I've been a bit naughty and appear to have got a new bike...

timpop

mrmonkfinger wrote:

early morning is the best time to go (no locals around)

That's because they're stealing cars. :P

Nice bike missnotax. I have never liked the look of the Kona rear suspension but it'll ride like a dream. I too haven't checked out lordswood. I often go a bit west to puddletown forest, it's pretty fun there. Have you been to the bike park near blandford?

How exciting to get another good bike. I feel a road trip coming for you guys.

Have fun!

supersonic

I'd try the brakes before you spend any more.

miss notax

supersonic wrote:

I'd try the brakes before you spend any more.

Yes, I certainly agree with that!!!

Just pondering.......

ThePriory1978

Agreed try before you buy. A simple pad or disc upgrade may be all that is needed.
As your light i wouldnt think a disc rotor size increase would be required. Larger disks will increase braking force at the detriment of brake lever feel,
And as a note M575 brakes will not accept floating rotors so dont bother. They catch. Superstar Kevlar pads are worth it however.

mrmonkfinger

Chunkers1980 wrote:

Except - her doorstep is Fordingbridge. Not Southampton as her location indicates!

doh! bung it in the car boot then...


As for brakes, at 55kg you could probably get away with using a set of 1960's road calipers connected up with an elastic band.

miss notax

Brilliant