willay
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new handle bars on my Trek, didn't use the drops. Much prefer having the brakes and gears within fingers reach
Nice whip, Willay.
What Trek is it? I am rocking the 2013 1.5 atm
I'm liking those handle bars. I am too shit to attempt to use the drops so wouldn't mind something like that.
Trek Madone 2.1
Its not about being shit/scared of the drops, it just doesn't feel comfortable and were never used.
I got these - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/profile-airwing-os-handlebar/
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I have also ridden that exact bike on a demo but its way way over priced for what it is. also tried the 29er version aswell didn't like it . Was that on a demo evening with rocky mountain or is your mates shop stocking them
[Edited on 25-07-2014 by Cole]
Both as he has been a rocky dealer for a while now. So they do demo days every 6/12 months at the shop. wouldnt say it was that over priced. Rides very nicely though just over kill for my riding. When ever I go somewhere warrenting something like that I usually rent anyway.
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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Cole
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Its over 4k that bike ok its carbon and has 34s not even kashima does that warrant such a high price tag thats top of the range remedy money and they are specced higher. But i will say one thing it bloody rode lovely
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Cole
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http://www.olsenbicycles.com/blog/2014/7/28/the-sdw-ssmtb-microadventure
a few of my friends done the southdowns way at the weekend a little write up of how they got on
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willay
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how does one pick out a comfy seat for ones road bike?
did london to cambridge the other day, near the end my arse started to destroy itself. Are there fancy bike shops that have a range you can try? or is it a case of ordering one over the internet and sending it back?
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Bought a new helmet. It's made by Met.
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gavin18787
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Originally posted by willay
how does one pick out a comfy seat for ones road bike?
did london to cambridge the other day, near the end my arse started to destroy itself. Are there fancy bike shops that have a range you can try? or is it a case of ordering one over the internet and sending it back?
either or really. Mates shop demos saddles as do other. Essentially same as the one you would buy but in a stupid colour and demo stamped on it 
Other then that order and return as said.
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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I'd recommend an SDG Bel Air - 'tis a good seat 
I've entered the London to Brighton off road now - looking forward to that one!
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Ben J
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I'd recommend an SDG Bel Air - 'tis a good seat
I've entered the London to Brighton off road now - looking forward to that one!
I'd just put a Bel Air on my MTB before it got stolen. Probs had my arse on it for about 30 seconds in total.
Get really good reviews for the money though.
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Ben J
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Just ordered these...
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m162-mtb-shoe-ec056772
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I'd recommend an SDG Bel Air - 'tis a good seat
I've entered the London to Brighton off road now - looking forward to that one!
I'd just put a Bel Air on my MTB before it got stolen. Probs had my arse on it for about 30 seconds in total.
Get really good reviews for the money though.
I've had one on all my bikes now, love them. Though I'm currently sharing one between my road bike and MTB 
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http://live.redbull.tv/events/358/2014-uci-mtb-world-cup-7-mont-sainte-anne-dhi/
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Cole
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Good shout deano thats early evening tv sorted hoping for another ratboy win
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Nic Barnes
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me and my mate had some incidents in some local woods today.
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Cole
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ooops where was that looks like a nice little trail
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Nic Barnes
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_fc3Cx9PRQ&feature=youtu.be
first video down one of the runs. as ever it doesn't look as steep as it actually is in real life.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl69s_UBE1U&feature=youtu.be
little vid I took Wednesday night in my local woods had the gopro strapped to the seat post pretty cool view if you ask me
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http://youtu.be/pHqPbYWx4l4
Video 2 from today
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Cole
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was that an off piste trail barnes
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Nic Barnes
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY3IFlqiMFM&feature=youtu.be
3rd video, i fuck it up a fair bit on this tbh. complete lack of talent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZM41oczU2s&feature=youtu.be
4th video, also mess it up a lot
[Edited on 03-08-2014 by Nic Barnes]
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Trying to arrange buying a carbon remedy. Collecting the bike is the only problem as I'm away for a few days this weekend with the woman, and I'm not too sure on paying a couple thousand pounds via PayPal.
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looks likely that i will be buying the carbon remedy this weekend! has a few upgrades like fox float 36 160mm forks and some other bits. front chain ring is a 36, which I'm hoping will be manageable with the bike being a good bit lighter. mine is a 32 and i never need to use granny, or even up to the 36 on the back rarely these days.
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Cole
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which model is it barnes
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Nic Barnes
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its a trek. agreed a price, and collecting it friday. it was 6200 new.
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willay
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fuck about ^ , these some proper bikes
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