The Cycling Thread - Page 323 - SV650.org

11-09-13, 09:27 PM

Thats a stonking Saving Dave!

maviczap · 12-09-13, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owenski

Thats a stonking Saving Dave!

Its a good time of year to pick up bargains

Quick ride today, as it was raining most of the morning, which I was secretly glad of, as it curtailed any thoughts my American friend had of doing any mega miles, as we've got a big ride tomorrow.

So a pleasant afternoon ride, much warmer than yesterday!

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/374521137

Nobbylad · 13-09-13, 09:58 AM

Apologies to intrude on this thread, I thought we had an MTB thread but can't seem to find it anywhere.

Anyhoo...I have a Carrera TDF that I bought cheap from Halfords last year. I've not been out on it much due to 2 x knee operations and I'm in the frame of mind where I think a mountain bike might be a good option to get me back in the saddle on the basis that it will be easier to ride initially (I'm 2 weeks post op at the mo, so need something forgiving) especially with winter coming, but then I can use take off road as my physical condition improves. I'll still use the TDF for road riding mostly, but as I can take advantage of the cycle to work scheme if I order a voucher in the next 7 days, it's a good way to get a decent bike for a good price. We're supposed to source the bikes from Halfords (the TDF is £249 at the moment!), however I 'think' we can use alternative suppliers (Wiggle etc).

So - any pointers on a suitable MTB? Ta

EDIT: Budget is upto £1k, although ideally I'd like to pay around £5-600

Mark_h · 13-09-13, 10:09 AM

Anyone else on the Prince's trust Palace to Palace ride next weekend? Could declare it a .ORG ride-out if anyone else is going.

Dipper · 13-09-13, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobbylad

Apologies to intrude on this thread, I thought we had an MTB thread but can't seem to find it anywhere.

Anyhoo...I have a Carrera TDF that I bought cheap from Halfords last year. I've not been out on it much due to 2 x knee operations and I'm in the frame of mind where I think a mountain bike might be a good option to get me back in the saddle on the basis that it will be easier to ride initially (I'm 2 weeks post op at the mo, so need something forgiving) especially with winter coming, but then I can use take off road as my physical condition improves. I'll still use the TDF for road riding mostly, but as I can take advantage of the cycle to work scheme if I order a voucher in the next 7 days, it's a good way to get a decent bike for a good price. We're supposed to source the bikes from Halfords (the TDF is £249 at the moment!), however I 'think' we can use alternative suppliers (Wiggle etc).

So - any pointers on a suitable MTB? Ta

EDIT: Budget is upto £1k, although ideally I'd like to pay around £5-600

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ghlight=thread

Nobbylad · 13-09-13, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dipper

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ghlight=thread

Danke

maviczap · 14-09-13, 08:25 PM

Last days ride & what a ride, the weather gods were on our side on Friday, blue skies & no wind on our side.

I finally had good climbing legs, not brilliant, but ok

Another one off the list

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/375259633

Dipper · 14-09-13, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Last days ride & what a ride, the weather gods were on our side on Friday, blue skies & no wind on our side.

I finally had good climbing legs, not brilliant, but ok

Another one off the list

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/375259633

Nice...

15-09-13, 04:23 PM

Seriously jealous Mavi

maviczap · 15-09-13, 04:29 PM

You've got plenty of time in you life to do all this mate, don't leave it until you're my age, as it doesn't get easier as you get older!

11-09-13, 09:27 PM	#3221
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Thats a stonking Saving Dave!

13-09-13, 09:58 AM	#3223
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: The Cycling Thread Apologies to intrude on this thread, I thought we had an MTB thread but can't seem to find it anywhere. Anyhoo...I have a Carrera TDF that I bought cheap from Halfords last year. I've not been out on it much due to 2 x knee operations and I'm in the frame of mind where I think a mountain bike might be a good option to get me back in the saddle on the basis that it will be easier to ride initially (I'm 2 weeks post op at the mo, so need something forgiving) especially with winter coming, but then I can use take off road as my physical condition improves. I'll still use the TDF for road riding mostly, but as I can take advantage of the cycle to work scheme if I order a voucher in the next 7 days, it's a good way to get a decent bike for a good price. We're supposed to source the bikes from Halfords (the TDF is £249 at the moment!), however I 'think' we can use alternative suppliers (Wiggle etc). So - any pointers on a suitable MTB? Ta EDIT: Budget is upto £1k, although ideally I'd like to pay around £5-600 Last edited by Nobbylad; 13-09-13 at 10:00 AM.

13-09-13, 10:09 AM	#3224
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: The Cycling Thread Anyone else on the Prince's trust Palace to Palace ride next weekend? Could declare it a .ORG ride-out if anyone else is going. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

14-09-13, 08:25 PM	#3227
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Last days ride & what a ride, the weather gods were on our side on Friday, blue skies & no wind on our side. I finally had good climbing legs, not brilliant, but ok Another one off the list http://connect.garmin.com/activity/375259633 __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

15-09-13, 04:23 PM	#3229
EssexDave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Seriously jealous Mavi

15-09-13, 04:29 PM	#3230
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread You've got plenty of time in you life to do all this mate, don't leave it until you're my age, as it doesn't get easier as you get older! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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