I definitely side with the group here:-
That's an awful lot of unnecessary bike.
For someone not racing.
That's an awful lot of unnecessary bike.
For someone not racing.
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Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Think you are probably right on spec, thanks all for the advice the Trek looks good so will research further.
Looks like no stock so you have to order, any idea how long lead times are ?
Looks like no stock so you have to order, any idea how long lead times are ?
Fignon's Ponytail
Well-known member
No idea tbh.
One other option to look at would be Decathlon? Their bikes are amazing VFM, and the Rockrider MTBs are really well built & specced. My dad has one with full Deore, rockshox front and rear...and was half the price of my Stance. Decathlon have also started doing finance over here now as well which is handy.
Their XC100 for £850 is 100% pure French sexiness....
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When world's collide.
I've only ever ridden one bike from the Evil Empire (Trek)
I've only ever ridden one bike with belt drive.
They were one of the same about 15 years ago.
It was sooooooooo so smooth.
https://road.cc/content/review/cube-editor-2020-277923
Admittedly I initially thought, at that price point, there might be some motor jiggery pokery, but reading the review there's a lot of work gone into it.
I'd love belt drive to take off just as I'll be looking to buy a future proof 'last bike'.
I've only ever ridden one bike from the Evil Empire (Trek)
I've only ever ridden one bike with belt drive.
They were one of the same about 15 years ago.
It was sooooooooo so smooth.
https://road.cc/content/review/cube-editor-2020-277923
Admittedly I initially thought, at that price point, there might be some motor jiggery pokery, but reading the review there's a lot of work gone into it.
I'd love belt drive to take off just as I'll be looking to buy a future proof 'last bike'.
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strong and stable with me, or...
Basically owning a car that saves you that cost of having '****' tattooed across your forehead.
Hang in there with me, on this, my friends.
Jnr is a fancy-dan, Groß Turn, clean shorts, centre-back.
He's also his side's quiet and subdued captain.
Which is ok as his team have finally clicked and actually look as good as they've occasionally promised for 5 long, long, years
Here's the thing.
His mother has got him a place at the assessment on AITC's 2 year 'diploma in Sport' course.
So in a couple of weeks time my show pony son could potentially have his participation in the course of his dreams assessed by:-
Danny Cullip
&
Guy Butters.
They're gonna just chew him up and spit him out, aren't they?
Should I just tell him now that perhaps he didn't really like football, anyway?
Jnr is a fancy-dan, Groß Turn, clean shorts, centre-back.
He's also his side's quiet and subdued captain.
Which is ok as his team have finally clicked and actually look as good as they've occasionally promised for 5 long, long, years
Here's the thing.
His mother has got him a place at the assessment on AITC's 2 year 'diploma in Sport' course.
So in a couple of weeks time my show pony son could potentially have his participation in the course of his dreams assessed by:-
Danny Cullip
&
Guy Butters.
They're gonna just chew him up and spit him out, aren't they?
Should I just tell him now that perhaps he didn't really like football, anyway?
banjo
GOSBTS
Brother-in-Law knocked off his bike yesterday.(Hit and run) punctured lung, shattered collar bone and broken arm. He managed to get some of the drivers number plate and make if car. Currently having surgery. Please stay safe.
Fignon's Ponytail
Well-known member
Best wishes to your BiL banjo. Hope hes up and healthy soon.
Fignon's Ponytail
Well-known member
Tough start to the Vuelta yesterday. Roglic showing he is still in great form, while the owners of ISN must be wondering why they've signed Froome!? Almost 12 minutes down after losing contact in the last 10-15km....on stage 1.
Not as bad as Woods though....almost 19 mins down after an argument with some road furniture!
(yep, hes in my fantasy team...)
Not as bad as Woods though....almost 19 mins down after an argument with some road furniture!
(yep, hes in my fantasy team...)Tough start to the Vuelta yesterday. Roglic showing he is still in great form, while the owners of ISN must be wondering why they've signed Froome!? Almost 12 minutes down after losing contact in the last 10-15km....on stage 1.
Not as bad as Woods though....almost 19 mins down after an argument with some road furniture!
ISN took a huge gamble with Froome. I do wonder whether he will make them a more attractive proposition for sponsors... although, by all accounts, money isn't really an issue for ISN.
A dramatic stage in the Giro today, up the 9,000’ Stelvio Pass, to a snowy backdrop.
Britain Tao Geoghegan Hart now lies third in the GC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54640115
Highlights on Quest+1 allegedly start at 8, but it’s erratic ..., they often play unscheduled stuff
Britain Tao Geoghegan Hart now lies third in the GC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/54640115
Highlights on Quest+1 allegedly start at 8, but it’s erratic ..., they often play unscheduled stuff
It would be nice if a Geek picked up the top prize of...
... A party 7
https://www.prendas.co.uk/blogs/news/watneys-beer-competition
... A party 7
https://www.prendas.co.uk/blogs/news/watneys-beer-competition
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Come on guys you have to laugh.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
- 10,750
Half term this week. I was going to cycle every day...but having become very 'fair weather' in the last couple of years, that idea has been scuppered. It's going to piss down all ****ing week.
Normally I'd be in France. 2021 had better be an improvement on this cluster**** of a year.
Normally I'd be in France. 2021 had better be an improvement on this cluster**** of a year.
I still have hopes for getting the kids to do their last ride of the year to Brighton on Saturday.
But as that's laced with a Shakeaway, 5 Guys burger and pick 'n' mix it's hard to imagine the ride as a net positive.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 9,892
I have the week off as well but would have nothing as lovely as a week in France on the cards.
I might get rides out in on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the forecast can change. I can see a week of rolls. Not much fun in the dark I can tell you. Mind you, I'm a lot more stronger on asphalt for it.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Litelock cycle locks, anyone got one and if so what are they like ?
Thinking of getting the larger D lock
Thinking of getting the larger D lock