G2EWS
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Devizes, Wiltshire
Hi All,
Like a lot of you, I have decided to get back into cycling having bought my Wife and Daughter new bikes a few weeks ago, I thought I should do something as well.
I have a couple of mountain bikes that have not been used for a while and having spoke to my bro who is a serious biker I managed to pick up a bit of bargain. Guy bought this bike 2 years ago, tried it once round the block then put it in the garage. Just in case it means something to you here are the specs:
I have my own company and a few years ago had a shower built which I am using this week for the first time! It is only 5 miles each way, but I am enjoying it. On road most of the way at the moment, but may go over to the Army's tank tracks when I feel a bit fitter!
Having just found 'Strava' on this site, I am looking forward to seeing my improvement.
In my youth I was a serious sportsperson and represented the RAF at boxing, swimming, water polo and athletics. Even being picked - but did not go - for the olympic boxing team. But that was a very long time ago. Seriously unfit at the moment and trying to do something about it!
Looking forward to going over the site and learning more!
Best regards
Chris
PS I only used my handle G2EWS as a lot of people know me by that on other forums! - It is the registration of my RV!
Like a lot of you, I have decided to get back into cycling having bought my Wife and Daughter new bikes a few weeks ago, I thought I should do something as well.
I have a couple of mountain bikes that have not been used for a while and having spoke to my bro who is a serious biker I managed to pick up a bit of bargain. Guy bought this bike 2 years ago, tried it once round the block then put it in the garage. Just in case it means something to you here are the specs:
- Frame: Lightweight carbon MTB race/trail chassis
- Fork: Rockshox Reba Race 100mm travel with remote lockout and pop-lock
- Chainset: FSA V-drive Mega EXO 22t/32t/44t
- Bottom Bracket: FSA Moto Mega EXO sealed catridge outboard bearings
- Front Derailleur: SRAM X-9
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-0
- Pedals: Alloy platform
- Shifters: SRAM X-0 Trigger
- Cassette: Sram PG-980 Powerglide II 9speed 11-34t
- Chain: Sram PC-971
- Rims: Mavic Crosstrail Disc UST wheelset
- Hubs: Mavic Crosstrail Disc UST wheelset
- Tyres: Continental Mountain King 2.2" UST
- Brakes: Quad Stinger Pro hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors
- Levers: Quad Stinger Pro
- Handlebar: Ritchey PRO Rizer 670mm width, 20mm rise, 31.8mm OS
- Headset: FSA Orbit IS2 Integrated
- Stem: Ritchey PRO 4-Axis stem 31.8mm OS - 16"=90mm, 18"=100mm, 20"=110mm
- Saddle: Oultand El Ray MTB with cromo rails
- Seat Post: Ritchey PRO 27.2mm x 350mm
- Size: 18"Frame
I have my own company and a few years ago had a shower built which I am using this week for the first time! It is only 5 miles each way, but I am enjoying it. On road most of the way at the moment, but may go over to the Army's tank tracks when I feel a bit fitter!
Having just found 'Strava' on this site, I am looking forward to seeing my improvement.
In my youth I was a serious sportsperson and represented the RAF at boxing, swimming, water polo and athletics. Even being picked - but did not go - for the olympic boxing team. But that was a very long time ago. Seriously unfit at the moment and trying to do something about it!
Looking forward to going over the site and learning more!
Best regards
Chris
PS I only used my handle G2EWS as a lot of people know me by that on other forums! - It is the registration of my RV!
