Monthly Archives: May 2009

Ride report: Sunday 31 May – Ranmore, Abinger and Box Hill loop

The moles ride to Ranmore, do the Abba Zabba lumps then return to Box Hill for some China Pig. All good stuff on the very hot day.

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Ride report: Thursday 28 May – And then there were three

Don’t go wandering off if you’ve lost sight or sound of your mates. Here’s a salutary tale of night riding on unfamiliar trails.

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SRAM XX – the ideal groupset?

The new SRAM XX groupset expands the idea of what a groupset is; does it also give mountain bikers what they want?

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Ride report: Sunday 24 May – Bookham to Gatton Park

Perfect summer riding weather brings out ten riders for an XC run to Reigate and Gatton Park

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Michelin AirComp latex inner tubes – Something for the weekend, sir?

Colin takes up the fight against flats with Michelin AirComp latex inner tubes.

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Ragley Bikes – product line-up

A quick run through of the Ragley Bikes range as we understand it prior to the frames going on sale.

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Ride report: Wednesday 20 May – Stop and start

A staccato ride round Ranmore and Norbury, interupted by mechanicals and bad luck.

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Retro bike builds are nearly here

A 1998 Marin Muirwoods and a 1999 Marin Nail Trail form the basis of two retro bike builds, including V-brakes – remember them?!

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First pictures of the new Crud Fast Fender

First thoughts on pictures of the new Crud Fast Fender. Technically worthwhile but visually stupid?

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Ride Report: Sunday 17th May – Newlands Corner

A ride out in damp conditions to Newlands Corner and back clocks up a few more puncture interupted miles

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