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[craigr91]

In putting some miles in as I plan to do a few charity rides. :)

[ChrisCityE]

In putting some miles in as I plan to do a few charity rides. :)

Very rewarding on a personal level, I did my last one as a group of 80, but I didn't know anybody there. You quickly pick up some riding buddies that are at your pace, and even if you don't set off together, you end up meeting at a food stop and riding with them again.

Did a nice 41 mile ride today. Was going well until a guy in the group went down on some ice and ended up with the paramedics..

[olds_kool_lews]

I've got a couple of mk1 raleigh burner bmx projects

Picking this 1 up next weekend, needs a few bits and replacement tyres as there too modern!



This 1 is an ultra burner, it was just a frame and forks when I got it, with a seized seat post, I've just refurbished the frame so need to get the rest of the bits to build it up

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After


I'm also picking this one up when I pick up the red burner, it's an old iron horse bmx from the early 80's, check out the wheels! Lol



and a couple of falcon pro bmx projects, 1 for me (falcon pro zeta) and a 16" falcon pro frame/forks for my 5yr old daughter

[craigr91]

Thread revival! I'm buying my own place soon and it's right near dirt paths n canals so looking at a differant bike to cope with these as well as taking into account that I'm doing manchester ti Leeds in September tio... Beeb looking at a Dawes discovery 101.... What people's views on this? Bike needs to be fairly cheap as every penny will help next month

Thanks

[GeorgeD]

Thread revival! I'm buying my own place soon and it's right near dirt paths n canals so looking at a differant bike to cope with these as well as taking into account that I'm doing manchester ti Leeds in September tio... Beeb looking at a Dawes discovery 101.... What people's views on this? Bike needs to be fairly cheap as every penny will help next month

Thanks

Only going from personal experience working in bike shops, but at that price id look at buying used. However if you are looking to buy new at that price range look at ridgeback bikes and the trek 7 series bikes. If you can stretch to 350 you start to get some real choice :) hope this helps

 

edit: ^^thats assuming the dirt paths are hardpack?

Edited by GeorgeD, 14 March 2015 - 04:49 PM.

[1293gt]

I have one of these....

 

http://www.pinkbike....ch-57-Test.html

 

And one of these for night time rides (as I can't be mythered messing with taking batteries/lights on and off all the time..)

 

http://www.bikepedia...sion Pro F.R.S.

[Black.Ghost]

I have one of these:

 

http://www.bruegelma...ack/242787.html

 

Still completely standard. I do have a dropper post ready to go on, but it's the wrong size tube. I might even sell that yet. I was thinking about selling the bike and getting a 29er HT, simply so I could put some semi-slicks on and use it on road and travel quickly. Full sus with 2.2inch wide tyres does not make for fast on road! I don't think I will be doing it though to be honest. 

[90BHP]

Used to work before Uni from 15-19 years old in a road bike shop. Have been known to do a mile or two...

Couple of years ago I did an 1100 mile solo unassisted 12 day lands end to John O'Groats.

I have an old Dawes Giro winter bike and a top of the range KTM carbon, ultegra road bike. Over 20 miles on a training ride it's easily a minute quicker than my training bike. Love it, brilliant bike but very unknown in the UK. When they are reviewed in the press the verdict is always 10/10

[craigr91]

Yeah the bike I mentioned is used and local to me to go make sure all is well for me... It frustrates me more that I can afford a really good bike but can't deem spending money willie Millie at the min

[ChrisCityE]

Any Strava users set up a Mini Forum strava club yet?

[craigr91]

I'm a strata user when I was using my road bike... Not too clued up on how use it yet...

[creakyjaws5533]

I'm on there but haven't got a TMF group

[craigr91]

Picked up the Dawes discovery over weekend for a steal of £80... Sure that'll keep me going for a short while until at least I've settled on any how