Cycle Drivel

Dubman

Just got back from a second ride on the new carbon wheels. The bike definitely feels different. Much more stiffer especially going up a hill. Going to have to redial all my suspension settings. Can certainly see the appeal of a full carbon bike.

Along_the_Wire

Dubman You can really feel it when you corner or change direction quickly (especially in quick succession) on a quality carbon bike - you can get shit ones, so beware

Dubman

I’m well happy with my alloy frame & don’t intend on changing for a good few years. I couldn’t afford 5-6 grand anyway for a bike. I only got wheels because Trek done me a good deal.

Along_the_Wire

You don’t need to spend anywhere near that to get a brilliant bike

Unbroken1

…my lad seems to have prematurely ‘inherited’ my MTB, might be on the lookout for something new, not crazy about carbon frames for an off-roader, quite fancy a Cotic

Hursty

Cotic are brilliant bikes, my wife had a Solaris and I enjoy nicking it off her from time to time.

You can’t go wrong with UK mtb manufacturers, solid bikes that will last a lifetime.

Orange are worth a look and Sonder too if you are on a budget.

Along_the_Wire

Hursty Riding a bird’s bike? Whatever next?

Unbroken1

…yeah, I kinda feel like MTB standards and tech change so fast, some of the more radical designs will age pretty quickly. Love the skinny-tubed steel frame look… consistently get brilliant reviews too.

I was looking at getting my lad a BFe hardtail before he got comfortable on my YT, now thinking it might be an excuse to give him mine and get a Rocket 😃

Hursty

Along_the_Wire Lol, it just a normal bike , not gender specific!

Dubman

Had a Whyte T-129 which was awesome but sold it to get my Trek. Bird is another good UK bike company.

Hursty

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/fran-millar-a7894437?trk=public_profile_browsemap_profile-result-card_result-card_full-click

The CEO of Team Ineos used to work for Team Sky, which obviously makes sense but check out some of her previous positions in Team Sky, my particular favourite being Head of Winning Behaviour!

I think there Ed will be on the phone to his boss first thing tomorrow requesting a new job title!

Smallman1

Hursty Head of Winning Behaviour!

Saw ‘Chief Provocation Officer’ on LinkedIn last week.

Old-Dutch

If ever there was a time / sign for a business / company to take a long hard look at itself, it’s at the moment that they create a position of Head of Winning Behaviour. Wow. The levels of hubris are off the charts.

Cap doffed

Hursty

Old-Dutch I wonder how big the Winning Behaviour team is?

Some great team meetings no doubt! Basically we need to win and be winning all the time.

Drugs? 😂

Along_the_Wire

Smallman1 A shoe-in for Flares.

Mad_Cyril

Smallman1
LinkedIn is full of bullshitting chancers.

Horrendous place

Along_the_Wire

Strade Bianche today - first race of the pro season. I’m reasonably excited.

Aberdeen versus Rangers and the FA Cup an all.

Dubman

Along_the_Wire Strade Bianche today

Good luck mate.

Along_the_Wire

Dubman I’m not in it!

Got at TT race tomorrow mind.

Dubman

Along_the_Wire
I know. Good luck in TT though. I’ll be out nice and early myself tomorrow. Just made a fresh batch if my energy bars as well.

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