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latwelve Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 14:33 - 09 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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Haha thanks guys - Simple I'm afraid Morzine is about 4/5 hours drive away from Alp Duez... however if your passing by in Summer and my shoulder operation has gone ok I'd be happy to show you some off the beaten track... tracks! |
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Wafer_Thin_Ham Super Spammer
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A stock Spesh Rockhopper for me. OE pedals went straight in the bin for some DMR V8s. Does me ok for now. ____________________ My Flickr |
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sagalout Nearly there...
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Old Git Racing |
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Old Git Racing World Chat Champion
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Posted: 00:10 - 13 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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Like the look of the Rourke, purposefull, is that a custom build, where did he ride it? The TT bike looks cool, had a go on my sons mates TT bike, didn't really suit a slightly overwieght 56 year old, nervous and I felt everything on the road. Nice bikes
OGR ____________________ 2022 Tiger Sport 660 2019 Street Twin 2003 K3 gixxer 1000 1998 Srad 600 track hack |
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sagalout Nearly there...
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Posted: 09:07 - 14 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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Cheers, the Rourke bike was built for the Cat and Fiddle Challenge, which is a sportive sponsored by Rourke bikes and supported by Sean. Makes me want to get a custom build from though - it's steel framed but barely any heavier than the carbon Wilier (full Dura Ace probably helps!)
I've actually done more mileage on the TT bike this year as I've been concentrating on my TT'ing rather than sportives etc. it's my 2nd season competing on a TT bike - first season I wasn't much faster than on a road bike, but a bit if position work and alot of training on the actual bike gave good improvements this year ____________________ Current Bike: Triumph Speed Triple T309
Previous: CBR600F => ZX9R => Triumph Tiger => Honda Blackbird => GSXR 750 => Versys =>ZX12R |
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steven_191 Nearly there...
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Posted: 19:24 - 26 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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haroman666 World Chat Champion
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Posted: 19:41 - 26 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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https://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg630/haroman6661/30062010123.jpg
07 Kona Stinky
Upgrades:
06 Marzocchi 66 Forks
Avid Juicy 7 rear brake
E13 LG1 chain guide
Diabolus Crank
Full SRAM X9 drivetrain + Shifter
Blackspire Chain ring
MTX camo laced to a Hope pro2 hub on the rear
Wellgo V12 pedals
Decent lock on grips (cant remember who makes them)
GEAX DH rear tyre, Maxxis Minion DHF front tyre
Crank Bro's SS headset
Katec Performance suspension bearings
I think that's it. I've spent about as much money on this as I have on the Bandit.
Frame is currently in bits as the suspension linkage bearings all siezed after 5 years of abuse. ____________________ The mistresses: 2000 Honda CBR600f, 2000 Honda VTR1000 |
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The Tot World Chat Champion
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Wafer_Thin_Ham |
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Posted: 10:52 - 27 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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That's a ride to the shops!
Proper mud is when it's collected all around the chain stays and seat tube. ____________________ My Flickr |
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steven_191 Nearly there...
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Posted: 15:44 - 27 Oct 2012 Post subject: |
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Actually it was a ride to the shops. We got pizza |
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chris-red Have you considered a TDM?
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thelamoth Borekit Bruiser
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Al World Chat Champion
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Posted: 20:19 - 03 Nov 2012 Post subject: |
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Picked up this today
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/big_al/IMAG0182_zpse11af472.jpg
It's a 2011 Giant Anthem X3, was 44% off rrp from a local bike shop.
Its' the first full suspension bike I've had. Looks wise I'm not overly keen on the red cable sleeves but I can live with them.
I took it down to Thetford Forest and rode one of the red graded trails so that I could set up the suspension. I think I've got a good starting point now, the ground was a little boggy so it might need tweaking when I get a chance to ride it on some firmer ground.
The Giant is lovely to ride, it really flatters a fairly average rider like myself as its so fast and just glides over the rutts and bumps that have previously been hard work. The downside is that it just pushes you to ride flatout the whole time and after a 10 mile loop of the trail I'm shattered, its a shame you can't buy extra fitness
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/big_al/IMAG0184_zps37379476.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/big_al/IMAG0185_zps4941e1ce.jpg
I'm in love (at least until I start ripping bits off and upgrading them ) ____________________ Yamaha FZR400RR 3tj
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fireyphoenix1... Brolly Dolly
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Posted: 00:55 - 04 Nov 2012 Post subject: |
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Al wrote: | Picked up this today
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/big_al/IMAG0182_zpse11af472.jpg
It's a 2011 Giant Anthem X3, was 44% off rrp from a local bike shop.
Its' the first full suspension bike I've had. Looks wise I'm not overly keen on the red cable sleeves but I can live with them.
I took it down to Thetford Forest and rode one of the red graded trails so that I could set up the suspension. I think I've got a good starting point now, the ground was a little boggy so it might need tweaking when I get a chance to ride it on some firmer ground.
The Giant is lovely to ride, it really flatters a fairly average rider like myself as its so fast and just glides over the rutts and bumps that have previously been hard work. The downside is that it just pushes you to ride flatout the whole time and after a 10 mile loop of the trail I'm shattered, its a shame you can't buy extra fitness
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/big_al/IMAG0184_zps37379476.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/big_al/IMAG0185_zps4941e1ce.jpg
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Nice looking bike there mate. Pleeeease get that front brake cable shortened, it's just begging to get caught on a branch or something and send you cartwheeling down the trail. ____________________ I'm not as think as you drunk I am. |
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Al World Chat Champion
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Posted: 11:20 - 04 Nov 2012 Post subject: |
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Thanks I think its just because the brake cable is twisted forward in that photo, its twisted back against the frame now and it looks a lot more normal.
I may need to shorten it anyway as I'm thinking about cutting the bars down or fitting some different ones as they feel a bit too wide for me, not sure if I'll get used to them. ____________________ Yamaha FZR400RR 3tj
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smarjoram Borekit Bruiser
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Mattaria Trackday Trickster
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Monkeypony World Chat Champion
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chris-red Have you considered a TDM?
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Do you change race bike every season? Surely that must get expensive for little benefit. ____________________ Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
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Monkeypony World Chat Champion
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Posted: 11:59 - 15 Nov 2012 Post subject: |
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I work in the industry, so I can get parts for less than trade. It generally gets used for a season and sold for a profit!!
But you're absolutely right, under normal circumstances, it would be insane to do that!
(11 speed dura ace going on the new bike ) ____________________ Current bike - 2018 H2-SX, 2004 SV1000s, 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF, 2017 Sherco SERF 300, 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 (stolen - AY53 JUU) |
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roo12 Two Stroke Sniffer
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