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A big dent in the ground then shovelhead, lucky you only did your finger. The wedding went well, no punch ups loads of boring rellies from lord knows where, more Bombay Saphire, no mishaps though fortunately. Not heard of your beer tho' I stick to my real ales. (and Gin)(and Glenmorangie)(original).
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Gilo, not sure. Rocky Mountain? A Stumpjumper? Or go Canadian and get a Norco... Even Mountain Equipment Coop (a Cdn camping outfit and outdoor store, look it up!!) is now carrying bikes. Just want a cheapie fer noo.... In the $500`$800 range. Unless I find a really god one on sale for a reedonkulous price. Any suggestions, lad... Needs to carry 195 cm and 20 stone (initially). Need front suspension for me arm. Rear susp would be nice but most of my riding is hardtail country. Haven't really explored the wild side yet, d/t lack of bounce on my rear end...
(go ahead fuckers, run with that last statement)
(go ahead fuckers, run with that last statement)
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shovel - don't bother with full sus unless you want to spend a fair bit, cheap full sus is utter ***** and to be avoided.
I'd suggest a hardtail with long travel forks (130mm+). This will give you the option of hitting the gnarlier stuff if you fancy.
Personally I'd always go for steel for a hardtail frame, reason being alu is light but gives a very harsh ride and beats you up. Then again I'm only about 11 stone (155lbs) so these things matter more to me than a big guy like you. Steel does tend to be tougher though, and you'll want summat that'll last you. A good steel hardtail with decent foks weighing 28-32lbs should do you fine. I run a double chainring set-up (10 spd cassette = 20 gears) but you'll probably want a triple to give you tiny gears for climbing.
From the big US brands you can't go wrong with a Specialized or Trek, good value bikes. Don't know much about Norco (we've only had their top end DH rigs over here) but think they're pretty good.
Hope you have fun with your new toy. To me mountain bikes and motorbikes complement each other perfectly - riding a sweet singletrack trail is similar to riding the twisties on the T, difference being 120bhp -v- .0005 hampster power! I would suggest riding summat interesting though, if you go for a slightly technical trail you'll be having so much fun you won't notice the pain in your legs and lungs! I've been taking Windy out cycling (mtb and road) - he's a big guy but he's starting to keep up with me on the climbs!!!
Any advice on specific bikes needed give me a shout.
I'd suggest a hardtail with long travel forks (130mm+). This will give you the option of hitting the gnarlier stuff if you fancy.
Personally I'd always go for steel for a hardtail frame, reason being alu is light but gives a very harsh ride and beats you up. Then again I'm only about 11 stone (155lbs) so these things matter more to me than a big guy like you. Steel does tend to be tougher though, and you'll want summat that'll last you. A good steel hardtail with decent foks weighing 28-32lbs should do you fine. I run a double chainring set-up (10 spd cassette = 20 gears) but you'll probably want a triple to give you tiny gears for climbing.
From the big US brands you can't go wrong with a Specialized or Trek, good value bikes. Don't know much about Norco (we've only had their top end DH rigs over here) but think they're pretty good.
Hope you have fun with your new toy. To me mountain bikes and motorbikes complement each other perfectly - riding a sweet singletrack trail is similar to riding the twisties on the T, difference being 120bhp -v- .0005 hampster power! I would suggest riding summat interesting though, if you go for a slightly technical trail you'll be having so much fun you won't notice the pain in your legs and lungs! I've been taking Windy out cycling (mtb and road) - he's a big guy but he's starting to keep up with me on the climbs!!!
Any advice on specific bikes needed give me a shout.
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Poker night tonight with the boys. One of my mates was drinking that cidre **** - quid a pint bottle.
So yes I've had a snifter tonight first since Monday. World record period of non-sniftering for me that for quite some time
Back home now on the vino. Ahhh nice. Tomorrow watching my old rugby team play in the local cup final. Daytime sniftering tomorrow. Nice!!
So yes I've had a snifter tonight first since Monday. World record period of non-sniftering for me that for quite some time
Back home now on the vino. Ahhh nice. Tomorrow watching my old rugby team play in the local cup final. Daytime sniftering tomorrow. Nice!!
Newelly, your the man then!! something you want to tell us is there?
Friday at the Bass Temple, five pints of perfection, cheese and onion cob, mmmmm.
Rugby 10/10 whoever they are, football, well maybe not.
Happy sniftering boys.
Friday at the Bass Temple, five pints of perfection, cheese and onion cob, mmmmm.
Rugby 10/10 whoever they are, football, well maybe not.
Happy sniftering boys.
