Cole
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This weekends course preview for the uci downhill world cup
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/course-preview-uci-world-cup-round-3-fort-william-2014.html
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Nic Barnes
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Damn it I want to name drop some products
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Jimbothebarbarian
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Originally posted by Cole
This weekends course preview for the uci downhill world cup
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/course-preview-uci-world-cup-round-3-fort-william-2014.html
Always amazes me the speed these fuckers go. What's even more amazing is he's cool and calm enough to just chat away doing that!
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willay
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360789298882
Purchased and came in the post the other day, amazing value for £21, everyone should get one
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
quote:
Originally posted by Doug
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360789298882
Purchased and came in the post the other day, amazing value for £21, everyone should get one
I use one of them, got it when Aldi had their bike parts in sale last year some time.
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willay
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8/10 would use
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Doug
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
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Originally posted by Doug
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360789298882
Purchased and came in the post the other day, amazing value for £21, everyone should get one
Glad you like it. It's surprisingly versatile actually. I use it for cleaning and storing tack and saddles when I'm not using it for the bike stuff.
Can fit lights to it etc when working outside at night as well
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Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
quote:
Originally posted by Doug
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360789298882
Purchased and came in the post the other day, amazing value for £21, everyone should get one
Great bit of kit, built my bike on one 
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taylorboosh
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http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb271/corsabadboy/7F37A16F-73BD-41E8-B6BC-30038C4A8448.jpg
Just got myself this
Work warning
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taylorboosh
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Also these
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Cole
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quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb271/corsabadboy/7F37A16F-73BD-41E8-B6BC-30038C4A8448.jpg
Just got myself this
Work warning
You.sick fuck why you buy a bmx helmet
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Doug
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quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb271/corsabadboy/7F37A16F-73BD-41E8-B6BC-30038C4A8448.jpg
Just got myself this
Work warning
FFS 
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taylorboosh
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Lol just thought id be more on it with a better bash hat
[Edited on 06-06-2014 by taylorboosh]
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Nic Barnes
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Pmsl
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willay
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fair play
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gavin18787
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Ive got one of those stands too. 4 years on still going strong
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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Dr Pepper
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New bike time - big choice as Im moving from a starting point specialized secteur into something a bit more special.
After doing Lands End to John o Groats I would definitely like to do some more lightweight touring. My other riding will be long one day rides and general commuting, town and country riding.
I would like the option of mudguards, 25cm (possibly even 28cm) tyres and also would like the option of mounting my rear saddle bag or a rack and panniers for touring.
Groupset wise I want at least shimano 105. I already have hand built 36 spoke touring wheels to use for tours so I will be speccing the new bike with lighter racing wheels for use with one day sportives and some audaxes. It needs to be comfortable for long rides above all else, but retain the ability to cover ground fast. I like my descending so it needs to be sure footed too.
Budget is about £2k max - I have finished my cycle to work payments now so I can take out another £1k on the scheme and pay the rest cash.
The choice currently is this....
Van Nicholas Yukon.
Titanium - Looks great, very strong, lifetime guarantee on frame, doesnt rust, doesnt mark, silent (no road noise is a big plus on a long ride) .... also rediculously comfortable while being stiff enough to be spirited still
105 groupset with a triple - Iused my triple on lejog and Im looking at doing stuff like C2C in a day next year .... 150 miles and 8000ft of climbing in 14 hours .... yeah, im gonna need a triple
You can spec nearly every part of the bike to your liking - Im gonna get some colour into the saddle and bars it to make it look a bit more modern and custom.
They have a tester in a shop in Oxford - gonna borrow it for the weekend soon to see if its the one. This bike will be my only bike so it needs to be a proper all rounder, and it needs to last......
Pics of some in race mode
commute/audax mode
Heres one in full touring mode
Im convinced Carbon isnt for me - I want the ability to tour and the comfort and quality of rides on British roads you get from Titanium is really tempting.... plus I love the look of them. Im convinced the way a titanium bike rolls over rougher roads negates also of the weight advantage you get with carbon - plus they last for ever
[Edited on 07-06-2014 by Dr Pepper]
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Russ
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you cant add cash to cycle to work payment
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by Russ
you cant add cash to cycle to work payment
You can if you go to a decent bike shop...... buy the 'discounted' frame on the scheme .... buy the rest yourself ...simple
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Cole
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hes right you just need a friendly bike shop
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Russ
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ah ok didnt realise
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Doug
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Selling your original bike, Dr Pepper?
I'm after a 58cm road bike.
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gavin18787
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Dr pepper my friend that I race with runs a titanium bike company. Can put you in touch to see what he can offer if you want
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
Dr pepper my friend that I race with runs a titanium bike company. Can put you in touch to see what he can offer if you want
sounds great
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
Selling your original bike, Dr Pepper?
I'm after a 58cm road bike.
probably not matey -will be a commuter and spare for friends who want to start riding with me!
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