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deano87
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7th Jan 13 at 20:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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yeah for sure, I think I'm more bothered of getting all geared up then not using it

Chicken and egg situation really, as the better the kit, the more enjoyable.

Go mid range then upgrade as and when required

Or start and buy nearer the spring, as riding in better weather is always nicer and more enjoyable. Come winter you won't give a fuck then will need better winter stuff and you won't hesitate to buy.

You'll also be buffting in no time.
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I went mid range with my kit when I started out a few years ago. As I realised I was really into it, I bought better stuff as and when I needed it.
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Really can't go wrong with this stuff:
http://www.madison.cc/
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http://www.endura.co.uk/
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I'm thinking more get into it now while the weather is really shit so it can't get any worse

Looks like they stock Madison near me.
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Yeah, best thing to do is get a relationship with a LBS - local bike shop - they'll help you out no end and then you might be able to go out on organised rides etc, if you want to get into it proper.

What bicycle you riding?

P.S. Madison is good because it is a large distributors brand (www.madison.co.uk), meaning they don't have any extra overheads etc unlike proper brands.

[Edited on 07-01-2013 by deano87]
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Got some muddy fox mtb which I'm pretty sure I've had before I started driving, shes in good nick.

Funny enough my LBS is owned/ran by a family friend (kinda) so hes been quite helpful apart from trying to explain why £90 on a light is alright
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£90 is cheap depending on what you want a light for.

You could get a decent front and rear set, be seen and see with for £90.

tbh rear lights are neither here nor there, as long as they work, are bright and can be seen by the car e.g. not hidden by a low jacket, saddle bag etc.

Front light is where the money is, and basically the more you spend, the more you will be seen.

Modern LED lights, providing you spend above £15 will get you seen.
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Guys I ride with Willay there lights are all £200+ mine £30 does same job
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http://www.rutlandcycling.com/43658/Exposure-Six-Pack-Mk3-Front-Light-2013-.html

2000 lumens is about as much as anyone needs, but you're really paying for the internal battery technology on this.

I have 2000 lumens costing about £140 (from One23) but it has an external battery pack.
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One of the guys I ride with has that it's bloody stupidly bright
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FOLLOW UP.

I went full spastic at the bike shop and got myself front and rear lights, flurencent yellow jacket, 3/4 length bib shorts, helmet and some gloves.

Did this ride this morning, took about 35 minutes and was quite awesome really
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Good shit willay!

Bib shorts are amazing.
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I feel like a proper fleb but it doe smake alot of difference!
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Embrace them. I do.
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Noice willay, noice

3/4 length bip shorts are proper good. I've got some Endura MT500's and they're superb. Particularly important in the colder months to protect your knees. I ride in them all year round. Don't bother with full length trousers.

I do wear baggy shorts over the top though
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ITS SO FUCKING COLD

Today I'm in my bib, two t-shirts (just normal t-shirts), gloves, thermal socks, and my tron jacket. But I had a cold sweat on the go this morning on the mother of all hills, what am I doing wrong apart from being a total newbie faggot?
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Pretty normal to hyperventilate in the cold as your body warms up so quick.

Take things slowly when you start your ride although difficult to warm up and down properly over just 6miles.

The main problem you'll find is that standard cotton t-shirts don't wick the sweat and moisture away from your body.

Invest in a merino wool or decent base layer which will help tenfold! Merino wool also doesn't hold smell like synthetic tops.
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Deano is so wise. Like a miniature buddha covered in hair.
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Distinct lack of hair and Buddha belly though.
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I'm feeling that, just 3 more rides until I get a warm top. Weather next week doesn't look so great
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quote:
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Distinct lack of hair and Buddha belly though.


Yeah but theres no quote from Anchorman regarding that so just run with it.
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Willay joining the biking bandwagon! Love it.

I cycle from Folkestone to Ashford to work and back and to begin with i was fucking dying.

After a few weeks it becomes easy and find you can get faster and faster.

I prefer riding to driving!
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This is the fucking bollocks of an undershirt willay.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26758
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Do you have shares in chain reaction deano?
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Not at all. It's just the easiest way to find and link to product.

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