Fignon's Ponytail
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Just one word needed for todays Giro stage....
MORTIROLO
MORTIROLO
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[Other Sport] Cycling geeks
- Thread starter Pantani
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Fignon's Ponytail
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E-bike anyone? 
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Fignon's Ponytail
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You have wasted this burying it here.
Deserves its on thread so we can read all the new and enlightened opinions!
I see on 'Dogs' [MENTION=616]Guinness Boy[/MENTION] is trying to promote 'Running' as the doyen of collective threads on NSC.
It would seem someone has got a little ahead of himself and may well need reminding who's the daddy.
It would seem someone has got a little ahead of himself and may well need reminding who's the daddy.
You are shitting me.
My last bugbear re The Strat was the chain guard holder behind the crank.
Naturally the cotter pin was ceased in, so I left the nut off the pin and have waited for the inevitable.
Well during this morning's jaunt for breakfast it all loosened up and I can finally get to the holder.
Aarrrgggghhhhhh - any advise on getting that off, when your biggest spanner is far to big and your second biggest is about 1 mm too small.
My last bugbear re The Strat was the chain guard holder behind the crank.
Naturally the cotter pin was ceased in, so I left the nut off the pin and have waited for the inevitable.
Well during this morning's jaunt for breakfast it all loosened up and I can finally get to the holder.
Aarrrgggghhhhhh - any advise on getting that off, when your biggest spanner is far to big and your second biggest is about 1 mm too small.
Good morning [MENTION=16159]Bold Seagull[/MENTION]
I saw this and, as always, thought of you.
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I saw this and, as always, thought of you.
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Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,452
I retired my MTB this morning. I gave it a good send off, a lovely ride alongside the river Medway. Anyone visiting Maidstone for the first time via river would think it the best town in Kent. No front gears, brakes that don't bring you to a halt and a very second hand seat. It had to go and it wasn't worth converting.
I liked the ride so much, I'm back on the 'gravel' train of thought. Would I use it enough to justify acquiring it? I suppose I could commute on it because that has rough surfaces and a fair smattering of gravelly debris.
I still can't my head around whether the govt scheme is worth it. When I read it, I am not sure I see the point, save access, because overall you are out of pocket to the same extent.
Any thoughts:
Triban
Voodoo
I'm a bit cautious about the Voodoo because I might be at the limit of height for size L, no size XL.
The Triban is a single. I fear that might be one short at each end, making any climb a grind and any run a spin.
I liked the ride so much, I'm back on the 'gravel' train of thought. Would I use it enough to justify acquiring it? I suppose I could commute on it because that has rough surfaces and a fair smattering of gravelly debris.
I still can't my head around whether the govt scheme is worth it. When I read it, I am not sure I see the point, save access, because overall you are out of pocket to the same extent.
Any thoughts:
Triban
Voodoo
I'm a bit cautious about the Voodoo because I might be at the limit of height for size L, no size XL.
The Triban is a single. I fear that might be one short at each end, making any climb a grind and any run a spin.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
- 21,773
Any recommendations for a cheap bike maintenance stand?
banjo
GOSBTS
Get a cheap gravel bike, much more fun. Be good for a winter/ commute bike.
Traditionally Aldi/Lidl would be your best bet for the cheaper end of the market.
Dunno how much of their cycling range Aldi are currently carrying down the aisle of uncertainty, I'll have a look tomorrow.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,452
Keep an eye on Aldi or Lidl. If you can't wait, Planet X.
Ha
I haven't looked on Planet X's site for yonks.
Only a pair of Strat complimenting shades for £6.49
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLCARAZWHTBLU/carnac-razzle-sunglasses---matt-white---blue-revo
It'll be rude not too.
I've got a £30 Lidl one. It's fine, but sometimes it's best to loosen bolts with the bike on the ground rather than up in the air.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
- 10,945
Oh Moto…
You loved your MTB ride, but your bike’s a bit shit?
For God’s sake man, get yourself a new (good) MTB!
And while choosing you can start practicing your middle distance pointing.
It's not as easy as 'they' make it look.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,452
I spent the first few miles with painful hands. I think I'm molded into drops now.
I want to do the Cantti Way and can get a train direct. I don't think there's much MTB action on my manor; even that river route had load of frustrating stop points and there's only so often you can go the same route.