Jamie Walby
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I'll try get it done in sub 3 hours if I can. Have read that volume of people doing it can create a bit of bike traffic on the road which can hold you up so hopefully picking an early start time I can blitz it
[Edited on 04-03-2013 by Jamie Walby]
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Doug
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Took the plunge and bought some SPD shoes to go with the pedals so as of the weekend I will have this combo:
Shimano M530 Pedals:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m530-mtb-spd-trail-pedals/
Shimano AM45 Shoes:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-am45-spd-mountain-bike-shoes/
Should be an interesting first ride 
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Simon
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I want to know how many times you fall off from a stationary position
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Nic Barnes
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Personally I could only think of clipping in on uphill parts.
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Jamie Walby
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You will find they are a revelation, Doug.
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Nic Barnes
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Coley recommends sun tour
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Cole
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Did I fuck those rock shox doogie howser recommended on the other page we alraight
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Doug
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Are these dropper seat posts worth having?
They all seem to be pretty expensive apart from a Giant branded one I have found:
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=53837&categoryID=515
£145.
Is it going to be rubbish?
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Nic Barnes
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Will add weight to your bike
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Jamie Walby
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Move house tomorrow. Subsequently I start cycling to work tomorrow. Its only 3 miles in but I am going to go home longer routes.
So sorry in advance for anyone that follows me on strava for all the small rides im going to be clogging their feed up with
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Simon
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I can't say particularly that one, no experience of it, but generally they are a revelation if you are doing that sort of riding. I recently got a revurb stealth for mine and it really does change how you ride. Without one you either find a seat position that is a compromise between the right height for climbing and low enough to be able to move about when descending. Or you manually adjust your seat constantly whilst out riding. The ability to have the seat slammed to the bottom and completely out the way for descending one second and then raised to the perfect position for climbing can really improve your riding.
Yes they weigh more
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
Took the plunge and bought some SPD shoes to go with the pedals so as of the weekend I will have this combo:
Shimano M530 Pedals:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m530-mtb-spd-trail-pedals/
Shimano AM45 Shoes:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-am45-spd-mountain-bike-shoes/
Should be an interesting first ride
If you find it difficult getting clipped in and out, try cutting away more of the rubber sole on the shoes around the cleat.
AM45's are extremely good shoes in flat format. Excellent for keeping the elements out!
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
Are these dropper seat posts worth having?
They all seem to be pretty expensive apart from a Giant branded one I have found:
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=53837&categoryID=515
£145.
Is it going to be rubbish?
Not too bad - seems to get good reviews.
If you're into you more gravity orientated riding or like pinning the downhills and drop the saddle, they are a must. I've never looked back since being bought my. I have an old Gravity Dropper. I was always in the "I'd rather get off and use the quick release seat clamp than spend £200" but for those opportunities when you aren't resting before a decent it is superb! I wouldn't have an XC/all mountain bike without one now!
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deano87
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So, I haven't been on here a while because I've been too busy enjoying this bad boy.
Only ridden her once at Aston Hill. She is an absolute dream to ride. So balanced in the ear and plush when landing. Sticks to the berms. A league above my 2007 Demo 7 which was once one of the most sought after bikes.
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Simon
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Lovely! How is Aston at the moment? Saw they have just built a starting ramp for one of the runs
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deano87
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Running really well. The new trail Surface to Air is super fun although quite a few braking bumps. What they've managed to creste is outstanding.
Go on a dry day and you're sure to have fun.
The start ramp feeds everything except DH3.
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Doug
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Deano that looks fackin sexual!
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deano87
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Rides like it too.
Dad has one and in the deal I did with my frame and forks he got a BOS Stoy for £400!
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Jamie Walby
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Bos Stoy sounds like it could be a South African rugby player.
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Doug
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There is a box on my desk from Wiggle. I think that means my new spud shoes have arrived. Just in time for the lovely weather!
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Nic Barnes
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Plans for a night right at mabie Forrest near Dumfries tonight. That will be fun finding out where the jumps and drops are.
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Doug
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SPD Shoes arrived, didn't fit.
Sent them back and ordered a different style as I wasn't keen on how chunky those AM45's were.
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Simon
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My shoe tactic has always been to buy my first pair from a shop so you get the right size and then next time around you can order the same again online, obviously only works if you are happy with the same shoes!
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Doug
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I have gone for these bad boys this time:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m064-spd-mountain-bike-shoes/
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gavin18787
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I had those as my first spds. good starter shoes.
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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