Memory Lane

[Rob Gaskin]

Current fleet.

classics,
1959 cinelli super corsa, full campag, waiting for slot at Ellis Briggs for a respray, planned for l’erocia
1992 rock lobster (first proper MTB)
1994 Kona Explosif singlespeed

Main bike
2019 Specialised kenevo expert (eBike, use this now as main bike)

Assorted others
2019 ragley big wig
2018 bird AM9 (accidentally bought today...)
2015 nukeproof mega
2014 Homebrew bamboo fatbike (self build, raced scottish MTB enduro series on it)
2012 Specialised allez
2004 planetX hammerhead (jump bike)
2009 ragley Marley single speed

I fancy building a cargo bike next, dont really need one or have the space, but the benefit of C19 is clear roads and more road spec for bikes. So all good!


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Wow, few bikes there!

One of my lads has a Nukeproof - he does a bit of downhill racing. My other lad is a road racer (Cat2) and velo rider.

I have a Hoy (not good components), a Cannondale (better) and the most interesting an 80s Columbia which would be a good l'erocia. I let my 'road' lad ride the Columbia to try it. He was impressed but said it was 'sketchy' especially when changing gear.

Just like cars you can get carried away and own too many.

 

[Mr Tenno]

Wow Rob! You've really hit the gym since the last time I saw you! Good on ya

 

[istoo]

Wow, few bikes there!

One of my lads has a Nukeproof - he does a bit of downhill racing. My other lad is a road racer (Cat2) and velo rider.

I have a Hoy (not good components), a Cannondale (better) and the most interesting an 80s Columbia which would be a good l'erocia. I let my 'road' lad ride the Columbia to try it. He was impressed but said it was 'sketchy' especially when changing gear.

Just like cars you can get carried away and own too many.

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And I sold off three bikes when we moved house a few months ago. Bikes are my first love, cars a close second.

Should we need to start a separate bike thread! Or does one already exist...

Talented sons, cat2, get him to break the wind!
I have three lads, who all ride. Middle son most naturally talented, he also raced DH but had a big off a few years ago and gave him a long lasting confidence knock. Shame. Then he bought an Alfa...

What cannondale do you have? I really like their gravel bike range, it’s a bike type I don’t currently have but clearly need...

Columbia is very cool, and I can confirm the 1959 on my cinelli is skittish to say the least. Feels inherently unstable.

Until 4 months ago I lived in the edge of the cairngorm national park so driving, mountain biking or road cycling was nirvana, now a few miles outside of Aberdeen in suburbiaville riding the road bike feels far more scary than sessioning the Scottish downhill track. Although for a few months of C19 it was wonderfully quiet


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[Rob Gaskin]

Sorry for the slow reply.

My 'downhill lad' is off to Morzine and Meribel this weekend. Just helped him fit grey foam inserts into his tubeless tyres. Tight ft.

Under the green cover are his trackday tyres for his Clio Cup. Good life he's got here!

My Cannondale is just an Optimo - I paid £650 for it from a guy who hadn't used it. I bought my Hoy (behind it) from someone in Holmfirth who bought it when the Tour de France went passed his house - again never used (not even fitted pedals). There are bargains to be had.

 

[Bazzateer]

Tight fit.

Great band, the 80s at it's best

 

[uk66fastback]

Look at that tiny front sprocket ... ! My decade old Boardman is showing its age now (and weight). I got passed along a dead straight Fens road the other week by someone (granted he was 9st dripping wet and half my age or more) but it was as if I was standing still. (And his wasn't electric).

 

[Pete]

Current fleet.

classics,
1959 cinelli super corsa, full campag, waiting for slot at Ellis Briggs for a respray, planned for l’erocia
1992 rock lobster (first proper MTB)
1994 Kona Explosif singlespeed

Main bike
2019 Specialised kenevo expert (eBike, use this now as main bike)

Assorted others
2019 ragley big wig
2018 bird AM9 (accidentally bought today...)
2015 nukeproof mega
2014 Homebrew bamboo fatbike (self build, raced scottish MTB enduro series on it)
2012 Specialised allez
2004 planetX hammerhead (jump bike)
2009 ragley Marley single speed

I fancy building a cargo bike next, dont really need one or have the space, but the benefit of C19 is clear roads and more road spec for bikes. So all good!


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You've just made up those names.

 

[IbanezDan51]

Hey Dan, fancy a nice BMW 335i Touring in rare Imola Red. Lee is selling his, you bought his last German red car ha ha! He needs something more economical for his new job.

Only just saw this Rob! He has good taste in cars!

 

[istoo]

Homebrew fat bike. (That’s me riding) Was the first one built at bamboo bicycle in London (by myself and James the owner) raced it for a laugh, was surprisingly good!

Big wig, yes real name, 29er hardtail

Hammerhead, bit of a frankenbike with old freeride forks on it

Kenevo with me riding of Ben Macdui last weekend. Second highest in UK

Nukeproof mega

Singlespeed ragley, used for pump-track

Roadie shed. Total workhorse. Also a bit triggers broom. And it fits in the z!

Will dig out the others for some pics, actually realised in should have for insurance.. had some of them for so long!


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[istoo]

@rob have a pals in la Thule this week, trails were fairly empty apparently.

Inserts a must here too. Gray will be rimpact or cushcore! Yes I am that nerdy...


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[Bazzateer]

Nice. That Specialized must be heavy to need that 2 post lift!

 

[istoo]

Nice. That Specialized must be heavy to need that 2 post lift!

Aye, 26kgs. I had to carry it 1km over a boulderfied up Macdui wasn’t fun! However i rode a lot more of the climb thar you could do on an acoustic bike. Worth the trade off.


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[istoo]

Sorry for the slow reply.

My 'downhill lad' is off to Morzine and Meribel this weekend. Just helped him fit grey foam inserts into his tubeless tyres. Tight ft.

Under the green cover are his trackday tyres for his Clio Cup. Good life he's got here!View attachment 40144 View attachment 40145 View attachment 40146

My Cannondale is just an Optimo - I paid £650 for it from a guy who hadn't used it. I bought my Hoy (behind it) from someone in Holmfirth who bought it when the Tour de France went passed his house - again never used (not even fitted pedals). There are bargains to be had.

Love the reasons for buying! I love a bargain too [emoji106]
My road bike was a swap for an old tool chest! Mountain bikes i 100% have impulsive buying issues.


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[Bazzateer]

Aye, 26kgs. I had to carry it 1km over a boulderfied up Macdui wasn’t fun! However i rode a lot more of the climb thar you could do on an acoustic bike. Worth the trade off.


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26kg?! For a road bike?
Surely you mean 26lb? (even that's heavy).

 

[istoo]

26kg?! For a road bike?
Surely you mean 26lb? (even that's heavy).

KGs, the black specialised is an ebike. Has a motor and battery to lug about as well! Can whack in 3000ft if climbing in an hour with motor on full chat it’s bananas.


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[Bazzateer]

Ah!
I was referring to the white one on the 2 post lift.

 

[istoo]

Ah!
I was referring to the white one on the 2 post lift.

[emoji23] the road bike weighs so much less than the mountain bikes i never weigh it


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