The Cycling Chat Thread
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Ted Striker
Foot's on the other hand
Been off the bike for 2 weeks already owing to a pretty bad crash at the Paris Roubaix event (you ride the course as an amateur the day before). Nothing broken, though still haven't got the full rage of motion or strength in my shoulder and my leg's still bruised/swollen. 
a_chap
When the world came apart, where were you?
han
love is the answer
[emoji15] crikey!
braindancer
not for long
Bloody hell. Good luck!
Sigmund Fraud
893 all the way.
If paint is good and no dings - yes (as long as you get a headset.
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
About 7 miles, maybe 8 after about 2 weeks of no cycling (work and trips away at the weekend) and my legs are recovering a bit faster than after my first trip out on the bike, still a long way to go till I'm able to make the entire run without coming off the bike for a rest I think, the hills around here are killer in places but going down them is great.
Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
I've been looking at getting myself to the Pashley Picnic ride on the train, having bought myself a flat cap and everything, and I'm coming across the dreaded words "rail replacement bus service". Oh well.
a_chap
When the world came apart, where were you?
Due to inept planning on my part I have a spare Pashley Picnic ticket. Available at a modest discount.
a_chap
When the world came apart, where were you?
Update: I was right. Absolutely fucked.
DownwardDog
Riding a Brompton with a power meter.
I'm going to be in Paris for a couple of months this summer so I've just bought a Cannondale Hooligan for my daily transport.
I've done this on the hope and expectation, rather than the certain knowledge, that I'll be able to get it into a 100L suitcase.
Update: It doesn't fit.
I'll now spend 200 hours making an aluminum flight case for it.
I've done this on the hope and expectation, rather than the certain knowledge, that I'll be able to get it into a 100L suitcase.
Update: It doesn't fit.
I'll now spend 200 hours making an aluminum flight case for it.
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steeeve
Well-Known Member
I'm going to be in Paris for a couple of months this summer so I've just bought a Cannondale Hooligan for my daily transport.
I've done this on the hope and expectation, rather than the certain knowledge, that I'll be able to get it into a 100L suitcase.
Update: It doesn't fit.
I'll now spend 200 hours making an aluminum flight case for it.
These look like they could be great:
http://www.ridehelix.ca/#specifications
Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
Got new bar tape for the Raleigh Record at the weekend, so it looks like a normal bike again now. Quite comfortable to ride with this on, although still getting occasional gear slippage and it won't ride on the smallest cog (chain probably needs to wear in a bit as it's relatively new). The lever for the back brake is also slightly out of reach for me from the drops, I think the bars are a bit bent from last year's crash.
Managed a relatively brisk 50k yesterday morning but feel very achy today, such that I had to come in on the train despite the weather being perfect for commuting all the way on bike.
Best thing about the Raleigh is that it has a picture of the Space Shuttle on it.
Managed a relatively brisk 50k yesterday morning but feel very achy today, such that I had to come in on the train despite the weather being perfect for commuting all the way on bike.
Best thing about the Raleigh is that it has a picture of the Space Shuttle on it.
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han
love is the answer
What new bike did you decide to buy in the end?
Nikkormat
Well-Known Member
No decision made yet, but the Edinburgh Cycles Country Explorer is a strong contender. Not sure about the weight though, or its ability to do the nastier paths. It's also right at the limit of what I can afford. I'm still tempted by a Merida Crossway, or some other trekking style bike, but not sure. More research needed. I'll still keep the old Favorit, it's a great conversation starter as so many people over here started out on one. Usually some old guy will come over and start reminiscing, then speed off on his new Scott or Cube 
My much beloved secondhand single speed got nicked on holiday a few months ago, I'm still gutted about it - hopefully getting this as a replacement:
I've completely failed at finding something secondhand that fits me, so I'm going for my first new bike.
I've completely failed at finding something secondhand that fits me, so I'm going for my first new bike.
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Yuwipi Woman
Whack-A-Mole Queen
Do you always ride around with your French stick poking out?
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
Going to be generous and say a 9 mile ride this morning, about 3 hours, bloody knackered, the hills are just horrible sometimes but fuck me going down em is fantastic
braindancer
not for long
Glorious ride round rural Essex yesterday - lovely cream tea on the green at Finchingfield half way through - 115 miles though so my legs are feeling it today.... I was overtaken by every cyclist in London on my ride in to work this morning...
braindancer
not for long
That's the plan! Did quite a bit of the dynamo route this time actually - nice to see it by daylight!
