Show us what you did today, thread

[DynaCol]

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I don't think "hater" is the right term to use, it's just a bit of gentle ribbing. It seems that it works both ways here and if you don't get the 29er thing then some how you're stuck in the dark ages :? .
Gmac's bike looks lovely and perfectly in proportion but put those wheels on a frame that would fit me or Jamie and the aesthetics are ruined in my opinion. All my bikes are 26" and I'm perfectly happy with them and like the fact that the wheels/tyres are interchangeable. I don't have a great desire to try a 29er, 27.5 maybe but I don't believe the difference in the ride would be worth the further outlay for me. My heart is with bikes from 1988-1992 and that's why I'm on this site TBH. Ride what you're happy with and stop worrying about trying to convince others what is best is what I say.

 

[RobMac]

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I don't think "hater" is the right term to use, it's just a bit of gentle ribbing. It seems that it works both ways here and if you don't get the 29er thing then some how you're stuck in the dark ages :? .
Gmac's bike looks lovely and perfectly in proportion but put those wheels on a frame that would fit me or Jamie and the aesthetics are ruined in my opinion. All my bikes are 26" and I'm perfectly happy with them and like the fact that the wheels/tyres are interchangeable. I don't have a great desire to try a 29er, 27.5 maybe but I don't believe the difference in the ride would be worth the further outlay for me. My heart is with bikes from 1988-1992 and that's why I'm on this site TBH. Ride what you're happy with and stop worrying about trying to convince others what is best is what I say.

I couldn't put it better my self.

 

[The History Man]

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I don't think "hater" is the right term to use, it's just a bit of gentle ribbing. It seems that it works both ways here and if you don't get the 29er thing then some how you're stuck in the dark ages :? .
Gmac's bike looks lovely and perfectly in proportion but put those wheels on a frame that would fit me or Jamie and the aesthetics are ruined in my opinion. All my bikes are 26" and I'm perfectly happy with them and like the fact that the wheels/tyres are interchangeable. I don't have a great desire to try a 29er, 27.5 maybe but I don't believe the difference in the ride would be worth the further outlay for me. My heart is with bikes from 1988-1992 and that's why I'm on this site TBH. Ride what you're happy with and stop worrying about trying to convince others what is best is what I say.

I couldn't put it better my self.

Gone soft then and changed your sig.

 

[DynaCol]

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This is getting out of hand now!!

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[gmac123]

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This is getting out of hand now!!

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not half :facepalm: can't help thinking it would be rapid in a straight line and a nightmare on the bend.. but first reaction - it just looks ugly.. and I think that's why we're here, we like to ride our bikes and we like bike bikes

got to be honest, I'm now totally loving riding modern bikes and pretty much just looking at retro.

 

[clubby]

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Saw that on STW recently.
That bottom photo screams Velo left bike Jamie right bike.

 

[jimo746]

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Went on a solo "Baltic Bawbags" ride at Glenlivet trail centre, plenty of snow around, but still 95% rideable.... except for the one occasion where I got into a 2 wheel drift ending in me sliding along on my arse and the hydraulic line for the dropper post being ripped out of the remote lever :facepalm:

Stunning weather and scenery though

 

[gmac123]

looks stunning Jim, bummer on the dropper

 

[Jamiedyer]

Well I wish I had gone to Dunkeld now.
Out for a ride towards Altnabreac with Heather and Caleb. Thought we would head out into the hills for some lunch. Sandwiches packed, bananas, biscuits etc. Not far into it wih Caleb in his Yepp seat I crossed from one tyre track to another, front wheel slipped in the icey slush, foot down and bike fell to one side, slowly as I had a hold but with Calebs weight on the back it went down. Unfortunately he put his arm out and his hand behind. Tears and a lot of swelling meant a quick retreat and off to A&E. He has a hairline wrist fracture and its now in a cast. He's a tough little guy and can hide it pretty well but when he couldn't turn his wrist and couldn't wriggle his fingers, combined with the quick swelling, then knew it was serious. Bummer, feeling bummed and guilty.
He's fine now.

Jamie

DSCN2255 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

 

[gmac123]

nightmare Jamie! hope the wee fella (him not you, actually - and you) gets over it quickly