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n5gooner replied

1 July 2008, 15:16
Originally posted by Xenophon View Post

Nice. Very nice.

I'm in a thinks-it-is-forward-thinking-and-cool-but-it-isn't big bank. Again.

true.....not a bank.....left the city about 4 months ago to come to Soho. Got fed up with flying to Holland every other week!!!
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Xenophon replied

1 July 2008, 15:14
Originally posted by n5gooner View Post

ello matie - yep all well.....just busy, busy, busy....on a very very good gig at the moment, I was thinking on the way in today I couldn't think of many jobs which what this one is paying where I can wear jeans, t-shirt and trainers. Come and go as I please. Bill whatever OT I need to, work from home when I want to......so I'm now in discussions about a contract renewal.......

Nice. Very nice.

I'm in a thinks-it-is-forward-thinking-and-cool-but-it-isn't big bank. Again.
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n5gooner replied

1 July 2008, 15:13
Originally posted by DaveB View Post

If you do get a road bike be prepared to repair or replace inner tubes on a regular basis. Road bike tubes cant take the abuse a MTB tube can. The key is to keep them well pumped up at around 100psi otherwise they'll be flat the first time you hit a pothole.

yea. I've a few things to learn about road bikes, been mtb for years and living at the foot of hte north downs is a fantastic location for off road.
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n5gooner replied

1 July 2008, 15:12
Originally posted by xchaotic View Post

Just get semi-slick or even slick tyres for your MTB, if you use it mostly on asphalt. I tried a road bike after 10+ years on a MTB and trashed it completely after a week or so - bent wheel, broken fork etc.

that was something I had considered, getting two new wheels and a new rear cassette, I so often peddle through the current range. but then I do rather like the idea of a racer....
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DaveB replied

1 July 2008, 15:11
If you do get a road bike be prepared to repair or replace inner tubes on a regular basis. Road bike tubes cant take the abuse a MTB tube can. The key is to keep them well pumped up at around 100psi otherwise they'll be flat the first time you hit a pothole.
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n5gooner replied

1 July 2008, 15:10
Originally posted by Xenophon View Post

Hey goonster! Hope you are well.

ello matie - yep all well.....just busy, busy, busy....on a very very good gig at the moment, I was thinking on the way in today I couldn't think of many jobs which what this one is paying where I can wear jeans, t-shirt and trainers. Come and go as I please. Bill whatever OT I need to, work from home when I want to......so I'm now in discussions about a contract renewal.......
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xchaotic replied

1 July 2008, 15:01
Originally posted by n5gooner View Post

ok - so over the last few weeks / months I've started cycling to my current gig. I've managed to get the time down to 1 hour 11 minutes today. That's Leatherhead to Soho 22.5 miles.

Now the question is, I'm using my mountain bike, it cost me about £1700 last year, light as its every going to be for a hard tail. Now I'm considering a road racing bike for around the same cost......but then I'm thinking I only want to blow £1700 to get my time below the hour mark.....what do I do....can anyone recommend a decent road bike ?

or is it just the contractor mentality speaking by blowing £1700 on a bike to prove a point.......

Just get semi-slick or even slick tyres for your MTB, if you use it mostly on asphalt. I tried a road bike after 10+ years on a MTB and trashed it completely after a week or so - bent wheel, broken fork etc.
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ThomasSoerensen replied

1 July 2008, 13:13
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Hey I'm not some £1000/day SAP admin.

8p a day is my daily commute budget.

Then what are you doing here?

Just kidding
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DimPrawn replied

1 July 2008, 13:00
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

You considering going green or something?

Hey I'm not some £1000/day SAP admin.

8p a day is my daily commute budget.
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TimberWolf replied

1 July 2008, 12:55
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

You should be wearing a cycle helmet anyway.

The electric moped needs no road tax (or it is "free"). MOT only after 3 years.

You considering going green or something?
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DimPrawn replied

1 July 2008, 12:49
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

I'd prefer something that combines electric assistance with the size/weight and convenience of a bike. E.g, something I can still nip onto pavements/grass with and park in a cycle place. Just a little motor good for 20 miles would do. And not something I need a helmet, insurance, MOT and tax for.

You should be wearing a cycle helmet anyway.

The electric moped needs no road tax (or it is "free"). MOT only after 3 years.
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TimberWolf replied

1 July 2008, 12:46
I'd prefer something that combines electric assistance with the size/weight and convenience of a bike. E.g, something I can still nip onto pavements/grass with and park in a cycle place. Just a little motor good for 20 miles would do. And not something I need a helmet, insurance, MOT and tax for.
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Lockhouse replied

1 July 2008, 12:43
I'm cycling around 100 miles a week - I bought a Bontrager Trek 4.7 for £420 which is a lightweight commuter (straight handlebars). Very pleased with it but it's not £1700 worth, they do have more expensive ones though.
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Xenophon replied

1 July 2008, 12:39
Hey goonster! Hope you are well.
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DimPrawn replied

1 July 2008, 12:38
Or if you have more money and want to look really cool and go a bit faster.

http://www.nicecarcompany.co.uk/vect...ectrix_96.html
http://www.myvectrix.com/vectrixexperience.html
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