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'ning

gloomygrey persists, but a chance to ride early without another drenching

ride, cafes, mince pie, bubbly
my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny

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  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,220
    Gentle run with hounds then pack up for a few days away in Welsh wales
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,609
    If you thought it could get any wetter in Welshland, you couldn't have picked a better week to go to prove yourself wrong.
    Watch out for things being launched out of Trebuchet's, possibly on fire, sometimes bike parts.

    Soggy, gloomy. grey. Cat turned up at 8am after an all nighter the dodgy furry basket. Then decided to play piano on me and when I put my hand on his head, I got a whack.

    This week, we shall mowstly be trying to find Shorty and Tricky things to do.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,306
    Morning. John majorish out again cba to do a great deal apart from slob still. Feeling better but not 100%. Contemplating getting rid of my Anthem and replacing with something a bit harder hitting. Bird, Vitus, Trance not sure yet. Need to get back the feeling to push boundaries again. See what happens come summer time.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,609
    oxoman said:

    Morning. John majorish out again cba to do a great deal apart from slob still. Feeling better but not 100%. Contemplating getting rid of my Anthem and replacing with something a bit harder hitting. Bird, Vitus, Trance not sure yet. Need to get back the feeling to push boundaries again. See what happens come summer time.

    A soulless Giant, an obscure Bird or a dated Vitus.
    How exciting.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,399
    downpour stared at cafe stop two, another soaking, sigh

    just got carried away with the mouli and grated about twice as much cheese as necessary for rarebits, will have to make more rarebits

    back to the grill
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,306
    pinno said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning. John majorish out again cba to do a great deal apart from slob still. Feeling better but not 100%. Contemplating getting rid of my Anthem and replacing with something a bit harder hitting. Bird, Vitus, Trance not sure yet. Need to get back the feeling to push boundaries again. See what happens come summer time.

    A soulless Giant, an obscure Bird or a dated Vitus.
    How exciting.
    Not totally soulless the anthem I've got punches well above its weight so expecting the trance to do the same or bird aeris which I've test ridden and liked or the new updated vitus escarpe 27 crx. Can't stand Santa cruz or specialized as paying alot for the name. Will see what happens.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,709
    Been out to return stuff that the Mrs ordered online but didn't like. Popped to Tesco to get extra supplies for the in-laws visit today, luckily they are the more bearable ones and the BILs daughters are quite presentable (and in their 20's before anyone asks...).

    Posh plonk including the soda streamed version that many like a lot is chilling. Nice to be hosting as otherwise I'd have to drive and wouldn't be able to have a drink. Mrs. 666 and Stroptwentysomething are on food detail and getting suitably stressed already.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,709
    oxoman said:

    pinno said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning. John majorish out again cba to do a great deal apart from slob still. Feeling better but not 100%. Contemplating getting rid of my Anthem and replacing with something a bit harder hitting. Bird, Vitus, Trance not sure yet. Need to get back the feeling to push boundaries again. See what happens come summer time.

    A soulless Giant, an obscure Bird or a dated Vitus.
    How exciting.
    Not totally soulless the anthem I've got punches well above its weight so expecting the trance to do the same or bird aeris which I've test ridden and liked or the new updated vitus escarpe 27 crx. Can't stand Santa cruz or specialized as paying alot for the name. Will see what happens.
    Oxo, just tippex an extra 'o' onto the name on the frame and hey presto, bike snobs everywhere will approve of your little known Italian thoroughbred bikes, the Gianto, the Birdo and the Vituso :smile:
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,609
    edited December 2021
    Stevo_666 said:


    ......

    Says the bloke who bought a Snappierre.

    @Oxo - Cannondale synapse gets great reviews.

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,609
    https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/gravel-bikes/cannondale-topstone-0-2021-gravel-bike-champagne/C15651M10MD.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5aWOBhDMARIsAIXLlkcLPxHrTMPrDmLvjGmB_7aXui-s4RdJC8S416-qx5hyN_VzeMSTJGUaAkANEALw_wcB
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,709
    pinno said:

    Stevo_666 said:


    ......

    Says the bloke who bought a Snappierre.

    It's French ;)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,127 Lives Here
    When did Piña become an expert on mountain bikes 😂

    Afternoon folks,
    Slow start was enjoyed, now relaxing for all I'm worth. Mild pottering to be done, other than that I'll be unwinding as much as possible.
    Have a good day people.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,306
    Already use my TCX as a gravel bike and light XC bike. Just a bit hairy on bits of Cannock red. Nothing wrong with lappiere except the 2 that mates have had, had fork issues. Don't need another road bike as I've got my touring come comutte Moda and melt in the sun carbon defy best bike.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,220
    All my village mates are dropping like stones with covid, thankfully we are still negative, but got the feeling it won’t be long. So making the most of the holiday whilst we can…….
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,426
    tlw1 said:

    All my village mates are dropping like stones with covid, thankfully we are still negative, but got the feeling it won’t be long. So making the most of the holiday whilst we can…….

    I'm drinkin' in the rain, drinkin' in the rain
    What a glorious feeling I'm negative again
    I'm laughing at clouds so dark above... 😉
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896
    'Ning

    If you want grey and gloomier than Wales, North Yorkshire is the place to be.
    And it's cold and windy and everyone wears funny hats.

    Knees are shot after going up and down the steps on Ingleborough and Whernside, for lols.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,609
    oxoman said:

    Already use my TCX as a gravel bike and light XC bike. Just a bit hairy on bits of Cannock red. Nothing wrong with lappiere except the 2 that mates have had, had fork issues. Don't need another road bike as I've got my touring come comutte Moda and melt in the sun carbon defy best bike.

    So the only people you know who have Snapierre's... have had problems with them.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,609
    veronese68 said:

    When did Piña become an expert on mountain bikes 😂

    Since when did Stevo become an expert on road bikes?

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,709
    pinno said:

    oxoman said:

    Already use my TCX as a gravel bike and light XC bike. Just a bit hairy on bits of Cannock red. Nothing wrong with lappiere except the 2 that mates have had, had fork issues. Don't need another road bike as I've got my touring come comutte Moda and melt in the sun carbon defy best bike.

    So the only people you know who have Snapierre's... have had problems with the Fox or Rockshox forks on them
    FTFY ;)

    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,127 Lives Here
    pinno said:

    veronese68 said:

    When did Piña become an expert on mountain bikes 😂

    Since when did Stevo become an expert on road bikes?

    He's not
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,306
    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    If you want grey and gloomier than Wales, North Yorkshire is the place to be.
    And it's cold and windy and everyone wears funny hats.

    Knees are shot after going up and down the steps on Ingleborough and Whernside, for lols.

    Trust you did penyghent as well. Lovely area except when it cloudy and damp.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,709
    veronese68 said:

    pinno said:

    veronese68 said:

    When did Piña become an expert on mountain bikes 😂

    Since when did Stevo become an expert on road bikes?

    He's not
    Being an expert in one really boring subject (tax) is quite enough for me, ta :)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896
    oxoman said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    If you want grey and gloomier than Wales, North Yorkshire is the place to be.
    And it's cold and windy and everyone wears funny hats.

    Knees are shot after going up and down the steps on Ingleborough and Whernside, for lols.

    Trust you did penyghent as well. Lovely area except when it cloudy and damp.
    No, fukdat it was cold and foggy and blowing a hooley. Went and did Pendle Hill on the way back instead which was just as bad.
    I'll save Pen y Ghent for a 3 peaks trip when there's more hours of daylight and better weather.
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,127 Lives Here
    Stevo_666 said:

    veronese68 said:

    pinno said:

    veronese68 said:

    When did Piña become an expert on mountain bikes 😂

    Since when did Stevo become an expert on road bikes?

    He's not
    Being an expert in one really boring subject (tax) is quite enough for me, ta :)
    😂
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,306
    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    If you want grey and gloomier than Wales, North Yorkshire is the place to be.
    And it's cold and windy and everyone wears funny hats.

    Knees are shot after going up and down the steps on Ingleborough and Whernside, for lols.

    Trust you did penyghent as well. Lovely area except when it cloudy and damp.
    No, fukdat it was cold and foggy and blowing a hooley. Went and did Pendle Hill on the way back instead which was just as bad.
    I'll save Pen y Ghent for a 3 peaks trip when there's more hours of daylight and better weather.
    Done the 3 peaks in around 8hrs twice in super censored weather. 3 seasons in one morning. Nice area in better weather. Used to stop at souther scales many years ago. Rode through on C2C a few years ago in nice weather it was great.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,609
    veronese68 said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    veronese68 said:

    pinno said:

    veronese68 said:

    When did Piña become an expert on mountain bikes 😂

    Since when did Stevo become an expert on road bikes?

    He's not
    Being an expert in one really boring subject (tax) is quite enough for me, ta :)
    😂
    Quite enough for us too!
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
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