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Post by lowcogger on Nov 30, 2014 14:31:51 GMT
finally took on the spd challenge this morning,the trip to Sherwood pines was called off so I just did the local xc loop on me own.it felt really alien to start with and I had a few practice unclippings just to get used to it but once I`d done a couple of miles they felt ok. I only had one `oh sheeeeeet` moment coming down this chute.
 20141130_095233 by firebrace, on Flickr
it`s far steeper than it looks and the only thing between you and the railway line is a pond.damp leaves on loose gravel don`t aid braking effort.the silver birch in the bottom right is `roundies tree`.first time I took him on this ride he parted company with his bike and slammed chest on into the tree,literally becoming a tree hugger. he soldiered on but couldn`t get out of bed the morning after  we`ve had a drop of rain the last few days so gloopy mud covered in wet leaves either side of a stream crossing was never going to be easy.absolutely no traction trying to climb out of the stream but managed to unclip and bail out.
 20141130_091809 by firebrace, on Flickr
the joy of wearing specs full time on a muddy ride.
 20141130_091849 by firebrace, on Flickr
bit of a gunner shot.
 20141130_094656 by firebrace, on Flickr
lining up for a run down through the woods,a wary of threading it through the trees clipped in.
 20141130_094616 by firebrace, on Flickr
looking back down gypsy lane,once again leaf covered mud,but this time with the added bonus of shiny,wet,round rocks...well slippy.
 20141130_100935 by firebrace, on Flickr
despite the shitty conditions it was still a good 10 miler. struggled to clip in on the second half of the ride but when I took the five tens off later the cleats were almost totally clogged with mud so I guess the answer is not to walk through any next ride  I`ve not fallen in love with the spd`s but neither am I going to bin them after just this ride.on the other hand I`m 100% pleased with the new urge all mountain helmet.
you could tell I`d been getting rad and gnar this morning.
 20141130_103046 by firebrace, on Flickr
but I still scrub up well.....for an oldie 
 20141129_095026 by firebrace, on Flickr
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 14:36:37 GMT
(rofl)Bugger your a hansome sod lol with that tash hehhe Looking good with the urge mate , trouble now with local xc rides this time of year are mud fest but at least you got out (woohoo I'm a fat Albert )1000 post of complete s..t.. |
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Post by covertdaz on Nov 30, 2014 14:37:18 GMT
Looks good does that Paul ;D wish Id not been at work id have come with you for a bimble. that tash is coming along nicely
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Post by mata on Nov 30, 2014 14:40:41 GMT
Best thing about this thread is the tash!!! Haha. Looks like a good fun ride, your a brave guy going clipped! I'm too much of a wimp to even think about trying them haha great pics as well, even the gunner shot!
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Post by lowcogger on Nov 30, 2014 15:00:22 GMT
(rofl)Bugger your a hansome sod lol with that tash hehhe Looking good with the urge mate , trouble now with local xc rides this time of year are mud fest but at least you got out yes mate but it`s either plough through the shite or stop at home.
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Post by roundie1981 on Nov 30, 2014 15:30:03 GMT
Looks like a good muddy jaunt that Paul, I'll have to join you one week and say hello to my tree!! Did you do any of the downhill runs?
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Post by lowcogger on Nov 30, 2014 15:42:35 GMT
Looks like a good muddy jaunt that Paul, I'll have to join you one week and say hello to my tree!! Did you do any of the downhill runs? Since the loggers finished in endor the guys have built some big doubles and gap jumps,I don't go near em. There's a few of the old ones but I only did one on the way through,far too slippy for the first time on spd's  just let me know when you fancy a pootle. |
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 30, 2014 16:04:45 GMT
Looks like a good morning, the more mud on your face the better the ride.
Nice looking bike by the way, what is it!
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Post by lowcogger on Nov 30, 2014 16:07:18 GMT
Cheers matey,transition bandit.
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Post by marsbarman on Nov 30, 2014 16:23:26 GMT
Muddy rides are the best! Get back to the car feeling you've sufficiently smashed all the trails! Some of those photos looks epic fun to ride though!
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Post by typer on Nov 30, 2014 16:53:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 19:05:31 GMT
What light you using mate ?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 19:14:29 GMT
What light you using mate ?  |
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Post by marsbarman on Nov 30, 2014 19:23:51 GMT
^^ Hahahaha!!
Looks like it could be a Hope R4 maybe?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 19:30:10 GMT
What light you using mate ? Twat !!!! |
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Post by lowcogger on Nov 30, 2014 19:33:38 GMT
It's a c and b seen,excellent light,good battery life but let down slightly by poor quality wiring.every bit of wire that goes into either the lights (ive got 2) or connectors has cracked so I've had to put extra tape and tiny zip ties on to reinforce the joints.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 19:48:57 GMT
^^ Hahahaha!! Looks like it could be a Hope R4 maybe? He's a yorkshire man he won't spend that much money on em when he can still buy candals from pound shop lad  |
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Post by roundie1981 on Nov 30, 2014 20:14:36 GMT
^^ Hahahaha!! Looks like it could be a Hope R4 maybe? He's a yorkshire man he won't spend that much money on em when he can still buy candals from pound shop lad We've got lecky up here tha nos!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 20:16:09 GMT
He's a yorkshire man he won't spend that much money on em when he can still buy candals from pound shop lad We've got lecky up here tha nos!!! WTF no way ... |
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Post by lowcogger on Nov 30, 2014 21:24:16 GMT
We've got lecky up here tha nos!!! WTF no way ... Can tha lend us a shilling for t'meter? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 17:21:59 GMT
I'm coming out here...as a MTB rider who doesn't enjoy the mud. A bit skiddy - ok good fun, but the axle deep shoite you can keep. Give me dusty, dry trails any day. Sorry.  |
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Post by lowcogger on Dec 2, 2014 20:03:22 GMT
I`m just happy to get out in most conditions,it`s the half day it takes to clean the bike and riding gear that gets on my tits.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 20:32:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 21:57:38 GMT
I`m just happy to get out in most conditions,it`s the half day it takes to clean the bike and riding gear that gets on my tits. Exactly this Cogger - I love the ride when out, no matter what the conditions but the last one I did on the Cannock off piste took me so long to sort out the bike then wash all the kit - massive PITA. I miss coming home on a dusty bike. I should have been born in California or Spain. |
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I`ve not fallen in love with the spd`s but neither am I going to bin them after just this ride.on the other hand I`m 100% pleased with the new urge all mountain helmet.
mud baths