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mattk 
| 08 Apr 04:25 |
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Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 116 Bike: My Profile | I thought it may be a good idea to see which bike set-ups members have... I have an '08 Specialized Rockhopper Disc - I added CB Eggbeaters (SL's) and a few scratches due to taking a crash course in how to fly a bike! :-) Other than that it's standard at the moment... I'm really impessed with the bike tho - very light compared to bikes I'm used to, I've never had hydraulic disc brakes before either - take a bit of getting used to... over the bars a few times at first. |
| My Latest Route: Feb 2010 National Cycle Network 15 NCN | |
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sonny walkman
| 15 Feb 16:35 |
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Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 22 Bike: My Profile | Specialized Sirrus Hybrid. Bought privately second hand 2 years ago so not sure about precise year of origin. I had Schwalbe Marathon Tyres fitted at local 'old bloke' bike shop and so far have managed to stay puncture free. |
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Steve_W1964
| 28 Feb 08:30 |
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Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 3 Bike: My Profile | Hi all, I am a newbie to cycling and have just purchased a Boss 20" 26" wheel MTB F/ Suspension you have probably never heard of it neither have I lol, my wife debbie has a Raleigh 26in "Freeride AT10" mens cycle which she loves for the colour(typical)we went on our first jaunt from Ellesmere Port to Chester along the Shropshire Canal which I can say was fabulous, weather was a little drizzly but nothing to complain about as the scenery was absolutely wonderful. Now a little saddle sore, well both of us tbh, we are looking forward to our next new adventure pretty soon. Think I need a more comfy saddle thats the first thing on my new shopping list. LOL Thanks for reading will chat soon. |
| My Latest Route: Apr 2010 Ellesmere Port Circular via Wallasey | |
| Jen | 02 Mar 16:44 |
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Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 1 Bike: | I am looking at getting a marin bolinas ridge (last years model on offer!). Wanting a bike for road use but also off road sort of forest/canal/gravel paths. Been advised the marin over a specialized crosstrail or giant roam. Any opinions would be appreciated! |
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sgnm5
| 10 Mar 12:33 |
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Joined: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 12 Bike: My Profile | Hi, I have a Bianchi Nivarone 7 2010 bike |
| HeyWayne | 19 Mar 06:56 |
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 Joined: 19 Mar 2010 Posts: 6 Bike: | Currently I own a 2006 Trek 4500 with a 24" frame. |
| james1990 | 22 Mar 19:45 |
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Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Bike: | hi ive just joined the site :) bin reading a few posts like, sounds like alot of people have fun. i own a saracen x1 downhill framed bike with standard front disc and caliper (no rear brake as of yet)i obtained it buy swapping it for a pair of disco speakers i had lying around. i priced up a rear brake set including wheel and disc and they said around £80/£85, anyone reckons thats a good price? |
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dudley
| 24 Mar 07:12 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | now the proud owner of a Boardman Team Carbon road bike. lovely bike porn. the SRAM double tap took a little getting used to, though not as much as i'd thought. A good compact system. and an old beater workhorse road bike. frame by ?? old 105 components however much i say the old one is the winter bike, i can see it never seeing the light of day again! and a very old non-suspension Kona mountain bike from 1994. Still going, but really a pile of junk now held together by a wing and a prayer |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular | |
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iainj837
| 26 Apr 18:45 |
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Joined: 29 Jan 2009 Posts: 10 Bike: My Profile | I have 2 touring bikes, my newest a Dawes KaraKum with butterfly handle bars and a Raleigh Pioneer Venture. |
| My Latest Route: Feb 2009 The Meare Run | |
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soren
| 27 Apr 15:46 |
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Joined: 09 Jan 2010 Posts: 90 Bike: My Profile | Had my Trek 7.5 FX stolen last week, I have replaced it with a Specialized Crosstrail Expert. |
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Hauki
| 30 Apr 09:26 |
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 Joined: 16 Apr 2010 Posts: 2 Bike: My Profile | A 2008 Trek 7100 for me, recently changed the saddle for a charge spoon, and have to say its one of the most comfortable saddles I have ever tried. |
| My Latest Route: May 2010 Langport to High Ham Figure Of 8 | |
| pitcherthis | 11 May 14:16 |
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Joined: 10 May 2010 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi, Newbie here- was looking for a thread to say hi in, but this seems as likely a place as any. I have a new Felt QX-70- had it about a month now and I still haven't fallen out of love with it yet. The wife jokes that it gets more attention than she does. I think she's joking anyway... Anyway, hi everyone! |
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FireUpTheQuattro
| 17 May 09:26 |
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Joined: 09 May 2010 Posts: 3 Bike: My Profile | I've got a TREK 7100 FX Hybrid, unsure of manufacture year as bought second-hand off eBay but is in perfect condition. Shimano Altus 21-speed gears. |
| My Latest Route: May 2010 Swadlingcotes to Grangewood Loop | |
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JTeighty
| 27 May 08:15 |
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Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Posts: 8 Bike: My Profile | Hi, I've got a Boardman road comp and I added Shimano M324 pedals (got them new for £22 from halfords). I love the bike but the only problem I have is the braking, however it's probably to do with my tyres as I skid everywhere. |
| My Latest Route: Oct 2009 Hendon to Brighton via Redhill | |
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Mark Randlesome
| 29 May 22:23 |
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Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 7 Bike: My Profile | Just bought my first road bike!!! A specialized Allez 27 Sport. Took it out imediately for a 30 mile stint and it is a completely different experience to my old hybrid!! Faster more responsive I would recommend it to any first time tarmaccer! |
| My Latest Route: Aug 2010 Corfe Mullen to Verwood Loop | |
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Duncan C
| 01 Jun 07:39 |
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Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Posts: 15 Bike: My Profile | Scott aspect 45. Got this on the cycle to work scheme 2 years ago and have had great fun ever since. Doing the C2C next month with 3 friends. do approx 100 miles per month. |
| My Latest Route: Aug 2010 Consett to Cornsay and Tow Law Circular | |
| stumpy66 | 03 Jun 04:52 |
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Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Posts: 5 Bike: | Ive got a 2002 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2005 Specialized Allez and just in MAy bought A Hewiit Cheviot SE, planning my first rip up North of Scotland 500 mile round trip mid June |
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Outrunner
| 03 Jun 14:40 |
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Joined: 26 May 2010 Posts: 57 Bike: My Profile | I have a Specialized Rockhopper disc 09, fitted M520 SPD's and a pair of Ergon GC3 grips, a Specialized Allez triple 07, and 3 folding bikes, to get around Le Mans each. year. |
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Neobright
| 05 Jun 11:52 |
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Joined: 03 May 2010 Posts: 5 Bike: My Profile | Hi all, I have a 2010 Dahon Jack D24 - this is a 24 speed, mountain bike with 26" wheels that folds in half. I use it for commuting although it works out fine on XC, canals and even some more trek rides. Comfortable once you get used to the all round hard frame, plus the V brakes can give you some 'excitement' and not always when you want it |
| My Latest Route: Jun 2010 Stockport to Doncaster - Part 2 - Woodhead Station to Doncaster | |
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oscar one
| 06 Jun 14:40 |
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Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Posts: 26 Bike: My Profile | Spec rockhopper. Revolution cross that i use for commuting to work..Now looking for a decent touring bike once i have decided which one to go for... |
| fewilson | 08 Jun 12:29 |
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Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 1 Bike: | Just joined today - got a Trek 7.6 about a month ago (last year's model) and absolutely love it compared my old Specialized Hardrock Sport (07) which dutifully served its time (including a year in Sweden amid snow and ice). The super fat air cushioned Big Apple Schwalbe were great for coping with unspotted potholes and all the bad road surfaces after such a winter, but in terms of fitness and commuting time the hardrock had become the limiting factor not my fat ass! Doing London to Oxford at the end of the month so that will be the real test, both for the new Trek and my fat ass! |
| Blobby | 08 Jun 19:56 |
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Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Posts: 1 Bike: | Road Bike: a Surosa Audax. I bought it second hand a few years ago and have updated the basic Campagnolo Xenon groupset to Campagnolo Centaur. Surosa are a local bike shop based in Oldham. Mountain Bike: A Scott Yecora. I bought this from new about 10 years ago. It's my general workhorse bike, the one I use for work in the winter or when the weather is bad in summer. I replaced most of the bike apart from the frame, forks and brakes, last year as it was getting a bit tired. The deore group set has been replaced with XT with SLX shifters. The orignal wheels were nearly worn through so they were replaced with a pair from a work colleague unfortunaltly they're not very good and are out of true already. I was thinking of replacing the forks and wheels but might invest in a completely new bike instead. |
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mr.mole
| 09 Jun 18:39 |
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 Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 47 Bike: My Profile | I bought a Trek 5800. I love it, its an amazing bike and never had any problems with it. Its a great all round bike, im not a fan of road racing bikes, as i do like to get off road alittle sometimes and my 5800 is great for both on road and off road. |
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annieslandmissile
| 19 Jul 06:20 |
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Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | I ve got Carrera Kraken bike with some front suspension. Had it for about 7 years now and its still really good!! good solid bike, just changed the tyres to slicks for a faster commute ride. Good bike overall. I really fancy a Trek FX 7.9 bike but its going take me a wee bit of time to get with the asking price!! Better start saving!!! |
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longbob
| 23 Jul 05:42 |
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Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Posts: 23 Bike: My Profile | I have an 06 Rockhopper, still standard except i stuck on a set of LX disc brakes when i picked it up. Next year i would like to strip the frame and do a bit of a re-build (love the frame to much to get a complete bike)..money allowing XT (XTR would be great!!!), see what bargins can be had Also ride a 09 Trek 1.7 road bike with 105 group set..standard except for 105 road pedals and a nice specialized race saddle. |
| mickyblue | 05 Aug 17:06 |
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 Joined: 04 Aug 2010 Posts: 6 Bike: | I've a Charge Plug '10 and been riding for 2 days so far very knackered but really enjoying it. Am a complete novice lol |
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darking
| 06 Aug 04:09 |
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Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Posts: 19 Bike: My Profile | Hi mickyblue I looked up your bike and it loos hardcore depending on your setup i.e. the Plug Freestyler, Plug Grinder and limited-edition Plug Grifï¬n bikes get narrow straight bars and the basic Plug gets cowhorn-style base bars, the Racer gets a super-curved track-style ‘bowl’ handlebar. If it is a fixy as shown on the website, you are no newbie by any means regards darking |
| dizzy | 10 Aug 14:59 |
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 Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Posts: 2 Bike: | My first post on here - Whoooo! I have 2 bikes, my 'mummy' bike, a Giant Expression DX, which I use to tow my 2 young boys on a Pashley UPlus2 on the school runs & days out. Then MY bike, Dawes Horizon,for those rare times when I can go for a proper flat out pedal & feel the wind in my face! |
| jimmy12 | 15 Sep 15:10 |
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Joined: 12 Jul 2010 Posts: 3 Bike: | i have got a raleigh pioner glx hybred |
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sean8997
| 21 Sep 12:36 |
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Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Posts: 43 Bike: My Profile | I did have a Specialized Tri-Cross sport 2010 untill Sunday night when some nice person decided they had a better use for it than me!!! Not only did they take my bike but also helped themselves to my Garmin edge 705, laptop, tom tom and my cycling clothing!!! I'm not a nasty person but I really hope they have a really bad accident and need their hand amputating!!! If anyone near Bulkington/Bedworth area see's my bike please let me know, silver, white and black in colour, it has Schwalbe marathon plus tyres and 2 bottle holders (1 metal and 1 white plastic one) cheers sean |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2011 Bala Lake Vernwy Loop | |
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baggiesat8
| 26 Oct 15:26 |
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 Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 9 Bike: My Profile | My bikes, I use a Scott Sub 20 for my 9 mile commute, bog standard no alterations. My road bike is a 2007 Felt F55 with lots of mods, I now have Easton EC90 Forks and Fulcrum Racing 3 wheels, both these were put on after a crash in which I smashed my collar bone (neede two ops)and the parts needed replacing. I have replaced the crap Shimano SLR brakes with TRP 980 Carbon and have just fitted a Hope ceramic bottom bracket. I have just purchased Deda Newton Bars and Stem which should be fitted soon. My MTB is a custom built Maxlight Kinesis XC, originally built at the end of 2006 has seen many changes, have just had a complete SLX groupset fitted apart from XT shifters. Rock Shox Reba Race Forks, Avid Juicy 7 Brakes, DT Swiss wheels, Answer Hyperlite Bars, Hope Bottom Bracket. Used to have XT/XTR but wore them out and couldn't afford to replace like for like hence the SLX. |
| My Latest Route: Dec 2010 Bromyard to Hillhampton and Tenbury Wells Figure Eight | |
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