RetroBike National Ride Series - Peaks - 10/09/11

[MiniNinjaRob]

Will I be ok using platforms on this ride? Never used spds and they seem to be the choice of most when I was look at previous years aftermath pics :?

I would highly recommend it in the Peaks. Plus you can wear sexier shoes. ;-)

 

[Minty Sauce]

So spds are the way to go :?:

 

[MiniNinjaRob]

Sorry - flats are the way to go in the Peaks. None of the people I ride with use SPD's. Some people are ok with spuds but it is quite rocky in places an being able to dab and set off more easily is a real bonus.
I suppose if you got used to them in that area SPD's would be fine but I've never used them there.

 

[chrisv40]

I'll be there along with Fluffychicken and mr old skool and possibly a couple of others from our local area

 

[drystonepaul]

In terms of pedals, go with whatever you are happy riding on, flats or SPDs.

I personally prefer spuds and have always used them in the Peaks and everywhere else since they came out.
Apart from in the snow. I use flats in the snow because spuds quickly turn into slippery ice blocks.

I hoping there won't be any snow in September though.

 

[any123]

i will be there for the weekend in my new toy and riding a true classic 87 bike. Its gonna be great

thanks andy

 

[MiniNinjaRob]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Well at least we all know where we are staying now!!

Will that even fit down the Dark Peak lanes??

 

[any123]

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Well at least we all know where we are staying now!!

Will that even fit down the Dark Peak lanes??

Its like driving a mini but a little bigger LOL

 

[Minty Sauce]

In terms of pedals, go with whatever you are happy riding on, flats or SPDs.

I personally prefer spuds and have always used them in the Peaks and everywhere else since they came out.
Apart from in the snow. I use flats in the snow because spuds quickly turn into slippery ice blocks.

I hoping there won't be any snow in September though.

Hmmm :? , think I will stick with my platforms then as I have never used spds and probably wouldn't be as confident on them. I do have a set of VP pedals I could put on tho with some toe traps?

->any123 that is some toy you have there :shock: I take it you'll be getting the brews on then?

 

[matthew71]

i will be there for the weekend in my new toy and riding a true classic 87 bike. Its gonna be great

wannabe pykie

thanks andy