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Old 20-08-10, 11:57 AM   #401
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Will we be getting knee-down pics then Tim?


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Old 20-08-10, 12:29 PM   #402
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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/hill...formation.aspx

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

Any advice / technique / condolences to offer?
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Old 21-08-10, 03:30 PM   #403
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Thanks for that...

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...
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Old 23-08-10, 11:30 AM   #404
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Well, rad am Ring was great, will do a mini trip report to go on this thread later in the week.
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Old 23-08-10, 01:00 PM   #405
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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.
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Old 23-08-10, 01:17 PM   #406
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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
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Old 23-08-10, 01:20 PM   #407
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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. Grip well, last a long time and have amazing puncture protection
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Cool, Ill have a look around then, thanks pal
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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. Grip well, last a long time and have amazing puncture protection
Wonder if I could get me knee down on these ?
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Old 23-08-10, 03:48 PM   #410
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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...
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