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Offline Martz

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Re: Mountain Bikers!
« Reply #30 on: 02 October 2011, 19:12 »
Me and wifey done a 30 mile ride (checked by my £30 Cateye speedo!) today and stopped at several pubs on route, was great! Bedfont, Staines, Walton, Hampton, Sunbury, Ashford (not Kent) and back to Bedfont.

Cycling is good, can't believe I like it so much!
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Offline Dan n Nic

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Re: Mountain Bikers!
« Reply #31 on: 02 October 2011, 19:38 »
I only did about 15 miles today, but not bad considering I had the wife, mother in law and father in law in tow! & of course, we had the obligatory pub stop included too!  :grin:
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Re: Mountain Bikers!
« Reply #32 on: 02 October 2011, 19:51 »
Quote from: Dan n Nic on 02 October 2011, 19:38
I only did about 15 miles today, but not bad considering I had the wife, mother in law and father in law in tow! & of course, we had the obligatory pub stop included too!  :grin:

When I pop down to see my mum and dad in Barton I'll give you a shout. A good ride and beer is good!
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Offline Steve_PD

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Re: Mountain Bikers!
« Reply #33 on: 02 October 2011, 19:58 »
Just got back now from a 1 hour 1/2 ride. need to get myself an odeometer no idea how far I rode but am shagged now :smiley:

Quote from: Dan n Nic on 28 September 2011, 21:55
I've got one of these (not this colour though)



Giro Xar.


Snap got one in black
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Re: Mountain Bikers!
« Reply #34 on: 02 October 2011, 21:30 »
Well gotta say proper trail in Llandegla was superb today...best bacon butty and hot chocolate bar none at OPA. Plus epic views and some nice miles put in too. If you managed beer whilst riding you ain't riding hard enough :evil:
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Offline Dan n Nic

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Re: Mountain Bikers!
« Reply #35 on: 02 October 2011, 21:40 »
Quote from: dTEA on 02 October 2011, 21:30
Well gotta say proper trail in Llandegla was superb today...best bacon butty and hot chocolate bar none at OPA. Plus epic views and some nice miles put in too. If you managed beer whilst riding you ain't riding hard enough :evil:

My beer usually does come at the end of the ride to be fair! I rode right through the winter last year and absolutely loved it. The feeling of the trees closing in on you in the pitch black other than good lights is Awesome! I'm sssooooo looking forward to it this year!
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Re: Mountain Bikers!
« Reply #36 on: 02 October 2011, 21:48 »
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 29 September 2011, 21:43
Quote from: OakeyDoak16v on 25 September 2011, 20:23
Specialized always the best.  :smiley:

I looked at them when I got my Cannondale, which I commute on.

From what I could make out Specialized have become the BMW of the bike world.  Mostly overpriced and dull, with a few exceptions.  Plus bought by snobs.

Completely agree with this, in the mountain bike world anyway. Their bikes always seem a bit flimsy to me, the Camber especially. Anything harder than a bumpy XC track and it seems like the frame's going to fold in on itself. Luckily it hasn't spilled into their triathlon market, with specialized supplying by far the best kit in their respective price brackets.

Took my Giant Trance out for its first spin today over at Cannock - recommended doesn't even come close....

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