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punyXpress

20-08-10, 12:29 PM

Well, I just got my flight dates for SA and I'm not leaving until the 21st September

Which means I can do this with my boss who's also a bit of a keen cyclist:

http://www.sunseaandcycling.com/hills-killer-information.aspx

The 14 hills one, ~55miles IIRC, orienteering and all

Any advice / technique / condolences to offer? ;)

GUIDO’S

PILES CREAM

50kg

If all else fails, use our EXOCET Suppositories

the_lone_wolf

21-08-10, 03:30 PM

GUIDO’S

PILES CREAM

50kg

If all else fails, use our EXOCET Suppositories

Thanks for that...:p

14+ miles today without breaking a sweat (a metaphorical sweat that is, as I'm generally like a blind lesbian in a fish shop when exercising)

Looking forward to the 14 hills now...

Tim in Belgium

23-08-10, 11:30 AM

Well, rad am Ring was great, will do a mini trip report to go on this thread later in the week.

stewie

23-08-10, 01:00 PM

So if I fit fat slicks to my mtb rims are they any more prone to punctures than a normal tyre ? and can anyone recommend me some good tyres, Im not too up on the cycling scene just yet but want to use the bike for a duathlon next year and also use my commute to work as a training session albiet a short one at 15 miles.
Thanks
Stew

maviczap

23-08-10, 01:17 PM

No, no more than a knobbly tyre, in fact as they run at higher pressure then they should be a bit better.

As for brands, then depends on your budget. I've got some semi slick Michelins, but Schwalbe seem to have a bigger range on Ebay.

If its only one race, then don't spend the earth on tyres. There are some budget slick/semi slicks on Ebay, they'll be better than knobblies

Jabba

23-08-10, 01:20 PM

So if I fit fat slicks to my mtb rims are they any more prone to punctures than a normal tyre ?

No more prone that mtb tyres model for model. Some tyres have puncture protection built in.

Friends that have fitted more road-biased tyres to their mtbs swear by Schwalbe Marathon Plus (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24542). Grip well, last a long time and have amazing puncture protection :thumbsup:

stewie

23-08-10, 01:22 PM

Cool, Ill have a look around then, thanks pal :D

stewie

23-08-10, 01:40 PM

No more prone that mtb tyres model for model. Some tyres have puncture protection built in.

Friends that have fitted more road-biased tyres to their mtbs swear by Schwalbe Marathon Plus (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24542). Grip well, last a long time and have amazing puncture protection :thumbsup:
Wonder if I could get me knee down on these ? ;)
thanks

the_lone_wolf

23-08-10, 03:48 PM

maviczap

23-08-10, 07:05 PM

the_lone_wolf

24-08-10, 10:27 AM

Oh dear, I suddenly came over all flush and bought myself a new frame/forks and possibly brakes

M4 FSR XC Pro frame, Fox Triad shock / Reba SL forks and maybe some hope M4 brakes

It was a bargain, honestly...

Looks like I'll be rebuilding my bike for the Hills...

Hmm, scratch that

Turns out the seller is a c*nt who'd renege on an agreed sale for the sake of an extra pair of tenners selling parts separately

Oh well, the search continues for a light, cheap FS XC frame / forks

Perhaps I should start scouring eBay for some upstanding sellers who aren't tw*ts...

:rolleyes:

maviczap

24-08-10, 10:47 AM

the_lone_wolf

24-08-10, 10:55 AM

I have one of these frames (not this exact one), a lot lighter compared to my old Raleigh MTB

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/101739.html

Just swapped parts over, has disc mounts if I wanted to upgrade.

Got some carp forks from Decathlon, which I'll change at some point, but even they had disc mounts to

Was on the lookout for a full sus job if I'm shelling to upgrade tbh

Have a Mongoose Amasa Comp at the moment and it does the job just fine, but would be nice to have a little bounce in the back while maintaining the same overall weight

Jabba

24-08-10, 11:27 AM

Wind.

Nasty today :-(

Viney

24-08-10, 11:31 AM

Less cabbage then jabba

lily

24-08-10, 12:08 PM

I have now reclaimed my bike..... (drew having got one on friday he has given me mine back)

http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Specialized/6108?$Display$

my crosstrail sport

I haven't been out on it in ages :( and currently can't find the motivation to use it to commute to work, 5 miles all up hills! When I have used it for work would take me 40 mins to get here and 25 mins to get home.

I want to get some tryes for off roading as currently they would not stand up to anything other than a dirt track! :rolleyes:

Jabba

24-08-10, 12:31 PM

Less cabbage then jabba

I'll try sprouts instead :-)

Juju

24-08-10, 06:03 PM

I've just been out on this.....

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo119/Juju_uk_68/Pacer%20500/IMG_0864.jpg

All the kids stop me and ask about it !

maviczap

24-08-10, 06:20 PM

Did you know that if you bend the wheel you can straighten them by putting them in a freezer?

Or so I remember reading this somewhere

Retro classic

Drew Carey

24-08-10, 06:27 PM

:-( first malfunction, not even had it a week!!! Had my chain snap on me. Luckily will be warranty job. Decent SRAM chain too. Hopefully next one will last longer.

the_lone_wolf

24-08-10, 06:29 PM

:-( first malfunction, not even had it a week!!! Had my chain snap on me. Luckily will be warranty job. Decent SRAM chain too. Hopefully next one will last longer.D'oh

I'm just waiting for the 5 year old abused, unlubed, unloved, previously rusty chain on mine to go...

Think I'll be carrying a spare on the Hills Killer...

Drew Carey

24-08-10, 06:32 PM

I was not expecting the chain to go if I'm honest. Not when its a £40 job. But not bovered, free replacement, just means don't get to ride tommorow.

Then on weekend need to look at fitting my road tyres Girth gave me some time ago.

maviczap

24-08-10, 06:34 PM

:-( first malfunction, not even had it a week!!! Had my chain snap on me. Luckily will be warranty job. Decent SRAM chain too. Hopefully next one will last longer.

Impessive improvement in muscle strength, to be able to snap chains Drew, your legs must look like this?

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/imageBank/c/Chris%20Hoy%20legs.jpg

Drew Carey

24-08-10, 06:37 PM

Nope, my legs not looking like that!!!! I think it was a deffective chain. What suprised me, is that it didn't go on the split link, went on a standard riveted part.

maviczap

24-08-10, 06:40 PM

Could have been a piece of stone flicked up between the plates which did for the link, or just a duff link in the chain. Unusual though for SRAM

Filipe M.

24-08-10, 06:57 PM

Ouch... had a chain snap on me once while sprinting... :( one moment I'm pedalling like mad, the next moment I'm dragging on the tarmac, hearing the noise of metal scraping and watching my computer thingy happily skipping up and down a few inches from my nose. I just remember thinking "wtf are you doing there? :shock: ", then "erm I'm sure I'm not supposed to be lying on the tarmac in the middle of the road..." quickly followed by "ouch, this flippin' hurts like ****". Still carry the marks on my elbow and right hip.

And you're still complaining about the warranty? ;) Mine was a middle / top of the range Shimano thingy, btw.

Drew Carey

24-08-10, 07:26 PM

No complaints from me, just wasn't expecting it. lol. Its lucky to be honest that it only went when I started pulling away from some lights. Else could have been painful.

the_lone_wolf

24-08-10, 08:45 PM

Ah HA!! Kona Four frame and RS Recon Race incoming...

Price agreed and I was definitely the first to contact this time...

God I really should stop browsing for sale forums....:rolleyes:

Tim in Belgium

24-08-10, 09:57 PM

Saturday evening at sunset just before my lap heading into the dark:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs392.snc4/45480_10150250600720405_893055404_14216026_4285401 _n.jpg

Viney

25-08-10, 07:08 AM

:-( first malfunction, not even had it a week!!! Had my chain snap on me. Luckily will be warranty job. Decent SRAM chain too. Hopefully next one will last longer.
The power of pies mate. Eat less of them ;)

Jabba

25-08-10, 02:12 PM

Bargain if you're in the market for SPD-SL pedals:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=47601

They are rebadged Ultegra SPD-SL pedals. Same weight, same RRP, etc, but anodised black and renamed PD-R670

Tried these out for the first time yesterday evening. Same shoes as I'd used with SPDs and what a difference. Much more "solid" feeling, probably due to the larger surface area of the pedal and cleat. More comfortable and just as easy to use, too :-)

Well worth the investment.

maviczap

25-08-10, 03:45 PM

Tried these out for the first time yesterday evening. Same shoes as I'd used with SPDs and what a difference. Much more "solid" feeling, probably due to the larger surface area of the pedal and cleat. More comfortable and just as easy to use, too :-)

Well worth the investment.

That's why I don't like the road SPD's, its a bit like pedaling on a chestnut and why I haven't changed from my standard sized Look pedal to the smaller Keo version.

Might be alright to use a small pedal, if you're using super stiff carbon soled shoes

the_lone_wolf

25-08-10, 06:48 PM

Oh dear part deax...

Somehow I've been convinced to keep the old Mongoose as a daily hack and build myself a new bike

Parts bought so far:

Kona Four '08 frame w/ Rockshox Monarch shock
Rockshox Recon Race 100mm fork
Hayes HFX9 f/r w/ 200mm rotors
XT f/r mechs
SLX shifters
Deore crank/cassette
Alex Ace rims on Shimano/KK hubs

All parts either BNIB or hardy used - only the seat / handlebars / stem will be coming from the old bike until I work out what geometry I need and get new ones

Total cost ~£600

:riding:

maviczap

25-08-10, 06:58 PM

I'm tinkering with the idea of buying a cyclocross frame and forks for the winter. I'll swap most of my bits off my training bike, but having a bike I can use off road or on road with full mudguards

Works out a lot cheaper than a new MTB

Tim in Belgium

26-08-10, 10:33 PM

Report from last weekend's Rad am Ring:

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=2354360#post2354360

Bluepete

28-08-10, 04:25 PM

Yipee and hooray for me, I've just collected my new bike!

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/Mynewbike.jpg

It's amazing how far the tech has come since my last bike, a Rocky Mountain from '94 or '95. The fork on the Trek, whilst still a "budget" model is soooo plush and comes with remote lockout on the bars. The frame is hydroformed into odd shapes at the headtube making a super-stiff frame. It accelerates like a cat with a firework tied to it's bum!

Only one problem,

I'm really, really unfit!

Oh well, time to get to work on the spare tyre!

Pete ;)

metalmonkey

28-08-10, 05:16 PM

Bluepete

28-08-10, 05:30 PM

Brakes are Avid Juicy 3's. I nearly went over he bars first time I squeezed the lever!

Ridiculous power!

Pete ;)

Drew Carey

28-08-10, 05:40 PM

I found that too, brilliant brakes. Stop on a penny. Happy Days.

metalmonkey

28-08-10, 05:50 PM

Brakes are Avid Juicy 3's. I nearly went over he bars first time I squeezed the lever!

Ridiculous power!

Pete ;)

Awesome I have the Juicy 5, they are just awesome of course I haven't done that yet:-ddmy front disk is huge!

Filipe M.

28-08-10, 10:32 PM

Stop it now guys, you're giving me disk brake envy! :( (I'm still using XT V-Brakes, the parallel link ones that squeal like a siren if you give them a good pull...)

Pedrosa

30-08-10, 08:38 AM

The Vuelta de España began on Saturday in Seville with a team time trial. Yesterday they headed from Seville to finish in Marbella. How strange to see the riders heading down the famous Ronda Road which as some of you know is a famed biker route that I play on a lot.

I tried to plan with precision, gauging the point they were on that road, to how long it would take them and myself to get to the same point so that I could see them go by.

I could not have timed it better! As I arrived the first Police outriders came by,then some more,then TV motorbikes, a Shimano mechanics car and then within a minute lots of lights and motorbikes heading the front of the peloton. The 4 riders that had a close to 4 minute lead before I left the house,had now been caught. This stretch of road now was perfect and flat. The entire field came past in a "whoosh" followed by the massive number of back up vehicles. Just seconds of action to see,but a great experience.:cool:

maviczap

30-08-10, 07:35 PM

The Vuelta de España began on Saturday in Seville with a team time trial. Yesterday they headed from Seville to finish in Marbella. How strange to see the riders heading down the famous Ronda Road which as some of you know is a famed biker route that I play on a lot.

I could not have timed it better! As I arrived the first Police outriders came by,then some more,then TV motorbikes, a Shimano mechanics car and then within a minute lots of lights and motorbikes heading the front of the peloton. The 4 riders that had a close to 4 minute lead before I left the house,had now been caught. This stretch of road now was perfect and flat. The entire field came past in a "whoosh" followed by the massive number of back up vehicles. Just seconds of action to see,but a great experience.:cool:

Quite the strangest start to a grand tour I've ever seen, apart from a similar test at the start of the Tour of Poland a couple of years ago.

Yes, they woosh past you on the flat and even when climbing the mountains they still woosh past you.

I wished the Vuelta was moved back to its original month the calender, as its never been the same since it moved to September, but I'd still like to go and see it in the mountains, but never any of the flat stages :cool:

fizzwheel

31-08-10, 01:10 PM

RIP Laurent Fignon

Jabba

31-08-10, 01:14 PM

RIP Laurent Fignon

Aye.... just read the news now. Only 50 years old, too :-(

RIP

Filipe M.

31-08-10, 02:13 PM

Just seen it here... RIP :(

maviczap

31-08-10, 04:05 PM

RIP 'Professor'

Just finished his book. Such an iconic figure in the System U jersey, what a team

fizzwheel

31-08-10, 05:45 PM

Just finished his book. Such an iconic figure in the System U jersey, what a team

I'm reading that book at the moment. I'm really enjoying it so far.

I agree about the System U Jersey. I had a System U water bottle when I was a teenager. I loved that 1989 Tour, was on the edge of my seat every single day. I always thought Fignon was a bit strange / aloof. Reading the book has changed my opinion of him.

maviczap

31-08-10, 07:36 PM

I'm reading that book at the moment. I'm really enjoying it so far.

I always thought Fignon was a bit strange / aloof. Reading the book has changed my opinion of him.

+1

What happened to the great jersey designs we once had, System U, Ariostea, Super Confex, Carrera, Chateaux D'ax, even Castorama wasn't bad.

Although I draw the line at Le Groupment :p

These days there's no colours or imagination

That's why Fignons era was such a great time for watching cycling

mattSV

03-09-10, 12:49 PM

Cycle to work is feeling the recession

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/aug/13/cycle-to-work-scheme-bargain-ends

Unfortunately it looks like people on existing schemes will also be affected.

Woohoo - got my letter from HR today telling me that the Planet X Carbon road bike I got 3 years ago is now mine with nothing else to pay - the £1000 bike cost me about £520 interest free over 3 years.

Double woohoo - just spotted a message posted on our intranet today :rolleyes: from HR stating that although the scheme rules have changed, they have agreed with HMRC that this will only apply within our company to vouchers ordered after 4th September 2010 (i.e. TOMORROW!). I have just therefore placed an order for another £1000 voucher ;):p

Looks like I will be getting a Boardman Hardtail Pro when the voucher comes through in October :cool:

mattSV

03-09-10, 12:50 PM

+1

What happened to the great jersey designs we once had, System U, Ariostea, Super Confex, Carrera, Chateaux D'ax, even Castorama wasn't bad.

Although I draw the line at Le Groupment :p

These days there's no colours or imagination

That's why Fignons era was such a great time for watching cycling

Not sure about the denim look shorts though - not that you would have seen me wearing them :-dd

Viney

03-09-10, 03:43 PM

I was out for a cycle early this morning and came across a couple in this alleyway. Got in my way they did. He got all agressive, so i got off my bike and legged it. Bloody pedestrains.

the_lone_wolf

03-09-10, 03:45 PM

I was out for a cycle early this morning and came across a couple in this alleyway. Got in my way they did. He got all agressive, so i got off my bike and legged it. Bloody pedestrains.

Have to agree, bunch of ******s for the most part...;)

And those motorcyclists!! Don't get me started!!!!!!

;):p

maviczap

03-09-10, 06:55 PM

Not sure about the denim look shorts though - not that you would have seen me wearing them :-dd

Better than some of the white ones, which show all your undercarriage :p

Tim in Belgium

03-09-10, 07:07 PM

For those who haven't seen my other thread:

My sister has had the following stolen from her garage (they belong to her lodger) :

19" gary fisher superfly - sram xo- fox rlc forks - avid exlixir cr brakes
19" cover hummer (08 litespeed) shimano xt - RS pikes - hope tech x2 brakes
58cm Time VXS carbon road bike - dura ace - kysrium wheels (no seatpost!)
......61cm Kinesis racelight t - ultegra/105 - hope hoops - rear mudguard

If you see anything on ebay or otherwise that rings bells please let me know.

the_lone_wolf

03-09-10, 09:17 PM

Saw the other thread Tim, that sucks...

On a better note, got everything but the crank and chain on the new bike, nipping over to a mates who has tools tomorrow morning to finish it off and then it's back home to have a bloody BBQ that I was volunteered for!!!

Should be able to get out Sunday though, it looks Captain Awesome!!!:mrgreen:

Drew Carey

04-09-10, 08:02 AM

I is like totally proud of myself......did my ride home yesterday in bang on 45 minutes. Not bad on a mountain bike with nobbly tyres and up hills.

Or at least so I thought.

Tim, that sucks there been some nice bikes there. Have you been and posted on many of the bicycle forums?

the_lone_wolf

04-09-10, 05:25 PM

Shazam

Just a bit of cable trimming and end capping and she's finished:

2008 Kona Four Scandium Frame:

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0087.jpg

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0089.jpg

RockShox Monarch 3.3 shock and bling bling white DMR V12 Pedals:

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0094.jpg

Rockshox Recon Race Air forks and Avid Juicy 5s 185mm rotors F and R:

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0090.jpg

SLX Shifters:

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0091.jpg

Bling white Charge grips

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0092.jpg

XT mechs rear:

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0095.jpg

...and front, Deore crankset:

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0096.jpg

Jensen CNC seatpost and Bel-Air RT saddle:

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0097.jpg

Total weight inc Cateye computer;) 13.8kg

Rides beautifully, loving my return to full suss...:smt109

maviczap

04-09-10, 05:41 PM

One major thing wrong with it.

Its too clean. Go get it dirty!!!!

;)

the_lone_wolf

04-09-10, 06:26 PM

Its too clean. Go get it dirty!!!!

Hah!!

New bits = clean

Will be off to town tomorrow via the byways to have the LBS give it the once over but it's been dry recently so don't expect mud plugging...

;)

the_lone_wolf

05-09-10, 01:47 PM

Mmmmmmmmmmm

That was a bit nice...

Even got it a little muddy given the rain last night...

;)

maviczap

05-09-10, 05:41 PM

Rode a team time trial this afternoon :p

Me
Wife & yougest, on the tag a long
Eldest on her MTB

EssexDave

05-09-10, 08:32 PM

I did my first bike ride in about 3-4 years today for Leukemia research today. 26 miles around Shoeburyness, was on a rented mountain bike (as I'm not getting my cycle to work thingy till the end of the month) and managed it in a modest time of about 3 hours 45 minutes. I now feel completely dead, legs are aching and my **** is sore.

However, I feel good for it and now realise how easy my 6 mile ride to work is going to be :D

the_lone_wolf

11-09-10, 09:58 AM

Quickie bump and just to let all you knobblie lovers that there's a Wales weekend planned at the end of october...

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=157242

Tim in Belgium

11-09-10, 05:46 PM

Just did 81 miles this afternoon on the road bike, strong head wind to begin with which then died as it came into my favour!

Stopped off for chips and peanut sauce and a bami block, crazy dutch food but seemed to do the job.

Tim in Belgium

11-09-10, 06:51 PM

Anyone else love the look of this bike?

http://www.cycleexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/trek-broadsider-51.jpg

More info can be found here:

http://www.cycleexif.com/broadsider-2#more-89

Jabba

11-09-10, 07:20 PM

Just did 81 miles this afternoon on the road bike

Take in any big hills/climbs? ;-)

maviczap

11-09-10, 07:24 PM

Take in any big hills/climbs? ;-)

Only the Kemelberg, but thats nothing ;)

Tim in Belgium

11-09-10, 07:54 PM

Take in any big hills/climbs? ;-)

There were a few climbs, 10m onto one dyke, plus the odd flyover!

The wind was a bugger but died in the evening, although there was still a little to help the last 15 miles home.

maviczap

11-09-10, 08:05 PM

There were a few climbs, 10m onto one dyke, plus the odd flyover!

Take it you needed the granny ring for these ;)

Tim in Belgium

11-09-10, 08:08 PM

I may be in crazy clogland but I tend to stay away from the O.A.P.s!

the_lone_wolf

12-09-10, 01:52 PM

25 miles today and I'm bloody knackered!!

Although to be fair I went the hilly way and the GPS was reading something like 800m total ascent - no idea if that's a lot but it sounds like it to me:mrgreen:

Stopped because I felt I'd do myself an injury If I pushed for the full 40+ miles round back home

Tell you what though, 25 miles off-road up and down the downs is nothing like 25 miles on the road / cycle paths!!!

Filipe M.

12-09-10, 02:06 PM

Tell you what though, 25 miles off-road up and down the downs is nothing like 25 miles on the road / cycle paths!!!

Nope, 25 miles off road feels more like 125 - 150 miles on the road... even smooth compact tracks will be a lot harder than tarmac.
I miss that feeling, though. Note to self: get off the couch.

the_lone_wolf

12-09-10, 02:10 PM

I miss that feeling, though. Note to self: get off the couch.

You see, that's funny, 'cause I'm quite keen to get back on it now...;)

the_lone_wolf

12-09-10, 04:04 PM

Sorry for the crappy phone pic, but the first pic of the new bike in it's natural habitat, you'll have to imagine the sweeping vista looking miles back to Southampton sound from the Tennyson Trail...:

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/12092010010.jpg

edit: And to those who said it was too clean...

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0087-1.jpg

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0088.jpg

:love:

Filipe M.

12-09-10, 07:28 PM

I think I really hate you now...

:lol:

Jabba

12-09-10, 07:33 PM

I think I really hate you now...

Only now? ;-)

Nice looking bike TLW :thumbsup:

Just put "slicks" (Conti SportContacts) on my hybrid ready for the soon to be regular commute. Anyone tried 'em?

maviczap

12-09-10, 07:48 PM

No, but you can't go really go wrong with Conti's

maviczap

12-09-10, 07:49 PM

At least its properly dirty now :p

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/ktm_wolf/Kona%20Cycling/DSC_0088.jpg

Ruffy

12-09-10, 08:44 PM

Just put "slicks" (Conti SportContacts) on my hybrid ready for the soon to be regular commute. Anyone tried 'em?

Funnily enough, I've just worn out my third set (well, rear) of those. I think they're a very good tyre. The visible tread pattern around the centre wears away pretty quickly but there's still plenty of rubber left when it does. However, that does make it dificult to spot a tyre about to wear out (which is how I lost my last rear - punctured due to virtually no rubber left!)

As it happens I've replaced them with City Contact this time as the Sport Contact was was out of stock. Still Conti though, as I think they're the best tyre make out there for road use on MTB 26"ers.

No, but you can't go really go wrong with Conti's
Seems I'm not the only one!:D

Drew Carey

12-09-10, 08:44 PM

Just bought myself a Crud Catcher tonight for the downtube. With the weather getting rubbish found I'm getting wet grit flinging all up my chest and face!!!! lol.

TLW....nice bike. Makes mine look like a kiddies first bike. lol

By the way that isn't muddy though. Could do much better.

Drew Carey

12-09-10, 08:45 PM

PS - I'm still running my off road tyres. Actually quite like the challenge bizarely!!! lol.

the_lone_wolf

12-09-10, 08:59 PM

TLW....nice bike. Makes mine look like a kiddies first bike. lol

By the way that isn't muddy though. Could do much better.

Ha, give me a chance, it's not been wet for a while here... Plus it's going to take a lot of mud to hide that lairy purple paint job...;)

Funnily enough, this cost me roughly the same as I paid for my old Amasa Comp about 5yrs ago, I reckon I'll be building my own from now on, looking over the spec of the old 2008 Four Supreme it's comparable but roughly 1/3-1/4 the cost...:cool:

the_lone_wolf

12-09-10, 09:01 PM

PS - I'm still running my off road tyres. Actually quite like the challenge bizarely!!! lol.

If you're not mud plugging you could give the Schwalbes a try - the Racing Ralph absolutely FLIES!! - it's a bit lightweight treadwise for the front so paired with a Nobby Nic I reckon they're fantastic...:cool:

Filipe M.

12-09-10, 09:14 PM

Just bought myself a Crud Catcher tonight for the downtube. With the weather getting rubbish found I'm getting wet grit flinging all up my chest and face!!!! lol.

Depending on the dog owners around your area, wet grit might be the least of your concerns! :lol: Been there, done that... twice. NOT fun. :lol:

Funnily enough, this cost me roughly the same as I paid for my old Amasa Comp about 5yrs ago, I reckon I'll be building my own from now on, looking over the spec of the old 2008 Four Supreme it's comparable but roughly 1/3-1/4 the cost...:cool:

Been doing that for 12 years now... always found the cost of building a bike to your spec lower than buying from the big manufacturers. That said, Cannondales and Treks still tickle my fancy... a lot! (I know, talk about overpriced stuff...)

anna

12-09-10, 09:18 PM

That said, Cannondales and Treks still tickle my fancy... a lot! (I know, talk about overpriced stuff...)

That aint ever going on any Xmas list I am likely to get you... FYI ;)

Drew Carey

12-09-10, 09:21 PM

Depending on the dog owners around your area, wet grit might be the least of your concerns! :lol: Been there, done that... twice. NOT fun. :lol:

That was one of my main worries.

the_lone_wolf

12-09-10, 09:21 PM

Depending on the dog owners around your area, wet grit might be the least of your concerns!

AAAARGH

Horrific memories!!!

The smell... The taste!!!!! THE GRITTY TEXTURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smt120:smt120:smt120:smt120

Drew Carey

12-09-10, 09:22 PM

Please tell me that a Crud Catcher will assist in preventing this!!!!

the_lone_wolf

12-09-10, 09:24 PM

Please tell me that a Crud Catcher will assist in preventing this!!!!

It will help, but occasionally you'll get a curve ball and because you won't be expecting it you'll have your mouth open!!!!!!;)

Drew Carey

12-09-10, 09:25 PM

Marvellous........look forward to that pleasure!!!!

Filipe M.

12-09-10, 09:34 PM

It will help, but occasionally you'll get a curve ball and because you won't be expecting it you'll have your mouth open!!!!!!;)

It's even worse when it happens, and 30 mins later, after you've wiped it off the best you can and you've all but forgotten the fact, you reach for the bottle in the holder on the down tube (12 years ago the CamelBaks weren't as widespread as they are now...) and yours fingers find something soft and squidgy... :-dd

Drew Carey

12-09-10, 09:36 PM

I'm currently using bottle and cage and that has really made me think I need to save for a camelback. Can we suggest nice things please!!!

the_lone_wolf

12-09-10, 09:37 PM

It's even worse when it happens, and 30 mins later, after you've wiped it off the best you can and you've all but forgotten the fact, you reach for the bottle in the holder on the down tube (12 years ago the CamelBaks weren't as widespread as they are now...) and yours fingers find something soft and squidgy... :-dd

:smt043

Same story except it was on the drinking end

So disgusting I didn't touch it the rest of the ride!!!!

What is wrong with dog owners? (And I am one!!)

the_lone_wolf

12-09-10, 09:42 PM

I'm currently using bottle and cage and that has really made me think I need to save for a camelback. Can we suggest nice things please!!!
Camelbak Mule works for me, lots of water, OS map, fleece and basic tools, spare tube, phone keys etc. Bought mine a few years back, don't know if they still make them

The water pouch is a PITA though, needs good cleaning and storing either dry or in the freezer or it'll mould up, too much effort for a short commute, but nice to have 3l of ice cold water all day:cool:

Drew Carey

12-09-10, 09:50 PM

Not sure what to do on that front.....was thinking using cage and bottle for commute and then getting one of these as cheapish for fun riding when I don't need to carry much...

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/rockrider-c3-water-bag-118887656/

or

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/rockrider-color-2-34962007/ as 2litre

Main reason as use my knox backpack for commuting as carry clothes, lunch, towel etc. Don't want to buy an expensive pack.

metalmonkey

12-09-10, 10:22 PM

Well cycling was going well for me about 12 miles a day round trip to and from work that was until Thursday night when I got knocked off my road bike...

I have ended up with a road rash and brusing to right leg/knee, a big ish bruise to my chest where the drop bars went into and another on my shoulder. So a bit sore, went to get checked out was told I just missed my ribs from the bruise I was told had it hit my ribs I would have broken them, well I guess it could have been worse. Need to get my bike fixed as well, not sure if I'm more ****ed about my injuries to add to what is growing list already have messed up shoulder, arm ect or the fact its a new bike...

Okay so who wants to see some infected road rash:D

1210tech

12-09-10, 10:31 PM

Didn't realise there were a few MTBers on the site, some nice rides on here :)

Here's mine, found it in M&P Cycles in Swansea when they were still trading. They had reduced the frame down to half price because of a scratch on the top tube, couldn't believe my luck, only went in to have a gander and ended up walking out with my dream bike!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t61/1210tech/DSC01071.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t61/1210tech/DSC01859-1.jpg

WicklowSV

13-09-10, 08:42 AM

Only got back into cycling last year after a ten year break (when I bought my first SV650!). Bought an MTB and loved being back on the trails - burn a lot more calories when there's no v-twin pushing you along!!:p

I bought a GoPro camera to use on the SV1K a while back but its pretty good on the bike's as well...here's a few clips of some of my antics on and off road...

Roadbike is a 2010 Lapierre Audacio 400 TP - great bike which is more than good enough for me

MTB is a 2009 Trek 6000 Disc - hardtail which again easily copes with my skillset on the trails!!

Road Vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnfRVcBJNg)

Trail Vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQIyYc9-ikg)

Trail Vid2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtY30NfsXxI)