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Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-17, 07:13 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 19,963
Posted By Paradaz

There are just over 3 feet in a metre (I did...

There are just over 3 feet in a metre (I did erronously write metres rather than feet in my post!)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-17, 10:17 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 19,963
Posted By Paradaz

wearing out brake track rims

I've worn out plenty of rims, I'd say they typically last a few years but I guess it obviously depends what sort of terrain you're riding on and how much you have to use your brakes.

I live in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 19,963
Posted By Paradaz

I'm more than happy with the performance of both...

I'm more than happy with the performance of both hydro/disc and caliper/rim brakes........what gives the edge to the hydro brakes for me is spending £100s on a nice wheelset and knowing they aren't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 397,115
Posted By Paradaz

The 'British Summer' is all but over now so I've...

The 'British Summer' is all but over now so I've swapped out the 28mm slick tyres for some 32mm Cyclocross tyres for that extra bit of grip. I've also just put one of the SRAM Force Yaw front mechs...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-04-16, 03:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 63,686
Posted By Paradaz

Most discussions about the weight of a bike are...

Most discussions about the weight of a bike are irrelevant.....the majority of us are not Olympic athletes where it can make that much of a difference. If we're talking about losing 5lbs off the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-23-15, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 397,115
Posted By Paradaz

Thanks, its a '13'......model is 'Implicit...

Thanks, its a '13'......model is 'Implicit Alpha'. A newish brand here in the UK

13 Bikes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-23-15, 06:07 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 397,115
Posted By Paradaz

Replaced the wheelset with some Mavic Aksium...

Replaced the wheelset with some Mavic Aksium Discs a few months ago, today was just a winter clean, service, lube and top up of the hydraulic brake fluid. Some winter tyres will go on next...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-19-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 41,116
Posted By Paradaz

But you've just described a typical hybrid...

But you've just described a typical hybrid there?........
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-16-15, 04:40 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,512
Posted By Paradaz

Sorry, no photo from me but I'm in the UK and...

Sorry, no photo from me but I'm in the UK and have front brake on the right-hand side (which is pretty much the standard over here). You'll probably get different preferences from different people...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-05-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,804
Posted By Paradaz

The rider losing weight would always make the...

The rider losing weight would always make the most difference :)..........following that, wheelset.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-03-15, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 397,115
Posted By Paradaz

Doe!

Doe!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-03-15, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 397,115
Posted By Paradaz

Richmond Park in the UK......it's a big grassy...

Richmond Park in the UK......it's a big grassy park with a road going around the perimeter (about 7 miles). Cars are allowed to drive around the park at a 20mph limit from about 0700hrs to 2100hrs...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-03-15, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 397,115
Posted By Paradaz

I hit a deer yesterday at 20mph (or deer hit me...

I hit a deer yesterday at 20mph (or deer hit me should I say), veered into the kerb and dismounted over the top of my handlebars! Front wheel pretty much folded in half on impact with the kerb. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-10-15, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,892,882
Posted By Paradaz

Hi, the brand is '13', the model is 'Implicit...

Hi, the brand is '13', the model is 'Implicit alpha'

It's from a new line of bikes in the UK, created exclusively for one of the major car parts/bike distributors over here by the name of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-15, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,892,882
Posted By Paradaz

Picked this up today........test ride to follow ...

Picked this up today........test ride to follow

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 397,115
Posted By Paradaz

Picked this up earlier today in a box, sorted the...

Picked this up earlier today in a box, sorted the brakes/gears and treated it to a set of bar-ends......now for a test spin.


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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 397,115
Posted By Paradaz

456232 Is that a bike from your sig or a...

456232


Is that a bike from your sig or a Roubaix with flat bars? Either way, looks great!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-02-15, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,098
Posted By Paradaz

Also at the sort of price point you're interested...

Also at the sort of price point you're interested in (very similar area that I've recently been looking at) there are always going to be caveats so it comes down to what surfaces you're going to be...
Forum: Introductions
06-02-15, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By Paradaz

A big hello from the Lake District, UK

Hi all,

Just found this forum after browsing the web for my first hybrid bike. I've always been interested in mountain-biking (as I live in the ideal place for it) and got the road bike bug many...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-02-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,892,882
Posted By Paradaz

Hi all, first post here as a roadie excitedly...

Hi all, first post here as a roadie excitedly waiting to pick up my first hybrid next week.....knowing that a lot of time and enjoyment is gonna be spent on the commute and after hours.

Will get...
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