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Saturday, September 15, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Monday, March 05, 2007
Crocodile Hunter Meets His Match
Steve may be gone but this would have to be one of his funniest moments. Remember the good times!!!
HERE'S A BIT OF MUMBO JUMBO !!!!
Dno't eevn tihnk aobut unsig splel cehk !!!!!!!!
fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too. Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.
i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be
in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs forwrad it.
Dno't eevn tihnk aobut unsig splel cehk !!!!!!!!
fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too. Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.
i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be
in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs forwrad it.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Very creative Surfing !!!!!
I have to take my hat of to these guys. Obviously there hasn't been much swell around and these guys have had plenty of time to think about new ways of creating there own fun.
check out this link very cool.
http://www.dailymotion.com/cluster/extreme/video/x14gl9_dynamite-surfing
I have to take my hat of to these guys. Obviously there hasn't been much swell around and these guys have had plenty of time to think about new ways of creating there own fun.
check out this link very cool.
http://www.dailymotion.com/cluster/extreme/video/x14gl9_dynamite-surfing
Saturday, February 10, 2007
We sat at Ken and Glen's (the in laws) place overlooking Hillarys boat harbour, after spending most of the stinkin' afternoon in the cool waters snorkling. How good is this snap taken down at Hillarys! Thanks Scott copied this from you hope you don't mind?
Great Day had by all.
Also i copied this comment from Jarrol on Scotts http://noguarantees.blogspot.com/ blog you need to double click the image to see the comet.
"Sometimes the sky itself is the best show in town. On January 26, people from Perth, Australia gathered on a local beach to watch a sky light up with delights near and far. Nearby, fireworks exploded as part of Australia Day celebrations. On the far right, lightning from a thunderstorm flashed in the distance. Near the image center, though, seen through clouds, was the most unusual sight of all: Comet McNaught. The photogenic comet was so bright that it even remained visible though the din of Earthly flashes. Comet McNaught continues to move out from the Sun and dim, but should remain visible in southern skies with binoculars through the end of this month. The above image is actually a three photograph panorama digitally processed to reduce red reflections from the exploding firework."so yeah looks like that is a commet as well - WOW God's put on a good show!!
The Birthday List By Request ????????????????
Ok so many of you are wondering what shall we buy Scotty for his Birthday? some of you may not. Anyway i have prepared a list to assist with my material dreams. Many will be out of reach but you never know unless you give it a go?
In no particular order:
- A recumbent trike bike (x5 greenspeed).
- pair of thongs.
- surf wet T's (t shirts for surfing or normal wear.
- A rear rim (wheel) for my bike.
- a wooden travel chess set.
- rover lawn mower rotary style (red) - so it goes faster.
- socks and jocks. you can never have too many.
- dive booties.
- new dive mask.
- new fins
- out door vacum (victa vac Model # VBE1500) nice?
- slip on dress shoes.
- dvd movies.
- music download voucher.
- bunnings voucher.
- bike tube repair patches always handy.
- boardies can never have too many (quick dry).
- pair of congas to give to the church.
- dvd burner.
- kite.
Well i can't think of anything else what can i say i'm pretty blessed, how nice it is not really having any real needs or wants. you know a card would be great thats all thats really required with a bit of family get toghether over a bbq dinner. - it doesnt get much better than that !!!!! Nice!
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
TRIKES I LIKE THEM !!!!!!!!!
In 2004, Greenspeed released two new trikes. These two offerings were on completely different ends of the scale. The GT3 was the Australian firm’s new moderately priced folding commuter trike. The SLR was their new badass racing ultra low, laid back racing machine. For the 2005 model year, Greenspeed has decided to combine the two concepts. The result is the X5 foldable sports-touring trike.
The X5 retains the same folding mechanism and 349mm wheels of the GT3/5. Its steering mechanism is hybrid of these original folders and the SLR. Like Greenspeed’s racing machine, the X5’s front wheels are heavily cambered and visibly tilt in towards the rider. But rather than trying to use the unique single side-stick controller of the SLR, Greenspeed used a more conventional steering system closer to that of the GT3/5.
The end result is a trike that looks sort of like a foldable æ scale Greenspeed GTS. It has the same 30-degree seat angle of that classic trike and while it has a very sporty appearance, it still doesn’t look out of place with the rear rack and fender that come stock on the X5. Production X5’s will be bright yellow with a dark blue seat mesh. Our trike was from a short pre-production batch so we had the opportunity to choose a different color.
FOLD AND GO…
I took delivery of our X5 tester at the 2005 Spezi show in Germany. I was also picking up another trike and a two-wheel recumbent at the same time so I was forced to make myself acquainted with the X5’s folding mechanism in fairly short order.
Anyone who has previously folded a GT3 or GT5 will be able to easily accomplish the same feat with the X5. All you do remove the seat (one bolt), pop the quick release on the frame and fold the rear half forward onto the front half. This makes a pretty compact package that should fit into the boot of most cars and can be rolled around on its own. If you want to break it down even farther for shipping, the front wheels and rear rack are easily removed.
While at the show, Mick Sims showed me the case that he would be using to ferry an X5 to various dealers in the United States. It was a surprisingly small coroplast box with an aluminum frame and two inline skate wheels. It was a very slick package. Mick said that it was technically oversize but no one had asked and he was never charged any excess baggage fees during his tour of the US. This box is not available from Greenspeed but I’m sure they would be happy to provide you the plans if you ask nicely.
Our test trike was made in Greenspeed’s Australian factory. Production versions will be built in Taiwan. The quality of the Taiwanese GT3s and GT5s has been very good and I wouldn’t expect the X5 to be any different. Like all Greenspeed’s the X5 is built to last. The welds may not look as pretty as those on competitor’s trikes and Greenspeed’s trikes are usually bereft of fancy paint and flashy decals, but this company has always been about function over aesthetics.
Stock X5s will some with a Shimano Capreo rear hub (allowing the use of a 9-26 cassette), Shimano 105 cranks and Derailleurs and set of four pot Alligator hydraulic disc brakes. The rims and front hubs are all Greenspeed original units. The X5 also makes an excellent showcase for the new Greenspeed Scorcher tire. This particular test trike had a few upgrades.
PERFORMANCE WITHOUT AN EDGE
The X5’s stock seat is the same as that used on every other Greenspeed model. This is a good thing. Greenspeed’s second-generation sling mesh seat is one of the most comfortable options out there. The shock cord used in the base helps eliminate some road shock and the lumbar curve does a good job of ergonomically supporting the rider’s lower back. If the lumbar curve doesn’t suit you, it can easily be dialed out by loosening the laces that hold the mesh to the seat frame. There will soon be a hardshell seat available as well.
The X5’s seat angle is more laid back than that of many other trikes but it feels much more upright than it is. This is most likely due to the shape of the seat. The top portion of the X5 seat is turned up to almost vertical. This helps keep pressure off of your neck. I actually ordered Greenspeed’s headrest with our X5 but only used it on one ride. It was actually in the way and wasn’t needed at all.
With the wheels cambered in toward the rider, I found the X5’s cockpit to be a pretty right fit. Our tester had a mirror stalk fitted and these were very close to my thighs when I pedaling. Getting the handlebars set correctly so that they cleared the seat without the shifters hitting the mirror stalks took a bit of effort. If you’re a large person, a GT5 may be a better fit.
The bottom bracket height on the X5 is higher than that of Greenspeed’s non-folding trikes. It’s not any more extreme than the GT3, but may be a factor if you’re prone to numb feet.
If I can describe the X5’s feel in one word, it would be “Shmmoooothh”. (Okay, that’s not a real word) The steering is very light at parking lot speeds and once you get the handlebar clearance issues all sorted, it has a remarkably light turning radius. It practically begs you to flash around the parking lot and burn off those fancy Scorcher tires.
The smoothness continues once you’re off and running on the open road. The combination of the sling mesh seat and supple Scorcher tires did a great job of taking the edge off cobblestones and paving bricks and made chip seal feel like a freshly paved highway. As Larry and I both found in our Scorcher review, the ability to run these tires at fairly low pressure without suffering any major penalty in rolling resistance is real benefit. The X5 is the least jarring ride that I’ve ever experienced on a non-suspended trike.
It’s also the most stable trike I’ve ever ridden at high speed. The X5 was literally hands off at 70 km/h. Rocketing through the corners on my favorite long descent was more fun on the X5 that I remember it being on anything else I’ve tried. The X5’s stable platform really encourages you to lean over and really let it all hang out in the corners. A twisty mountain road and an X5 can combine to give “trike grin” a whole new meaning. I didn’t feel any pedal steer at all while pedaling back up those same steep mountain descents.
The X5 does have just a touch of brake steer but it’s not enough to detract from the overall excellent handling package. If anything it just ads to the trike’s sporty feel. Brake steer or not, the four piston Alligator hydraulics did a great job of stopping the X5 in a hurry. I much preferred them over the old Hope hydraulics that Greenspeed has used in years past and over the Magura Bigs that came on our last Greenspeed GTO test trike.
I was very impressed with the performance of this new Greenspeed. My overall route times were right in line with those of some more conventional two wheeled recumbents on my regular test loop. Of course some of the faster lowracers and highracers that I’ve tested had substantially better times but the only trikes I’ve reviewed that were in the same league as the X5 were the Trice XXL and Trice Micro. The XXL has larger wheels and a hardshell seat. The Micro has significantly less frontal area. I imagine that Catrike’s new 2005 Speed and the ICE S (essentially a less expensive version of the XXL) will also give the X5 a run for its money.
Despite its sporty nature, the X5 can still be used as a loaded touring machine. Greenspeed ships the X5 with an alloy rear pannier rack and rear mudguard. Front fenders are among the most commonly ordered accessories. The X5 easily accepted every pannier that I had at my disposal for this test (Ortlieb Classics, Arkel T-22 and Arkel RT-60) and its handling was not adversely affected when I tried to carry a moderate load.
NOT JUST A CATALOG FILLER
The US trike market is currently the hottest growth market for recumbent manufacturers. No one knows this more than Greenspeed. It seems that every time a competing manufacturer comes up with a flashy new trike to steal Greenspeed’s thunder, the Sims family responds with an offering that immediately reminds everyone why they’ve been at this party longer than anyone else has.
The GT3 and GT5 folding trikes have been an undisputed success for Greenspeed. The X5 builds on that concept and gives more performance-oriented trikers another option. That can’t be a bad thing. The initial reception has been very positive and Greenspeed already has a higher-end X7 in the works. A lower-end X3 is also being considered. I expect to here more about these around Interbike time.
Sometimes it may appear that some trike makers are almost trying to confuse the buyer with too many different models. And indeed it does look like some trikes are in the catalogs of their respective builders just because they can be. That is not the case with the X5. It’s a very fun and very sporty trike that can easily be stuffed into the boot of any car with just a minute or two’s labor. This will be a big benefit for those that often drive to and from the local bike path to go riding. Whether it’s a big enough benefit to get buyers to pay a several hundred dollar premium over an ICE S or a Catrike Speed is another matter. I personally don’t think it will be an issue. The X5 is superb handling trike that definitely stands on its own merit. I honestly think that it will be a hot commodity in this season’s trike market.
GREENSPEED X5
Highs
Superb stability
Great performance
Versatile
Super comfy seat
Lows
Tight cockpit
BB may be too high for some
MSRP
$3295
More info
http://www.greenspeed.com.au/
The X5 retains the same folding mechanism and 349mm wheels of the GT3/5. Its steering mechanism is hybrid of these original folders and the SLR. Like Greenspeed’s racing machine, the X5’s front wheels are heavily cambered and visibly tilt in towards the rider. But rather than trying to use the unique single side-stick controller of the SLR, Greenspeed used a more conventional steering system closer to that of the GT3/5.
The end result is a trike that looks sort of like a foldable æ scale Greenspeed GTS. It has the same 30-degree seat angle of that classic trike and while it has a very sporty appearance, it still doesn’t look out of place with the rear rack and fender that come stock on the X5. Production X5’s will be bright yellow with a dark blue seat mesh. Our trike was from a short pre-production batch so we had the opportunity to choose a different color.
FOLD AND GO…
I took delivery of our X5 tester at the 2005 Spezi show in Germany. I was also picking up another trike and a two-wheel recumbent at the same time so I was forced to make myself acquainted with the X5’s folding mechanism in fairly short order.
Anyone who has previously folded a GT3 or GT5 will be able to easily accomplish the same feat with the X5. All you do remove the seat (one bolt), pop the quick release on the frame and fold the rear half forward onto the front half. This makes a pretty compact package that should fit into the boot of most cars and can be rolled around on its own. If you want to break it down even farther for shipping, the front wheels and rear rack are easily removed.
While at the show, Mick Sims showed me the case that he would be using to ferry an X5 to various dealers in the United States. It was a surprisingly small coroplast box with an aluminum frame and two inline skate wheels. It was a very slick package. Mick said that it was technically oversize but no one had asked and he was never charged any excess baggage fees during his tour of the US. This box is not available from Greenspeed but I’m sure they would be happy to provide you the plans if you ask nicely.
Our test trike was made in Greenspeed’s Australian factory. Production versions will be built in Taiwan. The quality of the Taiwanese GT3s and GT5s has been very good and I wouldn’t expect the X5 to be any different. Like all Greenspeed’s the X5 is built to last. The welds may not look as pretty as those on competitor’s trikes and Greenspeed’s trikes are usually bereft of fancy paint and flashy decals, but this company has always been about function over aesthetics.
Stock X5s will some with a Shimano Capreo rear hub (allowing the use of a 9-26 cassette), Shimano 105 cranks and Derailleurs and set of four pot Alligator hydraulic disc brakes. The rims and front hubs are all Greenspeed original units. The X5 also makes an excellent showcase for the new Greenspeed Scorcher tire. This particular test trike had a few upgrades.
PERFORMANCE WITHOUT AN EDGE
The X5’s stock seat is the same as that used on every other Greenspeed model. This is a good thing. Greenspeed’s second-generation sling mesh seat is one of the most comfortable options out there. The shock cord used in the base helps eliminate some road shock and the lumbar curve does a good job of ergonomically supporting the rider’s lower back. If the lumbar curve doesn’t suit you, it can easily be dialed out by loosening the laces that hold the mesh to the seat frame. There will soon be a hardshell seat available as well.
The X5’s seat angle is more laid back than that of many other trikes but it feels much more upright than it is. This is most likely due to the shape of the seat. The top portion of the X5 seat is turned up to almost vertical. This helps keep pressure off of your neck. I actually ordered Greenspeed’s headrest with our X5 but only used it on one ride. It was actually in the way and wasn’t needed at all.
With the wheels cambered in toward the rider, I found the X5’s cockpit to be a pretty right fit. Our tester had a mirror stalk fitted and these were very close to my thighs when I pedaling. Getting the handlebars set correctly so that they cleared the seat without the shifters hitting the mirror stalks took a bit of effort. If you’re a large person, a GT5 may be a better fit.
The bottom bracket height on the X5 is higher than that of Greenspeed’s non-folding trikes. It’s not any more extreme than the GT3, but may be a factor if you’re prone to numb feet.
If I can describe the X5’s feel in one word, it would be “Shmmoooothh”. (Okay, that’s not a real word) The steering is very light at parking lot speeds and once you get the handlebar clearance issues all sorted, it has a remarkably light turning radius. It practically begs you to flash around the parking lot and burn off those fancy Scorcher tires.
The smoothness continues once you’re off and running on the open road. The combination of the sling mesh seat and supple Scorcher tires did a great job of taking the edge off cobblestones and paving bricks and made chip seal feel like a freshly paved highway. As Larry and I both found in our Scorcher review, the ability to run these tires at fairly low pressure without suffering any major penalty in rolling resistance is real benefit. The X5 is the least jarring ride that I’ve ever experienced on a non-suspended trike.
It’s also the most stable trike I’ve ever ridden at high speed. The X5 was literally hands off at 70 km/h. Rocketing through the corners on my favorite long descent was more fun on the X5 that I remember it being on anything else I’ve tried. The X5’s stable platform really encourages you to lean over and really let it all hang out in the corners. A twisty mountain road and an X5 can combine to give “trike grin” a whole new meaning. I didn’t feel any pedal steer at all while pedaling back up those same steep mountain descents.
The X5 does have just a touch of brake steer but it’s not enough to detract from the overall excellent handling package. If anything it just ads to the trike’s sporty feel. Brake steer or not, the four piston Alligator hydraulics did a great job of stopping the X5 in a hurry. I much preferred them over the old Hope hydraulics that Greenspeed has used in years past and over the Magura Bigs that came on our last Greenspeed GTO test trike.
I was very impressed with the performance of this new Greenspeed. My overall route times were right in line with those of some more conventional two wheeled recumbents on my regular test loop. Of course some of the faster lowracers and highracers that I’ve tested had substantially better times but the only trikes I’ve reviewed that were in the same league as the X5 were the Trice XXL and Trice Micro. The XXL has larger wheels and a hardshell seat. The Micro has significantly less frontal area. I imagine that Catrike’s new 2005 Speed and the ICE S (essentially a less expensive version of the XXL) will also give the X5 a run for its money.
Despite its sporty nature, the X5 can still be used as a loaded touring machine. Greenspeed ships the X5 with an alloy rear pannier rack and rear mudguard. Front fenders are among the most commonly ordered accessories. The X5 easily accepted every pannier that I had at my disposal for this test (Ortlieb Classics, Arkel T-22 and Arkel RT-60) and its handling was not adversely affected when I tried to carry a moderate load.
NOT JUST A CATALOG FILLER
The US trike market is currently the hottest growth market for recumbent manufacturers. No one knows this more than Greenspeed. It seems that every time a competing manufacturer comes up with a flashy new trike to steal Greenspeed’s thunder, the Sims family responds with an offering that immediately reminds everyone why they’ve been at this party longer than anyone else has.
The GT3 and GT5 folding trikes have been an undisputed success for Greenspeed. The X5 builds on that concept and gives more performance-oriented trikers another option. That can’t be a bad thing. The initial reception has been very positive and Greenspeed already has a higher-end X7 in the works. A lower-end X3 is also being considered. I expect to here more about these around Interbike time.
Sometimes it may appear that some trike makers are almost trying to confuse the buyer with too many different models. And indeed it does look like some trikes are in the catalogs of their respective builders just because they can be. That is not the case with the X5. It’s a very fun and very sporty trike that can easily be stuffed into the boot of any car with just a minute or two’s labor. This will be a big benefit for those that often drive to and from the local bike path to go riding. Whether it’s a big enough benefit to get buyers to pay a several hundred dollar premium over an ICE S or a Catrike Speed is another matter. I personally don’t think it will be an issue. The X5 is superb handling trike that definitely stands on its own merit. I honestly think that it will be a hot commodity in this season’s trike market.
GREENSPEED X5
Highs
Superb stability
Great performance
Versatile
Super comfy seat
Lows
Tight cockpit
BB may be too high for some
MSRP
$3295
More info
http://www.greenspeed.com.au/
Monday, January 22, 2007
Adventure world 2007!!!!
The great race ???
Well it started out by me telling everyone how they would lose and i would have the # 1 ranking on the racing speed slide. All day i kept telling them. Then off we went - i started well then the old man put his best assets forward and gravity took control?
As you can see the result was great - (for Dad) he was up in a flash to see the result not giving a hoot that little Dylan was half drowning beside him. (he recovered and wasn't injured.) As they say a picture tells a thousand words theres a bit more here being said! Before i could get to my feet my old man is drilling me telling me whos the man now!!
Well done Dad yes you've run your race, lucky for you it was a sprint not a marathon? I'll get you next time:) As for uncle Peter he was still acclimitising to the harsh Australian conditions even though he looks well prepared for this grouling sport of down hill water racing!!
All jokes aside we had a fantastic fun day with Uncle Peter and Aunt Janice hope you both had a great day!! Ripper Day!
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