Recent content by MaD_lycra_biker69

HI, Thanks for the reply! Ill look into that saddle. Im still not convinced about the chamois creme, maybe ill try it. My local bike shop is Halfords and they arent very helpfull, last time i asked about chamios creme the man ran into the backroom, he seemed to be laughing. I...

Hi guys, Still no ideas on my post? Been riding quite a lot, and ive been feeling better. :D But still longing for a better saddle. Got myself in quite a pickle tonight and ripped the crotch area of my shorts completley open on the saddle! Talk about ventelation!! The last hour of...

My mum is, do you know her? She used to work in the newsagents near the libary. Sorry can't get the link to work, my browser is very slow. :evil: Barry

My old boss used to have one of those, I think I used to overtake it more often on my bike at the side of the road!! Always breaking down!! It was very bright red though! Barry

Unfortunatley she's not in Top Gear, she is in 5th Gear. :? We could have her as the Stig though!......Or Missy Giove!! Barry

Greetings! Just a quickie! How many patches do you guys use before replacing the tube, what with the extortionate prices they charge nowadays??? I usually do it after about 10 or so but my record is 23!! :shock: 8) Barry Ps. I use a combination of glue and cut-up old inner...

Hello, As the title states im after a new cycle ideally full suspension after a recomendation from the local cycle store. (see other posts re my problem) I want the best i can get, so new or retro will do. But it must have hydralic disc brakes. (again recommended at bike shop) And be...

What bothers me is that there is NO cycling show. Think how popular it would be!! 8) For example, Gary fisher as Jeremy Clarkson Lance Amrstrong as Richard Hammond Chris Boardman as James May/Captain slow!!!!!! Ive written to many broadcastin company's about my idea but so far...

THIS is quite disturbing. Why would you do that to your bike? :x Barry

Yes! :shock:

Hi from Barry! I'm new to this internet lark too!!! Seems like a friendly bunch of fellow cyclophiles!!! :lol:

Wow! Those where the days! Who remembers the winter of '84? By the time I got to work (a 6 mile uphill slog to Rumbelows R.I.P) I would have to have a large coffee just to defrost my moustach! But boy, it was one hell of a ride home after work 8)

After reading this, i have decided to change my avatar to my favourite picture of myself. Its an older one but i still really like it. The portrait is from my unexpected employee of the month promotion circa June 1988. Back then i was working in Rumbelows as a sales person, i had exeeded...

Hi again, Its been a while, but i cant seem to find my original post? Does anyone know where its gone? Ive been out riding the past few days and still feel sore. :oops: I went to my local cycle store but the young salesman didnt seem confident enough to measure me up for the saddle i...

I'm quite partial to boiled egg in beans! Sounds weird but goes really well, bit windy afterwards if you know what I mean though. :oops: