Been on my travels again. (56k warning!)
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Been on my travels again. (56k warning!)
Hi all,
took advantage of the good weather this morning and blasted around the moors again on the bike. Who says its grim up North?
took advantage of the good weather this morning and blasted around the moors again on the bike. Who says its grim up North?
I suffer from paranoid amnesia. I can't remember who I don't trust.
- Garry Russell
- The Ministry
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Hi Garry,
Its called Hartshead Pike which overlooks most of Manchester. Built around 1863 I think. :think:
From Hartshead Pike on the top of Hartshead Hill the four counties of Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire can be seen.
Its called Hartshead Pike which overlooks most of Manchester. Built around 1863 I think. :think:
From Hartshead Pike on the top of Hartshead Hill the four counties of Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire can be seen.
I suffer from paranoid amnesia. I can't remember who I don't trust.
My days of table topping are well and truly over.
The seat is specifically raised that high to suit my riding style, which is cross country. The frame is 17.5 inches and I'm 6ft.
Its quite decieiving as well, the seat tube goes up past the down tube so it looks even longer but it isnt. If that makes any sense.
See below;
The seat is specifically raised that high to suit my riding style, which is cross country. The frame is 17.5 inches and I'm 6ft.
Its quite decieiving as well, the seat tube goes up past the down tube so it looks even longer but it isnt. If that makes any sense.
See below;
I suffer from paranoid amnesia. I can't remember who I don't trust.
- petermcleland
- Red Arrows
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Gosh, what a fine looking machine...Way in advance of anything I know about bikes...Disc Brakes!!...and seems like an incredible number of gears.
I would be interested to see a list of its specs and features with weight and approx cost etc. I expect I could look all that up on the web but a good URL to do that would also be appreciated :think:
I would be interested to see a list of its specs and features with weight and approx cost etc. I expect I could look all that up on the web but a good URL to do that would also be appreciated :think:
Regards,
http://www.petermcleland.com/
Updated 28/8/2007
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http://www.petermcleland.com/
Updated 28/8/2007
My Channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/petermcleland?feature=mhee
Hi Peter,
the bike was custom built from new. I basically spec'd it from the frame upwards. Here is a basic specification for your information.
Frame - Specialized S-Works Ultra light aluminium (M5-XX Grade)
Forks - Rockshox Reba, aluminium legs with magnesium steerer
Handlebars - RaceFace Carbon and Aluminium Stem
Groupset - Shimano XT/XTR with RaceFace Crankset (27 Speed)
Brakes - Shimano Deore XT discs front & rear
Saddle - SDG Carbon/titanium
Wheels - MAVIC Crossride superlight
Tyres - Panaracer Trailblasters 26x1.8
Weight approx 22 Ibs
Cost - £2800 :crying:
the bike was custom built from new. I basically spec'd it from the frame upwards. Here is a basic specification for your information.
Frame - Specialized S-Works Ultra light aluminium (M5-XX Grade)
Forks - Rockshox Reba, aluminium legs with magnesium steerer
Handlebars - RaceFace Carbon and Aluminium Stem
Groupset - Shimano XT/XTR with RaceFace Crankset (27 Speed)
Brakes - Shimano Deore XT discs front & rear
Saddle - SDG Carbon/titanium
Wheels - MAVIC Crossride superlight
Tyres - Panaracer Trailblasters 26x1.8
Weight approx 22 Ibs
Cost - £2800 :crying:
Last edited by VEGAS on 13 Apr 2007, 17:21, edited 1 time in total.
I suffer from paranoid amnesia. I can't remember who I don't trust.
Cheers Robin,
I know that sounds a lot but believe me thats nothing compared to some bikes that frequent the trails. Many of the full suspension bikes, (which I loathe!) come in at around £3000 and above.
Bonkers? - Yes, but I dread to think what the average person spends a year on fags. :think:
I know that sounds a lot but believe me thats nothing compared to some bikes that frequent the trails. Many of the full suspension bikes, (which I loathe!) come in at around £3000 and above.
Bonkers? - Yes, but I dread to think what the average person spends a year on fags. :think:
I suffer from paranoid amnesia. I can't remember who I don't trust.