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taylorboosh
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23rd Apr 11 at 09:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Really? Thats impressive
antnee
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23rd Apr 11 at 13:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I used to do about 14mph on my old heavy MTB, which had massive off road tyres and a non-lock out front shock. I did that when I was 14-16 too.
taylorboosh
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Well this is a hybrid i think
antnee
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23rd Apr 11 at 16:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If its got solid forks though (no suspension) it will be miles better
taylorboosh
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Yea its a discovery with solid forks. Will get pics
mwg
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I average about 17mph going to work and back. Road bikes are so much more efficient than mountain bikes on the road.
taylorboosh
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so i aquired the bike yesterday. a dawes discovery 301. my house is 3miles from my mams and i managed that in easily less than 10 mins including a fucking huge bank whilst i had a really stinking hangover.

also found a cycle path that crosses the river wear so tht will shave a good while of my journey

here is the bike in question, nearly brand new just dusty as its sat ages. i know i need to sort the garage


managed to consistantly hit 17ish mph yesterday. trial run tomorrow since im off this week

tyres are way too soft though. psi should i be looking at?
Chrissy
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25th Apr 11 at 08:38   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
It should tell you on the tyres..

I swapped my tyres out for some 38mm wide continental jobs the other day and theyre sitting at about 60psi.

>>>> Chris <<<<
taylorboosh
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25th Apr 11 at 08:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i will have a look later and check but they were very soft yesterday, i really enjoyed my ride tbh...
pow
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25th Apr 11 at 08:56   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Still too much lik hard work for my liking
taylorboosh
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Needs must tbh mate. Getting fat and want to save cash
pow
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25th Apr 11 at 09:14   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sounds under the thumb to me

[Edited on 25-04-2011 by pow]
AlunJ
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25th Apr 11 at 13:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by pow
Still too much lik hard work for my liking


that's why you're a fat bastard






disclaimer: iirc you aren't actually fat xxx
taylorboosh
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I might weigh myself and do before vs after

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