Big Bike Thread

andi · 13 Jun 2009 at 13:24

Don't know, just tried to get a copy of the paper but both local shops have sold them all..

SDK^ · 13 Jun 2009 at 16:55

willhub said:
So you can go buy anything for 20 quid at Evans and get it for free basically?

Nope - there is a minimum spend of £100 for £20 off and £50 for £10 off

krisboats · 13 Jun 2009 at 17:15

Draeger said:
I think everyone does that.

I know I did, you get up to a junction, slow down and think "Nah....wont bother unclipping" and try and move out to beat the traffic. Then something makes you stop and you suddenly realise you are still clipped in. Then *BOOM*, down you go....!!!

It's an easy mistake to make. A learning experience, so to speak.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj96L3yD4z0

I can't remember the last time i put my foot down at a traffic light or when i had to stop for whatever reason.

Draeger · 13 Jun 2009 at 17:43

krisboats said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj96L3yD4z0

I can't remember the last time i put my foot down at a traffic light or when i had to stop for whatever reason.

That's quite cool!!

I think I would practice that in the back garden though, rather than out on the road.

krisboats · 13 Jun 2009 at 17:52

Draeger said:
That's quite cool!!

I think I would practice that in the back garden though, rather than out on the road.

A slight slope is a great place to learn on, face up the slope and you barely need brakes just pedal tension.

I do biketrials as well so for me i can practically stand there without even looking like i'm moving, the "micro adjustments" that he mentions are ridiculously small.

Took about 2 weeks to get it happily and since then it's just something i've done naturally.

Draeger · 13 Jun 2009 at 18:06

Wonder how easy it is to do on a roadbike with drop bars?. Would think flat bars on a hybrid or MTB might make it easier?. Maybe I'm wrong?. I will give it a go next time I am out on the bike.

Microwave · 13 Jun 2009 at 18:12

When you're learning to trackstand try and do it without braking. That way your body learns the natural balance point of you and your bike, not including variable forces ie. your braking.

Draeger · 13 Jun 2009 at 18:15

Cool. My sesne of balance is pretty good. I have perfected the art of rolling to a stop in traffic on my motorbike and balancing, keeping both feet on the pegs at a standstill. Can sit there for minutes at a time no problem. :cool:

Ironic Namesake · 13 Jun 2009 at 19:08

Did some cycling around today, total of around 70km which isn't too bad - need to pop into the office and back later too so that'll bring it to 80

Draeger · 13 Jun 2009 at 19:14

I intended getting out for my favorite "quick fix loop" route of 26 miles but I got sidetracked gardening.....lol.

And it looks like tomorrow could turn out very wet.

Ironic Namesake · 13 Jun 2009 at 19:28

I'm trying to find some good routes to ride on the road around here, as I find it bit difficult to do longer distance - I usually go to Richmond Park but get bored after a lap or two going in circles

If I get up early and feel motivated I may cycle to Tunbridge Wells + Back tomorrow (looks to be around 40 miles each way)

Northwind · 13 Jun 2009 at 19:47

Didn't get a ride in today, I was trailbuilding at glentress and basically ground myself into a fine paste of human wreckage whacking, shovelling and barrowing. Bikes stayed on the roof of the car, I don't think either of us could face taking them down, just as well since as soon as I got home I collapsed on my bed and sacked out for 3 hours

Bennah · 13 Jun 2009 at 22:17

andi said:
I neeeeeeeeeeeeed a Pitch

What Pitch is that andi? Not seen that colour before tbh.

MeddlE · 13 Jun 2009 at 22:28

mistercrabb said:
Commencal Furious CG '09

Mine

Loving that a lot, what's the bike weigh? 39lb ish?

Seriously thinking of this or the Absolut SX for 2010, they look like a lot of fun.

Reality|Bites · 13 Jun 2009 at 22:51

Bennah said:
What Pitch is that andi? Not seen that colour before tbh.

The Americans get a wider variety of colours. We get a choice of 3 maybe 4.
Sometimes only 1.

andi · 13 Jun 2009 at 23:00

Yeah its an american one. The American demo ones are a special colour too.

Quint · 14 Jun 2009 at 10:32

Finally bought some new pedals for my bike and new shoes. Went out yesterday afternoon and came off a cropper lol I knew it would happen.

I bought the bike a couple of years ago, I didn't want to spend too much money in case it just ended up in the garge un-used. So far I've done a fair few miles.

got a camelbak too.

Ironic Namesake · 14 Jun 2009 at 12:00

I'm setting off shortly to go from London to Tunbridge Wells using the following route :

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&s...51.286829,0.230713&spn=0.613247,1.785278&z=10

Then back again - should be good, weather is quite nice today.

ichabod crane · 14 Jun 2009 at 14:44

A few update shots of Ambrosia and her new partner

Ambrosia

The final spec now I can call her complete;
Frame: Santa Cruz Heckler
Forks: Fox Vanilla RLC
Bars: Spank Royala
Stem: Hope 70mm 0 degs
Headset: Hope Headset Gunsmoke
Grips: N/A
Bar Ends: N/A

Front Brake Lever assy: Hope Tech X2
Front Caliper: Hope Tech X2
Front disc: 180mm Floating rotor
Rear Brake Lever assy: Hope Tech X2
Rear Caliper: Hope Tech X2
Rear Disc: 160mm Floating rotor
Hoses: Braided Hose

Shifters: Sram X.0
Cables: Sram Flak Jacket
Front Mech: Shimano SLX
Rear Mech: Sram X.0
Chain Device: N/A

Seat: Fizik Gobi XM
Seat Post: Thomson Elite
Seat Post Clamp: Hope Non QR

Cranks: Race Face Atlas AM
Chainring(s): N/A
Chain: Sram PC951
Cassette: Sram PG990 Red 9spd
Pedals: Crank Bro Egg Beater SL
Bottom Bracket: Hope Stainless Steel

Front Wheel:
Rim: Mavic EN321 Disc
Spokes: DT Swiss Comp
Hub: Hope XC (Bulb)
Tube: N/A
Tire: Maxxis ignitor 2.1

Back Wheel:
Rim: Mavic EN321 Disc
Spokes: DT Swiss Comp
Hub: Hope XC (Bulb)
Tube: N/A
Tire: Maxxis ignitor 2.1

And not forgetting Minty - a Specialized Myka

GSDog · 14 Jun 2009 at 16:48

OoOverclockaoO said:
I'm setting off shortly to go from London to Tunbridge Wells using the following route :

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&s...51.286829,0.230713&spn=0.613247,1.785278&z=10

Then back again - should be good, weather is quite nice today.

That's a nice route, you pass through the next village to me just 2 miles from my house! The Hare and Hounds pub in Bidborough is a great place to get some lunch. They sell Kangaroo there if you want something different.

I bet it's a nice view from Bidborough ridge today too.