Anyone out there....

The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
edited February 2008 in The Crudcatcher
Was supposed to meet some pals tonight for a drink/food but decided against it....... too tired after work to socialise.. or so I thought

So, having a couple of drinks indoors with some tunes on and wish I was out... sod's law :lol:

So.... anyone out there..... :?:

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  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Nope
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Still haven't got over the 'bike tart thing' yet :lol:
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    You may be interested to know I've caved in and am just about to order a M970 chainset (just to match the rest of my kit) :lol:
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Yay! I shall more than likely giving Annie Anthem the first ride at the weekend! All hoses cut, she is trimmed, tight and ready for action! :D
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Oh and the only bike related purchase I've made recently is

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... Sunglasses

    Which although make me look like an idiot no doubt (unlike the pink jersey) should be quite useful as motivation to get some fitness work in!
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Not bad for £39.99 is it?

    he he - I remember the thread about that pink jersey.

    I couldn't believe so much fuss was made about it you know :?
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Nor me. Whats the problem with fat guy in a pink jersey? :oops:

    Oh and i got them for £37.99 with being a gold member :wink: Fair bit cheaper than the oakleys at £160!
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Yep - me too!

    Elite status in Wiggleland :lol:

    Got any new pics of the build Andrew?
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Possibly tomorrow!
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    BTW Andrew - those Continental RaceKing UCI's are feckin fast - and they are a 2.2

    EXTREMELY - and I have to over-emphasise that word fast-rolling.

    Very thin though so they are on the Marin (which has brake issues at the moment) so they will only get very light XC use

    I recommend them a lot!
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    I was tempted. Get paid tomorrow so will look into it.

    I'm on explorer supersonics at the moment and have been eyeing up the Speed King supersonics.

    Road bike is getting a lot of attention at the moment which is worrying if youve seen how much those things can cost! :roll:
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    I can imagine - in a month or so I can find out if I can get the 'dale from evans

    Works out £30 a month taken out of wages so I won't miss it.

    I know NOTHING about road bikes - only that I want a flat bar

    How are you getting on with yours? Whats the ride like?
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    They reckon they are a contender for 'tyre of the year' in a lot of mags - it's that not enough testing has been done on them but on paper they look spot on..

    I just have to see how long they last is all... :?
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Well it has been restricted to the commuting run thus far which is only 5 miles each way so hasn't been given too good a blast.

    I guess since i'm still getting used to the riding position its a bit weird but not too bad. Time wise my commute is about the same but thats against my XTC with flyweight tires which goes like stink on the roads anyway :roll:

    I can see it becoming a valuble asset for getting some extra miles in though and i have been tempted to stick a flat bar on it and give it a go but will stay true roadie for now. (I even picked up some bib shorts for £1 the other day!)
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Aldis?
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Nope Halfords.
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    From the bargain bin? Or have you been 'price swapping' again :lol:
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Hahah nah these were bargain bin jobbies!
  • lunaeventer
    lunaeventer Posts: 420
    Hey guys,

    Thought I would see if you were still about.

    What plans do you have for the weekend with your bikes then? Putting a bit of work in for one of the builds Cheesey?
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    I will be hopefully getting a few miles in on the road bike and anthem. Hardtail is a bit redundant at the moment until i get new forks for the anthem.
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Yep. Sure thing

    Stripping my Avid Carbons down and giving them a thorough clean/service as I have been having trouble with them lately....

    Thats my mechanics done for the weekend then will probably go out on it (if I manage to get them working) for a nice few hours if the weather's nice

    How about yourself? Anything on the agenda?
  • lunaeventer
    lunaeventer Posts: 420
    Just made some plans tonight.... My orienteering club meet on a Wednesday each week for training & several have MTB's as well.

    One guy has done adventure racing in the past & we were both entered in a MTB Trailquest in the Pentlands last weekend. Plan is to go to Glentress after an orienteering event this Sunday. Could be interesting climbing those hills with jelly legs!! :shock:

    He may also be our third team member to enter the Edinburgh Rat Race this year!
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Blimey - sounds an excellent weekend you have planned there! :shock:

    You've made me feel lazy now :lol::lol:
  • lunaeventer
    lunaeventer Posts: 420
    Once you've finished tinkering with the bike builds there will be no stopping you I would think. Only problem I can see you having is the time it will take to decide which bike to take out each day!!!! :lol: Could waste precious riding time!

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