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[MetalPig]

Hi all, just joined so thought i'd say hello

Long story short... sporty kid who then spent the next 20-odd years smoking and drinking, getting older/fatter/very unfit. Decided enough was enough and took up running last year, along with occasionally cycling to work (ie once every 3 months lol). Got the old bike out of the shed recently and have well and truly got the bug, even managed 26km the other day, by far the most i've ever done

 

[paul04]

Welcome to the website

 

[DCLane]

- you'll find a pile of us have similar histories

 

[Hill Wimp]

you will also spend hours on this forum. Loads of good advice, stories and laughs. Enjoy the ride just don't take it or yourself to seriously.

 

[thegravestoneman]

How do..

 

[Ern1e]

Hi and welcome a good choice on getting the old bike out the shed only thing was you did not say just what or how old it is (some of us on here quite like the older machines lol)

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Well done on riding your bike!

 

[MetalPig]

Thanks for the welcome everyone

Hi and welcome a good choice on getting the old bike out the shed only thing was you did not say just what or how old it is (some of us on here quite like the older machines lol)

Haha, not quite that old... i have a Raleigh airlite300 which i bought 5 or 6 years ago and has not been touched for the last 4 until last week! I also have a Trek hybrid of about the same age which i will be using for the commute once i get some new tyres for it next week (the road bike is a bit uncomfortable with a very heavy rucksack on after a 12hr shift )

 

[Ern1e]

you should fit a rear rack and bags so much nicer that a ruck sack oh and nice bikes to lol.

 

[Kies]

+1 on mudguards, rear rack and panniers. So much better for your back and cycling

 

[EltonFrog]

Welcome to the forum, you'll get lot of help amd advice. And just in case you're wondering Arch is a girl.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

MetalPig and well done getting back on the bike.

Another vote for mudguards and panniers. They are worthwhile.

 

[Boon 51]

Welcome..

Your intro sounds a bit like me..

 

[MetalPig]

you should fit a rear rack and bags so much nicer that a ruck sack oh and nice bikes to lol.

off to the local bike shop after work tomorrow for tyres for the hybrid, also going to see what they have in terms of rack and panniers, seems a lot easier than carrying the rucksack every day Are most racks a universal fit, frame-wise?

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Are most racks a universal fit, frame-wise?

Yes usually, provided your frame has the mounting eyes on it. If not, P-clips may be required.