Nic Barnes
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cole has a good one for sale for decent price actually.
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Ian
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Originally posted by Doug
Been looking at these:
Halfords Carera - £269 (£330 off)
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_1001523_langId_-1_categoryId_165710
Boardman - £500
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_875985_langId_-1_categoryId_165710
10% off both of those until 19th May.
Code B15BK01
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Cole
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nice little write up of gavin1787`s mate shop and team that he rides for
http://singletrackworld.com/2014/05/tuesday-treats-91-velo-virtuoso/
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Nic Barnes
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Went out for blast on my own as it was a nice night. Managed to become 60th quickest round Whinlatters both red routes. Mental for a fat lad.
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Seany
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I bought the carrera one in the first link a few months ago. can't fault it for the price it is a little heavy but not overly so. will do until I save up for a better one.
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Nic Barnes
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Had a blast on a 210mm travel lapiere tonight, Jesus wept the thing soaks everything up like you're floating on a sponge. I haven't the bottl to ride one of them properly sadly.
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Nic Barnes
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http://instagram.com/p/oCFrhHpc_o/
Photo from this evenings ride at askham fell with jumbo the barbarian
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Jimbothebarbarian
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I'll fucking jumbo you, you skinny cunt!
Fucking good ride out tonight. First time I've ever span out on the gears like....
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Pop
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I went out with a couple of mates last night after work for a ride round Swinley. Went on the red route for the first time which was entertaining.
We got a bit lost and missed about 4 sections of the trail. Can't wait to get back out there to do it again!
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Rick Draper
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Nic how long does the borrowdale loop take? Is the riding rough?
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Ben J
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I'm probably goin to replace my stolen bike finally. Want another Cube.
I had a 20 last time but I'm tempted to go for an 18 this time??
I'm a fraction under 6ft??
Any ideas?
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Rick Draper
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Originally posted by Ben J
I'm probably goin to replace my stolen bike finally. Want another Cube.
I had a 20 last time but I'm tempted to go for an 18 this time??
I'm a fraction under 6ft??
Any ideas?
At 6ft I would be looking at around 18/19" unless you are not of normal proportions?. 20" plus are giant sized bikes IMHO.
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Ben J
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Thats what I was thinking. My 20 felt a bit big.
Thinking of one of these...
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/13824/cube-ltd-sl-275-hardtail-mountain-bike-2014
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Rick Draper
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Any pics of the Cube before it was stolen? So we can get a idea of saddle height etc?
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Ben J
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=650332&highlight=1&pid=8822239#pid8822239
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smcGSI16V
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quote:
Originally posted by Pop
I went out with a couple of mates last night after work for a ride round Swinley. Went on the red route for the first time which was entertaining.
We got a bit lost and missed about 4 sections of the trail. Can't wait to get back out there to do it again!
How the fuck did you manage to get lost. Could understand if you went off piste. I bet you missed seagull, and that little loop.
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Rick Draper
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Originally posted by Ben J
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=650332&highlight=1&pid=8822239#pid8822239
Is that the height you ran the saddle at when riding? If it is I'd go for a 18" without question.
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Ben J
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Yep.
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by Rick Draper
Nic how long does the borrowdale loop take? Is the riding rough?
rough as in? the descents are quite rocky especially the second one. you're better off riding late evening to avoid walkists. its 17-18 mile or 20 if you do the walla crag bit at the start. decent route though. I've done it under 3 hours riding time just pottering about.
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Pop
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quote:
Originally posted by smcGSI16V
quote:
Originally posted by Pop
I went out with a couple of mates last night after work for a ride round Swinley. Went on the red route for the first time which was entertaining.
We got a bit lost and missed about 4 sections of the trail. Can't wait to get back out there to do it again!
How the fuck did you manage to get lost. Could understand if you went off piste. I bet you missed seagull, and that little loop.
It was quite easy. Went through tank traps fine and hung a right up to the crossroads. Took the path which showed the red 3 & 4 markers and followed that. We didn't spot any other markers and shortly after we got to another crossroads. We ended up going through a really fun twist section with trees tight on either side all the way.
Once we came to the end of that section we saw a red 9 marker. No idea where 5-8 were?
[Edited on 17-05-2014 by Pop]
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Rick Draper
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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by Rick Draper
Nic how long does the borrowdale loop take? Is the riding rough?
rough as in? the descents are quite rocky especially the second one. you're better off riding late evening to avoid walkists. its 17-18 mile or 20 if you do the walla crag bit at the start. decent route though. I've done it under 3 hours riding time just pottering about.
Ok cheers, will have to give it a go I think.
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Nic Barnes
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give me a shout draper.
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smcGSI16V
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quote:
Originally posted by Pop
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Originally posted by smcGSI16V
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Originally posted by Pop
I went out with a couple of mates last night after work for a ride round Swinley. Went on the red route for the first time which was entertaining.
We got a bit lost and missed about 4 sections of the trail. Can't wait to get back out there to do it again!
How the fuck did you manage to get lost. Could understand if you went off piste. I bet you missed seagull, and that little loop.
It was quite easy. Went through tank traps fine and hung a right up to the crossroads. Took the path which showed the red 3 & 4 markers and followed that. We didn't spot any other markers and shortly after we got to another crossroads. We ended up going through a really fun twist section with trees tight on either side all the way.
Once we came to the end of that section we saw a red 9 marker. No idea where 5-8 were?
[Edited on 17-05-2014 by Pop]
http://www.strava.com/activities/139924335
Thats a full loop of blue and red. i reckon you missed the turning just past the upper star post(cross roads) at end of red 4.
http://www.strava.com/activities/142166685
more miles than the offical trails and most of it off piste. Some of the better trails there are not offical. Get out and explore, you will be surprised.
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Cole
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nice little ride out today damn it was hot though
http://www.strava.com/activities/142766411
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Jimbothebarbarian
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quote:
Originally posted by Cole
nice little ride out today damn it was hot though
http://www.strava.com/activities/142766411
Top speed 60+kph. 
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