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Mick_the_Greek · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 312 Location: South Woodford

Well lets hope for some dry weather, both days 10.00 am start, South Woodford meeting point, fast & furious for Saturday, hopefully. More leisurely for Sunday, but than to can change if everybody is up for a faster ride.
Nice to see afew of the new regulars on the Beastway on Wednesday, felt it was the best route up to now, or it might just have been the first time nothing went wrong with my bike, apolgies to Oliver for calling you Chriss! must have just been the heat of the moment.

Regards to All, Mike.

P.S. thanks Ze for the support, you can hear your voice for miles.

oliver · Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 43 Location: Fulham/Somerset

that's alright - what's in a name. It was a fun course wasn't it - i still felt sick though!

I'll see you both days this weekend.

bye for now

Oliver

Jason_wright · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 48 Location: Epping

I'm afraid I wont make this weekend...... Resting up on Saturday for the London 2 Southend on Sunday.

Hope you all have a great weekend

Rich · Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 54 Location: Winchmore Hill N21

I'll be there tomorrow weather permitting as usual.

R

Flogger · Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 11 Location: Forest Gate

I'd love to join you guys on Sunday, if you don't mind having a 16 year old come along. I have a decent £300 bike, and after riding 5+ miles around Wanstead Flats/Wanstead Park area every day for the past couple of weeks I think I'll be able to keep up. I'm just desperate to try out something new. Smile

Mick_the_Greek · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 312 Location: South Woodford

Hi, you are more than welcome to join us for Sunday, age is of no matter, as long as you enjoy biking, but you will need a helmet and glasses,
See you sunday, Mike.

Rich · Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 54 Location: Winchmore Hill N21

hi mick - sorry will have to bail out for today - enjoy the ride.

oliver · Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 43 Location: Fulham/Somerset

sorry i wasn't there today, well i was, sort of. I was running quite late so tried to catch up by riding along some of the central paths and cutting you off but I wasn't able to find you after a bit of searching so I gave up and you got back home now. Sorry!

Flogger · Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 11 Location: Forest Gate

Sorry I never made it today. Thirty seconds after setting off my rear tyre went completely flat. You last weeks without any problems and then as soon as you get to the ride you're looking forward to... I hate my pebbledash wall... Sad

Realised it's time I should get some spare inner tubes. How can I check I'm getting the right type? For example what's the difference between '26 x 1.25/1.75 Presta' and 'C786 26 x 1.75/2.35 Presta'? Also, is an inner tube an inner tube or are some better than others?

Jason_wright · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 48 Location: Epping

Hi Flogger

Some may argue, but essentially for the type of riding you will be doing an inner tube is an inner tube.... no need to go spending loads.

The best thing to do is go along to your local bike shop and grab one there. Building up a relationship with your local shop is a great thing to do. They should be helpful and be able to advise.... don't worry about being a novice.. we all started there !

in answer to your question

26 x 1.25/1.75 Presta' and 'C786 26 x 1.75/2.35 Presta

The 26 = Wheel size
1.25/1.75 = how "fat" the tube is. Fatter Mountain bike tyres have fatter tubes.

If you look around your tyre you should see the size. Just get a tube to match.... Again your local shop will help if needed

Rich · Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 54 Location: Winchmore Hill N21

Mick what time were you at the Tea Hut for yesterday ?

I was around at about midday but must have missed you...was looking fwd to a quick blast back to South Woodford!

Rich

Mick_the_Greek · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 312 Location: South Woodford

Sory I missed you, went past the tea hut about noon, que seemed to long so went down to the motor bike tea hut instead, quicker service and china plates.
Hope meet up for next weekend rides.