NISH/Kl Built by Master Craftsmen Frame Size: 21 " 23" 25" Shift Levers: Suntour, TM-10-L Tubing: Tange Champion No. 2, Down Tube Double butted Cro-Mo Freewheel: Suntour 13/30 Gold Stem: S.R . Alloy Mod CT 6SP H/bars: S.R. Maes Alloy, W/Cushion Hubs: Sanshin, small flange alloy, Grip Q/release Brakes: Dia Compe 630 OS, QR Rims: Araya, Alloy Mod 16A W/Guides Drilled levers. Gum Hoods Tyres : Panaracer 27 x 1-1/8 skinside Crank Set: Sugino GT, 52/40T Colours: Anthracite Drilled Rings Miscellaneous: Brazed-on water Pedals: S.R. Mod SP 150 bottle fittings, Suntour G.T. ends, Chain: Izumi, Black/Gold Chain Rest on Seat Stay, Chain Stay Saddle: Ariake Anatomic Protector, AH Brake Mounting Bolts, Seat Post: S.R., Mod CT-P6 Crystal Cables. Derai/leurs: Suntour ARX Custom Sports and Mixte models also available. Available from Leading Cycle Dealers .,,,,,,,,, Distributed by Repco Cycle Company REPCO FEATURES 8 Freewheelin' Fashion 22 A look at bicycling clothing 16 Inside Japan Part 2 - The Bikes of Japan, Part 2 - Touring in Japan 44 Ill at E's The bike scene in New South Wales 49 Bike/Rail No room for bikes on trains - tough 52 A 'Star' of the 30's The early days of Malvern Star 59 Audax How bold are you? Fast touring now in Australia. FITNESS 25 Know your knees Knee problems need not be terminal. TECHNICAL 5. New Products and Ideas Whats new in the bicycle world 23 Road Test Apollo Mixte 31 Road Test The Moulton AM7 35 Inside a bicycle factory How your bicycle is constructed 62 Bicycle Gearing Explained Part 6 - All about gear changers REGULAR COLUMNS 7 South Australian Scene News and info on cycling S.A. 29 The Fat-Tyre Fanatic The Repco Mountain Bike Road Test 57 Off the Saddle A new column for the sports enthusiast 58 Tandem Talk The world of the two seater 71 One for the Road A bi-monthly cycling digest 82 Write On Readers letters TOURING Cover photograph: Summer cycling gear. Three Sydnt, women show off 41 -Sydney to the 'gong tour the latest in lreewheelin' fashion at Bondi Beach. Photograph this page: Advice to registered riders New fashion in the USA. Photo from the bright new US bicycle magazine Bicycle Sport. Subscriptions (12 issues) $US22.50 to . 54 WBR update P.O. Box 315, Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 USA. The World Bike Riders reach Europe FREEWHEELING MAGAZINE - Publisher: Freewheeling Australia Publications, P.O. Box K 26, Haymarket NSW 2000. Office: Room 57 Trades Hall, Dixon and Gou lb urn Sts., Sydney. Telephone: ·10 2) 2 6 4-8 5 4 ~ . All enquiries to: Publisher /Editor Warren Salomon. Typesetting: Rat Graffix 212 5649. Printing; Media Press (sales) P/L 7 Garners Ave, Mar·rickville 2204 (02) 560 3900. Reproduction: All material appearinq in Freewheeling is copyright. No part of this magazine can be re"produced in any form w ithout permission in writing from the publisher. @1983 Freewheeling Australia Publication. ISSN O156 4 5 79. Articles represent views of the authors and not necessarily those of the publisher. Authors and Contributions: Well researched articles (preferably accompanied by photos or graphics) are welcomed"y the publisher. The text should be typed double-spaced and black and white photographs should be accompanied by captions. Touring articles should come with a clear map of the route des•cribed.These will be returned to authors after publication. Letters for the reader's column Write On are also welcome. Distribution: Newsagents: Gordon ?, Gotch (Australia) pty Ltd. Bicycle Trade : Freewheeling Australia Publications (02) 264 8544. Cover price is recom­ mended price only. This magazine is registered for posting with APO - Publication No. NBH 2 266. Freewheeling 3 Classifieds - National ,- Bike<::) Readers Dealers Events Ads Ads Calendar Rates $6 per 25 words or less. $0.1 O for each additional word. MAIL ORDER Payment with order please. NOVEMBER Your advertisement will be seen by over The Num-Bum Protector. A sheep skin bicY.cle Saturday/Sunday November 5/6. Convivial 12,000 readers, their friends and fellow seat cover. Suits standard and racing saddles. cyclists nationwide. For details of full Cumberland's Cattai Capers. A gathering of Sydney Comfortable, durable washable. $20 postage paid. cycling clubs and touring cyclists will be held at the list of heai;Jings write to Classified Ad. Money back if not satisfied. Send cheque or M/0 to Cattai State Recreation Area at junction of Dept. Freewheeling Box K26 Haymarket C & N Locker, Happy V,illey, Adamindaby NSW Hawkesbury River and Cattai Ck, 1 2 km from Wind­ 2000. 2630. sor. Ride from your area and meet by mid-afternoon at Cattai. Organising club the Cumberland Cycling of entertainment and Outdoors cooking the safe, speedy and silent way Club is providing an evening food, tents, etc. Swimming with high quality stove sets by Trangia of Sweden. great socialising. Bring Maurice Stanton (02) 682 Stove sets in two sizes with kettles and accessories excellent. Contacts (02) 869 8834. TourM'ates to fit are now available. Delivered direct to your 4634, Barbara Darmanin door by Freewheeling Mail Order. Use order form in 7 November to 10th Melbourne City Square, Accouncing: A brand new service for bicycle this issue. Free catalogue sent with all new Trade and Safety Promotion. Organised by the Vic­ tourers - ljantrade/ Freewheeling Tour-Mates. purchases. torian State Bicycle Committee the promotion will bicycle can be fun and save you In each issue a special classified section will be Repairing your feature displays of new bikes, safety equipment the best Do-it-yourself bicycle devoted to readers wanting to advertise for touring money. We have displays daily helmet testing, fashion parades and currently in print in our big bicy­ companions and trip departures. maintenance books an attempt on the world cycle roller record. A full . If you are planning a tour and are seeking compa­ and accessories catalogue. Send cle information programme is planned for the four days including service is for you. nions or want to join a tour, this for your free copy today. Freewheeling Mail order daily lunchtime events. For info. contact; Bill Di x, But here's the best part: the service is free . Box K26 Haymarket NSW 2000. State Bicycle Encouragement Co-ordinator, Tel. You can participate by simply writing your name , (03) 617 4666. address and notice enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Your Tour-Materndvertisement st,ould be kept to Bike Ride for a Better Non-Sexist World. A bike 30 words (excluding name and address.) Ads over ride for men wishing to show some support for the 30 words cost 20 cents per additional word (please Frame building jig for tandem or solo frames, plus forthcoming women's action against the United include payment with ad.) tandem tubing and many other components at States CIA base at Pine Gap N.T. The ride will leave All ads published will need to contain your name below trade prices. Must sell, phone Rob (08) 386 Sydney Town Hall at 11 am on November 11 and and a contact address or telephone number. Ads 0088. reach Canberra on November 1 7. Full details of the received without name and addresses included will ride can be obtained from Steve or Chris on (02) not be published. ·QUEENSLAND 21 2 4538. The ride is being organized by the Inner So: if you are tired of the same old crowd use the City Mens Consciousness Raising Group. Tour-Mates column to find new touring people and places. Pro-Am Cycles Southbank. Brisbane's new bicy­ Sunday 20 Nov. The second Freewheeling Sydney Send your ad enclosing name , address and a cle show room. Call in and discuss your cycling re­ to th e 'Gong Bicycle Tour. 85 km, 1 000 riders. En ­ stamped addressed envelope to Han quirements with Johnny Whip. Or phone (07) 44 try form and details elsewhere in this issue. Morning trade! Freewheeling Tour-Mates Box K26 2d94. Corner of Grey and Russell Streets, South tea and return rail fare included in price. Entries Haymarket NSW 2000. Brisban€' 4101 . close Friday November 4 . DECEMBER I am planning a tour from Perth to Wodonga for the TASMANIA Autumn of 1985. The general plan is to take the December 5 Monday evening 7.30 p.m. Brisbane train to Perth , spend a few days examining the Cycle Touring Association meeting will be address­ 10 speed, low gear. America's Cup, then cycle east covering 150 Rent-A-Cycle Tasmania ed by Freewheeling publisher, Warren Salomon kilometres each day with a rest day every five days. ing, all frame sizes, ladies or gents. Com­ who will show slides and talk about Australian Cycle I have a back up vehicle and intend to stay at pletely equipped for touring. Postal bookings Trails. He will also present plans for the big bicycle motels and generally aim to make the trip a accepted. Six years hiring experience. events to take place in 1 988. Red Hill Community memorable one. Brochure, rates, your questions - 138 St. Centre, Charlotte Street, Paddington. All welcome. I would be interested to hear from interested John Street, Launceston Tasmania. Phone: 1984 cyclists who possss a Goon style of humour and (003) 31 5839. would like to be involved in such an adventure. Ken Dyer, 29 Tourmaline Drive, Wodonga 3690. Melbourne Bike Week '84. This year held in Tel : (060) 24 7271. autumn. A weeks activify starting on the 26th Freewheeling is now accepting class­ March and finishing on the 1 st April.