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saltyman

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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:07 pm

retrobike rider / Gold Trader

Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:00 pm
Posts: 5451
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

thanks

i know the feeling, i have a prolapsed disc in my back i have to protect and have just recovered from a broken wrist and ribs....

the slower, comfortable, more relaxed rides i do with this bike make it ideal for my body, i cant ride any of my other bikes for more than 20-30 mins without suffering in some way.

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2012 surly moonlander - miles 1,910

total miles this year 1,126

13 krampus, 13 fargo 2, 11 surly pugsley, 01 Volvo Cannondale, 01 dekerf limited, 98 cannondale caad2, 94 san andreas, 96 san andreas, 93 pace rc200 f3, 08 Ti moots rigormootis, 93 Ti merlin xlm, 09 Ti jeff jones spaceframe, 93 fat chance yo eddy (ex dave hemming), 11 salsa mukluk, 00 scott octane, 03 stumpjumper comp, 07 s-works fsr carbon, 08 revolution triad 2, 94 claud butler kylami, 96 cannondale m500, 93 townsend, 07 scott scale 30 carbon, 92 CR dogs bolx, 09 hooligan 1, 99 trek 6500, 10 badboy

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saltyman

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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:30 pm

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Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Awesome.....that's all I can say about this past weekend!

Fatbike gathering in the lake district was ace, 15 fatbikes exploring and having fun was top stuff, epic 32 mile ride in the mountains on Saturday then a 9 miler along the coast at walney island on Sunday followed by a sunday roast, bike was superb.

Finally past the 500 mile mark too, bike running really well regardless what it gets thrown into.

Still in the south lakes at the moment, so been stretching my legs along the coast today, this time on my own...few pics as the tide was miles out.

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elPedro666

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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:33 pm

retrobike rider / Gold Trader

Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 9:01 am
Posts: 8846
Location: Stockport, staring at the Peaks

The sight of 15 Fatbikes bouncing along in line must have been brilliant!

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IRC V-Claw or V-Claw Lite
25.0mm-26.2mm seatpost shim
RH thumbie
700x28c max 'cross tyres or maybe tubs...
m739 RH STI shifter pod only
Red X-Lite bling
Mango (Orange) ano anything...
Ritchey V4/5 Pro pedals (& cleats)
Specialized ladies BG saddles (white?) 155mm
620mm+ bars with plenty of sweep (10'+), titanium (yeah right) or grey/black

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saltyman

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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:49 pm

retrobike rider / Gold Trader

Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:00 pm
Posts: 5451
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Few samples from the fatbike meet....

this is the link to the GPS map on saturdays epic ride...

https://maps.google.com/?q=http://share ... 8-1056.kml

few pics from sunday and camp fat

Last edited by saltyman on Tue May 15, 2012 9:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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1210tech

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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:59 pm

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Joined: Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:55 am
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Location: Swansea & Birmingham

Is there anywhere in South Wales, near Swansea, that I can have a blast on one? They look mental and I'm intrigued by what it must feel like riding one

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saltyman

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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:11 pm

retrobike rider / Gold Trader

Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:00 pm
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Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

I have no idea, shops are getting them in for orders though there are very few that have them for test rides, I have found anyways.

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1210tech

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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:22 pm

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Location: Swansea & Birmingham

yeah I think thats gonna be the case, I saw the distributors link in one of your earlier posts and looked at the resellers in the swansea area, basically all the main ones are listed but I doubt any of them have actually got one to ride, might give 'em a bell anyway just in case

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saltyman

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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:38 pm

retrobike rider / Gold Trader

Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:00 pm
Posts: 5451
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

No harm in sending a few emails off, also ask around to see who owns one in your area.

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saltyman

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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 11:10 am

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Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Little vid coastkid done of Sundays ride

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULhq38Sb ... ata_player

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saltyman

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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 3:45 pm

retrobike rider / Gold Trader

Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:00 pm
Posts: 5451
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Treated the brooks to some TLC

Also tried the flask out for size....

Notice the dent on the downtube.....wind blew the bike over on the beach on Monday!

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clockworkgazz

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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 9:17 pm

Gold Trader / MacRetro rider

Joined: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:23 pm
Posts: 15095

Great pics and looks like you had an epic trip.

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clockworkgazz

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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 9:17 pm

Gold Trader / MacRetro rider

Joined: Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:23 pm
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Great pics and looks like you had an epic trip.

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saltyman

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Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 11:35 pm

retrobike rider / Gold Trader

Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:00 pm
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Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Was great fun and nice to finally see other fatbikes!

Shame I didn't get pics from the mountain ride, it was a full day of epic ness

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saltyman

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Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 5:48 pm

retrobike rider / Gold Trader

Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:00 pm
Posts: 5451
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

new Ti goodies from moots arrived today.....after coughing up a £67 charge

620mm flat bars with 8 degree sweep and a layback post.....oh and i fitted pink ESI grips.

wish id kept my moots post and stem off my jones but i did fancy the layback for the moonlander, oh and post is 40grams lighter than stock and bars a massive 100 grams lighter.....not that it bothers me with my body weight!

Last edited by saltyman on Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:50 am, edited 1 time in total.

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DHB

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Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:09 pm

Devout Dirtbag

Joined: Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:41 pm
Posts: 149
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Nice pics from the lakes!

Where the bikes are all lined up outside the shop on the rail, is that in Ambleside at the bike shop?

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