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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1050 on: 02 February, 2009, 02:51:00 pm »
Some pics of the new arrival





Is that a carbon frame??   I have a Giant carbon xtc MTB and its lush.  Great for XC

You'll have fun with  that  :thumbsup:

annie

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1051 on: 02 February, 2009, 03:08:30 pm »
Some pics of the new arrival





Is that a carbon frame??   I have a Giant carbon xtc MTB and its lush.  Great for XC

You'll have fun with  that  :thumbsup:

Yes, carbon loveliness.  Well it is now a dirty MTB as it has been out, it is no longer a virgin.

Pics to follow.

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1052 on: 02 February, 2009, 09:14:02 pm »
Very nice.  8) 8) 8)
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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1053 on: 03 February, 2009, 03:39:12 am »
I'm in love. I would put that on my wall.
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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1054 on: 03 February, 2009, 07:46:35 am »
I'm in love. I would put that on my wall.

That's exactly what I said I wanted to do.  Trouble is.....I now need another bike to ride if this one is going on the wall.

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1055 on: 03 February, 2009, 09:14:13 am »
Quote


Cube Elite HPC-R1. Just sex on knobblies.

From Chain Reaction?

You lucky girl, Annie! Enjoy. ;)  :-*

annie

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1056 on: 03 February, 2009, 10:08:19 am »
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Cube Elite HPC-R1. Just sex on knobblies.

From Chain Reaction?

You lucky girl, Annie! Enjoy. ;)  :-*

From my LBS. 

We will have much fun together, I am certain of that. :) :-*

clarion

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1057 on: 03 February, 2009, 02:08:31 pm »
That looks like fun!

Although I subscribe to Singletrack, and salivate over the lovely pics therein, I had almost cured myself of the desire for an MTB.

First seeing people having fun up the bridleways to Leith Hill on saturday, then crunchy snowy goodness, and now seeing that beastie, I'm back to wanting that Rockhopper I test rode from Two Wheels Good in The Calls back in 1986... :-\


Carbon?  :hand:  Not for me. ;D
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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1058 on: 05 February, 2009, 08:53:00 pm »
Carbon?  :hand:  Not for me. ;D

Me neither. Clarion, old boy, what you need is a '92 Trek 950 or 970 in Black Forest Green with period components. Rigid, natch.  ;)

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1059 on: 06 February, 2009, 01:20:24 am »
Put to shame following Annie but n+1 is finally here...










Naggers

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1060 on: 06 February, 2009, 01:20:46 am »
I've broken it already  :o






clarion

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1061 on: 06 February, 2009, 08:56:44 am »
That's a cool bike.  How easy is it to fold/unfold?
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Naggers

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1062 on: 06 February, 2009, 11:42:37 am »
Takes 10 seconds  :thumbsup:

A half turn on two allen bolts. One on Top tube and one on Down tube.






Then there's a strong magnet that keeps the two halfs together when fully folded.



I think it's designed more for ease of storage really. It's a bit heavy and there's no obvious way of carrying it.

At the very least it'll live in my g/f's flat in Manchester but I'm hoping to improvise a little, maybe with a lightweight canvas bag and use it with the train between London and Manchester.


clarion

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1063 on: 06 February, 2009, 11:54:36 am »
I'm thinking it'd be good for train commuting. 

Last night, I rode up to London Bridge station.   I was surprised how much faster I got there than walking.  And I don't hang about on foot.

It'd be a good jump on & ride machine, and, given the full size wheels, I guess it'll be pretty normal handling for longer rides and carrying luggage and stuff.

I quite liked the previous range; Espresso, Jack & Cadenza, and it's been interesting to see how the ingenious designs have evolved.

One of the Fell Club members had a Jack, IIRC, as does one of our friends, which he uses for commuting.
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clarion

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1064 on: 06 February, 2009, 11:57:35 am »
Wittering on...

I've long had a thing about folding bikes with full-sized wheels, right back to the Strutt/Orbit Worksong, via the Rudge Bi-Frame (which needed a bit of refinement in the design), through to S&S couplings and Ritchey Break-Away...
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Naggers

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1065 on: 06 February, 2009, 12:22:55 pm »
I'm thinking it'd be good for train commuting. 


I'm lucky that I can do my normal commute with my other bikes.
On Early shift I'm in before 7am and out by 4pm and the other shifts are no problem.

I think a few Jobsworths might have an issue with the exact wording of the rules as I doubt it would fit in luggage spaces, even with the bars off and seatpost out.
Frankly, on an 8am suburban train I wouldn't want the hassle anyway.

There's a nice space behind the very rear seat in Virgin's quiet coach that will do very nicely though I think.  8)

I'm really looking forward to beating the Tram from Heaton Park to Piccadilly  :D


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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1066 on: 06 February, 2009, 02:09:43 pm »
I'm thinking it'd be good for train commuting. 


I'm lucky that I can do my normal commute with my other bikes.
On Early shift I'm in before 7am and out by 4pm and the other shifts are no problem.

I think a few Jobsworths might have an issue with the exact wording of the rules as I doubt it would fit in luggage spaces, even with the bars off and seatpost out.
Frankly, on an 8am suburban train I wouldn't want the hassle anyway.

There's a nice space behind the very rear seat in Virgin's quiet coach that will do very nicely though I think.  8)

I'm really looking forward to beating the Tram from Heaton Park to Piccadilly  :D



Fit for a Manchester YACF ride sometime?

Maybe join us on Manchester to Blackpool?

Talking of which.. where is Torslanda? Got to get him on a genteel training ride sometime...

Naggers

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1067 on: 06 February, 2009, 02:46:59 pm »


Fit for a Manchester YACF ride sometime?


Certainly  :thumbsup:


Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1068 on: 06 February, 2009, 03:20:42 pm »
That's the sort of folder that appeals to me.  Reduced storage counts more for me than the ability to drip oil & water on trains.

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1069 on: 06 February, 2009, 03:39:38 pm »
I had this delivered on Christmas eve and ridden less than a mile on it to date. I'm waiting for all the crud, mud and salt to get washed off the road.  Frustrating innit!

[img height=480 width=640]http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo212/BornAgainCyclist/DSCF0521.jpg[/img]

When I told my wife how little it cost she was speechless with delight, I'm hoping she'll start talking again soon (or maybe not).

clarion

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1070 on: 06 February, 2009, 03:49:00 pm »
Top tube's slack! ;D
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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1071 on: 06 February, 2009, 04:14:43 pm »

Naggers

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1072 on: 06 February, 2009, 04:21:15 pm »
That's the sort of folder that appeals to me.  Reduced storage counts more for me than the ability to drip oil & water on trains.

Dahon Cadenza 8 2008.

Evans wouldn't give me a CTC discount off the £600 price.
Wiggle had them for £616 with £50 of free stuff but had none left after I ordered.
JE James got a load left at £440  :thumbsup:

They did two 2008 models. One with normal gears and that one with the Alfine8 hub.

I'd originally read that the Alfine8 wouldn't be sold in UK but a fair few places had them.
Read the same about the 2009 Alfine8 and Evans certainly aren't stocking it.


Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1073 on: 06 February, 2009, 04:25:01 pm »

[img height=480 width=640]http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo212/BornAgainCyclist/DSCF0521.jpg[/img]


Was it involved in an explosion at a sticker factory?

Just kidding, it looks lovely.

clarion

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #1074 on: 06 February, 2009, 04:41:23 pm »
Hadn't you heard?  The graphic designers were paid by the square centimetre...
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