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Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« Reply #420 on: November 02, 2015, 01:52:46 AM »
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Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« Reply #421 on: November 08, 2015, 06:14:27 PM »
My Surly LHT needs a rebuild. :( I've also managed to wear completely through the rear rim sidewalls.

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« Reply #422 on: November 11, 2015, 02:32:27 AM »
Anybody need/want an Ultegra 11 speed rear derailleur for cheaps? Brand new. Is £25 posted reasonable?

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Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« Reply #423 on: November 16, 2015, 04:09:45 PM »
I built up my first mtb for about 7 years.

It's titanium and has gears which is nice. It pedals really well considering the geometry, I've been using it for xc so far and it does the job even though I'm 6 foot tall.

I'm now using female titanium bolts on the rear axle instead of the annoying quick release. I would normally chop the steerer too but I'm considering buying forks that don't weigh a metric ton like the 36s.






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Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« Reply #424 on: November 18, 2015, 06:25:44 AM »
Very nice! I think its from riding BMX that I much prefer smaller fitting bikes.

I really want one of these but its looking like I might have left it too late.

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« Reply #425 on: December 04, 2015, 11:37:12 AM »
Anyone want to do a BG euro bicycle tour?

Edit for more info: I'm thinking like a multi country job with a few people, wild camping and what not. Weather depending of course. Nothing wrong with seeking sheltered accommodation.
People who couldn't make the full commitment can join for a few days if they want.

Summer 2016 maybe.
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« Reply #426 on: December 06, 2015, 04:34:49 PM »
Anyone want to do a BG euro bicycle tour?

Edit for more info: I'm thinking like a multi country job with a few people, wild camping and what not. Weather depending of course. Nothing wrong with seeking sheltered accommodation.
People who couldn't make the full commitment can join for a few days if they want.

Summer 2016 maybe.

That sounds pretty good.

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Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« Reply #427 on: December 07, 2015, 01:39:24 PM »
Would be interested in a few days. Preferably in Kent, UK. Because I have no money
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« Reply #428 on: December 08, 2015, 07:40:01 AM »
I'd probably be up for doing something. Good excuse to get a tourer on cycle2work.

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« Reply #429 on: December 08, 2015, 11:13:49 AM »
What would you guys like as a route? I'm open to suggestions.

I was thinking using London as a start point then getting the ferry or eurotunnel to Calais.

 We could go east via Belgium and Amsterdam/Germany or south to Paris and southern France.

I'll plan a few possible routes when I get home.
 

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« Reply #430 on: December 08, 2015, 01:40:06 PM »
Possible route 1:



This is just to get an idea of what i'm thinking. I think we should try to begin and end in the same place to ease logistics. In this case Calais.
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« Reply #431 on: December 08, 2015, 01:48:43 PM »
I'm more than happy to plan London to Dover as that's my neck of the woods, I know some lovely roads round there. Could even make it two days, cut through Surrey as well
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« Reply #432 on: December 08, 2015, 01:55:41 PM »
Would be cool to head south west from London, through the Surrey Hills then along the coast via Hastings to Dover.

Bear in mind I'm just looking at a map here so i have no idea if these places are desirable. Would be cool to visit the white cliffs area though.

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« Reply #433 on: December 08, 2015, 02:00:57 PM »
Three of us are planning on riding to Bruges this summer, so could combine part of that with you all if the dates and route work out. Theres supposed to be a nice route up the coast from Calais.

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« Reply #434 on: December 08, 2015, 02:12:43 PM »
Three of us are planning on riding to Bruges this summer, so could combine part of that with you all if the dates and route work out. Theres supposed to be a nice route up the coast from Calais.

That would be sweet. What are your plans? Roadbikes and camping?

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Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2
« Reply #434 on: December 08, 2015, 02:12:43 PM »

 

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