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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 | |
| kevoncondor | 12 Jul 17:10 |
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Joined: 10 Jul 2011 Posts: 3 Bike: | I ride my Condor tourer most of the time. It's not too bad weight wise but the gearing could be better, so going to try to fit a smaller inner chain ring (30) to see if that helps. Got an old Claud Butler 531 framed road bike that i've built up with modern kit on which is nice to poddle about on. |
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soren
| 13 Aug 16:39 |
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Joined: 09 Jan 2010 Posts: 90 Bike: My Profile | Hi took delivery today of my new Van Nicholas Pioneer Tourer with Rohlhoff 14 speed Hub. |
| xcexpert | 16 Aug 14:41 |
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Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 7 Bike: | Hi there. Another newbie to this excellent forum. My current steed is a 2008 Specialized XC Expert which i had to purchase after my beloved stumpjumper elite with chromed frame was nicked from work by some low life thieving b@$^%rd even though it had 3 locks!! Luckily I was able to claim it back on the house insurance even though I explained it to them several times that it was nicked from work. Result!! The Spesh XC Expert is well light & dead chuckable which makes it a very lively seat of the pants ride which is how I like it I also have an old crock for a work steed now. Hand built Barracuda Curacao is what it says amongst the scratches on the frame but as I bought it for only £30 from a bloke at work im not bothered about it getting dirty. Cheers now Carl |
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Barrymac
| 21 Aug 03:29 |
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 Joined: 20 Aug 2011 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | Have thinned down the horde of bikes in the garage lol. Currently got a Felt F5C with lots of carbon fibre eye candy all the way from the handlebars to the cranks running on Dura Ace running gear. Then for getting muddy I have the not very subtle lime green Focus Killer Bee with lovely XT and XTR running gear on it. Oh yeah and some bling Chrome and Gold V12 pedals. Perfect until you slip and they rip all the skin off your shins grrrrrr |
| My Latest Route: Sep 2011 Lhanbryde to Rothes Loop | |
| xcexpert | 31 Aug 14:49 |
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Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 7 Bike: | The old crock what i had for work has passed its best by date. New rear wheel needed Two tyres wanted Cables all around Something seriously wrong with the headset too. Defo not worth spending some hard earned cash on it Anyway to cheer myself up I bought off ebay this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-Rare-Retro-Specialized-Hardrock-23-Bike-/290600026125?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item43a91c800d Picked it up the other day & had my 1st ride on it today I reckon its an 88 model & for the price & year I consider it a bargain & in excellent condition. It rides superb too Very retro I would like to get the odd chips on the paint work done some time in the future. Anyone know roughly how much this would cost me? Carl |
| Dave L | 05 Sep 05:13 |
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 Joined: 04 Sep 2011 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi there i've just joined this forum as i said in the where do you live thread i've recently come back to cycling both as means to save some money on the ever spiralling fuel costs and to get fit. i have taken up road riding and have a Specialized Allez Elite that as yet is totally standard but i think i may put a bigger chainwheel on. i still have a very battered Cannondale M800 with Rock shock forks that i have had since this model was new, so some time, it still gets an airing occasionally Dave |
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StormWarner
| 17 Sep 19:58 |
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Joined: 16 Sep 2011 Posts: 13 Bike: My Profile | Feel so outa place putting this but owell.... I have a Gatecrasher hardtail jump bike, altho it not any where near as expensive or fancy as the majority of the people on here, I LOVE my bike, I come from a poor family and canot afford a good bike so for now this is what I got :-) Storm Warner warner.storm@gmail.com |
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bracknelldave
| 18 Sep 03:39 |
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 Joined: 16 Apr 2010 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | Specialized Rockhopper 2011 In Black |
| thalbergmad | 01 Oct 16:09 |
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Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Posts: 7 Bike: | I have a 2001 Trek 5.2 for when it is raining and a 2008 Specialized Tarmac pro when it isn't. Despite the fact I am rarely under 20 stone, both bikes appear to be almost bomb proof. Thal |
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matthat
| 09 Oct 16:56 |
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Joined: 08 Oct 2011 Posts: 12 Bike: My Profile | Hi, I had a land rover discovery mtb which did me proud for 250 quid for 4-5 yrs! Last yr I bought a specialized sirrus elite and although I love it and have done 2500 miles on it in 18 months commuting and social riding I have also had a load of problems with the bottom bracket and a unhelpful bike shop in getting it fixed!! But now after its warranty has run out I've paid for it to be fixed by a smaller friendlier local shop and so far so good! I've now also bought a Matts merida mtb because I was missing out on rough rides on the sirrus. Both bikes were bought through the cyclescheme which I recomend to any one who is on a budget. |
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pathfinder2tri
| 10 Oct 06:22 |
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 Joined: 29 Sep 2011 Posts: 19 Bike: My Profile | Hi All, My main bike is a 2000 model Claude Butler San Remo, just love this bike, rplace the original wheels (nothing wrong with them, alloy on shimmano hubs) with the San remo 2002 model wheels which are deep rimmed. Have cyled 1500+ miles on it and still looks like new. My second bike is an Apollo TDF 7075 Alloy frame nice and light I use for winter riding, I changed the seat post to a carbon blade and fitted profile design aero bars (also on the San Remo) and wolber rins on Shimmano hubs. |
| My Latest Route: Oct 2012 Faversham, Chillham, Molash Return | |
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drinky45
| 10 Oct 11:36 |
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Joined: 08 Oct 2011 Posts: 4 Bike: My Profile | I have GT avalanche 3.0 hydro for playing on and a Cube LTD Team 2011 for mor serious rides, straight off the shelf and no upgrades, I do like the fork lockout switch on the handle bar, great little idea |
| My Latest Route: Oct 2011 Rishton to Witton Loop | |
| rockhopper2011 | 10 Oct 11:38 |
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 Joined: 09 Oct 2011 Posts: 2 Bike: | I have just purchased a Specialized Rock Hopper 2011. Very pleased with it. |
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matthat
| 15 Oct 10:06 |
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Joined: 08 Oct 2011 Posts: 12 Bike: My Profile | Hi all, After having a landrover mtb for 4-5 yrs which i paid £250 and well and truly getting my moneys worth out of I've now got a speicalized sirrus sport which i got through the cyclescheme last yr and have just got a matts merida mtb this year as i was missing the dirt on my days off!! The Sirrus is a great commuter bike but i've had loads of problems with the bottom bracket which I tried several times to sort out through warranty but to no avail! I have now paid a small local private shop to look at it and touchwood i'm sorted. I've knocked up 2500 miles ish after 18mths of doing a 12 mile round trip daily on the sirrus and hope to get a good few miles in on the merida which is a new brand to me but so far so good!! matt |
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annieslandmissile
| 15 Oct 10:15 |
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Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | Chris Boardman Team Road Bike 2011 - V.G. |
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john1961
| 15 Oct 11:45 |
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Joined: 06 Feb 2011 Posts: 47 Bike: My Profile | Had a cube Agree Race, great bike until it was wrecked after I was hit by a car! Would certainly recommend it! |
| sean178 | 20 Oct 07:31 |
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Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 4 Bike: | afternoon all. just thought id add my 2 pence worth to this thread. i've recently bought myself a Carrera Crossfire 1. its a nice comfy ride and, i think anyway, a nice enough looking bike. just fitted some Shimano A530 pedals this morning, and now im looking forward to clocking up a few miles on it :) |
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annieslandmissile
| 20 Oct 08:13 |
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Joined: 13 Jul 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | I ve had a Carerra Kraken for the last 9 years now and its been one of the best buys ever!! Clocked up a few miles over the years. oh well enjoy your Carerra Crossfire! |
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woodowl
| 14 Nov 19:39 |
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Joined: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | I have a Diamondback Outlook 2011 which i love. I dont need all the fancy bells and whistles as im a cut bank/cycle path warrior. The front suss i dont really need but its handy to have. Nice bike. |
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skiad1
| 09 Dec 18:57 |
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Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Posts: 84 Bike: My Profile | Sunday best............Trek Madone 5.5 pro with Easton Ascent 2 wheelset. Next best..............Scott CR1 Team with(soon to be) Prolite Bracciano wheelset. MTB....................Scott Genius MC40. Jack of most trades....Trek1000 with rack, guards and aero-bars. Love the Trek1000, but it's not a CR1! Love the CR1 but it's not a Madone! Have used the Trek1000 for general road riding(all year round as I don't have a car), commuting and touring(5 weeks camping). A truly wonderful, versatile, practical and durable piece of kit. I intend using the CR1 with a trailer for long tours now though after meeting a Belgian guy towing a Bob with an older OCLV model in France this summer........It'll be a lot easier playing on those cols now :) |
| fatmac | 21 Jan 05:39 |
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Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 4 Bike: | Mid range GT road bike for summer. Mid range fitness hybrid for winter. Cheap hybrid for town. Used to ride offroad, Gary Fisher Big Sur Disc, but my body doesn't feel up to it anymore. |
| nikko64 | 22 Jan 06:59 |
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Joined: 02 Jan 2012 Posts: 7 Bike: | as previously stated elsewhere i`ve just got back into cycling i run a decathlon riverside 5 a 2nd hand impulse buy,i love it even though it is a bit bargain basement compared to some of you folks.... |
| andyj | 25 Feb 05:54 |
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Joined: 25 Feb 2012 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi Matt I purchased a Ferrari cx60 from Regent st rode it back to st albans very nice bike, great in traffic,27 speed ,brakes are very good for when london taxis do a u turn right in front of you |
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jonsea
| 25 Feb 12:52 |
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Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 40 Bike: My Profile | Hello just to say i have a cheapo Nakamura cliff hanger bought from intersport in France. I have to date covered over 4600klms on all sorts of country tracks and beaches and it has never missed a beat , except punctures of course , all this and it only cost 125euros brand new !! Now thats value for money isnt it !! bye !! |
| My Latest Route: Apr 2012 lowestoft normanston park | |
| mealsonwheels | 10 Apr 05:27 |
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 Joined: 09 Apr 2012 Posts: 5 Bike: | I got a Ridley X-Bow with mountain bike gearing, as i live in a hilly area and been off the bike for nearly 20 years. |
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gabrielczyk
| 12 Apr 16:29 |
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 Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Bike: My Profile | Hi all, MTB - 2006 Trek Bruiser II Mods: Look Freeride SPDs, Marzocchi DJIII Forks, XTR Front/Rear, 2012 Hope Pro Evo Front/Rear, 2012 Mavic EX729 Rims and Halo Twin Rails for Summer WTB Raptors for Autumn/Spring/Winter Road - 2011 Viking Tri-Race (recent purchase for use as a 'winter' newbie bike) Mods: None.....looking to buy a Planet X Stealth Pro Carbon in a couple months, just in time for me to miss the English Summer and therefore have to wait till next season to test it out, lol. Anyone got any thoughts about the Stealth Pro? Gab |
| My Latest Route: Apr 2012 Leicester-melton Loop | |
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NickNut
| 03 May 09:37 |
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Joined: 03 May 2012 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | I have a Turner 5 spot...about 6 years old, but still brilliant |
| andrepepe | 04 May 19:26 |
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 Joined: 04 May 2012 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi Matt, I'm new here, I have a 2007 Orange Crush :-) |
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pea
| 20 May 14:07 |
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Joined: 20 May 2012 Posts: 11 Bike: My Profile | I'm just trying to get back into biking. I have a specilized myka, I bought my daughter a specilized myka 12 the other day. Its the first time I've had to buy my daughter a bigger bike then mine!!!! |
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THE BIG MAN
| 12 Jun 08:55 |
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 Joined: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 52 Bike: My Profile | hi guys im getting a carrera subway hybrid, now iv had my eye on this particular bike for some time now and iv just had my head turned by another model which looks fantastic. difference is the wheels. the carrera has 26" hybrid wheels so smooth tyres but quite wide. and the other bike think its a treck or something. jas 700c ? not too sure about how good but much much thinner. any ideas ? |
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