Leggett
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« Reply #2055 on: Friday, August 7, 2015, 10:20:40 » |
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Trying to convince myself that > THIS < is worth the extra to me than > THIS <. Not gonna be off roading heavily at first, but it's nice to have the option for the future. Cycling should be a good way to get some excercise without the strain of walking/jogging on my gammy knee... |
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Fuck you Leggett, fuck you.
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #2056 on: Friday, August 7, 2015, 11:12:07 » |
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I've got the Rockrider 5.2 which is similar spec to the 340; Suntour forks and Shimano Altus shifters and derailleurs.
Gripshift isn't ideal these days, but it'll be absolutely fine for light trails. Mine's taken a hell of a bashing around Croft and along the Ridgeway.
I don't think the extra is worth it for those Hayes cable disc brakes and a few extra gears.
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Nomoreheroes
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« Reply #2057 on: Friday, August 7, 2015, 15:17:56 » |
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Are you selling yours then ? Upgrading ??
He is. He has. 800 series I think. |
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You're my incurable malady. I miss the pleasure of your company.
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Bennett
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« Reply #2058 on: Friday, August 7, 2015, 22:04:51 » |
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He is. He has. 800 series I think.
810 innit |
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This is the water.
And this is the well.
Drink full and descend.
The horse is the white of the eyes and dark within.
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Bewster
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« Reply #2059 on: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 11:18:31 » |
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810 innit
How much for the 500?? |
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Bennett
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« Reply #2060 on: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 19:42:36 » |
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sorry Bewdog, it's already gone
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This is the water.
And this is the well.
Drink full and descend.
The horse is the white of the eyes and dark within.
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Batch
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« Reply #2061 on: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 19:54:12 » |
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took a very leisurely 23m road plod around the ciren area on the new MTB today.
it's great.
I hope you enjoyed this review.
hopefully ridgeway/croft Tuesday for some proper biking.
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Bennett
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« Reply #2062 on: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 20:02:25 » |
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if it's not on strava it didn't happen
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This is the water.
And this is the well.
Drink full and descend.
The horse is the white of the eyes and dark within.
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horlock07
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« Reply #2064 on: Monday, August 10, 2015, 17:18:36 » |
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Ow!
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« Reply #2065 on: Monday, August 10, 2015, 17:40:25 » |
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Ow!
The first one -  The motorbike took the next two. Bloody bikers, not looking out for cyclists. Now you see him, now you see him, now you see him. |
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sonicyouth
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« Reply #2066 on: Monday, August 10, 2015, 17:53:14 » |
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is it horrible that I laughed a bit? especially the guy running out of the car, two wheels in hand, to check the bike while the rider is sat looking dazed
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #2067 on: Monday, August 10, 2015, 18:07:13 » |
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Holy fuck.
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horlock07
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« Reply #2068 on: Monday, August 10, 2015, 18:17:36 » |
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I think Brammeier is ok but looks bloody nasty!
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« Reply #2069 on: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 12:23:57 » |
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Did the croft trail today with the lad. Pretty good for a short ride, no good at the rocky sections, crapped my pants on the raised wooden section, and shoulder barged a tree. Really enjoyed it though!
Forgot to restart my watch for the red run..not going to win any strava sections anyway...
Now to buy a fork pump, got a bit close to bottoming out on the jumps (yes samdy, you did say 100mm was a bit low, but I think they are just a bit soft).
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