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09-10-14, 05:50 PM | #3691 |
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Its mudguard time and if you want a good deal, Planet X have a super deal on SKS long Raceblades
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FSRBLNG...-long-mudguard I bought a pair earlier in the year for my winter bike after Dipper mentioned them on here. I've just bought a pair for my Ti bike, as its going to get used soon. These a good for bikes with close clearance frames with narrow tyres, as the guards mount either side of the brake bridge/front fork using a metal quick release plate. So you don't have to have them on the bike all the time, as they can be removed or put on quite quickly. No good for Ultra close clearance frames They're a bit more robust and wider than Crud Race guards, and have decent mudflaps, so if you ride in a group, your mates will like you more. Only 6 black sets left, so be quick.
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14-10-14, 01:08 PM | #3692 |
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My trusty old North wave shoes gave up the ghost!
So a quick Google and a trip to Leisure Lakes and now I have these Specialized for just £35! Very comfy and great value! ! Pete
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Good price on them Specialized
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Random I know, but it is kind of bike related.
http://www.delcam.tv/delcam-video.asp?VideoId=380 Pretty cool either way.
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14-10-14, 03:04 PM | #3695 |
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That's well cool
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20-10-14, 07:23 AM | #3696 |
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Derbyshire info.
I'm going to be spending a week with the family in Hope which is just outside of Castleton south of Lady Bower. This gives me an opportunity to nip out for some cycling at breakfast time while the kids get up ready for action. Looking at the OS may it looks a tad hilly round those parts. Do any of you know the area? Questions:- 1. Is it possible to find sensible, non-vertical 20-30 mile loops in that area? 2. Would you take our road bike or mountain bike? 3. Is it flat/quiet enough to warrant taking the kids (7&9) bikes up there too? I'm not really into doing massive hills for pre-breakfast runs and it's a bit of an **** to take a rack full of bikes on a 500 mile round trip for them just to spend a week leant against a wall in the rental cottage. Thoughts, advice?
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20-10-14, 07:39 AM | #3697 |
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From my knowledge of that area, it's fuggin hilly, although I've never cycled it.
If you're from the flat lands, take your mountain bike. As for cycling, some of the roads & lanes are lovely and quiet
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11-11-14, 09:44 AM | #3699 |
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Its a bit quiet in here.
As its that time of year, I thought I'd post this deal up, as its the best I've seen. These Sealskinz over socks get good reviews & after yesterdays ride through the back lanes awash with road wide puddles, I thought its about time I got some, as my current oversocks don't keep out the water. Its not winterboot time yet http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-cy...est=1&curr=GBP
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Anyone seen " Danny Macaskill: The Ridge " on Awesomer ?
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