AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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If I could find one of those for £16 on ebay I'd have one! does it come with a mount?
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Jamie Walby
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My Garmin Edge 500 is awesome.
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Stafford
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After getting the 5 I now want a road bike seeing as the cycle to work scheme is back on at work.
Its between the Allez or the Secteur, I know a few on here own the Allez but does anyone have a Sectuer?
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
Location: Newport
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nah theres a lad on bike radar with one I know that much, the geometry is supposedly more relaxed and the allez more race inspired.
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
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That'd proabably suit me better, not really wanting to be getting involved in any sort of races etc so a more relaxed geo would be better.
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
Location: West Yorkshire
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Well i've been thinking about buying a bike for a while now and as i'm getting fat i decided to get on with it.
Picked this up today:
I wasnt willing to spend too much too much as i don't know how much use i'll get out of it yet. If i get into riding again i'll most likely upgrade.
After building it up i took it up the road to set up the seat level etc. I was only out 30mins and was knackered
Also, after not riding a bike for nearly 10 years i was all over the place
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Cole
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Registered: 11th Nov 02
Location: eastbourne Drives:zafira sold now a qashqai
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12.5 miles done tonight with 10 mins stop at 6 miles completed it in 1hr31mins inc the stop not bad really. Slowest mile was 8mims or so quickest was 1.57
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Jesus, I think ill be aiming for around 5/6 miles today. And that'll kill me.
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Jamie Walby
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You will be amazed how quickly you can up the miles.
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Cole
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quote: Originally posted by Gary
Jesus, I think ill be aiming for around 5/6 miles today. And that'll kill me.
I thought the same last Sunday and was right I done 4miles and was nearly dead best way is to just take it easy break yourself in its what I done. Started with 4miles then 6 and then went for 12 will stick at 12 for a week then I'm going for 28 by the end of the month
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Jamie Walby
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Is that 12 per week?
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Cole
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No 12 every other day
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Jamie Walby
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Thats decent mate! Are you enjoying it?
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Cole
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Yeah loving it mate going to stick with this mtb for now and maybe next yr get a road bike just need to see how I get on
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Well ive been out for a hour so. Didnt bother measuring distance etc. Rode on a riverside path thinking it would be a nice steady ride. Oh how wrong was I! Constantly up and down with tree roots and steps everywhere. Enjoyed it though.
One problem though, my ass is killing me! New saddle or padded pants time?
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Jamie Walby
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Registered: 15th Nov 04
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Padded pants. Time in the saddle is the only real cure. Build up your goochimus maximus.
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Need to invest in a decent teeshirt as well. Normal cotton tee is far too warm!
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Cole
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I've been out tonight what was only going to be a gentle ride ended up being 15 miles of trails through a forest incorporating lots of down hill and even more up hill the way back was pitch black thankgod the guys I bumped into had some extremely bright lights tomorrow is the normal 12 mile flat ride oh I'm gonna ache on Saturday
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Simon
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Registered: 24th Apr 03
Location: Oxfordshire
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I've got a couple of pairs of padded shorts from Sports Soccer recently, baggy shorts not lycra! Pretty decent and a fraction of the cost of others.
Doing an off road race tomorrow at Blenheim Palace, have borrowed a 29" Kona Kahuna Deluxe for it. Should be good!
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Jamie Walby
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What race is that Simon?
Ive got a Sportive on Sunday in the New Forest.
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Off out with a couple of mates to a local woods tomorrow. Should be good.
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Simon
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Registered: 24th Apr 03
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http://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/654.html
Its only a 40km route over fairly gentle terrain
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Jamie Walby
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Looks cool! Good luck and enjoy!
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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'Only' 40k
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Jamie Walby
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bout 25 miles. Hell have that done in no time.
Simon - Post your time up when you are done!
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