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Post by jgmu97 on Aug 24, 2016 9:56:20 GMT
Today is a sad day, as i have just sold my DMR Bolt Frame  I had a cracking last ride yesterday with a mate, but now its got to go... I was in love with how the bike rode, and it was my favorite bike i've owned so far, however i will be heading off to University on the 12th of September so the bike had to be sold... It would simply be a waste to keep it at home for 10 months at a time and i will need the money while at Uni. I'm 50/50 whether or not i'll go buy a cheap Hardtail just to use when i'm home in the summer, or i might just sell all of my kit and start again after Uni... Over the next couple of days, i will be updating the Buy/Sell section with the remaining components I'd just like to say thanks to all the guys who keep this forum running, and for all the help you've offered, as well as the numerous times you've nearly made me spit my coffee over my laptop!  jgmu97 OUT  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 11:01:20 GMT
Good luck with UNI mate - my lad starts in September too.
Pop back in now and again!
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Post by Jimbo on Aug 24, 2016 13:16:10 GMT
To be honest I get a cheap HT and take it to uni, I rode my bike the most while avoiding work for 4 years  |
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Aug 24, 2016 16:16:44 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Aug 24, 2016 16:16:44 GMT
All the best for uni ..you're a bright lad so should do well ..
I have enjoyed reading your posts too ..
Dont be a stranger .
Good Luck !
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Post by roundie1981 on Aug 24, 2016 16:53:41 GMT
Good luck at uni mate, you'll be back on a bike before you know it
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Post by Rlo80 on Aug 24, 2016 17:00:26 GMT
Good luck mate, have fun and don't spend all the bike money on booze...even after a decade since finishing, i still sometimes dream that i have an exam the next morning...and wake up in a cold sweat!? LOL
All the best.
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Post by andy4d on Aug 24, 2016 17:17:07 GMT
All the best at uni. It's a craic, just don't forget to work as well. As for a bike, I say get one now cos you will be paying off that student loan long after you finish |
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Post by jgmu97 on Aug 24, 2016 19:59:54 GMT
Thanks for the kind words everyone! I'm sure its going to be an amazing experience I would be more inclined to get a bike if i was able to keep it inside my room. There's only outdoor bike shelters so thats why i'm only taking my road bike. Maybe in my 2nd year when i have my own place, it will make it a bit easier to keep and maintain I will try and keep upto date with the MTB world and offer my advice on here. Just thought i'd put a goodbye post as i will not be on as much and i'm now mountain bike less  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Aug 24, 2016 20:20:21 GMT
good luck with uni. suppose alot depends on which one you're going to? some where steep and mountainous or somewhere flat and boring?  and btw. nowt to stop you continuing to use this forum |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 12:57:21 GMT
My lad is going to Preston Uni! Great place for a MTB rider, trouble is, he ain't one.
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Post by jgmu97 on Aug 25, 2016 16:08:22 GMT
Thanks guys,
Yeah i've been browsing online to see what i could possibly get
I'm off to Bristol, few people have said there's some good riding there! Will have to have a good explore
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Post by Mediocore on Aug 27, 2016 7:18:21 GMT
Mate, pretty much all of the amazing riding I have done came as a result of the Manchester Uni mtb club! This includes making mates who, 14 years later, I am still best of mates with and riding pretty much every go to riding venue in the uk and Europe (and still do!)
Bristol has a massive mtb scene, if you need a hook up at any point giz a shout. First year is always a bit of a blur, and I can see how having a bike is hard (I didn't take a ride to uni in yr 1 either). Trouble is getting pissed and hanging out does get repetitive by year 2-3 and having bikes is something that adds another dimension to social things
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Post by Mediocore on Aug 27, 2016 7:19:19 GMT
Also you are over the river from Cardiff, there is some amazing both legal (and otherwise) riding in South Wales, you will be a muppet to not see that!
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Post by jgmu97 on Aug 27, 2016 11:06:50 GMT
Yeah thanks Mediocore I think i'll leave it for first year as i dont fancy leaving a nice MTB in a bike shelter!!! However, in 2nd year and onwards, when i've got my own place i think i'll have a bike. It does seem like theres a big riding scene there so it would be great to get a bike and meet some more people! Cheers for the help man |
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I had a cracking last ride yesterday with a mate, but now its got to go...
