Cycling
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During the non-snowy season, when it is impossible to ski, I like to do cycling. I used to do a lot of road cycling, but now I tend to hit the forest trails on an MTB. The idea was to try to keep fit between annual ski-trips.
I have 2 bikes at the moment.
Mountain Bike #1:
I bought this when I lived in Bristol, but then moved to Holland. Why move to the flattest country in Europe when 2 favourite sports are mountain biking and skiing? Well it's a LOT better than living in UK!
- Scott Vail
- Aluminium oversize frame
- Shimano 24sp STX-RC groupset
- 8sp Hyperglide (all original)
- 22-32-42 UG chainrings (all original)
- Mavic rims
- Michelin Country Trail tyres
- Replaced 8sp front STi lever in 2006 (would only engage 2 positions)
Mountain Bike #2:
Purchased the frame in December 2007, and compnents in January 2008. Built the bike up during Jan2008, and 1st shakedown ride on 03/Feb/2008.
Some build pics are available.
- Cotic Soul
- 853 Steel Frame, Large, Black
- Shimano Deore XT 9sp groupset with rear shadow mech
- 22-32-44 XT chainrings (all original)
- Formula Oro K18 disc brakes
- Mavic Crossride wheels
- Schwalbe NobbyNic/RacingRalph tyres
- Thomson seatpin, Fizik saddle, Bontrager bars+stem
Road Bike:
I bought this when I left school and moved to university. It still runs, although has been recently renovated.
- Ridgeback Rapide
- Shimano 105 (ca. 1989, Midnight Blue anodised groupset)
- 7sp Hyperglide (was Uniglide, but I replaced the freehub mechanicals and cassette in 2006)
- 42-52 TA chainrings (was Shimano Biopace, but replaced in 2004)
- Mavic MA40 rims
- Continental tyres (700x23c)
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