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mantamark

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6th Dec 09 at 20:07

These bad lads?

http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=944&cPath=399

Edit - these ones are cheapest i've found, 18.75 inc free delivery.

Anyone bother with chain devices?

Or end bars (i think thats what they're called) i used to like having them on the old activator.

[Edited on 06-12-2009 by mantamark]

mwg

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6th Dec 09 at 20:09

Yeah I have come off enough times now to know that if I had been clipped in I would of had some bad injuries! Been many a time where I have escaped anything serious happening as I've just jumped off as soon as its gone wrong

Corsa Sport Gav

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6th Dec 09 at 21:57

quote:
Originally posted by mantamark
These bad lads?

http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=944&cPath=399

Edit - these ones are cheapest i've found, 18.75 inc free delivery.

Anyone bother with chain devices?

Or end bars (i think thats what they're called) i used to like having them on the old activator.

[Edited on 06-12-2009 by mantamark]

yer that's them mate, have you had a look on chainreaction cycles website or wiggle.co.uk they could be cheaper, the "bar ends" you mentioned do you mean the horn things that you hold for going up hill's? As for chain devises I doubt you'd need one as the front mech will do a decent job of holding your chain on, if it dus happen just drop the front gears two the bottom and change them up till it grabs the chain and gets it back on the chain ring, means there's no need to stop and do it by hand. I've done over 900miles since august and mines come of 5 times at the most.

mantamark

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6th Dec 09 at 22:24

Nah, still cheapest at cyclesportuk.

Aye, the bar ends is what i was thinking of.

Anyone got a bike carrier for the car? I'm needing one, but dont know what type to get.

something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-LOW-RISE-CYCLE-RACK-BIKE-RACK-CYCLE-CARRIER_W0QQitemZ140362495817QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item20ae41b749

for a 97 fiesta.

Corsa Sport Gav

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6th Dec 09 at 22:47

I'd recommend the Saris bones, they do a 2 bike and 3 bike one :-) I'd get one go my cars but the top straps will pull down on the spoiler as it sticks out quite far

mantamark

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6th Dec 09 at 22:57

nice, bit pricey like.

Corsa Sport Gav

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6th Dec 09 at 23:07

If you've got a tow bar I've got a tow bar one forsale

mantamark

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6th Dec 09 at 23:11

No tow bar

deano87

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7th Dec 09 at 20:34

Try the Halfords Advanced High Rear. It doesn't straps but a clamping system. Probably the best main stream rack available without going down the roof & tow bar route.

I've seen one on a Vauxhall Corsa C and it looked really sturdy.

Check this out: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/car-racks

Or this (on a Saxo so more of Corsa/Fiesta size): http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/222771/bike_carrier_test.html

jacko198

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7th Dec 09 at 20:49

Dont buy DMR pedals, trust me. I used to swear by them, they work perfect and are cheep but working in a bike shop we get tonnes of different ones in

Take a look at these Wellgo MG-1's, there magnesium so extremely light, not to pricey and can take anything at all. All the lads in the shop ride with them.

http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/product/4224/Wellgo_MG1_Pedal

deano87

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7th Dec 09 at 21:00

Can also never go wrong with Azonic A-Frames.

I got some red Azonic 420's for my birthday. They ride awesome and look lovely too

mantamark

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8th Dec 09 at 16:29

Just got one of these off ebay. Brand new in box.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_251011_langId_-1_categoryId_165477

Whats wrong with dmr pedals? Actually, whats the difference between pedals? Ie kona std, jackshit, dmr and the 420's?

Fad

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9th Dec 09 at 09:52

Bit off topic bike security, I am sick of my bros bike being in the hall way, any one got any ideas for an external anchor point or securing device? Or has anybody got any other solutions as we dont have a garrage.

Corsa Sport Gav

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9th Dec 09 at 18:11

quote:
Originally posted by Fad
Bit off topic bike security, I am sick of my bros bike being in the hall way, any one got any ideas for an external anchor point or securing device? Or has anybody got any other solutions as we dont have a garrage.

this any use to you?

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/bike-storage-systems/product/storage-stand-09-33992

Corsa Sport Gav

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9th Dec 09 at 18:13

theres a selection of locks and anchoring bits here

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/locks/?brand=&results=36&orderby=highestrated&pricerange=&_brc=0

jacko198

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9th Dec 09 at 20:13

quote:
Originally posted by mantamark
Just got one of these off ebay. Brand new in box.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_251011_langId_-1_categoryId_165477

Whats wrong with dmr pedals? Actually, whats the difference between pedals? Ie kona std, jackshit, dmr and the 420's?

To be honest its just the weight and grip. With Dmr v8's you can replace half the pins, with the v12's they are sealed and all pins are replaceable, same with the wellgos i posted

mantamark

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9th Dec 09 at 22:56

So for a newbie, the v8's are ok? Bearing in mind i've not been on a bike for 10years!

Corsa Sport Gav

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9th Dec 09 at 23:11

quote:
Originally posted by mantamark
So for a newbie, the v8's are ok? Bearing in mind i've not been on a bike for 10years!

yer they'll be fine

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