Chrimmbo pressie for me - Page 2

Daveymaclad · 21-12-14, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by andya

You really must try queen elizabeth country park not too far away from you. The trails have all been updated and improved this last year or two - there are some great sections that rival some of the welsh trail centres. I work there

so ride to work, do a days work, then peddle out into the forest

You're right, I really must. I've kinda fallen out of the habit of going riding and in the new year I MUST get back into it!

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Originally Posted by mark turner

Surprised you have gone 29er John, the current trend is favouring the 27.5. I have a 29er and its streets ahead of the older 26" variants, I'm yet to try the 27.5"

Do you ever get yourself over my local haunt, Cannock Chase?

Heresy, 26" forever!

I appreciate that things move on but in the world of bikes you could once always rely on the wheels at least always fitting your frame & forks but those days are fast disappearing and it's sad times indeed!

john johnson · 21-12-14, 07:04 PM

I've tried a 27.5 but opted for 29 in the end . Makes me wonder how long they will make the 26 for as some are dropping em

andya · 21-12-14, 07:13 PM

For some reason I just cant do 29'. Tried it, just cant get used to it. 26 forever

john johnson · 21-12-14, 07:59 PM

I was quite surprised with it m climbs a lot better than I thought but that's down to their design as its very good

Harrison · 24-12-14, 09:45 AM

missfire · 05-01-15, 02:28 PM

I've been looking at this..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pinarello-...item27f3f2806e

Probably would be crap to ride, but those components take me back!

Just bought this, maybe overpaid a bit for what is an 'old' bike, but aparently it's mint, pick up on thursday. Two stone weight loss is the target.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trek-Mens-...item2a49ca3920

john johnson · 05-01-15, 04:05 PM

Nowt major wrong with that 👍

andya · 05-01-15, 05:41 PM

I picked up a decordi racing bike from a recycling centre about 15 years ago. Full campag gearset, proper 80s colours and decals. But it was always a little too small for me. Whacked it on ebay last year and couldnt believe the amount of interest. It fell into the bracket for 'retro' and sold for 560 quid! Only cost me a fiver!!

21-12-14, 07:04 PM	#12
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	I've tried a 27.5 but opted for 29 in the end . Makes me wonder how long they will make the 26 for as some are dropping em __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

21-12-14, 07:13 PM	#13
andya Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,149	For some reason I just cant do 29'. Tried it, just cant get used to it. 26 forever __________________ 1985 Coupe Quattro 1986 Coupe 1.8 weber carb 1987 Coupe 2.2 GT

21-12-14, 07:59 PM	#14
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	I was quite surprised with it m climbs a lot better than I thought but that's down to their design as its very good __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

24-12-14, 09:45 AM	#15
Harrison Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	Test Test

05-01-15, 04:05 PM	#17
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Nowt major wrong with that 👍 __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

05-01-15, 02:28 PM	#16
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	I've been looking at this.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pinarello-...item27f3f2806e Probably would be crap to ride, but those components take me back! Just bought this, maybe overpaid a bit for what is an 'old' bike, but aparently it's mint, pick up on thursday. Two stone weight loss is the target. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trek-Mens-...item2a49ca3920

05-01-15, 05:41 PM	#18
andya Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,149	I picked up a decordi racing bike from a recycling centre about 15 years ago. Full campag gearset, proper 80s colours and decals. But it was always a little too small for me. Whacked it on ebay last year and couldnt believe the amount of interest. It fell into the bracket for 'retro' and sold for 560 quid! Only cost me a fiver!! __________________ 1985 Coupe Quattro 1986 Coupe 1.8 weber carb 1987 Coupe 2.2 GT