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Daily Discussion Thread: Sunday, 23 February 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 weeks ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 12 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Finally got around to rebuilding an 'old' mountain bike I built for an ex. I've been riding the unicorn bell bike and trike which both weigh a tonne and handle shockingly. I figured may as well use the heavier ones as you get more exercise in in less time and no one will pinch them.

I forgot what it's like to ride such a light bike. Weighs 8.5kg. Built it when the AUD was way way higher so ended up being a bargain for what it is ('bout $700, last service (!) for my other mtb years ago was $380).

So that's the 'new' goon / snack / beach transport machine. I am tempted to put the unicorn bell and basket on as theft prevention devices.

But jeez riding it brings back memories which i think is why i left it so long. Happy it still works well and the salt air down here hasn't fucked it too much.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I am tempted to put the unicorn bell and basket on as theft prevention devices.

Do it. Establish dominance and go full Hello Kitty

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

it has to be something daggy

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah you’re right… the bike would get stolen and flogged even faster if it was Hello Kitty

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

lime green with xian stickers

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It might get mistaken for a Lime scooter and be thrown in the Yarra. Same as if it looked like a Jesus bike.

Melbourne is such a colourful city

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

you're right

[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, I've been riding a tank around, it's so nice switching to a light weight bike.

[–] Grackle@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

I feel like it might need some spokey dokes as well to really bring out the color of the unicorn bell.