Slow Rides For Unfit People - Rutland ROAD Ride Sun 9th Sept

sparrowlegs78

Got me knee pads today....getting all excited already
Caz xx

kangaroo

great, which ones did you get

Cheshley

I just ordered these.......

http://www.stif.co.uk/gear/select_optio ... &store=mtb

kangaroo

nice, i do like the shin protector bit. i have 661 evo knee pads, great pads but no shin protection.
i also have 661 race elbow pads, they look a bit like your knee pads but white and for the arms, they are very stormtrooper to be honest lol

sparrowlegs78

I have just bought these ( from my local LBS )
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=3539

But I have these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=2734
but they slide down my skinny legs so the knee bit ends up under my knee :oops:
I love these though as I ride flatties and scrape my shins a lot
Caz xx

Cheshley

kangaroo wrote:

nice, i do like the shin protector bit. i have 661 evo knee pads, great pads but no shin protection.
i also have 661 race elbow pads, they look a bit like your knee pads but white and for the arms, they are very stormtrooper to be honest lol

I've not worn knee/shin combo before but I know from riding in cheap shin pads in the Peaks years ago that even though I never really needed them, the confidence it gives you is a real boost. I wanted something inexpensive and not too garish as I'll be wearing them over my bib tights. Hope they're comfy or they'll be going back. :?

Cheshley

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

I have just bought these ( from my local LBS )
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=3539

But I have these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=2734
but they slide down my skinny legs so the knee bit ends up under my knee :oops:
I love these though as I ride flatties and scrape my shins a lot
Caz xx

nothing that a bit of gaffer tape won't fix

sparrowlegs78

Gaffa tape is ok for ladies to use, no hairs on leggies, but imagine on the average hairy bloke, you'd scream more than a birthing lady
Caz xx

phoebian

I just got some new flat peddles because the my feet fall off the side of the ones that came on my bike. Also got shin guards because of the crazy pins on them

pads
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=30895

peddles
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=11363

Cheshley

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Gaffa tape is ok for ladies to use, no hairs on leggies, but imagine on the average hairy bloke, you'd scream more than a birthing lady
Caz xx

why DO ladies scream when giving birth? It's not like it hurts or anything.......

(cue controversial debate....)

my legs are smoother than yours, but that's another story.........

kangaroo

nice pins on those peddles. i have flats as well, after a while you stop noticeng the pain in the shins, first sign youve hurt yourself is when sombody else points out youve got blood running down your legs

sparrowlegs78

Cheshley wrote:

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Gaffa tape is ok for ladies to use, no hairs on leggies, but imagine on the average hairy bloke, you'd scream more than a birthing lady
Caz xx

why DO ladies scream when giving birth? It's not like it hurts or anything.......

(cue controversial debate....)

my legs are smoother than yours, but that's another story.........

lol....i'll poke you in the eye for that
Caz xx

stumpym4

Why dont you just put real mtb pedals on yer bikes then you wouldnt need silly pads !
didnt know we were going down hilling ... thought it was a xc ride !

kangaroo

you have been to the peaks havent you

Cheshley

kangaroo wrote:

nice pins on those pedals. i have flats as well, after a while you stop noticeng the pain in the shins, first sign youve hurt yourself is when sombody else points out youve got blood running down your legs

Fixed that for ya

They look like the DMR V12's I have on my Hardtail and I can report that scraping your shins down them is NOT to be recommended

stumpym4

kangaroo wrote:

you have been to the peaks havent you

Yes thanks !

sparrowlegs78

stumpym4 wrote:

Why dont you just put real mtb pedals on yer bikes then you wouldnt need silly pads !
didnt know we were going down hilling ... thought it was a xc ride !

I can't even stay upright on flatties, I fell of in the back alley the first time I went out clipped in lol....I'd be leathal up in the Peaks clipped in...bungeeeeeeeeeeeeee complete with bike
Caz xx

Cheshley

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Cheshley wrote:

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Gaffa tape is ok for ladies to use, no hairs on leggies, but imagine on the average hairy bloke, you'd scream more than a birthing lady
Caz xx

why DO ladies scream when giving birth? It's not like it hurts or anything.......

(cue controversial debate....)

my legs are smoother than yours, but that's another story.........

lol....i'll poke you in the eye for that
Caz xx

Good job I'll be wearing my safety glasses then

@stumpym4 - it is an XC ride, but from memory there's a rocky section on the run down from Jaggers Clough to the road and if it's wet and I come off I'd rather not cave my knees in on the rocks.... they're knackered enough as it is. It's also a confidence thing (for me anyway).

Cheshley

stumpym4 wrote:

kangaroo wrote:

you have been to the peaks havent you

Yes thanks !

Calm down fellas.........

kangaroo

that didnt come out the way i mant it, was supposed to be a light harted coment about the amount of rocks there
no offence was meant at all honest

Frostys

Haven't got any shin pads will this do.....?

phoebian

lmao, not sure about mobility!

Frostys

Can someone please remind me as i think I'm having a senior moment... Did I sign up for the megavalanche by mistake??

Do I need to purchase a fullface helmet and neckbrace and where exactly are you taking us Chesley?

kangaroo

Frostys wrote:

Can someone please remind me as i think I'm having a senior moment... Did I sign up for the megavalanche by mistake??

Do I need to purchase a fullface helmet and neckbrace and where exactly are you taking us Chesley?

you havent got a fullface, your going to have to be carerful

Frostys

You haven't seen my boat mate some may say anything would be an improvement....

sparrowlegs78

My theory is, If i pad up I'll be carrying more weight so I can blame my excess weight for my slowness, hence the padding up lol.
. Hmmm full face helmet, thats another few pounds of weight
Caz xx

sparrowlegs78

All I can say is, If this is how daft we are on line, Its going to be great fun when we all meet up and get out, I feel that it will be a brilliant day
Caz xx

Frostys

I think its goona be an excellent day out....

btw lovin ya pink bits Caz :shock:

sparrowlegs78

Frostys wrote:

I think its goona be an excellent day out....

btw lovin ya pink bits Caz :shock:

Spanking you kindly, You'll know why I do pink when yo see me lol
Caz xx

Frostys

I say.... oohh err matron :oops: