Big Bike Thread

CHokKA · 21 Apr 2011 at 15:11

ichabod crane said:
As much as we can but really it depends on what we have on that week with work and uni and everything else that gets in the way!

If you are interested I think a few of us will be going to Dalby this Sunday, you are welcome to tag along.

Cool, I'm already going to Dalby on Monday, was hoping it would have been Sunday but I'll be there then. First time I've been able to go, really looking forward to it. Whereabouts in York are you then? I'm in Elvington, we've got some nice places to ride out there

robj20 · 21 Apr 2011 at 15:21

We should sort a big summer ride, any time mid may onwards is great for me as long as it doesnt clash with any car shows.

ichabod crane · 21 Apr 2011 at 15:31

CHokKA said:
Cool, I'm already going to Dalby on Monday, was hoping it would have been Sunday but I'll be there then. First time I've been able to go, really looking forward to it. Whereabouts in York are you then? I'm in Elvington, we've got some nice places to ride out there

Go both days thats what bank holidays are for

I am on the other side going out towards Selby.

robj20 said:
We should sort a big summer ride, any time mid may onwards is great for me as long as it doesnt clash with any car shows.

Aye hopefully another weekend can be sorted for the summer.

CHokKA · 21 Apr 2011 at 15:34

ichabod crane said:
Go both days thats what bank holidays are for I am on the other side going out towards Selby.

Hehe true, but sadly I've got a hell of a lot to get done this weekend so I'm limited for time. As it is I don't think I'm going to feel like I've had much of a break. Thank goodness there's another big bank holiday weekend next week too!

matt_fsr · 21 Apr 2011 at 15:57

CHokKA said:
Hehe true, but sadly I've got a hell of a lot to get done this weekend so I'm limited for time. As it is I don't think I'm going to feel like I've had much of a break.

Shame - could have turned into something of a mini-OcUK meet at Dalby

ichabod crane · 21 Apr 2011 at 16:00

CHokKA said:
Hehe true, but sadly I've got a hell of a lot to get done this weekend so I'm limited for time. As it is I don't think I'm going to feel like I've had much of a break. Thank goodness there's another big bank holiday weekend next week too!

matt_fsr said:
Shame - could have turned into something of a mini-OcUK meet at Dalby

Aye what a shame

robj20 · 21 Apr 2011 at 16:37

661 Kyle Strait turned up today, got them in the Chain Reaction private sale so nice bargain.
Shocked that i needed the XL ones, i didnt think my legs were that big.

Supercow · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:03

Another evening's riding and another disappointing one at that - coulda sworn my DH bike is a zimmerframe in stead.

Reckon I need to sort out my all mountain/xc bike out asap and just get out on the saddle and have fun.

ichabod crane · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:08

Supercow said:
Another evening's riding and another disappointing one at that - coulda sworn my DH bike is a zimmerframe in stead.

Reckon I need to sort out my all mountain/xc bike out asap and just get out on the saddle and have fun.

Well stop being a homo about geometry and just buy a bike

MrKnifey · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:13

Brechfa on Monday!

Kristoph · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:47

Anyone riding in the somerset area? I only really know one other person who rides and would b good to get out with other people too.

Problem for me is I don't drive.

Sgt_Pepper · 21 Apr 2011 at 19:56

ichabod crane said:
Well stop being a homo about geometry and just buy a bike

I've made SC a new sig:

Enough fun, the real reason i'm posting.
I've just sold my road bike and now i want to have a go at building myself a bike, does anyone have any opinions on the Orange Crush frame, other than that it looks awesome.

weescott · 21 Apr 2011 at 20:06

I decided to take the T2 to work today. 8.5 miles there via a mountain bike "fun" park. Then 21.5 miles on the way home with 3 separate bits of singletrack. And it's not even the weekend yet! :cool:

Supercow · 21 Apr 2011 at 20:11

Sgt_Pepper said:
I've made SC a new sig:

Enough fun, the real reason i'm posting.
I've just sold my road bike and now i want to have a go at building myself a bike, does anyone have any opinions on the Orange Crush frame, other than that it looks awesome.

lol.. git - I deserve that though

Kristoph · 21 Apr 2011 at 21:57

Just had this little lot arrive in time for the weekend

Still waiting on the KryptoChain

Nix · 21 Apr 2011 at 22:50

Guys, any chance of some help in my thread please? I'm getting completely lost/confused with choice now.

Thanks to those of you who've helped so far though!

That KryptoChain doesn't look like much fun to carry around.

Richie · 22 Apr 2011 at 06:50

I know I leave my own lock at home most of the time due to its weight (New York lock). I will only take it if I know I will be leaving the bike somewhere e.g. shops etc.

Richie · 22 Apr 2011 at 06:53

ichabod crane said:
Usually here http://uk.freecaster.tv/

Shame I only have a crappy laptop to watch it on

RobotXander · 22 Apr 2011 at 08:14

Nice haul there Kristoph!

Wouldn't mind a review on those 661 Knee/Shin guards? How's the fit and are they comfortable?
I'm thinking about a replacement for the Kyle Strait knee guards I have

Supercow · 22 Apr 2011 at 08:24

For me knee/shins arent worth it - not much beats the Kyle Straits to be honest.
You sacrifice quite a bit of knee protection, by opting for knee/shins, which is one of the reasons Alpinestars sell knee socks to go with their pads.