jon d hat
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 23:12 |
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Man..I know that there are plenty a people that swear by HT's but unless you are going cross country racing, do yourself a favour and
get the right bit of kit first time round. Full sus..no compromise..lol..will probably get slated now... bring on the next
controversy
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jon d hat
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 23:14 |
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Originally posted by Spooker
I'm with Jon on this one. Rode hardtails for 2 years before I got into full-sus. Still got my last hardtail, and tho its lighter and
climbs better on some terrain and on some gradients than my susser, a day or more in the saddle is unthinkable now. Buy the best frame
you can afford - you can upgrade the groupset at a later date. That Trance is a good example - hell of a lot of bike for £600.
Jon - gotta do Coedy sat, been planned for weeks, tempted by a nite in Dovey and a trundle up Cader sunday, but can't decide yet,
depends if the posty brings some bits for the van on Friday - mite be working on that sunday.
You can't argue with that!!
How hardcore are your mates Spooks?? and which trail are they planning on doing?
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Spooker
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 23:19 |
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They're quicker than me going up the hills (which doesn't say much actually), but one's bringing his son, so it won't be mad. No idea
which routes - decide on the day.
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jon d hat
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 23:24 |
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Am tempted to tag allong. Would be good to be pushed on the climbs. spk to you closer to the weekend
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REECEY
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| posted on 13-2-2008 at 23:27 |
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The Stance looks like a good buy. As jon d hat says, buy the best you can.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14978 />
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14977
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shem
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I feel your stress dan, it took me 2 months to decide on a bike before I got my Giant. Well stoked with it though. I ride it with the
rear locked out 80 percent of the time, cos it just saps up hill climbing having it on, but then for down hill I wouldnt be without it.
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Dandine
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| posted on 14-2-2008 at 18:44 |
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I've managed to secure a specialized enduro for the weekend. It's a test bike and they have an enduro expert sl in the shop with 350
off. See how i get on at the weekend with it. Any plans yet? Just looked at the forecast and it's more SE now and no guts. Spooker,
your bimble just that or is it more tounge in cheek? 
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shem
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| posted on 14-2-2008 at 19:07 |
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Nice mate, let me know where your going.
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Spooker
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| posted on 14-2-2008 at 19:31 |
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Dan,
don't know what routes we're doing, but there's nowt much in Coedy thats too gnarly - easy meat for an enduro - if you can pick up one
of the new Experts cheap - go for it you'll love it! I've got the Enduro pro and its a great piece of kit.
I think Jon d Hat is considering Coedy too, weather looking good - it'll be fun
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Dandine
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| posted on 14-2-2008 at 19:50 |
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sounds good. Where abouts do you meet up and when you going over?
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Spooker
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| posted on 14-2-2008 at 21:44 |
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The cafe on the Mallwyd roundabout at 09:00 for a hearty, greasy brekky, then Coedy visitor centre 10ish
c u there
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shem
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| posted on 14-2-2008 at 22:05 |
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I may join you as well if thats ok, never cycled at Coed Y brenin, so be good to get shown round.
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jon d hat
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| posted on 14-2-2008 at 22:45 |
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Dan..get on that Enduro and put your savings at risk of a seriouse raid
Awsome bike. They have demo and hire bikes at Coedy anyway, think it's £30 a day and they have enduros and stumpjumpers..er.I
think.
OK that settles it..Coed y Brenin it is, somethin for everyone there. See you all in the carpark for 10.00
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Dandine
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| posted on 14-2-2008 at 22:56 |
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Game on, see you there
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shem
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| posted on 15-2-2008 at 19:04 |
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Hhmmm what to do. me and Al are thinking of riding pendam sunday, but do fancy a spin tommorow. Is it actually start riding at 10 o
clock, havnt got enough browny points to hang around all day!
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Spooker
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| posted on 16-2-2008 at 18:55 |
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Shem - missed a gud-un in Coedy - glorious day with 7 of us out! Parked up in Dyvi now ready for a couple of beers.....
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shem
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| posted on 16-2-2008 at 19:19 |
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Nice spooks, Im just to lazy to drive anywhere, had a fun one at the cglimachx anyway, just a shame about dans puncture! Was out till
3.30am last nite so sadly wont be joining you for beers. Kiting or biking tommorow then, Id like to do both but itd probably lead to
divorce!
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Spooker
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| posted on 17-2-2008 at 08:36 |
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Well if it helps your marital harmony - there's bugger all wind at the moment. Jon's talking about Nant Yr Arian - we'll see!
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justal
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| posted on 17-2-2008 at 08:57 |
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Where are you Spooks? Its about 15 knots in the estuary at the mo.... Chilly though! (minus 8 with the wind chill!)
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Dandine
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| posted on 17-2-2008 at 18:42 |
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Thanks to everyone for their input on this thread, full sus all the way
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