Originally posted by bobhope
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Plus how much wear & tear does a 10 kg bike do to your precious road versus a car or truck?
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Originally posted by Board Game Geek View PostI've every admiration for off-road cyclists, because they are not using the road which the rest of us vehicle drivers pay for. So kudos to them for being fair.
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I've every admiration for off-road cyclists, because they are not using the road which the rest of us vehicle drivers pay for. So kudos to them for being fair.
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I buy of my kit from www.wiggle.co.uk these days. The DHB stuff is pretty good value.
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Experienced 'Cyclists' you mean.
I got all excited then expecting a lively debate about the merits of a V-twin vs IL4!
Bloody lycra fairies.
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Originally posted by threaded View PostThe best protection is not to fall off.
Make sure your bike is up to it - it doesn't have to cost the earth but you will definitely need brakes you can rely on, knobblies and toe clips for your pedals if you don't have clip in shoes.
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Looks like this thread'll soon descend into a roadie vs MTB slag fest.
Those shorts won't last more than a couple of rides through the woods.
You're best off not bot bothering and save the money.
The best protection is not to fall off. Try practising driving round in figure 8s setting off on either foot (without kicking off, i.e. just lift your foot, then pedal) in either direction.
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"Don't bother with the comfy/padded shorts if you're just starting out, as the good ones cost at least £100, and the cheap ones will chafe the insides of your thighs to bits and be ripped off the first time you fall."
Errrrrrrr... in a word - rubbish!
These look like a good buy http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=11750 but if you search a bit there might be something else that looks like good bang for buck.
That site is also free postage.
You'll need some gloves too, I just got some cannondale ones from there around the 18quid mark and they're smashing.
I wear light board shorts without liners over the top if I don't plan on falling off. Stronger cotton shorts if an off looks more likely
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On my last trip i taped bananas to the frame - sounds stupid, looks worse, worked wonders on my ability to keep up with the duracell bunny...
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Originally posted by threaded View PostDon't bother with the comfy/padded shorts if you're just starting out, as the good ones cost at least £100, and the cheap ones will chafe the insides of your thighs to bits and be ripped off the first time you fall.
For a first timer I'd suggest going for some tough 3/4 trousers and wear the undies you normally find most comfortable. Take a couple or three spare pairs if it's your first time, for those involuntary bowel movements (and if you don't have any you're not doing it right).
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Originally posted by threaded View Post.. Take a couple or three spare pairs if it's your first time, for those involuntary bowel movements (and if you don't have any you're not doing it right).
(No wonder people who cycle to work like to have a shower when they arrive.)
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What kind of pansie wears protective kit on a push bike? Did you wear it as a kid? No! So you don't need it now!
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