Cycling
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I did, indeed. 
I'll happily take up your 30 metre challenge!
This is my steed... 2013 Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc.
Used for commuting and the odd bit of mud on a weekend. So far I've upgraded the wheels to a carbon wheelset that was too cheap to turn down and an On-One carbon fork that had been lightly used, the fork change must have taken at least a kilo off the bike. I doubt I'll change anything else though, perhaps I'll go to a single chain ring up front seeing as I hardly use the inner and outer rings.
Come on people, post your bikes!
Used for commuting and the odd bit of mud on a weekend. So far I've upgraded the wheels to a carbon wheelset that was too cheap to turn down and an On-One carbon fork that had been lightly used, the fork change must have taken at least a kilo off the bike. I doubt I'll change anything else though, perhaps I'll go to a single chain ring up front seeing as I hardly use the inner and outer rings.
Come on people, post your bikes!
I bit off more than I could chew with this one:
https://www.strava.com/rides/46188492
I got up to the snowline and carried on, a single track short cut for commuters and ice in patches. The downhill run to home was ace though.
https://www.strava.com/rides/46188492
I got up to the snowline and carried on, a single track short cut for commuters and ice in patches. The downhill run to home was ace though.
I got bored today so went on a ride. 17.27 kilometers, 47 minutes 31 seconds, average speed 21.72 kph. Could be a lot better, but I did most of the riding on bumpy pavement where it's hard to maintain speed.
Pavement? Are you not riding on the road?
Stabilisers get caught in the gutter. 
The handlebar tassles confuse road users too.
Christ that's clean!
Don't have a picture of any of my bikes in solitude but here's some of my BMXs for you. The Blue 2-hip Soul is still sitting in my hallway next to my polished Specialized Langster and my highly customised Schwinn Moab. I also have a bronze coloured Raleigh Budgie in my living room which looks identical to this: https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/...x5pVJNX8S2E0Om9kXJz5_Z6YQosic6QTbmuzzRAokR_gd
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This is my GT Transeo 3.0, with a new saddle after I ripped the old one up having a high side. Aluminium for the most part, its my commuting bike, as it has good straight line speed. Can cope on all but the toughest trails, even then it will survive. I completely replaced the brakes recently after I burnt out the rears a few months ago and the fronts were starting to get very weak.
And the weekender, also Alu, its a bit tough on 1in5+ gradients, as first gear sticks the deraileur into the spokes. Love the speeds I can get to on this, but its still comfy on the very long rides. Its reliable too, I've spent ten quid (bar tape) on it in three years. The stained seat is a source of constant annoyance, but thankfully no-one can see whilst my arse is on it.
And the weekender, also Alu, its a bit tough on 1in5+ gradients, as first gear sticks the deraileur into the spokes. Love the speeds I can get to on this, but its still comfy on the very long rides. Its reliable too, I've spent ten quid (bar tape) on it in three years. The stained seat is a source of constant annoyance, but thankfully no-one can see whilst my arse is on it.
Budgie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd forgotten about them, cool bike
I'd forgotten about them, cool bike
Pride and joy!
ExtremeNinja I think some more practice is in order, you appear to keep falling off that thing....
Popped out for a spin with a mate this morning:
https://www.strava.com/rides/46445291
A couple of tricky ascents as i can't get the cassette into the lowest gear (it's having a service on tuesday) leaving me with lowest 34 on the crank and 23 on the cassette. I imagined I was Steve Austin (one for the oldies) and got on with it.
https://www.strava.com/rides/46445291
A couple of tricky ascents as i can't get the cassette into the lowest gear (it's having a service on tuesday) leaving me with lowest 34 on the crank and 23 on the cassette. I imagined I was Steve Austin (one for the oldies) and got on with it.
gethinceri Nah I'm not a fan of riding on roads, especially seeing as they all lead to bypasses and huge roundabouts by me.
Hmmm, The Dales have some of the best routes in Britain I'm told.
My longest ride so far:
https://www.strava.com/rides/46760407
46.8 km and I rode 5.2km to the start point.
50km sportive next Sunday, I think I'm ready.......
......but watch this space!
https://www.strava.com/rides/46760407
46.8 km and I rode 5.2km to the start point.
50km sportive next Sunday, I think I'm ready.......
......but watch this space!
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