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Post by marsbarman on Mar 18, 2015 19:16:09 GMT
It's not mine though. Took the Mrs to a LBS a few days ago to see what size frame she'd need as I planned on building her up a bike. Sat her on a womens Giant (before they became Liv so has a few Liv branded items), perfect fit. So while I'm having a chat with one of the sales guys about the merits of different brakes - riveting or what?! - she pipes up, "I'm going to buy that one", "Oh, okay!". So yeah, just picked it up. Down to £1500 from £2000, not a bad bargain to be fair. Few changes from the stock already: DMR V8's instead of pictured and ODI grips instead of the foamtastic ones on there.  Specs: Frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 140mm Maestro Suspension Fork RockShox Revelation, Dual Position, 15mm Thru Axle, OverDrive 2, 120/140mm Travel Shock RockShox Monarch R Handlebar Giant Connect, Low Rise 31.8 Stem Giant Connect SL Seatpost Giant Contact Switch-R Saddle Liv Contact Forward Pedals Not included Shifters Shimano Deore 20 speed Front Derailleur SRAM X5 Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Shadow + Brakes Shimano M395, hydraulic disc, 160mm Brake Levers Shimano M395 Cassette Shimano HG62 11-36 Chain KMC X10 Crankset SRAM S1000 22/36 custom Bottom Bracket SRAM Press Fit Rims Giant P-XC 2 Hubs Giant Tracker Sport Spokes Stainless steel Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.25" |
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Post by hodgy on Mar 18, 2015 19:20:59 GMT
Oh man ..your life ain't yours anymore ...lol
I'll watch out for her joining the forum ....
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Post by roundie1981 on Mar 18, 2015 21:06:04 GMT
nice looking bike shes got there mate, wish I could get my mrs into biking, wouldn't get as much grief for going out then!!
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Post by hodgy on Mar 18, 2015 21:40:58 GMT
nice looking bike shes got there mate, wish I could get my mrs into biking, wouldn't get as much grief for going out then!! No mate ..you would get more ..as in "where are we going this weekend " ..which is all well and good but with the best will in the world you are going to have to dumb down your own riding until she catches up ( if she ever does ) ..trust me I know from experience Mountain biking is my " me " time ..and as much as I love my missus I just don't want to share that .... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2015 22:51:42 GMT
nice looking bike shes got there mate, wish I could get my mrs into biking, wouldn't get as much grief for going out then!! No mate ..you would get more ..as in "where are we going this weekend " ..which is all well and good but with the best will in the world you are going to have to dumb down your own riding until she catches up ( if she ever does ) ..trust me I know from experience Mountain biking is my " me " time ..and as much as I love my missus I just don't want to share that .... Selfish BAS***D..  |
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Post by Chopper on Mar 18, 2015 23:35:04 GMT
nice looking bike shes got there mate, wish I could get my mrs into biking, wouldn't get as much grief for going out then!! No mate ..you would get more ..as in "where are we going this weekend " ..which is all well and good but with the best will in the world you are going to have to dumb down your own riding until she catches up ( if she ever does ) ..trust me I know from experience Mountain biking is my " me " time ..and as much as I love my missus I just don't want to share that .... DITTO |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 7:24:28 GMT
nice looking bike shes got there mate, wish I could get my mrs into biking, wouldn't get as much grief for going out then!! Exactly this! |
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Post by hodgy on Mar 19, 2015 8:03:33 GMT
Really?
So you would want your missus as your best new mountain biking buddy ?
That's what happens and unless she gets good very quickly expect your weekends to be taken up with jolly nice trips up and down canal tow paths or disused railway lines ...
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Post by Nelly on Mar 19, 2015 10:23:48 GMT
quickly expect your weekends to be taken up with jolly nice trips up and down canal tow paths or disused railway lines ... Zulu rides cannock and only cannock so that's the same thing lol |
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Post by hodgy on Mar 19, 2015 10:54:00 GMT
...errr ..as he will be in bed after a night shift ..I'm not going to comment on something I know nowt about ..but will await his reply with interest lol
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Post by Nelly on Mar 19, 2015 11:24:20 GMT
...errr ..as he will be in bed after a night shift ..I'm not going to comment on something I know nowt about ..but will await his reply with interest lol I've edited a "lol" in so he knows I'm being friendly! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 11:36:29 GMT
I'm concerned that he know's Zulu is in bed after a night shift just through interaction on this forum...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 12:41:53 GMT
quickly expect your weekends to be taken up with jolly nice trips up and down canal tow paths or disused railway lines ... Zulu rides cannock and only cannock so that's the same thing lol Don't you bloody start! Bad enough with Ergaz and Sarky's Chuckle brothers tribute act without another comedian. Ahem, FAO iRide, next Wednesdays trip to Swinley forest (that's Swinley forest and NOT Cannock) is all sorted, message you about pick up time etc over the weekend  |
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Post by hodgy on Mar 19, 2015 12:44:15 GMT
I only knew because he himself stated that on the Walking Dead thread ...
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Post by andyr on Mar 19, 2015 12:57:57 GMT
Really? So you would want your missus as your best new mountain biking buddy ? That's what happens and unless she gets good very quickly expect your weekends to be taken up with jolly nice trips up and down canal tow paths or disused railway lines ... Calling Rach E to the thread... First time I took mine out on an MTB she managed to go OTB riding up a kerb. She then broke her arm on the Lakeside Way at Kielder: the widest, smoothest track you've seen. Ho hum.... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 13:15:29 GMT
There's only one kind of ride I want my Mrs to be involved in..
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Post by hodgy on Mar 19, 2015 13:52:42 GMT
...[/quote]Calling Rach E to the thread...
Sssssshhhhhh Andy
Funnily enough she did cross my mind when I was writing this ...but trust you to bring it up ! Lol
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 14:36:18 GMT
Really? So you would want your missus as your best new mountain biking buddy ? That's what happens and unless she gets good very quickly expect your weekends to be taken up with jolly nice trips up and down canal tow paths or disused railway lines ... Calling Rach E to the thread... First time I took mine out on an MTB she managed to go OTB riding up a kerb. She then broke her arm on the Lakeside Way at Kielder: the widest, smoothest track you've seen. Ho hum.... Feeling ya pain mines the same first time out she crash five bloody times  then I get a bollocking off an old lady who's walking pass with my good lady lying on the floor laughing at me getting a bollocking because she's crashed and I should not bring her out and let her do dangerous activates she could hurt herself lol |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 14:39:10 GMT
Nice bike by the way Seb ;£
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Post by marsbarman on Mar 19, 2015 14:46:06 GMT
Thanks all, and as for canal paths, she's expressed no interest in that, more the "so when are you taking me to Bike Park Wales?". Gonna ease her into decent trails on the unmarked stuff at Haldon Forest, should be quiet enough and not tame like the other trails are.
Got her a load of kit coming as well, decent helmet, jacket, padded under shorts and a jersey for the time being and when she next gets paid she's going to look at some flats, shorts and knee pads.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 14:47:24 GMT
I have tried for 2 years now and this summer we'll go on the odd canal bimble and even up to the Chase (but probably only as far as the Horns pub  ) She fell off on a canal ride and it's knocked her enthusiasm. I know she was only trying it for my sake anyway. I admit I'd love to have her doing 'proper' trails - I feel no embarrassment in saying she's not only the Mom to my kids but my best friend in life too, any time together is time well spent to me. No, she doesn't read this forum  . My two lads are making noises about getting into it this summer (22 and 18) and tbh, that would be a dream come true to me. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 14:48:55 GMT
And yes sorry, that is a cracking bike she's picked there!
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Post by wolfenstein on Mar 19, 2015 15:11:04 GMT
nice bike.. well done ..don't forget to bid farewell to "me time"  |
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Post by marsbarman on Mar 19, 2015 18:39:37 GMT
As for her always being out with my riding, she works a lovely Mon-Fri, 0800-1600 as a Seamstress, I work between 0430-2230 Mon-Sun, so my times off are vastly different to hers, but as I work with my main riding buddy I'm out smashing much harder trails that she will be for a few months.
Hopefully I can take the same approach with her riding as I took with mine when I started - I was riding BPW (albeit not stupid fast) withing a month of getting my first bike just over a year ago - so she won't feel as if she's slowing us down ever.
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Post by kalli on Mar 19, 2015 22:06:37 GMT
wow mr marsbarman thats a great bike she has there!!!!! I think its a great idea getting out together doing something thats not just the pub or dull like the cinema. she will love it and you'll still get lots of me time with your mates, you never know she may even find some great places to ride when she gets into it. Remember, lots of compliments and lots of new kit, that will keep her interested.
Mr zulu, that has to be one of the nicest things I've read on the internet, your wife is a lucky lady, its a shame she doesn't read the forum, what a waste.
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. My two lads are making noises about getting into it this summer (22 and 18) and tbh, that would be a dream come true to me.
