Mauhoum Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I ride - just got back from my 46k loop - but i'm too far from you [:(]What kind of bike do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauhoum Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 I've a tatty old, but faithful Peugeot, but waiting for a brand new Cannondale to be delivered any day now[:D] Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 woooooohh - bling! I've got a Vitus, nicely made French jobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Mauhoum - got the Cannon yet? Just wondered what spec it is. All carbon, carbon/aly? Be good to see a pic of it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauhoum Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauhoum Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 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!![IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Mauhoum/DCP_3164.jpg[/IMG] Hope you like it Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 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.[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q223/sheeponabike/Vitus02.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauhoum Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi RaindogCool 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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