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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Always Tyred wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I know, I did consider 'accidentally' pushing her in... :lol:

    It's Quintin Boat Club...
    Wow - that's a coincidence. I used to row for TarquinFintimLimbimF'tangF'tangOleBiscuitbarrel Boat Club right next door.

    Are you taking the p!ss? Hmmmmmmmm? Because there is a boat club right next-door....
    Yes I am completely taking the p!ss. Utterly.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Always Tyred wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Always Tyred wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I know, I did consider 'accidentally' pushing her in... :lol:

    It's Quintin Boat Club...
    Wow - that's a coincidence. I used to row for TarquinFintimLimbimF'tangF'tangOleBiscuitbarrel Boat Club right next door.

    Are you taking the p!ss? Hmmmmmmmm? Because there is a boat club right next-door....
    Yes I am completely taking the p!ss. Utterly.

    Sorry, yes, I forget myself. I'll not make the same mistake again. :)
    FCN 7/1
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  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    Hmm - never rowed out of there....I know most clubs from a few seasons of "pot" hunting.....and points gathering that gradually screwed me over (could not commit to train to the level of points I acquired!)

    Looks nice though - certainly better than the shed in Brizzle (www.bristolrowing.co.uk)

    I am still thinking about my ultimate road bike - Like the idea of a Look frame, but which one?!

    Sorry MTNROADIE - keep knackering your thread here....! But rowing is addictive!
  • jedster
    jedster Posts: 1,717
    and to say that you know more about everything than i do is ridiculous. i bet i know more about tony hawks proving ground than you, and GTA 4, and probably most games/systems

    Can I just say, that is satire of a very high order indeed.

    Chapeau (or whatever teenage rowers and comuter gamers say)

    J
  • jedster
    jedster Posts: 1,717
    BTW

    We live on the Thames (not literally, in Marlow not a house boat). My next door neighbour has recently threatened to take me out in a scull (well two single sculls IYSWIM).

    Having watched people row, it seems to me that sculling might be harder (twice the coordination issues, noone to help you out with balance). Given I've never rowed, is he trying to drown me?

    J
  • jedster
    jedster Posts: 1,717
    BTW again, straying on topic for a moment, I think I'd have to buy something titanium. Much as I quite like the idea of some carbon race-bred thing, I reckon I might feel a bit self-conscious given my utter lack of racing credentials.

    So titanium what? I do like the Ti frame that condor sells. Those lynskey ones that planet x has are beautifully understated. I guess Litespeed is the obvious choice. Some people look down on Litespeed them because they are bought by middle-aged professional types (and I dont mean professional cyclists ... or hookers for that matter) with too much money. The thing is I AM a (at least approaching) middle-aged professional-type and clearly would have too much money post a lottery win - jobsagooden then, surely?

    J
  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    is he trying to drown me?

    Yes.

    I've rescued the occasional swimmer from Reading Uni BC, as I kayak past their club / training ground :lol: [/code]
    Misguided Idealist
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Probably - have you annoyed him lately ?
  • jedster
    jedster Posts: 1,717
    Probably - have you annoyed him lately ?

    That's just what I've been asking myself :lol:
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    jedster wrote:
    BTW again, straying on topic for a moment, I think I'd have to buy something titanium. Much as I quite like the idea of some carbon race-bred thing, I reckon I might feel a bit self-conscious given my utter lack of racing credentials.

    So titanium what? I do like the Ti frame that condor sells. Those lynskey ones that planet x has are beautifully understated. I guess Litespeed is the obvious choice. Some people look down on Litespeed them because they are bought by middle-aged professional types (and I dont mean professional cyclists ... or hookers for that matter) with too much money. The thing is I AM a (at least approaching) middle-aged professional-type and clearly would have too much money post a lottery win - jobsagooden then, surely?

    J

    Ti frames do look gorgeous, but plenty of people look down on them because they're flexy as hell. Never ridden one, so I can't comment personally...
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

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  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    jedster wrote:
    BTW

    We live on the Thames (not literally, in Marlow not a house boat). My next door neighbour has recently threatened to take me out in a scull (well two single sculls IYSWIM).

    Having watched people row, it seems to me that sculling might be harder (twice the coordination issues, noone to help you out with balance). Given I've never rowed, is he trying to drown me?

    J

    Hmm - I would suggest that he won't take you out in a "fine" boat....probably a TS515 training scull or something like that. Fine boats are a bugger to sit.

    Just remember your safety position - both blade out and flat on the water (never, ever ever let go of your blades!!!!!) Keep your thmb over the ends of the grips to push the blade into the gate.

    keep your core stable and enjoy!

    I am sure your mate will keep you safe - to be honest, I would take you out in a "double scull" - 2 people in one boat. Newbie in the stroke position - teach from bow.

    Enjoy it! Great fun in summer - cold wet and miserable in winter!
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    I learnt to scull in a single, coming from sweep rowing. Don't really scull at all though, or indeed row any more. Too much time taken up with coaching various crews and learn to row courses. 20 hours on the water/river this weekend 8) now a bit sunburnt...

    Did have a lot of fun doing the learn to row, taking adaptive athletes out in coxed singles that are more tub sized!!! Really easy for learning.

    As for OP question.

    Lynksey Helix road bike in the mirror finish
    Lynskey LTHT mtb
    Some sort of FS mtb or two

    Oh and I'd probably buy a bike shop as a hobby, you know what they say, buy a bike shop and make a small fortune out of a large one!
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  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    cjcp wrote:
    Where the heck do you start?

    A Storck, just to see what the fuss is about. Ditto the Muuseeoeoeoeoew flax jobbies.


    Had one of those in the group I was in on the FWC. He was quicker up the Honister but that might just have been the engine :D
    Short hairy legged roadie FCN 4 or 5 in my baggies.

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  • georgio15
    georgio15 Posts: 77
    gtvlusso wrote:
    BA - Hahahaha! Thats brilliant!

    4+ is good for learning in - you will learn to sit a boat quickly, very quickly!!!

    Where are you doing this? I may have done the club regatta or head with Black Sheep or some such crew that I was in......!

    surely a 2- would teach you to sit a boat fastest. other than the fact you have the added incentive of not being killed by whoever you are rowing with if you muck up (that doesn't really make sense but you get the idea).
    i want one: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Cinel ... orus~Eurus)_2009/5360040482/
  • georgio15
    georgio15 Posts: 77
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I know, I did consider 'accidentally' pushing her in... :lol:

    It's Quintin Boat Club...

    if you continue to row there and become a member, please could you get them to give individual pennants or medals or tankards rather than one pennant for the club at the Quintin head
    i want one: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Cinel ... orus~Eurus)_2009/5360040482/
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    jedster wrote:
    BTW again, straying on topic for a moment, I think I'd have to buy something titanium. Much as I quite like the idea of some carbon race-bred thing, I reckon I might feel a bit self-conscious given my utter lack of racing credentials.

    So titanium what? I do like the Ti frame that condor sells. Those lynskey ones that planet x has are beautifully understated. I guess Litespeed is the obvious choice. Some people look down on Litespeed them because they are bought by middle-aged professional types (and I dont mean professional cyclists ... or hookers for that matter) with too much money. The thing is I AM a (at least approaching) middle-aged professional-type and clearly would have too much money post a lottery win - jobsagooden then, surely?

    J

    +1 for the Ti frames.

    Wasn't Dave Lynskey the founder of Litespeed?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • salsarider79
    salsarider79 Posts: 828
    Lynskey, but it would have to be custom made, maybe a cross bike. Would also have a race bike, both road and MTB, maybe an Epic 29er, but I'd want a 26er too.
    I'd keep my Salsa 29er...with another set of the Crossmax 29er wheels, Continental Speedking 2.1's 29er tyres...but that's it. Hell, maybe even try 10speed on it.....
    Oh and my Langster to,...um,... Campag Record brakes, levers, cranks (175mm length), S-Works 1-piece carbon bars/stem (44cm wide, 100mm stem), S-Works seatpost, Look full carbon forks, Zipp rims, I think the 404's, Custom paintjob in S-Works red or white...It has so many memories this bike, I'd never sell it.
    Most importantly, I'd buy a house in Norwich, so I could ride there. Maybe have somewhere around the lakes, so me and friends could stay there and ride. Lots. Also a house in Italy. Just for the fantastic roads and amazing food. Then a house in Devon, for my girlfriend.
    Would also have a touring motorbike, a sports bike like the ZX-7R in my local garage, which I swear has my name on it. (Apparently it doesn't though.), do up my CB1 (it's my first bike), maybe a van so I can transport my various bikes around.....
    I would also give loads away, and spend the rest enjoying life, doing what is important to me, helping my parents, travelling, etc....
    Dunno really, not thought about this one much.
    jedster wrote:
    Just off to contemplate my own mortality and inevitable descent into decrepedness.
    FCN 3 or 4 on road depending on clothing
    FCN 8 off road because I'm too old to go racing around.
  • salsarider79
    salsarider79 Posts: 828
    I'd also get a pair of the Spech BG pro road shoes in the right size, unlike last time. :oops: :cry:
    jedster wrote:
    Just off to contemplate my own mortality and inevitable descent into decrepedness.
    FCN 3 or 4 on road depending on clothing
    FCN 8 off road because I'm too old to go racing around.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    salsarider79 wrote:
    Lynskey, but it would have to be custom made, maybe a cross bike. Would also have a race bike, both road and MTB, maybe an Epic 29er, but I'd want a 26er too.
    I'd keep my Salsa 29er...with another set of the Crossmax 29er wheels, Continental Speedking 2.1's 29er tyres...but that's it. Hell, maybe even try 10speed on it.....
    Oh and my Langster to,...um,... Campag Record brakes, levers, cranks (175mm length), S-Works 1-piece carbon bars/stem (44cm wide, 100mm stem), S-Works seatpost, Look full carbon forks, Zipp rims, I think the 404's, Custom paintjob in S-Works red or white...It has so many memories this bike, I'd never sell it.
    Most importantly, I'd buy a house in Norwich, so I could ride there. Maybe have somewhere around the lakes, so me and friends could stay there and ride. Lots. Also a house in Italy. Just for the fantastic roads and amazing food. Then a house in Devon, for my girlfriend.
    Would also have a touring motorbike, a sports bike like the ZX-7R in my local garage, which I swear has my name on it. (Apparently it doesn't though.), do up my CB1 (it's my first bike), maybe a van so I can transport my various bikes around.....
    I would also give loads away, and spend the rest enjoying life, doing what is important to me, helping my parents, travelling, etc....
    Dunno really, not thought about this one much.

    :) Keep going! I'm enjoying the stream of consciousness.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • mountainroadie
    mountainroadie Posts: 244
    ha ha ha ha not thought about it much
    das ist ein wishlist ?
  • mountainroadie
    mountainroadie Posts: 244
    put this question to a guy at the work he simply said he would buy an

    APACHE HELICOPTER !!!!!!

    WHY ?
  • nation
    nation Posts: 609
    Ellsworth Truth with Fox F100s, SRAM X.0, Hope Hoops wheels, Hope brakes.

    Not sure about the finishing kit. Probably Carbon where possible.
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    georgio15 wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:
    BA - Hahahaha! Thats brilliant!

    4+ is good for learning in - you will learn to sit a boat quickly, very quickly!!!

    Where are you doing this? I may have done the club regatta or head with Black Sheep or some such crew that I was in......!

    surely a 2- would teach you to sit a boat fastest. other than the fact you have the added incentive of not being killed by whoever you are rowing with if you muck up (that doesn't really make sense but you get the idea).

    No!!!!!!! A pair is for the experienced only - too easy to drown yourself!!! You are talking about people who don't know their bow from their stern and their stroke from their bow....

    Big flat bottomed boat (Like the old version of the Aylings Olympian or the early Empachers) - 4+ or 8+. Juniors up to 16 learn to scull only (keeps their spine straight then!) Used to love seeing octopulls on the river - they are bonkers boat layouts!
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    A Senna Ducati 916?

    If I won the euro millions surely the question would be what bikes would you buy, one wouldn't be nearly enough.
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  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    prawny wrote:
    A Senna Ducati 916?

    If I won the euro millions surely the question would be what bikes would you buy, one wouldn't be nearly enough.

    +1 Or the FE 998 R, or the MV F4 1000 Senna S or a Desmosedici or an RC45 or an Ow01....Any exotic machinery with a racing pedigree will do!

    I can singlehandedly use all the oil in the world!

    As for Ti frames, I am not yet convinced.....as I have never ridden one! Can anyone tell me what they are like?
  • mountainroadie
    mountainroadie Posts: 244
    +1 Or the FE 998 R, or the MV F4 1000 Senna S or a Desmosedici or an RC45 or an Ow01....Any exotic machinery with a racing pedigree will do!


    +1 the mv f4 senna now thats a machine :shock:
  • jamesco
    jamesco Posts: 687
    prawny wrote:
    A Senna Ducati 916?

    If I won the euro millions surely the question would be what bikes would you buy, one wouldn't be nearly enough.

    Honda RC30. Or, personal fantasy here, buy a works bike and kit it with the minimum equipment to make it road-legal.
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    jamesco wrote:
    prawny wrote:
    A Senna Ducati 916?

    If I won the euro millions surely the question would be what bikes would you buy, one wouldn't be nearly enough.

    Honda RC30. Or, personal fantasy here, buy a works bike and kit it with the minimum equipment to make it road-legal.

    Speak to the boys at Crescent in Ringwood....May sell you one of the old Rizla BSB bokes...My Dad bought en ex team GSXR1000 last season (spare bike), 210 BHP at the back wheel....I have ridden it a couple of times on the road (very illegally) - it is pure violence and way too powerful and stiff for road use. Currently sits on the mezzanine in their pad......!

    DDD - if you read this +1 on the Kuota, I am now looking at buying the frameset! Now, where is my credit card?!
  • jamesco
    jamesco Posts: 687
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Speak to the boys at Crescent in Ringwood....May sell you one of the old Rizla BSB bokes...My Dad bought en ex team GSXR1000 last season (spare bike), 210 BHP at the back wheel....I have ridden it a couple of times on the road (very illegally) - it is pure violence and way too powerful and stiff for road use. Currently sits on the mezzanine in their pad......!

    Ahh, it's pure fantasy, what I really dream of is one of Mick Doohan's screamers - the chances of finding one, getting it road registered and then surviving a ride on it are about the same as winning the lottery :)

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