Mikes' Cougar : Finished, and first ride
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Looks tops, DA kit looks the business and glad you went with the grey DA outer cable housing. I had reservations on the white pedals but they look good and don't forget to use the cleats with float (red ones) otherwise you might not get comfy
Looks tops, DA kit looks the business and glad you went with the grey DA outer cable housing. I had reservations on the white pedals but they look good and don't forget to use the cleats with float (red ones) otherwise you might not get comfy
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Maiden ride today !
Out the door at 7am, bit a of a fresh easterly then, I can tell you!
2 1/2 hours of hilly riding - well it wouldn't be a Mike ride without hills! - some long and draggy, some short and sharp. With some quiet country lanes as well.
Very pleased with the bike, it works well and looks great!
My only niggle is the handlebars, they're too narrow, at 41 1/2 cm c-c. A bit odd that, as they're normally 40/42/44/46. I don't think they're bent. Also the drops are a bit too shallow for my shovelhands!
So I'm on the lookout for some more. Anyone out there?
Here's some pics for you,
Mike
Maiden ride today !
Out the door at 7am, bit a of a fresh easterly then, I can tell you!
2 1/2 hours of hilly riding - well it wouldn't be a Mike ride without hills! - some long and draggy, some short and sharp. With some quiet country lanes as well.
Very pleased with the bike, it works well and looks great!
My only niggle is the handlebars, they're too narrow, at 41 1/2 cm c-c. A bit odd that, as they're normally 40/42/44/46. I don't think they're bent. Also the drops are a bit too shallow for my shovelhands!
So I'm on the lookout for some more. Anyone out there?
Here's some pics for you,
Mike
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Thanks Jamie
Probably not as cold, or picturesque as Scotland, but a nice Spring ride nonetheless.
I was in my Q/S get up too!
Before watching Het Niewsblad, with a cup of tea and a Belgian bun! How appropriate!
Mike
Thanks Jamie
Probably not as cold, or picturesque as Scotland, but a nice Spring ride nonetheless.
I was in my Q/S get up too!
Before watching Het Niewsblad, with a cup of tea and a Belgian bun! How appropriate!
Mike
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Holy crap. That's got K.O.M Strava ninja written all over it. GET OUT MY WAY!!!
It looks pretty picturesque to me!
It felt like spring up here today too. I got a quick ride in this morning then spent a while building my off roader back up after what turns out to be a iffy repaint. Oh well, but then enjoyed watching the race, best man from the front group won I think, though I would have been equally happy to see Mr Sagan win. Then out for a bite to eat with the family as tomorrows macretro ride is cancelled, so no 5am start. A few hours on the road in the morning before Kurnne in the afternoon.
Best choice in kit mate, Quickstep, with the Merckx backing
Jamie
It felt like spring up here today too. I got a quick ride in this morning then spent a while building my off roader back up after what turns out to be a iffy repaint. Oh well, but then enjoyed watching the race, best man from the front group won I think, though I would have been equally happy to see Mr Sagan win. Then out for a bite to eat with the family as tomorrows macretro ride is cancelled, so no 5am start. A few hours on the road in the morning before Kurnne in the afternoon.
Best choice in kit mate, Quickstep, with the Merckx backing
Jamie
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Freaking Nora. Legs of 531!
