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allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Sun Nov 1, 2009 3:16 pm

have to say mark, when i woke up again (was wehen the wife and littlun got back in from church at half 12!) it looked quite nicer out! the rain had gone and the sun was out!
however, my shoulder still hurts raising it up to shoulder level lol! think i may have landed a Little harder than i thought!!
will try and get out during the week as want to pick the guys down the barns brains and i'll go stir crazy if i dotn get out sometime!!!

next week is hustyns woods, si and brendans, should be a good one! will try and make it!

heard the free riders would be out today, and from wghat i saw they would be using the runs fromt he top down to mars area, which is a shame as there the good ones loL!
always next time!!!!

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

Dazzza · **Posted** Sun Nov 1, 2009 3:18 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VZaKA8AkcI

Wink

So one and all went out as well, i did hear the trail riders and one & all have separated from each other but i didn't hear anything definite.

Anyway i've had enough with 'groups' so best of luck to them.

I poke badgers with spoons

Giant Anthem X

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Sun Nov 1, 2009 8:33 pm

mark, am sure there's a pic of you bending over on the night ride ont e corwnall freeriders page on FB?? recognise the yellowand black jersey!! (anfd lack of baggies! Wink

)
was having a nose earlier!! - at the pics in general!!!

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

FSR_XC · **Posted** Sun Nov 1, 2009 10:17 pm

Dazzza
Trailriders was set up as O&A wanted to concentrate on road riding initially. The idea being that it would be affiliated at a later date.

As you've noticed, it hasn't quite worked out like that. Not sure why.

Timmo
not looked on freeriders facebook site yet. Not easy from phone.

In between working and riding, I try to find some time to take photo's
http://msphoto.terapad.com
Looking for business opportunities? - www.partnertosucceed.co.uk

Dazzza · **Posted** Sun Nov 1, 2009 10:30 pm

Well from what i heard on the grapevine ricci and mark had a bit of a tizz and it's turned sour, i may look into that group as rach and a few others i get on well with ride for o&a, should be a good laugh provided i get on this time round, i'll keep an eye out.

I'll probably end up asking ricci etc as no one posted up about it which i found odd.

I poke badgers with spoons

Giant Anthem X

kyle2brown · **Posted** Mon Nov 2, 2009 10:23 am

Mark
You going out on Thursday with Freeriders? I may have a pass for early evening, as opposed to post-8pm, bike ride.

Idless at 10pm on Friday night woooooooooooooooo

Surf-Matt · **Posted** Mon Nov 2, 2009 10:28 am

Are there any ghosts in Idless?!

Kyle - Soggy Bottom looking tricky AGAIN! My cousin who lives in Cayman Islands is over for the first time in four years - big session on the Saturday before the event is unavoidable. I'm a bit annoying TBH but if I miss it, there'll be trouble.

1994 British Eagle Strike - ratty bike
1997 Specialized Stumpjumper - still fun
2007 Stumpjumper Comp with upgrades - main bike
2008 Rockhopper Disk - for the wife
2010 Allez Elite - for goin faaaast

http://www.cornwallmtb.kk5.org

FSR_XC · **Posted** Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:24 pm

FSR_XC · **Posted** Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:28 pm

FSR_XC · **Posted** Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:49 pm

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Mon Nov 2, 2009 10:04 pm

haha! what worried me more was that i seemed to know it was you loL!
some impressive pictures on their FB page! look like a good bunch!

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

Dazzza · **Posted** Wed Nov 4, 2009 6:58 pm

Anyone else fed up with the crap weather, im itching to get out and ride. Evil or Very Mad

I poke badgers with spoons

Giant Anthem X

FSR_XC · **Posted** Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:59 pm

Weather like this is what mountain bikes are for.

Sunny stuff means road bike time. Wink

Remember Freeriders meet at 6.30pm tomorrow at Truro cathedral.

Crying or Very sad

waiting for new lights to arrive Crying or Very sad

In between working and riding, I try to find some time to take photo's
http://msphoto.terapad.com
Looking for business opportunities? - www.partnertosucceed.co.uk

Surf-Matt · **Posted** Wed Nov 4, 2009 9:33 pm

I rode in the most stupid rain this morning - while I have decent kit and stayed dry, it does get boring having to clean everything every time. And kit wears out twice as quickly.

1994 British Eagle Strike - ratty bike
1997 Specialized Stumpjumper - still fun
2007 Stumpjumper Comp with upgrades - main bike
2008 Rockhopper Disk - for the wife
2010 Allez Elite - for goin faaaast

http://www.cornwallmtb.kk5.org

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:32 am

ive got to admit i do find very little enthusiasm to get out on the bike when the weathers like it is! Strong westerly so would be riding into it up to tehidy, i just suddenly loose all interest! grrrrrrrrrr!
saw my m.e. proffeser on tuesday and have just picked up the new tablets he's given me that shoul;d help to give me a bit more energy during the day so hoping that will help! and the others will boost my immune system over the winter months too! although think i may have picked up an eye infection too! really Itchy right eye, feels good to pojke and rub it but then hurtd like hell hahahah! so have drops now for that! think am slowly falling apart ahahh!

although sad day for me this week,
The shorts have finally been retired for the year! Crying or Very sad

opted for trousers tuesday lunchtime! first time since Mid Feb. nice to have cosy legs though!!!!! Wink

will go and read the papaer and see if i am brave enough for a ride!!

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 2:27 pm

Right managed to Man up enough to get out for a ride!
But, really didnt enjoy it at all! just felt as if i was sat on the bike riding around the woods rather than the old fling the bike around and have some fun style! Crying or Very sad

really not taking to the switch back to full suss! think it may be because its an old frame (01/02 non disc!) and just a bit to 'Vague' on the handling side?? certainly feels like a Lot more of my effort is getting soaked up by the bike over the HT, also not feeling to grand in myself so that doesnt help, but think its time to start saving for another HT frame! Cool

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

Surf-Matt · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:07 pm

Timmo - I'm into my 3/4 length Singletracks now - don't wear trousers ever however cold it is.

I should think the FS is a bit old hat and has the elements of a FS I don't like - weight, bob, vagueness. Your carbon HT was a real whippet.

Worth looking out for a cheapish but good HT frame like an On-One or similar? Unless you want to spend £1.5K plus on a FS bike it's just going to be too much of a squidgy lardarse. I'm sure the last thing you need to do is buy a new frame but worth aimimg for. A real shame your carbon bike broke - maybe aim for something a bit burlier but still whippety?

1994 British Eagle Strike - ratty bike
1997 Specialized Stumpjumper - still fun
2007 Stumpjumper Comp with upgrades - main bike
2008 Rockhopper Disk - for the wife
2010 Allez Elite - for goin faaaast

http://www.cornwallmtb.kk5.org

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:32 pm

i think youve got it spot on there matt! very Bobby and Very vague at best lol! just doesnt inspire confidence!

have been nosing at frames, can get a more modern version of my carbon one for just over £200! which is a Very good price! and also looking at some lapierre frames, need to set some form of goal to aim for, just really not enjoying the old bike anymore! pre carbon one i loved it lol! funny how things change!

i'll try and drop the local cnc milling place a line and se eif they take on Small projects? if so pop up with the frame and broken bit incase they can do something!!

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

Dazzza · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:36 pm

Keep an eye on this frame, they have a very good rep

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/kinesis-maxlight_W0QQitemZ270476412822QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item3ef9a68796

I have a coyote ht5 made of the same tubing, it's light and stiff and gives a great ride.

I poke badgers with spoons

Giant Anthem X

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:57 pm

haha! is in my watching fella!
no money to buy but the maxlite frames always get a good rep!
give an idea of what to look for if you like! Wink

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

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