the_mikey
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Evening mikey
good ride out ?
Yep, not so bad, apart from the person with no lights cycling in the dark, and the dog walker with a long lead and no lights or reflectives.
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Yep, not so bad, apart from the person with no lights cycling in the dark, and the dog walker with a long lead and no lights or reflectives.
the_mikey
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I am worried that I may find myself ordering a steel framed Audax bike from Ellis Briggs if I set foot in there. I've ordered parts from ATB on t'internet.
classic33
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Treat yourself to a penny farthing!
Perfect for coming down through the lights on the main road past the shop.
the_mikey
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classic33
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Assuming you don't use the spoon brake at any of the lights, there's a a junction about half a mile further on, on Leeds Road.Hmm, where will I stop?
the_mikey
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Bobby Mhor
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One dog I meet (with his owner) has a flashing light attached, I had to stop and inquire first time I met them....and the dog walker with a long lead and no lights or reflectives.
I once met a mum and her pram halfway between two local villages in the pitch dark....
just as well, i'm slow
classic33
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Assuming you don't use the spoon brake, why not. Road starts sloping uphill near the junction mentioned.You think I'll make it past Briggate?
SteCenturion
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What does 'Audax' bike mean mikey ?
I don't think I ever saw or heard a definitive answer.
Is it maybe a big distance event type machine ?
Saw an original Ellis Briggs for sale on the Hillary's website (not blinds) & it looked very nice too.
classic33
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Keep an eye out for a Paul Milnes frame. Another Local bike shop.
the_mikey
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I'd rather turn right and take the train
For me, an Audax bike needs to be comfortable, not a racing position, , have mudguards and maybe the option for a rear rack. Basically a bike that you can ride long distance as comfortably as is possible.
classic33
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You might have problems getting a Penny Farthing on a train.I'd rather turn right and take the train
For me, an Audax bike needs to be comfortable, not a racing position, , have mudguards and maybe the option for a rear rack.
I think of them as a sort of fast tourer/winter road bike type of thing.
Something you can stick panniers on but still nip along swiftly, just not at race pace.
Edit - pretty much what @the_mikey said before me.
SteCenturion
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I will classic, is this a frame you might be interested in ?
I peruse the site every now & then, for vintage bike porn, some very tasty stuff turns over through Hillarys.
classic33
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You made it back then!I think of them as a sort of fast tourer/winter road bike type of thing.
Something you can stick panniers on but still nip along swiftly, just not at race pace.
Edit - pretty much what @the_mikey said before me.
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