I'm only a rookie
I'm only a rookie
Doris, taking a breather yesterday.
Hi mate. 34 x 18 is ok. Just slightly lower than the purists 32 x 16 (ie 2 to 1). It all depends on where/what you are riding (on).
I think I might be wishing I had a slightly lower gear for my little jaunt next w/end... http://www.sip-events.co.uk/kielder-home.html and possibly some decent waterproofs too!
Anyway, how are you enjoying the new toy? Takes a little while to get 'dialled in' I found. It certainly looks nice.
Last edited by fishbulb; 31-08-2009 at 06:30 PM.
Lovin' it mate, done 50 odd miles in two days already and left 2 geared mates for dead yesterday! 100 milesOriginally Posted by fishbulb
Hi mate. 34 x 18 is ok. Just slightly lower than the purists 32 x 16 (ie 2 to 1). It all depends on where/what you are riding (on).
I think I might be wishing I had a slightly lower gear for my little jaunt next w/end... http://www.sip-events.co.uk/kielder-home.html and possibly some decent waterproofs too!
Anyway, how are you enjoying the new toy? Takes a little while to get 'dialled in' I found. It certainly looks nice.Av a good un! See your in the 3pppcx this year, be good to meet you there
You've mellowed Fishbulb..... I remember getting stick for saying I was on 32X18.
Good luck at Kielder... was quite tempted by it myself.
32 x 18 is still a puffs gear.
Cheers. I think I will need all the luck I can get with this one! Merry, looking forward to meeting you too, mate. Maybe we'll have a Forumites meet in the pub at Helwith Bridge after the event!
I'm a bigger puff then, and i don't mind dressing up as a girlie32 x 18 is still a puffs gear.
Cheers. I think I will need all the luck I can get with this one! Merry, looking forward to meeting you too, mate. Maybe we'll have a Forumites meet in the pub at Helwith Bridge after the event!
I'll be staying for a couple of pints after the event, it'd be rude not too
Well, that hurt! It's been a while since I was so wrecked. I managed to finish which I am quite pleased about - I have heard about 68% of the riders didn't. A fantastic, well organised and extremely tough event.
Steampig - this might be of interest: http://www.singletrackworld.com/foru...ngle-speed-kit
Last edited by fishbulb; 06-09-2009 at 08:37 PM.
Well done mate, good training for the 3ppp cx
Can you remember the name of an mtb ride at Holmfirth, you told me about it a couple of years ago, its on next sunday and need to find out about it, cheers
Chapeau! Top effort that fishbulb
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