Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by Cole
jim I feel your pain I was the same last night only done 8 miles but had 1000ft of climbing not massive compared to barnes 9000000ft he does in 100yrds uo your way but when the climb lasts for nearly 6 of them to start it kills you
no need to be rude really is there.
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Nic Barnes
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That's the first climb from tonight's ride I did. No idea where I was but there was snow on the tops. Got a puncture which was really nice then fell off a lot of times. Good fun.
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fred7
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Originally posted by Ant B
really trying to get in to this,i no its not much but i do at least 3 mile a day round the village but then the otherday got carried away and done 17.3 but my arse hurt after lol,would padded shorts help
bit gutted now tho as when i was cleaning it yesterday i notiched a really lose spoke,so have now had to take it in to leasure lakes for wheels truing and a service,and also become a vip member there so i now get discount on everything
Just got myself some padded lycra last week. Feel strange at first but so worth it! As said above after my posts padded lycra is a must!!
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Jimbothebarbarian
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Mobile is shite can't link vids ......ffs
[Edited on 10-01-2014 by Jimbothebarbarian]
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Ant B
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I'm thinking now,I need to get some road tyres for my mtb
Trouble is some of the routes I go are dirt or gravel,so I don't now what to get,what I do no is my nobly nic shave to much resistance for the road
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by Ant B
I'm thinking now,I need to get some road tyres for my mtb
Trouble is some of the routes I go are dirt or gravel,so I don't now what to get,what I do no is my nobly nic shave to much resistance for the road
You can get tyres that have a smooth running surface with nobbly grippy bits just off the running part so as soon as you go into loose stuff or mud it will grip .... used to have them on my mtb before I got a hybrid/road bike and they were excellent
[Edited on 10-01-2014 by Dr Pepper]
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Nic Barnes
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More resistance will mean harder work will get you fitter quicker!
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Jimbothebarbarian
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Vids from yesterday...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xnMIlVeO1Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivHTTBKLEKo
Just got back from the vets £58 lighter  two skinned pads and a cut one consistent with taking a tumble said the vet. Leave off for a few days until they heel up.
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richardworrall
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quote:
Originally posted by Ant B
I'm thinking now,I need to get some road tyres for my mtb
Trouble is some of the routes I go are dirt or gravel,so I don't now what to get,what I do no is my nobly nic shave to much resistance for the road
had nobblies on mine and did a road ride of 20'ish miles - was hard work
got some road tyres, did same route week later and so much easier.
Now got Specialized road bike - its like riding on fresh air its so easy - did 7 miles further in 15 mins less time 
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nibnob21
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Anyone got tips on removing a stubborn pedal? Gave it a good dousing in PlusGas yesterday but it's still stuck. Other one loosened easily but really struggling with this one.
And yes I'm definitely trying to turn it in the right direction.
MX5 Project Thread
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fred7
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Could try heating it up?
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fred7
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Whats everyones plans for riding this weekend? Weathers looking dry here so hopefully get up the chase and done a complete route this week
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Nic Barnes
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hopefully get out in the lakes either tomorrow or sunday. both days would be nice as i need to get some more fitness.
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nibnob21
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Managed to get the pedal sorted eventually.
Got new ones on, new shoes and cleats too. Hoping to go for a ride tomorrow, haven't been on the bike for about a month now 
MX5 Project Thread
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Jimbothebarbarian
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I'm back at work in the morning....yhey! So I won't be riding anything anywhere......ffs
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Nic Barnes
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Thursday night Jim? If team pro riders are not doing anything too extreme that is
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C2RL R
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Did a quick 15kms today and it killed me! Not been on the bike in about 4 months and I'm quite shocked how hard it was. Doesn't help that it was about 28 degrees and windy. Going again tomorrow. No pain no gain.
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Jimbothebarbarian
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Thursday night Jim? If team pro riders are not doing anything too extreme that is
I'll see what them nobbers want to do and when....
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Nic Barnes
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http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/MBKW1V/
dunno if this has been mentioned already but subscribe for 6 months and get a free pair of pedals, if I'm reading that correct that is.
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Rick Draper
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Rode Forest of Dean yesterday and learnt I fucking love uplifts! Rode Macc today and did all the uphill and got a fucking puncture on the first part of the downhill on my Soul. Proper pissed me off as I left my camelback at home with my spare tube and pump in it! Had to do a 3 mile push home.
On a side note if anyone wants any forks servicing then I am setting up a sideline/business doing it. Competitive pricing and a quick turn around. I will be doing rear shocks shortly once my nitrogen charge kit arrives.
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Cole
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seems a lot of people are jumping on the fork servicing bandwagon lately oh and don't post with royal mail lol. Rick the forest of dean has uplift I didn't know that thought bpw was the only full uplift service in the uk even though cwmcarn also has an uplift service
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Nic Barnes
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Website called uplift Scotland or something, Scotland is still in the uk, for now.
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Nic Barnes
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http://www.upliftscotland.com
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Rick Draper
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quote:
Originally posted by Cole
seems a lot of people are jumping on the fork servicing bandwagon lately oh and don't post with royal mail lol.
I know I am quite late to the party! I've been servicing stuff for my mates and myself for years. I've done everything from Mag21's to Fox 40's so I figure I might as well have a push at it too seen as I really don't like my job!
Going to try to make a proper go of it, if you don't try then you cannot moan. Plus if it does not work I have all the tools in place after trying to make doing my own forks far, far easier.
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Cole
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did you go on the proper course so you can be an approved fox service technician as fox are a little funny about people doing repairs and servicing especially stuff that still has warranty unless your names mojo lol
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