And today I did......

[jimo746]

Re:

Navigated the minefield of fuckwits that is Gumtree to successfully but a cheap MTB for the other half, ended up getting a Giant "Rock" (that IS the name of the bike!) and spent the afternoon tinkering with it.
It was 3rd time lucky, seller was a nice chap, the previous two attempts to buy a bike didn't go so well though....

Me: I'm interested in the bike, can I come and have a look?
Seller 1: yes
Me: when is a good time? I'm free evenings and weekends.
Seller 1: I'm busy.
Me: ok, when would be convenient for you?
Seller 1: I'm busy.
Me: are you free next weekend?
And that was it, no further reply :?

Me: hi, I'm interested in the bike you have for sale.
Seller 2: which one?
Me: the green mountain bike.
Seller 2: ok.
Me: is 1pm on tomorrow ok to come and have a look at it?
Seller 2: should be ok.
Me: could you send me the address to go to?
Seller 2: forget it.
Me: sorry?
Seller 2: just forget it.

:facepalm:

There's some odd people out there folks....

 

[shed]

Re:

stripped and cleaned an m trax frame
stripped my siezed zokes

 

[The History Man]

Re: Re:

Productive day then that's good



My Zaskar has been ripped down 4 or 5 times and never been ridden yet :facepalm:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Od45DjCA4

 

[boxxer]

Re:

Slung this on the main sale board...

Happy to bring to Wetlands ride if anyone wants it

Will be minus forks, headset, stem and rear wheel oh and the thumbies....

 

[kaiser]

Re:

Today I was at the Fort William SES rd2. Surprised myself by entering even though I knew I'd not be able to make practice day and I had said I wouldn't do that again. Different prospect from Dunkeld though. Organisers put on a very good race IMO, nice mix of stages culminating in some epic stuff. I did managed a (tuny)wee bit better results wise than my Dunkeld outing which wouldn't have been hard but I've still a lot (I mean a lot) of work to do.

 

[jimo746]

What category were you in?
I've seen the pictures posted on Facebook and it looks like a cracking days riding in some decent weather too!!
I might give the Glenlivet round a go again this year, but I can't be arsed/don't have time to make a full weekend of it Tbh, just turn up on the Sunday and ride!

 

[kaiser]

Re:

I was in the Vets cat. I think Glenlivet should be an easy turn up and ride unless they have pulled something out of the bag. It was criticised quite harshly last year as being super easy. Talking to a couple of folks yesterday they are hoping to turn up with the fast tyres and pick up a few easy points. I'd go myself but work beckons unfortunately.

 

[firedfromthecircus]

None of this racing malarkey for me.
Today I took the trike with newly fitted BMX tyres round the green route at GT. What a hoot! :mrgreen:

 

[clubby]

Re:

Cool Barry! Your back ok in that?
Spooky woods next time.

 

[firedfromthecircus]

Sort of!

I was thinking more Blue Velvet and Berm Baby Berm.