Roberts White Spider, FINISHED and first ride ! !
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I like that a lot. Perhaps a black cage would keep the subtle stealthy look a little better though. It does stand out/dominate in white.
Look at me using 'subtle' in a sentence.
I like that a lot. Perhaps a black cage would keep the subtle stealthy look a little better though. It does stand out/dominate in white.
Look at me using 'subtle' in a sentence.
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Never thought I'd see the day!
I know what you mean, I just prefer the white, and it's of that era.
Cheers Paul
Mike
The History Man":2059ous7 said:
Never thought I'd see the day!
I know what you mean, I just prefer the white, and it's of that era.
shinobi":2059ous7 said:Top job as always mate
Paul
Cheers Paul
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I rode to work on the bike today, gave me a bit of a feel for it. Taking this photo just before I got there.
IMG_0951 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Had an easy ride up to Steyning, where I met a friend for lunch. Well ok, a pot of tea and some Barrabrith.
Said our goodbyes, and he took a piccie before I went up, up and away! BTW, I was wearing a helmet as I always do for bike riding , it was out of shot!
IMG_0957 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
So off I trundled, ready for the short but very steep climb up to the top of the Downs,
IMG_0959 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Steeper than it looks, I'm in first gear here, ready for the onslaught! But it's worth it for the view.
IMG_0961 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Then onto my testing singletrack, which it handled pretty well
IMG_0962 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Before heading west, along the Downs equivalent to a motorway.
IMG_0964 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_0966 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_0968 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_0969 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
All the way to just above Amberley, didn't stop at that cafe in the village, honest!
IMG_0970 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Stopped to take in the view for a minute, and watch a kestrel trying to catch a snack.
IMG_0973 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Then I had to get past these load of bullocks, to drop down before the climb you can see behind them.
IMG_0974 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Doesn't look too bad there, does it? Looks worse when you're at the bottom of it though!
IMG_0975 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
A bit further on, to one of my favourite spots for a bike photo, there's actually a bench to sit on. How civilized!
IMG_0977 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Down into Angmering Park Estate, things got a bit squidgy
IMG_0978 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_0979 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Then home 2 1/2hrs later, to a big cuppa, and a dirty bike!
IMG_0980 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Really pleased with the way it turned out. Reminded me of the Bontrager Privateer I once had, in that it wasn't the lightest bike I have, but it is certainly comfortable and handles really well. More importantly, this one fits better than the Bonty did. Everything works well, and there are no noises other than tyre noise. Will swap tyres depending on the conditions, but the Ritchey Force ones were ok. I just wouldn't trust them in really muddy conditions. Off to find another handlebar end plug, as the one in it, disappeared somewhere
Thanks for your interest and kind words folks, I will bring it to Mayhem this year. Look forward to seeing some of you then.
Mike
I rode to work on the bike today, gave me a bit of a feel for it. Taking this photo just before I got there.
IMG_0951 by Mike Murray, on FlickrHad an easy ride up to Steyning, where I met a friend for lunch. Well ok, a pot of tea and some Barrabrith.
Said our goodbyes, and he took a piccie before I went up, up and away! BTW, I was wearing a helmet as I always do for bike riding , it was out of shot!
IMG_0957 by Mike Murray, on FlickrSo off I trundled, ready for the short but very steep climb up to the top of the Downs,
IMG_0959 by Mike Murray, on FlickrSteeper than it looks, I'm in first gear here, ready for the onslaught!
But it's worth it for the view.
IMG_0961 by Mike Murray, on FlickrThen onto my testing singletrack, which it handled pretty well
IMG_0962 by Mike Murray, on FlickrBefore heading west, along the Downs equivalent to a motorway.
IMG_0964 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_0966 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_0968 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_0969 by Mike Murray, on FlickrAll the way to just above Amberley, didn't stop at that cafe in the village, honest!
IMG_0970 by Mike Murray, on FlickrStopped to take in the view for a minute, and watch a kestrel trying to catch a snack.
IMG_0973 by Mike Murray, on FlickrThen I had to get past these load of bullocks, to drop down before the climb you can see behind them.
IMG_0974 by Mike Murray, on FlickrDoesn't look too bad there, does it? Looks worse when you're at the bottom of it though!
IMG_0975 by Mike Murray, on FlickrA bit further on, to one of my favourite spots for a bike photo, there's actually a bench to sit on. How civilized!
IMG_0977 by Mike Murray, on FlickrDown into Angmering Park Estate, things got a bit squidgy
IMG_0978 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_0979 by Mike Murray, on FlickrThen home 2 1/2hrs later, to a big cuppa, and a dirty bike!
IMG_0980 by Mike Murray, on FlickrReally pleased with the way it turned out. Reminded me of the Bontrager Privateer I once had, in that it wasn't the lightest bike I have, but it is certainly comfortable and handles really well. More importantly, this one fits better than the Bonty did. Everything works well, and there are no noises other than tyre noise. Will swap tyres depending on the conditions, but the Ritchey Force ones were ok. I just wouldn't trust them in really muddy conditions. Off to find another handlebar end plug, as the one in it, disappeared somewhere
Thanks for your interest and kind words folks, I will bring it to Mayhem this year. Look forward to seeing some of you then.
Mike
