Newbornbairn Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Typically, this is the weather the puncture fairy chose to visit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Picked up my new bike a few days back, a BMC Citystreamer. Down from £1899 to £1000, and then whatever gets chopped off for Cyclescheme. Did from Airdrie to Bathgate this morning, then a wee trip round Edinburgh this afternoon to try out the new helmetcam. Pretty pleased with it so far. No disrespect, but by Christ that's an ugly bike. I'm sure it's well specced and rides well, but it looks like the Sissy Spacek of bikes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 No disrespect, but by Christ that's an ugly bike. I'm sure it's well specced and rides well, but it looks like the Sissy Spacek of bikes. I like ugly bikes. Always an enjoyable ride, athough you can be embarrassed to be seen with one... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Just back from the hardest 50 miles I've ever done on a bike We got caught in a blizzard out near Thornhilll and got absolutely soaked and frozen I also managed to get a puncture which took about 25 minutes to change as my hands had gone numb Not an enjoyable day in the bike 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 One for you UtN ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsoverperthshire Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Just back from the hardest 50 miles I've ever done on a bike We got caught in a blizzard out near Thornhilll and got absolutely soaked and frozen I also managed to get a puncture which took about 25 minutes to change as my hands had gone numb Not an enjoyable day in the bike ^^ Proof that what goes around comes around. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 ^^ Proof that what goes around comes around. ^^^^^^ Proof you're a sad pathetic little troll 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 ^^^^^^ Proof you're a sad pathetic little troll We already had more than enough proof of that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 For anyone wanting to give themselves a wee treat with any Xmas money received, this is a cracking deal http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/diadora-speedracer-2-magnum-road-shoes-2013/rp-prod69090 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interthenet jnr Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 cy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MearnsWell Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Long time lurker, back in the saddle after 30 years as rehab for a back injury, Just been doing it. December so far, so if anyone spots a large slow-moving 6 footer on a hybrid struggling up the A77 or Renfrewshire area generally that'll be me. Enjoying it so far though... Have signed up to the Strava P&B club just to make everyone else feel good 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hoping for a better 2014 on the bike 2013 was great until June then it was too many accidents. 2 being bad ones. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Out yesterday for a steady 37 mile run We were going along , just commenting how nice it was to get out without any strong winds or pissing rain to contend with , then the fekin heavens opened ! Hopefully going out again today and will no doubt get another soaking 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Right cycling types I need a wee bit of advice. When I was younger I used to ride everywhere and want to get out and about again but don't have a bike. The plan is to get a cheap bike to start with. Can I get away with one from a supermarket or amazon for under £100 or are they beyond shite? Fire away with the tinky fifer comments. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 The cheap bikes at Tesco, Sports Direct, Amazon etc are really, really shite and you'll be cursing yourself for buying one within a month. Much better to buy a good brand second hand on Gumtree or eBay. I expect with the weather being so bad and folk being short of money after Christmas there'll be a few bargains to be had. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fife Saint Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I bought a mountain bike off Gumtree for 50 quid two years ago and it did me fine, I stuck some thinner semi-slick tyres on it as I was on the roads a lot. I'd say do that and see if you're still interested after a year, you've then got a reason to buy a better bike if you're still keen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 There are retailers of second-hand, reconditioned bikes too. Good buys from true cycle enthusiasts but not sure what you'd get for £100 and don't know what shops there are in Fife. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 82 miles at 18.7mph average = fucked 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 First cycle to work this year glad to be back on the bike 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fife Saint Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I've struggled to get out since mid December, I'm due a punisher this weekend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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