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#3391 | ||
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Looks like it. I'm doing it more for my mental health.
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Rob
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Solo riding is extremely therapeutic.
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Giddy up.
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I have been researching some dual suspension mountain bikes and so far I like the Giant bikes,
I didn't realise that they were so expensive though, and the range to choose from is like buying something from the supermarket or Bunnings, too much to get your head around. What are people's thought's on the Giant Trance and Giant Anthems, I have seen some 2nd hand Giant Anthems advanced 0, which retail for 9k, but obviously selling 2nd hand for around 2-3 k, they are 2015 models, carbon frame etc,... What knowledge do people have or is there anything I should be considering when forking out such monies ?. |
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Giddy up.
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The only downside I could say was the seat was a little hard for my liking but easily swapped out for something better, and also the brakes..... I am used to the bite of the Shamano, and the brakes on this bike are the sram guide T which are the bottom of the range for sram, which once again are easily swapped out for anyway if I feel the need I have too, but for the time being it may just be a case of getting used to them, time will tell on that front. But I'm in love with the fluro Green and how the bike rode with ease up some very step and adventurous climb's that my old bike never could. |
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The demo day , I rode the hardtail , and it felt fast. Rode the 27.5 and loved the stability especially over rough grounds and small steps up and down. Rode the 29er , and couldn't stop smiling for the moment I clicked in . The 29er doesn't care way line you take , you don't need to be precise with your lines , it just absorbs anything you throw at it and best of all after a circuit you come away still in great nic. You have lost any speed tip toeing as you need to do with the hardtail. I have no idea how we ever rode the 26' hardtail. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
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#3399 | ||
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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Well I just had my first big stack on the new bicycle. Left shoulder so sore can barely move my arm. Will go to see doctor tomorrow if still the same.
Question to all you riders who do thousands and thousands of kilometers, are crashes something we need to put up with as they come with the terrain? I see professionals on TV crash so it is not just us novices.
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So to answer your question, I don't think it needs to be par for the course. I don't do mtb riding though so maybe it's more common in those circles. Most of the guys I rode with have been riding much longer than me and only a handful of incidents between them all over the years. I'm nowhere near as fearless since crashing though. I used to really go for it on downhills but much more cautious now. Just more mindful of what 'could' happen.
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Partner when over her handlebars at slow speed off road a couple of weeks ago, stick in the front wheel.
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After getting xrayed, I had an impingement on the bursor in my shoulder. I booked into a Physio and started working with them on getting repaired, and it's all good now. About the same time a mate of mine came off his mountain bike and did a similar injury to his shoulder. He went to the local hospital, and that was about it, and it took him years to recover from the fall. Just a thought, Syndrome, for getting treatment for your shoulder. Like Prydey, I've developed an allergy to falling. If I fall, I find it hurts.
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There are many more lessons , but as a start , following those and you should stay upright for a little longer Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
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It's important to understand moving away from your Scott CR1 Pro - you will want to move forward , so moving to electronic you will need to look at frame/drive train/wheelset and cock pit , etc at the upper end to get either close or below(preferably below) to your CR1 weight and ride. I like the Scott Addict RC under 7kg with Dura Ace DI 2 and Carbon Disk wheelset. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
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Was thinking Scott addict (non RC) SE. Which is the same as the addict 10 but with DI2 ,the addict RC is the racing version and the addict is endurance version as is the CR1,which I am more than happy with but the 10 x 2 running gear is getting hard to get the parts for.
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Not sold on DI 2 but if it is reliable over time (do 300 Plus Kms a week even in winter)may be the way to go or is good old cables still a lot more reliable! Had a good run out of the Scott so keen to stick to the brand as well.
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Rob
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Di2 is pretty solid these days. About the only issue is getting a flat battery while out riding. Then you lose the ability to change gears. Not sure if they have a battery life indicator on them.
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Giddy up.
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Just a quick question on covering a new bike with a clear protective film... I have seen some pre-cut ones that are made for the specific bike, i.e, like Giant Trance etc, but they are quite expensive.
So I am looking to just buy some film and do it myself, has anybody covered their bike before and if so what did you use, I have seen some 3M product's that seem to be the go, like a roll of 70mm or more in x metre lengths. |
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My current CR1 is Ultegra everything ,the Addict SE has Ultegra DI2 but unsure whether they are going to be imported into Australia and as per car yards the young guys behind the counter in cycle shops lack product knowledge so we will see.Not into hard core racing but more doing miles and the odd long distance event so comfort going into my 60s is where it's at for me but still want good gear !!
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Yeah that is the main area of concern for me, but also some underneath the carbon frame and where leg's might rub and where the internal cable comes out at the top tube.
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Rob
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I didn't do this when I built my bike and now 7 years later its a major regret. Probably should do something about it given this frame will need to last many more years.
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Rob
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for the road guys on here...
my rims are in need of replacing due to the brake track getting worn. I currently have campagnolo zonda (2013 version) and the brake track has about a 1mm concave if you hold a straight edge across it, on both rims. There is no rim wear indicator on these rims. Bike shop recommended I start thinking about replacing them. Done about 30000km and been absolutely bullet proof. My dilemma is, just buy another set of Zonda's, knowing the product is very good or try something else. Hard to beat the Zonda's for value. I do like the style. Next step up in the campy range is Shamal but these are double the price and not sure I could justify that price difference for minimal returns, if any. Mavic Ksyrium elite's get a pretty good rap. Any suggestions for a good quality wheelset around the $500-$800 mark? Campy are all handbuilt and the hubs are very good.
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Rob
Join Date: Sep 2006
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So rather than buy new rims I decided to upgrade the bike.
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I'm missing my bicycle. Damn shoulder.
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Nice upgrade Rob!
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