Originally posted by oracleslave
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Umm, I miss the variety and frequency of decent live music, mates (Obviously), and that's genuinely about it. Life really is great out here, not perfect, but if you've a young family it's not too far off it (Apart from Singapore drivers, they're selfish, moronic twats).Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul -
I love Singapore and I would move their in a heartbeat. May well do so when my daughter is a bit older and can visit me for longer than a weekend.Originally posted by snaw View PostComment
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I've got a Rockhopper - a few years old now - very happy with it. I don't use it for road riding, but you can lock the forks for road use.Comment
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Me too, a 2006 pro. Cost about £350 on Ebay, needed new brake pads, and about two hours worth of servicing.Originally posted by k2p2 View Post"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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I'm seriously considering a crosstrail. I had a Globe with the naff round pedals but some thieving tyke nicked it. Yes and before you ask IT WAS LOCKED UP they cut the leash and took it with them Barstewards.
(Sorry its the first question everyone seems to ask, No I didn't say to the Plastic Police I reported it to "Yes I left a £400 bike unlocked because I believe you solve all crimes instantly just like you did with the three burglaries and the trailer theft which coincided with the circus leaving - where all I got was a crime number - oh are those doughnuts in your Tesco bag? Would have thought as you are on duty you didn't have time to go shopping?")
Loved my Globe it just kept ticking regardless of how I abused it. So its Specialized all the way.
Anyone want to convince me a crosstrail is a bad idea for towpath & road about 10 miles a day and 6ft / 18stone -yes there is a lot of me to love! advice appreciated.
Snaw good to hear you are still about, how are you finding the lefty politics in Singapore? They helping the poor and looking after the little man? Oh sorry they are a bunch of capitalists I bet you hate it there?Comment
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Nope, couldn't give a toss - it's not my country, they can govern it any way they want, the locals don't give a sh!t anyway, all they're interested in is making money (Suits me, I'm raking more in here permie than I ever did as a contractor in the UK). There's a bit of a backlash against foreigners coming in, taking all the juicy jobs, getting paid too much money and causing the pricing of housing to go up.Originally posted by vetran View Post
It works generally, I do shudder at some of the things I see here, but the locals accept it,when in Rome. Plus I do give my maid a day off a week, unlike a lot of the locals who give them nada and send them out at 11pm to clean the car when their work in the house is done for the day
Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Good to hear about your full conversion to capitalism.
Looks like I killed another thread.
Anyone have any comments on the Specialized crosstrail?Comment
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Nothing wrong with it per se, but why do you want a bike with a suspension fork (only 75mm travel at that) for towpaths and road?Originally posted by vetran View PostComment
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I used to have a Globe back before Specialized split the range into sit up & beg and slight off road.
Advised by my local bike shop (Stows which seem to employ enthusiasts) that this was the closest replacement and I explained what I was going to ride on. The shocks would probably spend most of the time locked off, I like a hard ride.Comment
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If they are going to be locked all the time, then get rigid forks.Originally posted by vetran View PostComment
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