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I went up and watched the marathon for the first time this year. I was quite surprised how fast they run!
 
their not slow!
used to watch one going past my old house in crosby!
don't know how they keep that kinda pace going that distance!
 
I picked up a new bike yesterday, a Giant Defy 0. Well chuffed with it, even after the 3 hour round trip to get it and seemingly quite rare in the UK too.

I went out on it yesterday in stock guise, but I'll be putting my Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels on it tonight. Pics to follow when out on my next ride.
 
VeNT said:
what have you got?
I'd be tempted to do the 50 on my sec, or even my steely if I ever get it working tight!
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I've only got my old mountain bike! It's a Raleigh Max Ogre which weighs a ton. It also dates back to the mid to late 90s, as I recall, so it's probably not the best fit for me as I was just a teenager back then. I'd prefer a decent road bike before taking on any serious distances.
 
Vonhelmet said:
I've only got my old mountain bike!
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That explains why you're only riding as fast as a runner.

Since I thought about cycling and then made the decision I constantly watch cyclists on the road (BEFORE MY BIKE ARRIVES :().
In 99% of watching MTBs (on the road) it looks like they are struggling and my wife is bored of me pointing it out.
It seems like their legs are going round more than the wheels are going forward.
Compare that to somebody on a road bike and their legs are hardly going round while they are going quite a distance.
Of course I do see the odd road biker who seems to be stuck in gear 1 and look like they aren't getting very far.
I also find it amazing how so many (mainly) MTB'ers are riding what look like their younger brother or childs MTB.
I see one bloke in a morning and his knees nearly hit his chin.
 
Yep I know that feeling! I'm on my mtb until I get a cleat bolt, feels like I'm crawling along.
Bet my road bike flys when I get back on it, although the roadie can't take the muddy route through the park which is fun.
 
Vonhelmet said:
I've only got my old mountain bike! It's a Raleigh Max Ogre which weighs a ton. It also dates back to the mid to late 90s, as I recall, so it's probably not the best fit for me as I was just a teenager back then. I'd prefer a decent road bike before taking on any serious distances.
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tbh pick up a 2nd hand steel bike of the bay, best thing I ever got on there! and best £40 I've ever spent!
 
What was everyones favourite bike during your childhood?

My first bike which I remember was a Raleigh Boulder, which I got in about '94/'95. It was one of the first bikes I can remember having grip shift which set it apart from all my friends bikes and it was the first bike I ever competed in a race on, a cross country race when I was about 9 or 10 years old. That was definitely my favourite bike through my child hood.
 
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