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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Anyone here into mountain biking? It's a great hobby of mine (although it's hard finding mountains in Essex) but I am often over hadleigh park riding the Olympic course. Would be good to see if anyone else is into mountain biking or just cycling in general |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Road and mtb here. Did my first "wiggle super series" weekend before last, and hope to do another soon. I have this week off work and i hope to spend today exploring salisbury plain. (tanks permitting). I have also ridden MTB in the mountains of Colorado. An experience i can't recommend highly enough! I built my own bikes to! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Awesome, I'm hoping to get my fitness up so I can do some events next year, mainly the charity ones, after being a Marshall for the racing I decided racing is not for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah more road than off road here too, I am just starting my training for a 1000 mile bike ride for prostate cancer next year, it is something I'm planing myself, I am planning on stopping at every depot in the UK that the company I work for own, |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yeah more road than off road here too, I am just starting my training for a 1000 mile bike ride for prostate cancer next year, it is something I'm planing myself, I am planning on stopping at every depot in the UK that the company I work for own,"
Much respect and love for you,good luck  |
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Road & mtb here. Rode the Manchester to Blackpool night ride on Saturday night/Sunday morning, but as its only 53 miles we rode back home via Longridge & Burnley making it a nice 112 mile round trip - home for breakfast 
Ive ridden in the Spanish Sierra Nevada mountains, fantastic mtb country & somewhere I aim to revisit. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Good to see there's a few fellow cyclists out there, I do own a road bike but very rarely get out on it, blasting through forests and over/down big rocks is much for exiting although I do like the fitness side of road cycling, not that I can do many miles especially with the drag from baggy clothes (can't bring myself to wear Lycra) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yeah more road than off road here too, I am just starting my training for a 1000 mile bike ride for prostate cancer next year, it is something I'm planing myself, I am planning on stopping at every depot in the UK that the company I work for own,"
good luck  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Good to see there's a few fellow cyclists out there, I do own a road bike but very rarely get out on it, blasting through forests and over/down big rocks is much for exiting although I do like the fitness side of road cycling, not that I can do many miles especially with the drag from baggy clothes (can't bring myself to wear Lycra) "
You'd look good in lycra!  |
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Used to race MTB back in the early 90s
Nowadays, l'm on the road (have been since before MTB), l've even raced Cyclo-Cross too!!
Still got a CX bike hanging up in the cellar
Would love to find someone to ride around the Wakefield/Pontefract area with |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"MTB and road cyclist here in Manchester it would be great to meet some other fab cyclists "
Could you imagine a 50/50 split boys and girls.....plenty of riding alright |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Really into the Road myself and love getting out for a good ride every few days even though I ride for commuting and social reasons pretty much everyday anyway.
Nothing better than riding on days like yesterday and today..nice and sunny but cool and dry for those longer trips.
Had a great one yesterday from Bristol down to Weston super Mare and back and it was fantastic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"MTB and road cyclist here in Manchester it would be great to meet some other fab cyclists
Could you imagine a 50/50 split boys and girls.....plenty of riding alright"
There are actually some great wooded purpose built trails in Manchester lots of opportunities for outside fun of both kinds |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Bought myself a MTB last year. Enjoyed throwing it down some Trails in North Wales and Cannock. Havent been on it since though which is a shame. Need to get back into it at some point, but dont do road cycling. Just not for me  |
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"Really into the Road myself and love getting out for a good ride every few days even though I ride for commuting and social reasons pretty much everyday anyway.
Nothing better than riding on days like yesterday and today..nice and sunny but cool and dry for those longer trips.
Had a great one yesterday from Bristol down to Weston super Mare and back and it was fantastic."
How far is Bristol-Weston-Bristol? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Really into the Road myself and love getting out for a good ride every few days even though I ride for commuting and social reasons pretty much everyday anyway.
Nothing better than riding on days like yesterday and today..nice and sunny but cool and dry for those longer trips.
Had a great one yesterday from Bristol down to Weston super Mare and back and it was fantastic.
How far is Bristol-Weston-Bristol?"
Came out as 53.3 miles on the Garmin by the time I'd had a little detour to the bike shop in broadmead for a bit of air in the tyres as the rear was feeling a little soft.
I went out straight down the A370 thru flax bourton and congresbury then over the motorway into Weston.
Really enjoyed it and if the weather holds I might go back to Weston this week but go via Chew magna,Blagdon and Churchill but come back up the A370. |
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By *rc83Man
over a year ago
warrington |
Former mountain bike racer here. Racer in the nationals in the championships and the marathon series for a good few years. Took a few years out but looking to get back into it soon.
And looking to buy a road bike in the near future, though do have a CX bike aswell though it hasn't been used in a while |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I mainly ride the road these days but in the past have raced cyclo-cross and MTB cross country. Was looking at the pictures of yesterday's 3 Peaks cyclo-cross online earlier and could be tempted to dust off my cross bike for that next year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Reasonably certified bike nut here. I have a Cannondale cx bike and a Surly 29er. I mostly use the cx bike for commuting and some casual rides, the Surly has had a trip round the local woods as well as around the local Bmx track. Fun times  |
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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
My lovely overspecced Rockhopper doesn't get the use it should but riding buddies have faded away and Mrs T tries but she's the the ubiquitous 'fish on a bike'.
I like the idea of the skinny bikes as they seem to go 10mph faster than me on the smooth. But I would look a big sausage in that lycra and I know I should but I don't like helmets. |
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I've been riding mountain bikes since 2000 and just got into road biking as well. Even had a go at motor cross this weekend! Mountain biking is just the best way to keep fit and see amazing places. I've even had deer running along side me in the woods, had owls swoop past my head and seen countless sunsets. Made great friends and shared fantastic memories. There are only positives to be had riding bikes  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Been known to throw myself down some hills. Got wiped out by a loose dog last time and ended up in a blackberry bush while the owner wandered by unapologetic. Concentrated on road biking on my new Felt so not put my rebuild MTB back together this year.
Very interested in some of the North Wales trails. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Can't believe on a swinging site S has found somewhere to talk about the love(s) of his life bikes...... As if he didn't gave enough reasons for being on here  
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Used to ride cyclo cross for my old club years ago, St. Helens C.R.C, hated doing them, as I would usually wipe out or damage the bike from my bravado.
I am looking to get back into racing next year, just need to get the miles in the legs. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There is quite a trail sportive rides in wales, normally under the unassuming title of hell of the north or something like that.
If anyone is looking to get back into off road riding look at these events. |
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By *rc83Man
over a year ago
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"There is quite a trail sportive rides in wales, normally under the unassuming title of hell of the north or something like that.
If anyone is looking to get back into off road riding look at these events."
Think it's dragon ride or something done it last year and will not do it again for a few years. It was absolute hell on a bike. I'm not a climber and 60-70 out of 100 miles where climbing the descents where awesome though. Brilliant friends made that day |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There is quite a trail sportive rides in wales, normally under the unassuming title of hell of the north or something like that.
If anyone is looking to get back into off road riding look at these events."
Hell of the North is the sportive in the Cotswolds the same day as paris-Roubaix, lots of bridlepaths bit nothing crazy |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah had mountain bikes since no suspension 'spesh in late 80s,got rockhopper n cx bikes now some great trails,and closed off 2 mile a road circuit nr house,struck lucky after moving from lakes |
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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago
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Collection includes 1990 krona cindercone, 96 cannon dale supervee, 2007 yeti 575 and Santa Cruz bronson, along with a selection of road bikes over the years but now getting into adventure cross on a caadx cross bike, it's bloody good fun
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"There is quite a trail sportive rides in wales, normally under the unassuming title of hell of the north or something like that.
If anyone is looking to get back into off road riding look at these events.
Hell of the North is the sportive in the Cotswolds the same day as paris-Roubaix, lots of bridlepaths bit nothing crazy"
Try googling at 'Hell Of The Worth'
A nice little loop ride, up here in West Yorkshire
It's got plenty of cobbles too, but mainly on climbs! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"is there any manchester cyclists out there that use the fallowfield loop"
No but I cycle round Clayton vale, I think the fallowfield loop starts quite close to it. |
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"There is quite a trail sportive rides in wales, normally under the unassuming title of hell of the north or something like that.
If anyone is looking to get back into off road riding look at these events.
Think it's dragon ride or something done it last year and will not do it again for a few years. It was absolute hell on a bike. I'm not a climber and 60-70 out of 100 miles where climbing the descents where awesome though. Brilliant friends made that day"
I was looking to do this one as well. |
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"Anyone tried to 2.5" width rear tyre on a hardtail?"
I use 2.4 Mountain kings on my on-one 456. They are great and roll fast. You just have to check your clearance on the frame to make sure it can take the width. |
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"Regular at coed y Brenin here xx I like it knarly x "
Ditto! It's our favourite riding centre, but often go to Llandegla and the odd demo days around NW. My bf has been riding since early 90's and I got into it about 3 years ago. |
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"Regular at coed y Brenin here xx I like it knarly x
Ditto! It's our favourite riding centre, but often go to Llandegla and the odd demo days around NW. My bf has been riding since early 90's and I got into it about 3 years ago. "
Be great to see you getting hot, sweaty and filthy.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Think i might play it safe with conti gravitys.
And I did!
Are you single ring up top?!!!
What sort of clearance are you getting at the chainstay? "
Nope. Double. 22 speed. |
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"Regular at coed y Brenin here xx I like it knarly x
Ditto! It's our favourite riding centre, but often go to Llandegla and the odd demo days around NW. My bf has been riding since early 90's and I got into it about 3 years ago.
Be great to see you getting hot, sweaty and filthy.."
I don't know about that, it's not a pretty sight, as I don't exactly go slow. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Anyone here into mountain biking? It's a great hobby of mine (although it's hard finding mountains in Essex) but I am often over hadleigh park riding the Olympic course. Would be good to see if anyone else is into mountain biking or just cycling in general"
Ive been known to visit sherwood pines and dalby forest in the past |
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"Something tells me you wouldn't be a bad sight to follow...
Lol.. I always find the padded shorts make my bum look bigger. According to the bf it's not a bad thing.  "
I'd like to be the judge of that! Let me know when you're next heading out.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What you're into?
DH, cross country, free ride, slopestyle?
Living round here, restricted to xc."
That probably is the same for rest of England although I heard there's a great park chicksands bike park near Bedford. Might be some dh opportunity there. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What you're into?
DH, cross country, free ride, slopestyle?
Living round here, restricted to xc.
That probably is the same for rest of England although I heard there's a great park chicksands bike park near Bedford. Might be some dh opportunity there."
I think South Wales is closer! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What you're into?
DH, cross country, free ride, slopestyle?
Living round here, restricted to xc.
That probably is the same for rest of England although I heard there's a great park chicksands bike park near Bedford. Might be some dh opportunity there."
Tidworth freeride is just up the road. But I feel to old to go. Plus my bike isn't really built for that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What you're into?
DH, cross country, free ride, slopestyle?
Living round here, restricted to xc.
That probably is the same for rest of England although I heard there's a great park chicksands bike park near Bedford. Might be some dh opportunity there.
I think South Wales is closer! "
For you it might be but I can get to Bedford in about 30 minutes . Although the season is pretty much over, unless you opt for mud tyres or a fat bike. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What you're into?
DH, cross country, free ride, slopestyle?
Living round here, restricted to xc.
That probably is the same for rest of England although I heard there's a great park chicksands bike park near Bedford. Might be some dh opportunity there.
Tidworth freeride is just up the road. But I feel to old to go. Plus my bike isn't really built for that. "
What bike have you got? Single or full suspension |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What you're into?
DH, cross country, free ride, slopestyle?
Living round here, restricted to xc.
That probably is the same for rest of England although I heard there's a great park chicksands bike park near Bedford. Might be some dh opportunity there.
Tidworth freeride is just up the road. But I feel to old to go. Plus my bike isn't really built for that.
What bike have you got? Single or full suspension "
Focus hard tail. 29er |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What you're into?
DH, cross country, free ride, slopestyle?
Living round here, restricted to xc.
That probably is the same for rest of England although I heard there's a great park chicksands bike park near Bedford. Might be some dh opportunity there.
Tidworth freeride is just up the road. But I feel to old to go. Plus my bike isn't really built for that.
What bike have you got? Single or full suspension
Focus hard tail. 29er"
You're right, probably not the best idea to take that on a DH trail |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm in the middle of building my own electric bike!..... I'm reckoning I could get nearly 35 mph out of her when she's finished?..... Which could be fun |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What you're into?
DH, cross country, free ride, slopestyle?
Living round here, restricted to xc.
That probably is the same for rest of England although I heard there's a great park chicksands bike park near Bedford. Might be some dh opportunity there.
Tidworth freeride is just up the road. But I feel to old to go. Plus my bike isn't really built for that.
What bike have you got? Single or full suspension
Focus hard tail. 29er
You're right, probably not the best idea to take that on a DH trail "
Exactly! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm in the middle of building my own electric bike!..... I'm reckoning I could get nearly 35 mph out of her when she's finished?..... Which could be fun "
What kind of power cell? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm in the middle of building my own electric bike!..... I'm reckoning I could get nearly 35 mph out of her when she's finished?..... Which could be fun
What kind of power cell? "
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I'm using two 52v lithium iron batteries from my old kango , I'm really unsure about how much range they'll give me! But I wanted to try something with thermal protection as these lithium irons have a habit of bursting into flames when run hard ..... I'm presuming all prototypes go wrong on the first outing... So I might let the wife try it first |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm in the middle of building my own electric bike!..... I'm reckoning I could get nearly 35 mph out of her when she's finished?..... Which could be fun
What kind of power cell? .
I'm using two 52v lithium iron batteries from my old kango , I'm really unsure about how much range they'll give me! But I wanted to try something with thermal protection as these lithium irons have a habit of bursting into flames when run hard ..... I'm presuming all prototypes go wrong on the first outing... So I might let the wife try it first"
She's basically a test pilot! Just make her feel important. Dial two 9's, hover over the third... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I used to ride downhill a lot there's a few half decent places around here to ride. Eventually got scared after a few serious crashes. I really want to go back to it now though so I'm saving for a decent bike and can't wait to get back on the tracks and let loose!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm in the middle of building my own electric bike!..... I'm reckoning I could get nearly 35 mph out of her when she's finished?..... Which could be fun
What kind of power cell? .
I'm using two 52v lithium iron batteries from my old kango , I'm really unsure about how much range they'll give me! But I wanted to try something with thermal protection as these lithium irons have a habit of bursting into flames when run hard ..... I'm presuming all prototypes go wrong on the first outing... So I might let the wife try it first
She's basically a test pilot! Just make her feel important. Dial two 9's, hover over the third..."
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Oh yeah....I always forget with all this gangster rap and dial 911! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm in the middle of building my own electric bike!..... I'm reckoning I could get nearly 35 mph out of her when she's finished?..... Which could be fun
What kind of power cell? .
I'm using two 52v lithium iron batteries from my old kango , I'm really unsure about how much range they'll give me! But I wanted to try something with thermal protection as these lithium irons have a habit of bursting into flames when run hard ..... I'm presuming all prototypes go wrong on the first outing... So I might let the wife try it first
She's basically a test pilot! Just make her feel important. Dial two 9's, hover over the third....
Oh yeah....I always forget with all this gangster rap and dial 911! "
Fortunately, not a problem I share! |
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Used to race regular on road,track & TTs,even raced in Belgium where i came up against future world champions but only ever done 1 MTB race years ago but i do race cyclo cross in local west midlands league and there are quite a few who do ride MTB bikes in the races!,Races for all ages groups from under 8 year olds to Elites,veteran over 40s & Vets over 50-60 years.
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