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New Mountain Bike

Posted: 28 Sep 2007, 00:46
by Robin
Hi Guys!

Well I finally took the plunge and bought a new bike. I went for an Orange Crush. It really takes anything thrown at it! I will get some pictures up soon!

But thanks to Eddie (Vegas) and Rob (Happy Otter) for helping me decide!

Now here is the next part. I along with some friends are looking for a challenge to do. We had looked at doing the Offers Dyke Path but due to it being mostly footpath we aren't allowed to. Does anyone else have any ideas?

Cheers,

Robin

Re: New Mountain Bike

Posted: 28 Sep 2007, 00:52
by Garry Russell
Orange Crush.....sound like one of those uncomfortable saddles :roll:

Garry

Re: New Mountain Bike

Posted: 28 Sep 2007, 01:07
by Robin
Well not had that happen yet! I'm sure the time will come!

Here is the bike. But will get some nice muddy pics!

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Re: New Mountain Bike

Posted: 28 Sep 2007, 02:04
by Garry Russell
Nice looking bike Robin

Interesting brakes....do they work like a disc?

Garry

Re: New Mountain Bike

Posted: 28 Sep 2007, 02:45
by Robin
Yep, exactly! Once they are bedded in I think they will stop quicker than me :)

Infact the only problem with the bike is the rider.

Re: New Mountain Bike

Posted: 28 Sep 2007, 12:51
by Effoh
Hi Robin,

You could look at doing the Great Glen Way between Fort William and Inverness - they allow bikes on that.

http://www.greatglenway.com/index.htm

Rgds,

Colin

Re: New Mountain Bike

Posted: 28 Sep 2007, 13:02
by Garry Russell
Just watch out for bagpipe playing gorillas. :lol:

Garry

Re: New Mountain Bike

Posted: 30 Sep 2007, 19:04
by VEGAS
Hi Robin,


nice wheels mate. Glad you went for the Orange. I'm sure you love it. Although it needs a little mud and crud throwing at it as its far too clean there.. :lol:

Anytime you fancy a trip up North then get in touch and I will show you some of the trails near me.

Mud, grit, water and then to the pub for beer & medals. CHEERS

Re: New Mountain Bike

Posted: 02 Oct 2007, 02:03
by Robin
Cheers Eddie!

I may even be moving up there to start uni (I'm a late bloomer!) so that would be excellent!

Re: New Mountain Bike

Posted: 02 Oct 2007, 13:35
by thehappyotter
Lovely bike you've got yourself there. I can promise that you'll now have endless fun on it.

One word of advice from another Orange owner though is get rid of their pedals asap. They are the only let down on Orange bikes. Mine broke within a week. (Get pink ones :) )

Rob.