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ROUND TOWN RIDING - the City Bike Is Bom~___, EVEN MORE on HELMETS- REVIEWS - TRAVEL , , I ~ - Ff 'Pcdcjrc E ~ 'ROUND TOWN RIDING - The City Bike is bom~___, EVEN MORE ON HELMETS- REVIEWS - TRAVEL _,_, I ~ - ff 'PCDCJrC E ~ "4PR1',yt----A -. - _!Jl_VA_I_ B_!-_£':~ROW, LEA~ltl_G f' YCL/f;A . ERS 1 _ 1 1 ; 1 1 _ 1 _ _. 1 $ SUBJECT TO CHANGE wn HouT ~ OTICE , f ATION ' 1sPEC1F 1 1 , t , , I ' I I I ! I I I I Freewheeling is published six times a year in the months of January, March, May, July, CONTENTS September and Novemb er. ISSN No: 0156 4579. Editorial and .Advertising Offices: CITY BIKES FEATURE Room 57 Trades Hall, cnr Dixon & Goulburn AROUND TOWN RIDING - THE CITY BIKE IS BORN . .. 12 Sts. , Sydney NSW Australia. Address all An introduction to a new class of bike c orrespondence to: Freewheeling PO Box K26 , Haymarket NSW 2000 Australia. A GUIDE TO CITY CYCLING . ; .. ......... ... .. .. 13 Telephone (02) 264 8544. A light hearted look at city survival Publisher/ Editor: Warren Salomon FOUR CONTENDERS FOR THE CITY BIKE STAKES .... 17 Layout and assembly: Four potential city bikes reviewed Philip Somerville SOMERVILLE .. .................. .... ... .. ....... 25 Suzanne Powell National .Advertising Sales: The lighter side of city cycling David Turner Telephone (02) 913 1266 or (02) 264 8544 FEATURES Typesetting:Pavillion Press Set (02) 211 0252, LetterCraft Typeli ne (02) 439 4344. Printing: THE REPCO FREEWHEELING TO THE 'GONG RIDE ... 26 Offset Alpine Pty Ltd Derby & Wetherill Sts, Entry details for this year's big ride Silverwater NSW Ph. (02) 64 7 1000. ALAN PARKER - TEN YEARS OF BICYCLISATION . .. 29 Distribution - Newsagents: Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd (02) 667 0466 or offices in your state. We intervtew Australia's leading bicycle advocate Controlled circulation and Bicycle Dealer COMPULSORY HELMETS -A BOGUS ISSU . ...... .... 61 distribution: Freewheeling Austra lia Publications (02) 264 8544. Alan Parker tells why it 's just not on Material in this pub lication may not be HELMET SURVEY . ...... ..... .... .. .. .. .. .. .... 49 stored or reproduced in any fo rm with out You can tell with this research and win prizes permission. Requests for permission should be directed to the Publishe r. Editorial contributions including black and white TRAVEL ANi> TOURING prints or colour transparencies on all aspects of cycling are welcomed. Send an enquiry or ON THE PEACE TRAIL ........... ...... ... .. .. 36 write for guidelines. Freewheeling can not Two young women ride coast to coast accept material previously published in TliE 1985CALTEXGREATVICTORIANBIKERIDE· . ... 47 other journals. Letters from readers for the Write On column are always welcomed . Details of this one week bike ride Copyright 1985 © MAPPING SA FOR THE BICYCLE TRAVELLER . ..... 48 Freewheeling Australia Publications News of a new project in South Australia IN CHINA AWHEEL ....... .......... .. ... .... ... 53 FREEWHEELING 31 Travellers' tales from the land of the bicyclist. DEPARTMENTS AUSTRALIA A WHEEL .... 59 ROAD TESTS AND REVIEWS BIKE EVENTS CALENDAR 65 COUNTERPOINT TANDEM . .. ... .. .... .. .... ..... 35 CLASSIFIEDS ... ... .. .. .. 65 SHIMANO NEW 600 EX COMPONENTS . ... .. .. .... 62 FAT-TYRE FANATIC .... 43 RICARDO NEW 600 EX .. .. .. .. .... ... ....... ... 63 FROM THE PUBLISHER ... 11 NEW PRODUCTS ......... 7 TANDEM TALK .... ..... 35 SPORTS SCENE .......... 66 Cover: Cartoonist Don Hatcher introduces our feature on the joys of city cycling. Photo this page: If only the traffic was bicycle traffic. An idyllic Sydney street scene SUBSCRIPTION INFO ..... 41 from the days when pedal power was a political cause in the streets of that city. WRITE ON ............... 5 Photo: Warren Salomon. Freewheeling 3 ap~• Apollo takes to the mountains with four firsts! 1st Australian Mountain Bike Championships sponsor, August 1984. 1st place rider in Australian Mountain Bike Championships l 984 rode Apollo. Apollo won both of the only Mountain Bike classifications at the Australian Retail Cycle Traders "Bike of the Year" awards- 1st Apollo Kosciusko - Best Mountain Bike Under S300. 1st Apollo Himalaya - Best Mountain Bike Under S600. Apollo Kosciusko 15 Speed, ONLY S279. Apollo Himalaya 18 Speed, ONLY S399. Also available, the connoisseur's model­ ·:- ' Apollo Cascade 18 Speed -- Chrome-Maly frame. Nitto CrMo handlebars and stem. Dia Compe Cantilever brakes. Suntour Mountech gears 14-32T ratio. Sealed bearing Suntour hubs. Dust sealed 88 set. Deflnltely the expert's machine. All this for ONLY S549. Check the Yellow Pages for your and try Call at your nearest WoW Dealer local WoW Dealer, or contact: Mountain Bikes - Ideal the new style Apollo Bicycle Co. Pty. Ltd. cross country, and for trail riding, P.O. Box 167, Wahroonga NSW 2076 city commuting. practical, comfortable Telephone (02) 487 1900 4 Freewheeling This is accentuated by wearing of a the deli. The already overworked Police helmet even for a short period and just wouldn't have the time to WriteOn would make cycling a painful instead implement the legislation. They would of enjoyable experience. also have a hard time chasing cyclists Parking Problems The cost of purchase of a helmet for down bike paths as cars won't fit I read Jenny Baxter's letter (WriteOn every family member, for how else can between upright posts. Issue 28) and sympathize with her bike a whole family ride together to the local Compulsory helmet legislation parking problem in a Sydney motel. park, would for those on pensions and would be impracticable because many Secure storage can be found lower incomes be prohibitive. cyclists would plead not guilty and sometimes, but usually at country pubs Mandatory helmet legislation would appeal to a higher court thus causing and motels where they are more force many cyclists off their bikes further huge delays in our legal system. accustomed to guests having more all together. Finally it is the motor vehicle drivers baggage than just an overnight bag. This legislation would be who need more education as to their I'm planning a car tour of Victoria impracticable because many cyclists responsibilities as drivers of lethal and want to take my bike along but would ignore the law if they found weapons which are as equally effective don't like the idea of leaving it helmets too hot, too uncomfortable and a killing machine as a loaded gun. unattended or on the car rack. too much bother for a 1km journey to J. J. Simon Forestville SA I'm waiting on the arrival of an Ostrich bike carry bag at my bike shop. It seems a much better idea then getting oil marks in a suitcase. My shop thinks that the bags are still on the market . though they haven't advertised for a long time. The bike packs neatly into the bag and there is a shoulder strap for carrying: it might fit in with some other ride plans. Of course there's re­ assembly of the bike before you ride, but any spanner wielder should be able to handle that. Incidentally let me congratulate you on the 1984 'Gong Ride. The fruit cake at Audley was great. I'll be back for more this year. Nev Malone Corrimal NSW We are hoping to solve the problems of bike storage in city hotel/motels for this years Repco Freewheeling to the 'Gong Ride for those seeking accommodation in Sydney before the Ride. We are at present negotiating a travel/accommodation package for interstate visitors that will take into consideration the fact that you have your bike with you . Full details will appear in the next issue of Freewheeling out late September. Compulsory Helmets I am writing to support the views expressed in your recent issue by Graham Hawthorn in his article: Compulsory Helmet Use - The case for. N Bancroft Picnic l'oml NSW The Repco Sierra ATB is superbly constructed from 4130 Chromoly Compulsory Helmets are not steel. The 70° head and seat tube warranted angle is designed to give you optimum handling The climate of Australia is generally for both on or off road cycling. so hot for large parts of the year that There are braze-ons for every need, Inspect the SIERRA now at your wearing poorly ventilated, undeniably including carriers, biddon and local bicycle dealer. heavy helmets, will for most cyclists mudquards. be an unbearable burden. The forcing by law of helmets on ALL-TERRAIN every cyclist for every journey, however short.long or strenuous, whether on BICYCLE deserted back streets or deserted country roads or on safe bike paths is not only absurd but is also a gross intrusion into our basic freedoms and is totally unwarranted. Many people, including myself, suffer from constant neck problems. Freewheeling 5 Neep1il9 f/,eR,tler 1ntl,eR1tle CYCLISTS' AND SPORTS MEDICINE PRODUCTS Spenco Saddle Pad - Made from lifelike elastomer that absorbs pressure and shocks like an extra layer of tissue. Gives unequalled comfort and protection for all types of riders. Spenco Handlebar Grips - Superior to foam. Bonded externally with polypropylene. Moisture-resistant and wick moisture away from hands. Spenco Brake Lever Pads - Made from the same material as the Spenco Handlebar Grips, and are great for absorbing pressure and shocks. Spenco Palm Pads - Designed for the rider who doesn't want to wear gloves due to heat or other conditions. Made from Spenco elastomer, they absorb pressure, shocks and vibration like natural tissue. Spenco Bio-Soft Gloves - Made from top quality leather with Spenco elastomer incorporated into the palm padding. Spenco Orthotics - Designed to fit all running, leisure or touring shoes, they absorb pedal pressure during the power stroke to prevent foot and knee pains. Great for running and walking too. Spenco 2nd Skin - Removes all friction, cleans wounds and relieves pain and itching through its cooling effect. Ideal for abrasions, blisters, burns and cuts. Spenco Adhesive Knit - Made from breathable synthetic fibre, spun like a sock, to fit snugly over any part of the skin exposed to excessive friction. Spenco Fiberflex Wraps - Ten times stronger than conventional elastic wraps and will not wrinkle, roll or lose elasticity with washing.
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