taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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Really? Thats impressive
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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I used to do about 14mph on my old heavy MTB, which had massive off road tyres and a non-lock out front shock. I did that when I was 14-16 too.
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taylorboosh
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Well this is a hybrid i think
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antnee
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If its got solid forks though (no suspension) it will be miles better
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taylorboosh
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Yea its a discovery with solid forks. Will get pics
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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I average about 17mph going to work and back. Road bikes are so much more efficient than mountain bikes on the road.
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taylorboosh
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so i aquired the bike yesterday. a dawes discovery 301. my house is 3miles from my mams and i managed that in easily less than 10 mins including a fucking huge bank whilst i had a really stinking hangover.
also found a cycle path that crosses the river wear so tht will shave a good while of my journey
here is the bike in question, nearly brand new just dusty as its sat ages. i know i need to sort the garage
managed to consistantly hit 17ish mph yesterday. trial run tomorrow since im off this week
tyres are way too soft though. psi should i be looking at?
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Chrissy
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Registered: 28th Jan 06
Location: Sunny Glasgow Drives: Astra J
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It should tell you on the tyres..
I swapped my tyres out for some 38mm wide continental jobs the other day and theyre sitting at about 60psi.
>>>> Chris <<<<
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taylorboosh
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i will have a look later and check but they were very soft yesterday, i really enjoyed my ride tbh...
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pow
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Still too much lik hard work for my liking
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taylorboosh
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Needs must tbh mate. Getting fat and want to save cash
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pow
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Sounds under the thumb to me
[Edited on 25-04-2011 by pow]
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AlunJ
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quote: Originally posted by pow
Still too much lik hard work for my liking
that's why you're a fat bastard
disclaimer: iirc you aren't actually fat xxx
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taylorboosh
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I might weigh myself and do before vs after
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