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Posted: 15:46 - 31 May 2009 Post subject: |
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I am 6ft 3 too, although you are bit more heavy than me
Erm think it cost him around £600-700, but that was a few years a go (at least 4). https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ Just had a look and they have a 'bike builder' page so I guess you can get an idea off there. I haven't really been into cycling properly since I got a moped so I have lost track with what is good and not, I wouldn't know what the latest group sets Shimano are best etc.
I think if I did a few (3-4) of 60-70 miles days over the summer I'd be able to do a 100 miles rides, especially if it wasn't a particular hill route. 20 miles on a decent road bike doesn't sound much to me now (although I haven't done any proper cycling for a year).
There will probably be a similar bike shop in your area that makes custom bikes, I dunno how local you are to Preston ____________________ Past: Honda x8rs, Honda City fly, Honda Hornet 250, Honda VFR750, Yamaha xt600e.
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Posted: 16:15 - 31 May 2009 Post subject: |
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Im from Reading so a fair distance away Same sort of situation i used to cycle everywhere before i had any transport and i live out in the sticks, then got bikes and only rode a few times since.
Now neither of my bikes work and i was made redundant so getting a pedal bike seems to be the awnser. |
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Posted: 19:33 - 31 May 2009 Post subject: |
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Excising realises endorphins... I think that coupled with feeling of freedom when on a pedal bike is what does it. About 3 days after finishing my 3 peaks cycle ride (10-11 days cycling or walking everyday) I had a low day and my mum (nurse) thinks that just stopping excising as much will have been the reason. So lonewolf, don't stop cycling to work ____________________ Past: Honda x8rs, Honda City fly, Honda Hornet 250, Honda VFR750, Yamaha xt600e.
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Posted: 19:54 - 31 May 2009 Post subject: |
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Get a dry bag and and chuck that with some clothes in into a rucksac and ride with that. When you get to work change then. When it rained I used to put a waterproof breathable jacket (gore-tex) on and just wear shorts, oh and sun glasses because the water flicked up by the bike stung like a bitch when it went into the eyes.
But then I guess your cycling to work and not doing a 60 mile bike ride ____________________ Past: Honda x8rs, Honda City fly, Honda Hornet 250, Honda VFR750, Yamaha xt600e.
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I love cycling in the rain As long as its not windy it just feels refreshing. |
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Im strange i quite like getting cold and wet. Same as when im on motorbikes, its the feeling of getting in taking ya gear off and relaxing in the warmth .
Its wind i cant stand though. |
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Anyone heard of a universal contender? Been offered one for £30 so i might get is just to get started again, looked on google and cant find any info on it |
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Some form of weird game show contestant?
My fucking DMR moto R/Ts havent come yet, am basically on the cord of my rear tyre, i hope the R/Ts will last longer than a week of rear wheel lock ups AKA strategic cornering... ____________________ Haz ER-5, innit! |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 14 years, 301 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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