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Get a second hand Cove Stiffee or Evil Sovereign 
Big Bike Thread
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Has anyone ridden any trails on the Isle of Wight? Trying to decide if I'd be insane to put together a single-speed MTB. Fixie might be pushing it towards suicidal, but I can't tell what the terrain or the hills are like.
Route is here if anyone knows it: http://www.designcatalyst.plus.com/Map.html
Route is here if anyone knows it: http://www.designcatalyst.plus.com/Map.html
Look what just turned up!
The post-lady looked rather unimpressed when I answered the door. I don't think I've had someone give me such contempt in quite a while. She must be on.
That selection of items looks like preparation for an anal examination or some sort of kinky sex game. No wonder the post lady looked unimpressed!
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Going back to my earlier post about what stuff to order (pump, inner tube, levers and bag)
Ive just ordered a Topeak Race Rocket pump, Continental tyres (42mm presta) and some Park Tool tyre levers, bagwise though, i might get a camalbak mule so ready for long days (walking or cycling) but tempted to order a Topeak Aero Wedge stapped to keep on the bike with all the bike stuff at all times
Ive just ordered a Topeak Race Rocket pump, Continental tyres (42mm presta) and some Park Tool tyre levers, bagwise though, i might get a camalbak mule so ready for long days (walking or cycling) but tempted to order a Topeak Aero Wedge stapped to keep on the bike with all the bike stuff at all times
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I have the same Camelbak someone posted, Mule 2010 and its great - much cooler than a std backpack i have found and plenty of room for the essentials!
Not sure about about a mini bag as never bothered, would just sit there getting filthy and i tend to either go for rides long enough that i want the Camelbak or short enough that a bottle and phone is all i take - FWIW i changed a tube without needing levers but good to have in the bag!
Anyone got the Endura 3/4 length shorts? After my off i have some blood stained 3/4 so feel its time i got some proper bike shorts that doesn't matter if i mess them up so much!
Not sure about about a mini bag as never bothered, would just sit there getting filthy and i tend to either go for rides long enough that i want the Camelbak or short enough that a bottle and phone is all i take - FWIW i changed a tube without needing levers but good to have in the bag!
Anyone got the Endura 3/4 length shorts? After my off i have some blood stained 3/4 so feel its time i got some proper bike shorts that doesn't matter if i mess them up so much!
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Look what just turned up!
The post-lady looked rather unimpressed when I answered the door. I don't think I've had someone give me such contempt in quite a while. She must be on.
Cheers, well ventilated for summer etc?? Also did you get the liner, if so any good? I have some padded under shorts so not sure if i want the liner option!
The liner comes with it as standard and can be removed easily (poppers). I used it due to me just starting out cycling again and my botty getting sore
May take it out at some point but it actually helps if I happen to fall off as the outer shorts and inner shorts will rub against each other as opposed to my skin.
The ventilation seems good on the shorts. It has zippered vents on the side of each leg which helps.
May take it out at some point but it actually helps if I happen to fall off as the outer shorts and inner shorts will rub against each other as opposed to my skin
.The ventilation seems good on the shorts. It has zippered vents on the side of each leg which helps.
got the 3/4's and they are very good
clock or counter-clock there's 1 32/32 standing on the pedals hill for me, 2 hills each way both with 1 long spinner and 1 shorter stander. dunno about the bit coming from porchfeild up/down to the "down" that'll be pretty steep too.
the hill in the distance is the one from the road crossing near brook, prolly 15%'ish and about 400 metres long? the one we're on is longer from the road but less steep, about 10% most of the way then kicking up to 13-14% for about 200 metres.
lol would'nt do it on a fixie unless i had a 32/28 atleast hehe but then i've got chicken legs bakbakbak
huge photo here,
http://www.deviantart.com/download/66706292/Tennyson_Trail_by_dunker8.jpg
Not having a bike since I moved out of home almost 4 years ago, I picked up my new bike last night.
Nowhere near as fancy as some of the awesome bikes in this thread, but I went for a Scott Sportster 60. Fancied a lighter bike after my last was a cheap and massively overweight full suspension bike.
Jumped on the bike last night and proceeded to ride the 9 miles home with an average speed of 12mph (that'll improve as I get fitter I'm sure). I cycled to work this morning and will be using it for my commute for the next few months. Also picked up a helmet and some gloves but am in dire need of some padded shorts.
The bike has some unbranded hybrid tyres fitted at the moment but am thinking about getting some proper road tyres. Being a total n00b to road cycling, what benefits do road tyres have over hybrid tyres?
Nowhere near as fancy as some of the awesome bikes in this thread, but I went for a Scott Sportster 60. Fancied a lighter bike after my last was a cheap and massively overweight full suspension bike.
Jumped on the bike last night and proceeded to ride the 9 miles home with an average speed of 12mph (that'll improve as I get fitter I'm sure). I cycled to work this morning and will be using it for my commute for the next few months. Also picked up a helmet and some gloves but am in dire need of some padded shorts.
The bike has some unbranded hybrid tyres fitted at the moment but am thinking about getting some proper road tyres. Being a total n00b to road cycling, what benefits do road tyres have over hybrid tyres?
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Gutted, went for a ride lastnight with a friend about halfway in to the 10 mile ride my seatpost broke (xfusion hilo adjustable seatpost) The seals went it started spurting out green gunky oil all over the frame, some even got onto the rear disc making braking nigh on impossible.
Was a nice walk back though even though it took nearly 2 hours lol
Was a nice walk back though even though it took nearly 2 hours lol
Hybrid tyres generally offer a little more comfort (due to their wider nature) and more/deeper tread to deal with rough surfaces and mild off-road conditions.
Road tyres will be narrow and slick/little tread to help with traction on road and paved surfaces. Not for bumps, stones etc. (that's where wider road tyres come in to get that little bit of lee-way for small bumps)
Had a cracking few runs on the Cwmcarn DH last night, fastest yet! Flew the last section (still unsure with jumps atm) from the road gap onwards. Middle section is having a work over and is detoured through the trees and rooty, sharp steep corners, technical stuff. Roll on next weekend!
Nice work, its a lovely feeling when you know you are picking up the pace.
CwmCarn doesn't have a roadgap though, unless there's one in the FR park?
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