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July 2008
A round-up of articles posted during July 2008.
Think about bike insurance
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Tips' during July 2008.
So far there's 4 comment(s) on this post.
Bike insurance (public liability and theft/accident insurance) isn't something you lust after but you'll be glad if ever you need it.
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Satmap Active 10 GPS review
Originally posted by Colin.
Filed under 'Reviews' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
A review of the Satmap Active 10 GPS, a rugged, waterproof, bike mounted GPS. Colin puts it through its paces.
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Gary Fisher Roscoe 2009
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
Here's serious contender for bike of the year from Gary Fisher with custom shock, Active Braking Pivot technology and Fox bolt through fork. And it looks great too!
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Oregon Scientific ATC3K and ATC5K
Originally posted by Dave.
Filed under 'News' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
The Oregon Scientific ATC3K and ATC5K helmet cams have just gone on sale so Dave is planning to upgrade his ATC2K version.
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Back from the Fracture clinic
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2008.
So far there's 6 comment(s) on this post.
Matt returns from the Fracture clinic at East Surrey Hospital near Redhill with a less than complete picture of how his recovery is going.
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Plastic fantastic for bikes?
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
An industrial designer offers the prospect of a recycled plastic bike - eco friendly, cheap and durable. Don't throw those water bottles away just yet
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Marzocchi sold
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
US suspension giant Tenneco buys out Gruppo Marzocchi
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Giro Xen helmet review
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Reviews' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
Giro Xen MTB helmet review ridden and inadvertantly tested by Matt.
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Moving on
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2008.
So far there's 1 comment(s) on this post.
Matt's crash on Ranmore results in some tweaks and updates to the Muddymoles MTB website
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Thank you
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2008.
So far there's 1 comment(s) on this post.
Thanks to everyone for their public and privately expressed sympathy over my broken collarbone
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Matt's broken collarbone
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2008.
So far there's 10 comment(s) on this post.
Matt hits a spot of bother (and a tree) in the Ranmore Woods, breaking his collarbone (with x-ray)
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Man Down - An update
Originally posted by Mark.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2008.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
Some more news about Matt and his accident on Ranmore Woods
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Raves, Rings and offs
Originally posted by Dave.
Filed under 'Rides' during July 2008.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
Sunday was an eventful ride to Newlands Corner, with a rave along the way and a big accident
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Pitch and a Pint Night Ride
Originally posted by Colin.
Filed under 'Rides' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
Why let the weather interupt our weekly Pitch Hill and a Pint MTB ride? We end up with a great night ride
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2009 Avid Elixir CR
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
The disc brake market for MTBs is one of the most competitive there is, and things haven't got any easier with the introduction on Avid's new Elixir for 2009.
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Up and Downhill Holidays
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2008.
So far there's 1 comment(s) on this post.
Mountain biking (MTB) holidays in Ellmau in the Austrian Alps with UpandDownhill...
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2009 Fat Cyclist jerseys
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
Launch of the 2009 Fat Cyclist jersey from Twin Six.
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2009 Mavic clothing
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
Mavic return to their roots for 2009 with the introduction of a sharp looking clothing range.
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Bike Envy
Originally posted by Colin.
Filed under 'Rides' during July 2008.
So far there's 4 comment(s) on this post.
Our regular ride throws up a new bike (for us) - the Cotic Soul. And now Colin wants the Cotic Simple!
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How to improve a classic?
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2008.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
Owning a classic On-one Inbred isn't enough for Matt. He turns his thoughts to the path marked 'upgrade'
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Litter
Originally posted by Colin.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2008.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
Colin rants at the litter louts ruining our MTB landscape
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Two bikes to watch for 2009
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during July 2008.
So far there's 1 comment(s) on this post.
Bikes just keep getting better and better, and the Cannondale Moto and Commencal 5.5 look like being popular choices for 2009.
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Pitch (Hill) Perfect
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during July 2008.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
North Downs riding at it's best on Pitch Hill - overlooked by many but well worth exploring.
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Bikely - bike routes on the web
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during July 2008.
So far there's 1 comment(s) on this post.
GPS maps seem to be the way riders are going these days (pardon the pun). Here's a website that seems a good resource if you're interested in that sort of stuff
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