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PostRe: Cycling
by Preezy » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:53 pm

Showing my ignorance here, but what's hybrid about it?

I don't know what a hybrid is. :shifty:

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PostRe: Cycling
by TigaSefi » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:56 pm

it has slightly thicker tires so it can go on non tarmac surfaces like gravel and mud etc. plus is smooth enough for tarmac. Knobbly tires from MTB makes tarmac riding incredibly bumpy and obviously a road bike tire will get shredded in seconds on non-tarmac surfaces.

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PostRe: Cycling
by Mr Yoshi » Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:57 am

D_C » Fri Jun 06, 2014 4:35 am wrote:Just upgraded my shitty halfords mountain bike for a specialized hybrid :wub:

I've gone from this
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Those hidden cables :wub:


Want to do the same swap. I have a mountain bike in Berlin and ride to work and get overtaken by ridiculously fast road bikes every gawddamn morning.

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PostRe: Cycling
by Slartibartfast » Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:58 am

TigaSefi » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:56 pm wrote:it has slightly thicker tires so it can go on non tarmac surfaces like gravel and mud etc. plus is smooth enough for tarmac. Knobbly tires from MTB makes tarmac riding incredibly bumpy and obviously a road bike tire will get shredded in seconds on non-tarmac surfaces.


Cyclocross supremacy!

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PostRe: Cycling
by TigaSefi » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:01 am

Slartibartfast » Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:58 am wrote:
TigaSefi » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:56 pm wrote:it has slightly thicker tires so it can go on non tarmac surfaces like gravel and mud etc. plus is smooth enough for tarmac. Knobbly tires from MTB makes tarmac riding incredibly bumpy and obviously a road bike tire will get shredded in seconds on non-tarmac surfaces.


Cyclocross supremacy!


Indeed, Frame is light and still robust enough for any type of cycling. Either way it a damn good looking bike.

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PostRe: Cycling
by Preezy » Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:26 pm

TigaSefi » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:56 pm wrote:it has slightly thicker tires so it can go on non tarmac surfaces like gravel and mud etc. plus is smooth enough for tarmac. Knobbly tires from MTB makes tarmac riding incredibly bumpy and obviously a road bike tire will get shredded in seconds on non-tarmac surfaces.

Makes sense, thanks for the info.

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PostRe: Cycling
by Preezy » Sun Jun 08, 2014 6:35 pm

Did 32km today, which brings my total since I got my new bike to 100km, can't believe I've covered that much ground so quickly :lol:

Need to invest in some mudguards though, I'm getting through washing detergent like it's going out of fashion :lol:

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PostRe: Cycling
by TigaSefi » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:48 am


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PostRe: Cycling
by Yoshimi » Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:43 am

TigaSefi » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:48 am wrote:http://www.strava.com/activities/151226419

Christ! :shifty:


Well done mate. Serious distance. A relative of mine did it too. I haven't heard about it from him yet.

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PostRe: Cycling
by TigaSefi » Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:48 am

Thanks, I really enjoyed it. I am uploading the Bwlch-y-Groes climb video that hit us within 10 miles of the start :dread:

Next up is Tour of Yorkshire. 180 miles over two days.

edit: here is my first climb. http://youtu.be/ysGwCJXV22c

It's 17 minutes long :slol:

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PostRe: Cycling
by SugarCubes » Mon Jun 23, 2014 3:52 pm

What's the deal with these Prowell cycle helmets then? A RRP of £79.99 for the R66 but on sale for £19.99 :shifty:

I want to buy my first helmet but I don't know what to buy, £30 is my maximum.

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PostRe: Cycling
by Lotus » Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:08 pm

TigaSefi wrote:
Slartibartfast » Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:58 am wrote:
TigaSefi » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:56 pm wrote:it has slightly thicker tires so it can go on non tarmac surfaces like gravel and mud etc. plus is smooth enough for tarmac. Knobbly tires from MTB makes tarmac riding incredibly bumpy and obviously a road bike tire will get shredded in seconds on non-tarmac surfaces.


Cyclocross supremacy!


Indeed, Frame is light and still robust enough for any type of cycling. Either way it a damn good looking bike.

What bike is it, and where from?

After bailing out of buying a pure racing bike, a hybrid seems more appealing these days.

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PostRe: Cycling
by D_C » Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:25 pm

Specialized Sirrus Elite. I got it from a local independent, but I'm sure they're available online.

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PostRe: Cycling
by Yoshimi » Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:07 pm

SugarCubes » Mon Jun 23, 2014 3:52 pm wrote:What's the deal with these Prowell cycle helmets then? A RRP of £79.99 for the R66 but on sale for £19.99 :shifty:

I want to buy my first helmet but I don't know what to buy, £30 is my maximum.


They look nice helmets. Sometimes a good deal just comes along. I got my Kask for £40, rrp £140.

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PostRe: Cycling
by Lotus » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:18 am

Chaps, I'm looking at road bike helmets, and strawberry float me, some are £100+. Is there really much difference between a £30 helmet and a £150 helmet? What should I be looking for? Obviously it's a vital piece of equipment, and I don't want to skimp on safety, but is it worth spending so much? Especially if I'm going to have to replace it after any kind of substantial impact anyway.

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PostRe: Cycling
by mcjihge2 » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:24 am

Hello. Im thinking of getting a bike.

Whats the general consensus on "front fork suspension" or whatever its called. Yes or no?

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PostRe: Cycling
by Floex » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:25 am

@Lotus Depends on the brand. Personally i see no need to spend £150+, these helmets are made to cut out drag, for racing and such.

My current helmet by Bell

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bell-Ukon-Adult ... B000NOO586

Fits great, not flashy but does the job well.

Again, depends what you're doing. For average commute that helmet is perfect. If you're doing more downhill or racing then maybe invest a little more.

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PostRe: Cycling
by Floex » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:26 am

[iup=3498849]mcjihge2[/iup] wrote:Hello. Im thinking of getting a bike.

Whats the general consensus on "front fork suspension" or whatever its called. Yes or no?


What are you going to be doing as in are you mainly roads or are you doing downhill stuff?

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PostRe: Cycling
by Lotus » Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:22 am

Nice one, thanks Floex. It'll just be casual weekend riding really (well, 20-60 mile rides), but no commuting or racing. Seen one for about £30, will try it on and plump for that probably.

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PostRe: Cycling
by TigaSefi » Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:33 am

I went riding in the South East yesterday evening. The winds was SO strong that even when I was doing 27.5mph, it felt like I was treading water. strawberry floating headwinds :x

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