.

I saw a photo of the All blacks in training. I hope you are not disappointed with their new top (unless the celeste one is just a training top).

Graham

**Foo** · 31st July 2010, 08:16 PM

Graham, what are those seats, and how comfy are they???

**Carry Pine** · 31st July 2010, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Foo

Graham, what are those seats, and how comfy are they???

Selle SMP.
They look a bit threatening but are surprisingly comfortable. There is a hole in the middle. I could go on but look up the advertisements. It says they prevent loss of libido but I'm not an expert in that field.

Graham

**Foo** · 31st July 2010, 09:33 PM

Bargain

Thanks Graham, I will check it out.

Gary

**Carry Pine** · 13th August 2010, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by kiwigeo

Corrections to earlier posts. The bike is a 2009 model 928 SL HOC. As per pic below but with Euros wheels. Picked the bike up tuesday and have been busy getting used to it. Frame is much smaller and stiffer than the Scot CR-1 but the biggest change is on the hills......Im able to climb in the seat and in higher gears than on the Scott. Still getting used to the Campag group set but the changes are silent and smooth as silk. In the end I went for Look pedals and cleats instead of Shimano SPD-SL's.

Hey has this baby had a christening yet. Love to hear how it went.

(BTW- hot goss Bianchis into Oz no more- will elaborate when i have proof)

Graham

**kiwigeo** · 18th August 2010, 03:00 AM

Originally Posted by Carry Pine

Hey has this baby had a christening yet. Love to hear how it went.

(BTW- hot goss Bianchis into Oz no more- will elaborate when i have proof)

Graham

Hi Graham,

Me and the bike have been 3000km apart for last 3 weeks while Ive been away at work. Will be home end of the week and get out for a few rides.

Cheers Martin

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