Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

[ron_weasley_T1]

I managed to get a couple of rides in before going away last week, sherwood pines & Cannock for the first time.

Cannock highlighted an issue with the forks which I initially thought was a loose headset, I've got a rattling when the fork is under very light load & some slight movement on the stansion which is making me think the bushings are a little worn. Got my eyes on a lightly used set of lowers so I can just swap out the lowers & see if that solves it.

Photo from the cafe at Cannock

[Danno]

What did you reckon to Cannock? Second half after the bridge and road is my favourite bit.

[ron_weasley_T1]

What did you reckon to Cannock? Second half after the bridge and road is my favourite bit.

Loved it, no way I'll be going to pines again. I need to improve my fitness considerably as I was dead after both loops. The alpine suits the downhill far better than any climbs!

[_tom_]

I only really like the last two descents of the monkey trail (m7 or something, and lower cliff) before you head back over the railway and back onto follow the dog, find the rest of it kinda boring with more climbing/pedalling than fun bits. It's not bad for a quick spin though.

I'm thinking of getting a lightweight xc bike for getting the miles in, maybe a Canyon or something. Question is, do I go 650b or 29er? Or cash in on a cheaper 26" model? I'm only 5'9" with a 29" inside leg so a bit worried about standover and a decent seat-bar drop on a 29er.

[Finn the Human]

I've got a week in may booked to see my parents in France. They're about 45 minutes outside of Limoges. I'll be bringing the road bike. Its not like it's cycling mecca or anything but should get some decent rides in.

[ron_weasley_T1]

Yeh upper and lower cliff descents are great, for me there is far too much climbing on the monkey to make it enjoyable. Next time I go by myself I'll just do a couple of loops of follow the dog.

Planning a couple of days at bike park Wales in July hopefully.

[Finn the Human]

Fairdale have released their framesets.

[Sasha]

Are people into Fairdale? Seems a bit fake to me.

[Dr. Steve Brule]

That orange Fairdale road frame seemed sweet for the price.

Just got this 853 Brian Rourke and all the parts off eBay for £510, fucking bargain.

[hugh.]

Just arrived in Pisa. Spent 4 days in Genoa with an Argentinian chick I met so I'm ready to do some more miles. Might go to Corsica and Sardinia.

[Scunny]

Just arrived in Pisa. Spent 4 days in Genoa with an Argentinian chick I met so I'm ready to do some more miles. Might go to Corsica and Sardinia.

Anal?

[hugh.]

No but she sucks dick like a champ

[Narcoleptic Insomniac]

What is generally considered light, medium and heavy as far as road bike alloy wheelsets weight?

[Sasha]

1000g is light (as fuck), 1500g is normal, 1800+ is heavy. Most training wheels will be around 1600g and sturdy.

[Narcoleptic Insomniac]

Thanks