Big Bike Thread

[andi]

I wish I had the balls for DH, just so I could buy a DH bike

So cool looking.

 

[weescott]

I know someone that did DH on a hardtail. To make it worse it was...a GIRL.

 

[Draeger]

Headed up to Carron Valley with 2 mates from my watch.

So "Team Cube".....lol...!!! :-

From left - Cube LTD Pro, Cube Analog and my Cube Acid. At the top of "The Runway" freeride section before heading down.

 

[janesssssy]

I know someone that did DH on a hardtail. To make it worse it was...a GIRL.

Well I aint a girl, But will be ragging my Stiffee down the hills of Morzine in 8 weeks.

 

[Burned_Alive]

Anyone using the Ribble bike stand? I think I need one. I live in an apartment so can't give my bike a good wash down, I have to use a toothbrush and damp sponge/cloth to clean it and it takes ages. And sitting on the floor kills my back.
I've seen a park tools one at £100 but it's a little too expensive, but the Ribble one looks ok.
Am just seeing if anyone has used one before.

I have this stand and I don't think you'll find a better stand. Not even for the money either, I cant fault it at all. Don't waste your money on the park stand.

 

[MrKnifey]

Stole Sam's signature helmet too!

I BLOODY KNEW IT WAS FAIRCLOUGH

 

[touch]

Well I aint a girl, But will be ragging my Stiffee down the hills of Morzine in 8 weeks.

Cool, what dates?
Im going to be there from 10-17 july.
Wont have my bike with me tho
I'm there to see the TdF
Might look at renting a bike for a day or two if i get a chance.

 

[janesssssy]

10th to 18th. going with Flowmtb

 

[6thElement]

I think I'm going to do an Alps trip next year, maybe to race the Mega Avalanche, maybe just to ride. This year is probably going to be trips to Whistler, Oregon and Colorado.

 

[Mr.Stu]

I think I'm going to do an Alps trip next year, maybe to race the Mega Avalanche, maybe just to ride. This year is probably going to be trips to Whistler, Oregon and Colorado.

(tu) park opens Friday.

Gonna try and get up there before I leave Whizzles, T minus 22 days

 

[MeddlE]

How does everyone here insure their bikes?

I'm looking at specialist companies and they are £300+, and home insurance will only cover for up to £1500 :/

I use Marks and Spencer for home insurance, you don't have to declare anything worth less than £4000 and bikes are covered in outbuildings (as is everything else).

 

[6thElement]

(tu) park opens Friday.

Gonna try and get up there before I leave Whizzles, T minus 22 days

Booo, if it happens the trip won't be until early July.

Last I heard the place was still full of snow? Or is the lower half good enough to bike and just the upper still too snowy?

 

[Sagalout]

LOL, read this on the PBK Blog :-

Tour de France 2010 : Rules for partners......

Haha, thats awesome....printed out for the benefit of the mrs, although currently watching the Giro every night so she knows the score now anyway

 

[RobotXander]

I know someone that did DH on a hardtail. To make it worse it was...a GIRL.

I'd give it a go no worries

 

[rhysduck]

It's more rider capability than bike capability.

Done DH on my Hardtail in Cwmcarn a few times - serious good fun!

 

[Supercow]

I BLOODY KNEW IT WAS FAIRCLOUGH

DAMNIT, i was actually hoping you'd forget about that when I saw it.
I can however take a screenshot of Hill hip whipping that mahooosive gap on the north shore with Vanderham?

 

[Supercow]

It's more rider capability than bike capability.

Very true, however a great bike helps us mere mortals tremendously

 

[ichabod crane]

Very true, however a great bike helps us mere mortals tremendously

Gives some over confidence doesn't it! Hows your arm?

 

[Supercow]

Hush you!

I think I have a schoolboy crush!
XC has never been this interesting.... watch out for the unfortunate podium for the ginga Brit

 

[Supercow]

There's only one winner on this podium