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Post by jacky on Oct 10, 2006 10:13:07 GMT 10
I've got a Redline monocog 32/16, I use it on xc races, but for enduro I would find that too tough. I'm old and heavy, so I will go lower than 32/17, trouble is you just spin on the flat. This year I did it on a Trance 1, an armchair ride. Maybe we should get together for a ride sometime. Cheers Jack
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Post by tomac on Oct 10, 2006 10:39:46 GMT 10
absolutely Jack. I would love to do an all-dayer some cloudy day during the holidays. I just have to get my bike into the shop and get a new fork and front brake. I'll also look at a carbon seatpost for comfort and a bit of a weight saving.
- Joel
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Post by JoelO on Oct 10, 2006 17:49:22 GMT 10
trouble is you just spin on the flat. sounds like a perfect justification for just rolling all the hills and flats and taking a break... |
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Post by tomac on Oct 11, 2006 8:35:07 GMT 10
or to start riding a high-geared SS/fixed wheel road bike for commuting/training to improve your uphill strength, and spinning speed. I'm sure it doesn't hurt my off-roading, riding 100-200 road km a week on a 82" fixed wheel.
- Joel
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Post by JoelO on Oct 11, 2006 9:15:06 GMT 10
And have you seen any sign of the stuff? word on the street (or reply to my message) is that the frame is packed, ready to go and will hopefully be sent this week. i think some sort of discount may be in order for the incredibly long wait. |
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Post by jacky on Oct 11, 2006 11:02:51 GMT 10
trouble is you just spin on the flat. sounds like a perfect justification for just rolling all the hills and flats and taking a break... |
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Post by jacky on Oct 11, 2006 11:13:29 GMT 10
Absolutely right, but I didn't want to sound too whimpy. I'm stuck for riding to work or the idea of a huge gear would be good. I will go after leg strength and power with power cleans and front squats. Of course Tuesdays you guys will be coming over to Telopea, to do some trials. A long ride is good and we will be starting next month. I'll contact you, cheers, just remember how slow I am, Dave McGregor, my partner in solo races and riding (12 laps @ Scott), is much quicker.
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Post by tomac on Oct 11, 2006 15:56:36 GMT 10
so back on topic, what is the date of the first appointment Jack, and what time?
- Joel
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Post by jacky on Oct 11, 2006 22:27:40 GMT 10
The first day would be week 2 on a Tuesday at 11. Week 1 being from next Monday. I'll get the exact date and time. You are talking about Trials at Telopea, this may have been the longest thread about just about everything else. I'll put up a notice soon, thanks Jack, by the way I could lend you a bike if your steed done a fetlock.
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Post by tomac on Oct 12, 2006 11:09:47 GMT 10
fetlock? I have a trials steed which sees little enough use to be in mechanical danger  - Joel |
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Post by jacky on Oct 16, 2006 14:56:46 GMT 10
O.K. the first day is Tuesday 24th October, between 11:40 and 1:00, if you need to chat about the format Alex M. can give you my number or 62055577 and leave a message I will call, cheers Jack
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Post by tomac on Oct 17, 2006 7:59:05 GMT 10
no worries Jack I have taken that day off work. Thanks for giving me a reason - I might make a day trip to the southside and ride at kambah park afterwards. Alex(x)?
- Joel
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Post by AlexPV on Oct 17, 2006 10:03:59 GMT 10
perhaps. depends on uni work situation... Ill be at telopea though.
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Post by jacky on Oct 17, 2006 14:16:16 GMT 10
Fantastic Joel, and Alex, we have 18 starters, on an assortment of bikes, I'll meet you at the front of the school, next week, anything you want me to organise, like benches or whatnot. Alex, Ray and me were at uni together. Small universe eh.
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