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Offline R32UK

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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #190 on: 22 January 2012, 19:41 »
will look into them! thx  :smiley:
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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #191 on: 22 January 2012, 19:55 »
Quote from: Sam on 22 January 2012, 17:19
Nice, I struggle a little cos I have not got the correct length seatpost so cant get a full stroke in. My legs just lock up, they are plenty strong enough for the climbs as I can do them on my singlespeed racer. Ah well. Best get ordering some components!  :smiley:

When I first started riding I struggled on the up hill sections but now find them alright. Still got a long way to go though. 8 years of no exercise at all hasn't helped...

I wouldn't want to attempt the hills I done on a single speed :lipsrsealed:

Heres the info from the Strava app

Distance 28.91 miles
Ride Time 3:19:26
Elapsed time 3:37:33
Avg Speed 8.69mph
Max Speed 35.64mph

3 big climbs was
1.8 miles 675 ft climb
1.5 miles 640ft climb
2.3 miles 720ft climb
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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #192 on: 22 January 2012, 20:51 »
Im a massive fan of clamp on ODI Ruffians, great feel, super secure and uber grippy.
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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #193 on: 22 January 2012, 23:51 »
which bike forums do people frequent? pref uk ones
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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #194 on: 22 January 2012, 23:53 »
Quote from: shepgti on 22 January 2012, 23:51
which bike forums do people frequent? pref uk ones

None, I was a member of retrorides but just got loads of sh!t for building a single speed out of a f**ked raleigh that would have died otherwise. All the mb forums seem to be full of rich kids wanting the best parts and knowing everything about anything. I trust one person with any bike info I need and he has never steared me wrong.
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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #195 on: 23 January 2012, 07:26 »
That's the impression I've had when looking around for them lol
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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #196 on: 23 January 2012, 08:25 »
Definitely a willy waving contest on most. And if you have anything considered poverty spec then they generally ignore you or point N laugh

In terms of reviews of where to ride I find you go to local places and other riders will talk to you...giving hints about new routes etc. plus they ride often so the bikes ain't all DH monsters...I find most DH riders the ones up their own arses and intimidating. It's that get out of the way attitude
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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #197 on: 23 January 2012, 19:37 »
Agree, riders you meet on the trails are always friendly. DHers only get pissy when xc boys ride up their courses when they are  coming down!
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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #198 on: 23 January 2012, 20:54 »
Quote from: veedubgti16v on 23 January 2012, 19:37
Agree, riders you meet on the trails are always friendly. DHers only get pissy when xc boys ride up their courses when they are  coming down!

The only people who seem to take issue with me are walkers now and then but riding around luff, been a sports uni and all, i think most are fairly used to it. When our road riding club goes out in the summer there can be in excess of 50 bikes in a pack  :undecided:
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Re: Official MTB thread
« Reply #199 on: 24 January 2012, 00:00 »
Quote from: Sam on 23 January 2012, 20:54
Quote from: veedubgti16v on 23 January 2012, 19:37
Agree, riders you meet on the trails are always friendly. DHers only get pissy when xc boys ride up their courses when they are  coming down!

The only people who seem to take issue with me are walkers now and then but riding around luff, been a sports uni and all, i think most are fairly used to it. When our road riding club goes out in the summer there can be in excess of 50 bikes in a pack  :undecided:

pack cycling needs to be banned, people get stupid just because their in a group
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