The Cycling Thread - Page 61 - SV650.org

Luckypants · 01-10-10, 09:48 AM

I'm thinking of trying a couple of informal time trials next summer, mainly because my mates do them. I don't see it as being a lot different from beating your time on a regular training route - except perhaps the TT course will be shorter so you go loads harder for the whole way.

mattSV · 01-10-10, 10:22 AM

Just waiting for my new C2W scheme voucher to come through - managed to get in just before the new rules apply for our company

So, I have got £1k to blow on a bike. Already got a hardtail (Scott XC Competition) and roadbike (Planet X carbon) so fancy a full sussie this time.

Got to order something from Halfwits so I think I will go for one of these, currently on offer for £900 so I will have £100 to spend on some bling:-

Full spec here - clicky

I will change the pedals and tyres, however any other thoughts from the wisdom of the org?

maviczap · 01-10-10, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Luckypants

I'm thinking of trying a couple of informal time trials next summer, mainly because my mates do them. I don't see it as being a lot different from beating your time on a regular training route - except perhaps the TT course will be shorter so you go loads harder for the whole way.

This how I started. Mid week club TT's good fun, but nowadays you get the serious one with the full disc wheel, carbon this & that, aero hat, the full monty.

But who don't race in open events that count.

Still good fun to ride TT's on warm summer nights, then ride home.

Good trainig too, as you ca never train as hard as you race.

Drew Carey · 01-10-10, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattSV

Just waiting for my new C2W scheme voucher to come through - managed to get in just before the new rules apply for our company

Nice bike Matt......what new rules? Is this an internal company thing or general? As I thought the system had changed for everyone whether already an existing participant or new members - IE that the residual value calc has gone up.

Just interested....but nice none the less.

mattSV · 01-10-10, 11:40 AM

The company I work for has not passed on any residual value charges at the end of the 3 year contracts in the past.

They also agreed with HMR&C that any orders received for vouchers before 4th September 2010 could be dealt with as per previous years - they only announced this on 3rd September (ie one day's notice!), which was the day after my confirmation that the previous deal for the Planet X had rolled off with nothing more to pay.

I therefore got straight on the phone and ordered another £1k voucher, which should arrive any day now. 15% discount (used to be 25%

) and tax/NI savings means it will actually cost me about £16.50 per month over 3 years

Drew Carey · 01-10-10, 11:45 AM

Good skills!!!

mattSV · 01-10-10, 04:01 PM

Hmmm - just found out that Halfwits have this on offer for £999 - about a pound heavier than the Boardman but 5" travel and better spec:-

It gets better all the time

01-10-10, 04:11 PM

I am now transferring my hate for TLW to you...

06-10-10, 08:15 PM

This week I am mostly liking the following bicycles:

fizzwheel · 06-10-10, 08:18 PM

I'm liking the top one. I really like singlespeeds / fixie's something pure and simple about it. I love the clean uncluttered lines of them.

01-10-10, 09:48 AM	#601
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread I'm thinking of trying a couple of informal time trials next summer, mainly because my mates do them. I don't see it as being a lot different from beating your time on a regular training route - except perhaps the TT course will be shorter so you go loads harder for the whole way. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

01-10-10, 10:22 AM	#602
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: The Cycling Thread Just waiting for my new C2W scheme voucher to come through - managed to get in just before the new rules apply for our company So, I have got £1k to blow on a bike. Already got a hardtail (Scott XC Competition) and roadbike (Planet X carbon) so fancy a full sussie this time. Got to order something from Halfwits so I think I will go for one of these, currently on offer for £900 so I will have £100 to spend on some bling:- Full spec here - clicky I will change the pedals and tyres, however any other thoughts from the wisdom of the org? __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

01-10-10, 11:40 AM	#605
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: The Cycling Thread The company I work for has not passed on any residual value charges at the end of the 3 year contracts in the past. They also agreed with HMR&C that any orders received for vouchers before 4th September 2010 could be dealt with as per previous years - they only announced this on 3rd September (ie one day's notice!), which was the day after my confirmation that the previous deal for the Planet X had rolled off with nothing more to pay. I therefore got straight on the phone and ordered another £1k voucher, which should arrive any day now. 15% discount (used to be 25% ) and tax/NI savings means it will actually cost me about £16.50 per month over 3 years __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

01-10-10, 11:45 AM	#606
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: The Cycling Thread Good skills!!! __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

01-10-10, 04:01 PM	#607
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: The Cycling Thread Hmmm - just found out that Halfwits have this on offer for £999 - about a pound heavier than the Boardman but 5" travel and better spec:- It gets better all the time __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

01-10-10, 04:11 PM	#608
Filipe M. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread I am now transferring my hate for TLW to you...

06-10-10, 08:15 PM	#609
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread This week I am mostly liking the following bicycles:

06-10-10, 08:18 PM	#610
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread I'm liking the top one. I really like singlespeeds / fixie's something pure and simple about it. I love the clean uncluttered lines of them. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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