Cole
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Chris have you looked on decathlons site they do a bike called the triban 3 has got carbon forks etc only £299 and was rated top in tests against bikes that were 3 times the price
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Cole
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This is it http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-3-id_8167038.html
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Chris C
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Ooooo thats nice
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Cole
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It's not bad if your just looking into getting to riding I went there for my mtb you can test ride it around the shop as well as the store is the size of a tesco lol
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Chris C
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Light looks good too, wonder what the bikes like 
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Chris C
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quote:
Originally posted by Cole
It's not bad if your just looking into getting to riding I went there for my mtb you can test ride it around the shop as well as the store is the size of a tesco lol
lol really ?? Lakeside is my nearest store so about an hour away, might pop down wednesday when I'm off.
Only had my mtb a few months paid £450 for it and ride with a local club which is hard going so need a decent light now the nights are drawing in. Road bike would be to go out with my father in-law, he's recenty cycled 600 odd miles over 6 days to his ski place in France for charity.
[Edited on 02-09-2012 by Chris C]
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Cole
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Looks like someone is gonna be spending lol my light should turn p tomorrow will try and get some pics sorted tomorrow night
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Chris C
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It's my birthday wednesday so might treat myself 
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Cole
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Those lights have got pretty good reviews from a few people I know that have them cant beat the price seeing as the ones I was looking at we're £200+
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smcGSI16V
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I have a sore ass.
Got on the new bike this weekend and have racked up 18 miles in 2 days.
Such good fun, which I had got back in the seat years ago.
[Edited on 02-09-2012 by smcGSI16V]
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Chris C
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I was looking at magic shines which are really a copy of the hope light but there still £90. I'll give this one a go.
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Cole
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Stu is that on a rd bike. Yeah chris I looked at them as well but couldn't justify something that was 3x the price can't really see what they different
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smcGSI16V
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No mountain bike. Picked up 6 month Old used twice boardman comp for £400ast week. Bit of a bargain.
My way of getting exercise as I do none.
Been doing loads of trails and forest stuff on MOD land right next to where I live.
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Ben J
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Wish I had an iphone for Strava/Sports Tracker etc etc.
Bloody Blackberry.
[Edited on 03-09-2012 by Ben J]
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Ben J
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I'm after a Camelbak I think. I only ride locally at the mo but was having to be careful with my water on Sat and do't really fancy having 2 bottles on the bike.
I saw a cheapo Decathalon jobbie the othe day but read reviews that it falls apart. 1/3 of the price of a Camalbak tho!
Also can't decide whether to get a Camalbak with storage too or just the bladder. For MTB i'm thinking storage for jacket/pump/inner tube might be good?
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/lobo-id_8180818.html
Seems a good deal?
[Edited on 03-09-2012 by Ben J]
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mwg
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I think I've got the Mule. You still get naff all storage in them by the time you've filled the bladder with water
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Ben J
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The CB Lobo that Decathalon has on a good deal must be last years or something as it looks different to the Lobo in other stores. Going to check it out today. For that price it seems good though.
I only need space for keys/wallet/phone/pump/tubes/levers and snacks. Should be fine. I also won't need 3L of fluid in either.
[Edited on 03-09-2012 by Ben J]
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Liam
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I've got a lobo, fine it more than big enough for everything I need to take with me, you can put a jacket in the little outer sleeve which is elasticated to hold it in place...
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Jamie Walby
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I have this bag
Deuter Race
Really comfy on my bag. Havent used it with a bladder yet. Its not a huge bag but it works perfectly for what I need it for.
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Ben J
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Assumed you have a Domestique and support car by now JW??!
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John
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This sounds very like the start of this thread Ben, you'll buy a load of gear then talk about using it.
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Ben J
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Eh?
I'm out on my bike every weekend?
[Edited on 03-09-2012 by Ben J]
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by John
This sounds very like the start of this thread Ben, you'll buy a load of gear then talk about using it.
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Kippers
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quote:
Originally posted by smcGSI16V
I have a sore ass.
Got on the new bike this weekend and have racked up 18 miles in 2 days.
Such good fun, which I had got back in the seat years ago.
[Edited on 02-09-2012 by smcGSI16V]
I know your pain, i did 56 miles yesterday after not riding for about 3 weeks and feels like ive been arse raped today!
My bum bones are so sore!
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Gary
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben J
I only need space for keys/wallet/phone/pump/tubes/levers and snacks. Should be fine. I also won't need 3L of fluid in either.
I carry bits of stuff on my bike and use a CamelBak classic 2ltr for water suits me fine
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