Bicyclist thread
- integrale_evo
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From the still I was going to blame modern car a-pillar blind spot, but he comes from so far back after the cyclist has been there for a while wearing a bright blue top that I don't think that would be possible.
Just the car driver being a moron.
Just the car driver being a moron.
Cheers, Harry
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The actual junction is just round the corner from me, there’s a roundabout 50 yards down from where the bmw came from and it’s all well sighted. The guy was just a dick.
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I agree there’s no excuse for the BMW driver cutting the corner, nor for being blind enough to drive into the stationary cyclist, but on my bike I never pull right up to the white lines when turning right. I hate being stuck in the middle of the road when turning right off a main road too. You just feel so exposed to a moment’s inattention.
No point being in the right but dead.
No point being in the right but dead.
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So what's this new 29" race weapon then?
I'm getting very fucked off not being able to ride. Best part of two months out with a knackered sacroiliac joint and it was beginning to look good this weekend just gone. Then I broke my toe... FFS.
I'm getting very fucked off not being able to ride. Best part of two months out with a knackered sacroiliac joint and it was beginning to look good this weekend just gone. Then I broke my toe... FFS.
- Sundayjumper
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This has arrived.
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What's the story with that then? Froome's Giro D'Italia Maglia Rosa bike or is it a rep (no power meter etc)?
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It's a HongFu carbon frame, essentially a copy of a Scott Scale which is the defacto XC race bike. Bought from an OCD nerd (the best people to buy stuff from) off weightweenies. Some of the bits he's fitted are a fortune not to mention some of the finer detail parts. The fork for instance isn't really a Rockshox any more, it's been to ShiftUp to have the internals swapped for lighter and better ones.
![Image](http://www.stenelson.co.uk/bikes/blackchinc/blackchinc02.jpg)
It's 8.3kg at the mo which somehow feels lighter than my 5.4kg road bike. I think because you see a mountain bike and just expect it to weigh more than it does.
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That's quite sexual. Again, great in murdered out black too...
I'm having major bike withdrawals currently, been a good three months since I've ridden due to injuries in my back and foot. Fairly sure I'm gonna get back on it and almost die instantly with how unfit I am.![Neutral :|](./images/smilies/icon_neutral.gif)
I'm having major bike withdrawals currently, been a good three months since I've ridden due to injuries in my back and foot. Fairly sure I'm gonna get back on it and almost die instantly with how unfit I am.
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Not gonna lie Ste, that's a handsome bike but I get a pain in my balls just looking at that seat
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An absolute unit
- Sundayjumper
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I bought another tandem yesterday ![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Lots of parts were missing but I have quite a stash of "things that might be useful" here so I've got it this far now:
I just need a stoker stem and we're all set !
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Lots of parts were missing but I have quite a stash of "things that might be useful" here so I've got it this far now:
I just need a stoker stem and we're all set !
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Tandems rock!
My friend was sponsored by Pell and Parker so was a handy cyclist. I just sat at the back and provided some power. On a particularly fast downhill we had awful brake fade and essentially had to do a sharp right at full speed, so around 20mph at least. I panic steered at the vital moment meaning my mate was now facing 45degrees to the direction of travel and we went straight through a wire fence and ripped 2 posts out.
The hire place tab Rutland Water was not amused.
Will you be wearing matching jackets and Lycra as you cycle between cake shops in the Cotswolds ?
Dave!
My friend was sponsored by Pell and Parker so was a handy cyclist. I just sat at the back and provided some power. On a particularly fast downhill we had awful brake fade and essentially had to do a sharp right at full speed, so around 20mph at least. I panic steered at the vital moment meaning my mate was now facing 45degrees to the direction of travel and we went straight through a wire fence and ripped 2 posts out.
The hire place tab Rutland Water was not amused.
Will you be wearing matching jackets and Lycra as you cycle between cake shops in the Cotswolds ?
Dave!
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I always wondered about tandems & brakes....
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Anyone been watching tour de yorkshire? Thought not
Been quite good - the finish is Scarboro today was great - those cobbles on the sea front are vicious in a car never mind a bike.
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- DeskJockey
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This looks rather awesome!
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Driving a Galaxy far far away
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Anyone tried an eMTB ?
See loads about here and interested to find out firsthand if they work as trail bikes .
See loads about here and interested to find out firsthand if they work as trail bikes .
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I’ve had a quick go on one now - they are supposed to be awesome and lots of people I know are getting them, but I still have my reservations. Mainly that it’s poontless having one unless all the group you ride with have one. And they’re fucking expensive.
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I ride alone or with my dog so that's not an issue. There's little information about how durable and capable they are compared to a normal MTB and at £2,500+ i'm on the fence.
Weight and lack of fitness is preventing me doing the climbing I need to get to the bits I enjoy. I'm hoping more fun and saddle time will improve both issues.
Weight and lack of fitness is preventing me doing the climbing I need to get to the bits I enjoy. I'm hoping more fun and saddle time will improve both issues.
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Yes, and they're awesome. A good one is no more expensive than a good normal 'boutique' mtb.
Cheers.
Gwaredd
Gwaredd