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Finished in 4hr30mins, I'm tired now. I had a monster crash just 5 miles in and thought I'd broken a bone. Carried on and the only other drama was totally cramped legs with 4 miles left.
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Thought you broke a bone and still carried on, thats some going
Ive got to get a car pretty soon and save up for a 'decent' bike to get out and about, try and break some bones
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Fair play 6th. 
I had an off yesterday, straight over the bars on a slow, but very steep section. Was probably doing all of 3mph and just caught a root wrong. Was a super slow mo bender but because of the steepness I just couldn't get it back. Bike was fine, I've been left with a tasty gouge out my shins (just had brand new DMR V8's) and a bruised hip bone. Feeling sore this morning - mainly my ego though, couldn't believe I fell off at that speed! I mean, I'm pretty poor at descending to be honest more of a confidence thing I think but 3mph!?
I had an off yesterday, straight over the bars on a slow, but very steep section. Was probably doing all of 3mph and just caught a root wrong. Was a super slow mo bender but because of the steepness I just couldn't get it back. Bike was fine, I've been left with a tasty gouge out my shins (just had brand new DMR V8's) and a bruised hip bone. Feeling sore this morning - mainly my ego though, couldn't believe I fell off at that speed! I mean, I'm pretty poor at descending to be honest more of a confidence thing I think but 3mph!?
Fair play 6th.
I had an off yesterday, straight over the bars on a slow, but very steep section. Was probably doing all of 3mph and just caught a root wrong. Was a super slow mo bender but because of the steepness I just couldn't get it back. Bike was fine, I've been left with a tasty gouge out my shins (just had brand new DMR V8's) and a bruised hip bone. Feeling sore this morning - mainly my ego though, couldn't believe I fell off at that speed! I mean, I'm pretty poor at descending to be honest more of a confidence thing I think but 3mph!?
Travelling so slowly could be why you crashed. When you brake your suspension is compressed and your weight is pushed forward making it more likely to go over the bars. Dragging the brakes also makes it harder for the bike to clear obstacles Learning to stay off the brakes is one of the best things you can do to improve your riding. Letting the bike roll makes it much easier to get over rough ground. If you find yourself grabbing the brakes all the time try wrapping your hands around the bars, you can still reach the brakes easily when you need to but wont be tempted to drag the brakes.
Like you say it is a confidence thing but let the bike do the work for you. Training myself to stay off the brakes when not needed has been the biggest improvement I've made to my riding.
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guys stupid question time , what determines what size tyres I can put on my wheels , is it just the case off the inne tube ? 
The wheel rim usually has a max limit.guys stupid question time , what determines what size tyres I can put on my wheels , is it just the case off the inne tube ?
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It depends on the rim diameter, the rim width and tyre clearance between the chainstays.
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Yeah the speed was definitely the reason I came off. It was a totally new piece of trail for me, and it also wasn't clear exactly where the track lay since it's a little off the beaten track. A friend was in front of me easing his way down (without issue I might add) so I just followed suit. I wasn't dragging the front brake in particular on that section, was just using the rear to keep the bike under control with my bum virtually over the rear cassette as far back as I could manage.
Confidence is my issue at the moment on all downhill sections of the trails we ride, I have enough issues riding basic drop offs, let alone proper downhill sections. It'll come with practice I guess, just in the meanwhile the practice is pretty painful lol.
Nice. I thought only Record was in carbon? You just need a nice comfy saddle now
http://www.sbrsports.com/1011/289-255339
http://www.sbrsports.com/1011/289-255339
Nah the chorus has been available for a while in carbon mate
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Campagnolo_Chorus_Ergopower_10_Speed_Road_Lever_Set/5360010831/
As for the saddle i'll stick with my selle italia flight
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Campagnolo_Chorus_Ergopower_10_Speed_Road_Lever_Set/5360010831/
As for the saddle i'll stick with my selle italia flight
I see you spammed another forun
I would consider a saddle, if you do 40 miles and it feels like you a thing stuck up your bottom. Have a Team Pro on my racer and it's fantastic, even when it's brand new (supposed to be uncomfy as it moulds over time) it was the most comfy saddle I ever sat on, once it shapes to your bones it'll be even better. The problem with plastic/gel saddles is they never change shape.
I would consider a saddle, if you do 40 miles and it feels like you a thing stuck up your bottom. Have a Team Pro on my racer and it's fantastic, even when it's brand new (supposed to be uncomfy as it moulds over time) it was the most comfy saddle I ever sat on, once it shapes to your bones it'll be even better. The problem with plastic/gel saddles is they never change shape.
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Should be interesting to see how Armstrong does in the Leadville 100 on Saturday. Landis was 2nd when he raced in it last year.
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I'd wanted to do a dirty century this year, but scheduling means I missed the last one and can't do the next couple which are coming up. Definitely need to do one next year though.
The distance isn't too bad, it's more the pace of the front runners that's shockingly quick.
Pretty easy, I've done 30 miles in one go. Have a couple of pub stops and do it no problem.
Bought myself a RockShox Totem Solo Air for my Specialized SX trail.
Thinking I might have been a bit rash, and should have gone for the coil.
It's an ebay purchase so cant really send it back (new but from private seller), but does anyon think I made a bad move and should have gone for the coil?
Thinking I might have been a bit rash, and should have gone for the coil.
It's an ebay purchase so cant really send it back (new but from private seller), but does anyon think I made a bad move and should have gone for the coil?
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