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12/02/2008, 16:30 Mauhoum Joined on 14/11/2006 Pyrenees Atlantiques Posts 29 Any cyclists out there?!!! Hi, looking for fellow cyclists in and around the deps 64, 65, 40 and 32 for weekend or evening rides. Are there any out there?!!!   Tony Skating away on the thin ice of a new day!    Report

12/02/2008, 16:48 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 764 Re: Any cyclists out there?!!! I ride - just got back from my 46k loop - but i'm too far from you What kind of bike do you have? sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

12/02/2008, 16:56 Mauhoum Joined on 14/11/2006 Pyrenees Atlantiques Posts 29 Re: Any cyclists out there?!!! I've a tatty old, but faithful Peugeot, but waiting for a brand new Cannondale to be delivered any day now   Tony Skating away on the thin ice of a new day!    Report

12/02/2008, 17:23 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 764 Re: Any cyclists out there?!!! woooooohh - bling! I've got a Vitus, nicely made French jobby. sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

27/02/2008, 8:17 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 764 Re: Any cyclists out there?!!! Mauhoum - got the Cannon yet? Just wondered what spec it is. All carbon, carbon/aly? Be good to see a pic of it..... sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

27/02/2008, 15:09 Mauhoum Joined on 14/11/2006 Pyrenees Atlantiques Posts 29 Re: Any cyclists out there?!!! Yes the 'dale finally arrived three weeks after I ordered it (could have cycled it here quicker!) thanks to Evans Cycles making a real mess of my French address. Aluminium frame with carbon forks, black radially aero spoked wheels and a race red paint job. It looks the business, unfortunately I could only afford the Tiagra groupset for it, it functions well, but weighs more than 105. Still, the frame is the important thing, as I can upgrade the groupset as things break/wear out. The bike weighs a lot less than the old Peugeot, and climbs way better. For the same effort I can climb in one gear higher than before, something I'm sure I'll appreciate in the Pyrenees!! Taken a couple of pics, but haven't yet downloaded them off the camera. I'll post one as soon as I get around to it. Tony   Skating away on the thin ice of a new day!    Report

02/03/2008, 19:03 Mauhoum Joined on 14/11/2006 Pyrenees Atlantiques Posts 29 Re: Any cyclists out there?!!! OK I downloaded the pics this morning, here's a photo of my new bike. All shiny and new, I'll try and keep it clean, I promise!!   Hope you like it   Tony Skating away on the thin ice of a new day!    Report

14/03/2008, 17:40 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 764 Re: Any cyclists out there?!!! Looks fantastic - how does it ride? Probably climbs a bit better than your old one! Real shame we can't meet up for a ride. Here's the raindog iron. sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

14/03/2008, 19:32 Mauhoum Joined on 14/11/2006 Pyrenees Atlantiques Posts 29 Re: Any cyclists out there?!!! Hi Raindog Cool pic, Vitus are a nice bike. Noticed you have the same toolbag as me, Decathlon Rockrider!! Yes the difference in my climbing ability is notably better with the Cannondale (I need it to be!) Went out this evening and hammered up one of my many local climbs, even though I'm fatigued from working on young (very low) vines. I couldn't have done the same with the old bike, can't wait to get back into the Pyrenees. Going to start with a couple of climbs around Jaca in Spain, before attacking the Col de Soulor after the snow has melted! Happy riding   Tony     Skating away on the thin ice of a new day!    Report

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