New bike day (1 Viewer)

[gerrym11]

I can thoroughly recommend a Moustache bike. They are a French company and my bike just shouts quality every time I use it. The Bosch hub drive motor is a beauty.

Only thing is I wish I went for the step through rather than the crossbar. I might regret that in later years!


Cheers

Gerry

 

[Kenp]

Does anyone remember jack tayor cycles ? Just wondering

I bought a Jack Taylor frame in 1958/59, from his place in Stockton on Tees, and built this bike.

 

[Clarky]

Can I ask how much it weighs?

Not a lot, it’s light as a feather………almost.
According to the website it's around 10.7kg.

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[Clarky]

Great bikes, I have a hybrid 8.9 that weighs in at about 10kg - no batteries required

That’s the model I wanted but they were just impossible to get hold of.
The Urban 8.9 came into stock and when I thought about it it was a much better option for me because of the belt drive and hub gears.
So much better when cramming loads of kit into the MoHo garage.

 

[Guigsy]

Mountain bikes are getting heavier and heavier. But it doesn't seem to be making them any slower, even up hill. They do take more core muscle to pump and keep them on line on high speed berms, but that's mainly the 29" wheels with massive rubber. They just roll so well now. The only time the weight is really an issue is when I'm trying to lift it above my head to get it on the rack on the back of the van!

 

[Tony V]

Mountain bikes are getting heavier and heavier. The only time the weight is really an issue is when I'm trying to lift it above my head to get it on the rack on the back of the van!

Block and tackle

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[Guigsy]

Block and tackle

I use the more embarrassing solution... A small folding step.

And I then get told off by the wife for making her step muddy.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

All leccy bikes should be able to go faster than the measly 15.5 mph U.K. limit.

Obviously had that speed set for pussies, around 30mph is a good speed although I think I was doing over 40 down Buster hill before the back came up going over a bump
Slowed down a bit after that
I don’t bounce as well as I use to

 

[Guigsy]

Obviously had that speed set for pussies, around 30mph is a good speed although I think I was doing over 40 down Buster hill before the back came up going over a bump
Slowed down a bit after that
I don’t bounce as well as I use to

You don't need the motor to go downhill.

Don't you think that 30mph effectively makes it a motorbike?

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

You don't need the motor to go downhill.

Don't you think that 30mph effectively makes it a motorbike?

Nope, no engine.
Pretty sure some of these road pedal bikes could get up to 30+mph

 

[Ridgeway]

Mountain bikes are getting heavier and heavier. But it doesn't seem to be making them any slower, even up hill. They do take more core muscle to pump and keep them on line on high speed berms, but that's mainly the 29" wheels with massive rubber. They just roll so well now. The only time the weight is really an issue is when I'm trying to lift it above my head to get it on the rack on the back of the van!

I still prefer <10kgs

Just about scrape under 10kgs with the Racing Ralphs on. But in the end the the motor is still the weakest link Two XCM races this year has proven that..... the legs and lungs are getting older

 

[Guigsy]

I still prefer <10kgs

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Just about scrape under 10kgs with the Racing Ralphs on. But in the end the the motor is still the weakest link Two XCM races this year has proven that..... the legs and lungs are getting older

I did a race across the Chiltern Ridge race this year and scored reasonably well. But a heavy trail/enduro bike is serious overkill for fields in Hertfordshire. Bike Park Wales is great fun, but it's going to get me seriously injured if I go to often. This year I've done a few of the passes between the reservoirs in the Peaks and some all day routes in Wales. I am starting to enjoy the distance stuff more and more. But most of those kind of routes don't need masses of suspension. I'm considering getting a gravel or a hardtail adventure bike and trying some overnight runs.

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[Mikey RV]

My Mistress, miles of smiles.

 

[PhilMary]

Finally got the chance to go for a spin on this pre-retirement pressie.
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Only electricity on this is the lights.!
A lot livelier than the old mountain bike.

somebody stole your drop handlebars!

 

[PhilMary]

My Mistress, miles of smiles.
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That's old hat, how about this one ? 1800 miles and nearly ready for new tyres!

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