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Jamie Walby
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4th Feb 13 at 10:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Ben J
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Originally posted by Jamie Walby
I pussied out of some steps on Saturday Ben.



Theres some where I ride. I've bottled them twice now.

They are made of sleepers and probs not even that bad but i'm a fanny.



There was a few bits on Sat that i would say was more of a case of I wouldnt do them as opposed to couldnt. Once I manned up and did one of those sections I was smashing it and getting faster on each small circuit.

The real steep down hill stuff and drops I was just being a fanny as you say but I will nail them once I am more used to the bike. Only done 30 miles on the mountain bike.
Ben J
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4th Feb 13 at 10:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah, recovery drink might be an idea.

It will get easier though, as your body gets used to it and becomes fitter.
Ben J
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4th Feb 13 at 10:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Jamie Walby
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Originally posted by Ben J
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Originally posted by Jamie Walby
I pussied out of some steps on Saturday Ben.



Theres some where I ride. I've bottled them twice now.

They are made of sleepers and probs not even that bad but i'm a fanny.



There was a few bits on Sat that i would say was more of a case of I wouldnt do them as opposed to couldnt. Once I manned up and did one of those sections I was smashing it and getting faster on each small circuit.

The real steep down hill stuff and drops I was just being a fanny as you say but I will nail them once I am more used to the bike. Only done 30 miles on the mountain bike.



Yeah, as you say its getting used to the bike. Its a case of making yourself do it once, then you think, why was I so worried. I've not ridden mine enough yet.
Ben J
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WTF are gels?

Protein has been ordered and should be here on Tuesday.


http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/reviews/nutrition/energy-gels/24.html
Ben J
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Also, have you tried tabs in yor water before and during commute?

I use these for the gym/bike. I have some on way and then during. Makes a big difference imo,

http://www.energy4sport.com/acatalog/H5_ZERO_electrolyte_hydration_drink_tabs.html



[Edited on 04-02-2013 by Ben J]
Ben J
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4th Feb 13 at 14:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
YES!
Ben J
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4th Feb 13 at 14:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Awaits JW's "ordered a Cannondale Penny Farthing" post.
Jamie Walby
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4th Feb 13 at 14:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
No chance! Im too small to get on one of them
Jamie Walby
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4th Feb 13 at 14:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Looks like me on my 29er
Ben J
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4th Feb 13 at 14:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Wouldn't want to drop one of them.

Looooong way down. Wonder how they would handle steps?

[Edited on 04-02-2013 by Ben J]
Doug
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4th Feb 13 at 16:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have lost any technical skills I once had on a bike. Had some problems doing some of the steps at Cannock

So when would people like to meet up at Cannock? Mid March?
Jamie Walby
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4th Feb 13 at 17:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
3 hours to Cannock from my house. Thats likely to cost me £200+ in petrol

Im out.
Cole
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4th Feb 13 at 17:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Walby could always meet me on the m3 and then if stu wanted to go we could share petrol costs from there
Jamie Walby
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4th Feb 13 at 17:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Leave my car at m3? No thanks
Cole
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4th Feb 13 at 17:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
No stu lives near there meet at his lol that's if he wants to go. I hope you get over your fear of drops before the 2nd mate as there is a few where we are going
Nic Barnes
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The brakes are squeeking/sticking on on my cheap halfords bike. What's the likely causes? Its nearly new the bike although I have left it outside.
Ben J
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4th Feb 13 at 19:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sounds like a plan. I'm in.

Another option is if people are travelling a fair way we could overnight somewhere cheap and have a few beers etc.

[Edited on 04-02-2013 by Ben J]
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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
The brakes are squeeking/sticking on on my cheap halfords bike. What's the likely causes? Its nearly new the bike although I have left it outside.


Are they discs or cantilever?
fred7
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4th Feb 13 at 20:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just thought i would post this local site to midlands. They have timed practice runs etc 1 week every month and also big dig days.

http://www.bikeadventuresuk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12
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The brakes are squeeking/sticking on on my cheap halfords bike. What's the likely causes? Its nearly new the bike although I have left it outside.


The problem is the bike is from halfords!! Nothing is built correct and not tightened. Take it to a real bike show. (Also im not taking the piss) i know 3 bikes that came from halfords and pedels fell off 1 wheel buckled on the other cuz wasnt tightened and 3rd gears never worked all £800+ bikes so relentively cheap

[Edited on 04-02-2013 by fred7]
deano87
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4th Feb 13 at 20:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Really really want one of these for winter riding and local XC.

http://www.bikeactive.com/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=10858650
Cole
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4th Feb 13 at 20:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Deano dont show me things like that when im looking for a new bike. Ive been looking at some the stuff from on-one
Nic Barnes
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4th Feb 13 at 20:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ben J
quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
The brakes are squeeking/sticking on on my cheap halfords bike. What's the likely causes? Its nearly new the bike although I have left it outside.


Are they discs or cantilever?
discs, cable operated.
Nic Barnes
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4th Feb 13 at 20:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vFzuTlXWvo&list=UU3JDKHXF95TEOWYSYN8bmfw&index=1
deano87
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4th Feb 13 at 20:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by Cole
Deano dont show me things like that when im looking for a new bike. Ive been looking at some the stuff from on-one

Proper nice hard hitting hardtail.

If you like that, check out the latest Saracen Zen X. 650b wheeled hardtail with dropper post for about £1250 iirc.

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