Strava cyclists TFF

[Forfar 1]

Hi, looking some advice, I have a mtb tyre size are 27.5x2.8, looking for a rack for the roof, what is best? I have one atm but the wheels barely fit, (tyre straps too short)fine for short journeys. Does anyone know if the Thule 598 pro ride and adapters work well? Or is there any other options?
Thanks

 

[legin]

Has anybody got experience with a Ribble Endurance sl disc (carbon)? Looking at upgrading my road bike. Thanks

 

[Boysground]

I, m on tour this weekend. So had a look at @Boysground house. View attachment 965768View attachment 965767

I was there in the week with my cycle club.

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[solo]

Wife cycling to Anglesey with friends over the next two days. Kidderminster to Church Stretton then overnight stop in Bala before the final leg tomorrow.

 

[solo]

Going over the Long Mynd looked hard work yesterday.

Ride to the sea at Anglesey was achieved by 5pm today.

178 miles, 12395 feet elevation, 14hours 43minutes

 

[Boysground]

Going over the Long Mynd looked hard work yesterday.View attachment 970150 Ride to the sea at Anglesey was achieved by 5pm today.
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178 miles, 12395 feet elevation, 14hours 43minutes

That is impressive kudos to everyone

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[mrs mtx]

Any recommendations on a decent mans mountain bike that’s not too pricey?

 

[s line]

Any recommendations on a decent mans mountain bike that’s not too pricey?

Suspension? 29 inch wheel's?

Voodoo bizango from halfords is a safe bet.

 

[mrs mtx]

Suspension? 29 inch wheel's?

Voodoo bizango from halfords is a safe bet.

Are you saying those are the things I need to look for
he hates our local Halfords so I think best we stay away from there!

 

[EddieB]

I didn't realise there are so many farmers with push bikes! I will join the TFF Strava group.

 

[Boysground]

I didn't realise there are so many farmers with push bikes! I will join the TFF Strava group.

Great to have more on the group.You may get grief from other TFF members that don’t appreciate cycling

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[Riggy]

I did my first sportive at the weekend. It was a 113 miles with nearly 8000 feet of accent. I averaged 14.5 mph. Really chuffed with that for me! Been riding now for about 4 to 5 years. Best thing I’ve ever done,really good stress buster.

 

[Boysground]

That’s a tough one to start with. I hope to do 1 in the autumn.

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[organicguy]

Drop in here occasionally, @Boysground keeps posting pictures of fancy bikes so I have to have a look.
Mrs OG and myself are cycle tourists. Did C2C on hybrids a couple of years back.
Up graded to gravel bikes last summer when lock down was released we did a 250 mile circuit in 5 days from Axminster to Ilfracombe, then Coast to Coast via Granite trail, Drakes way to Plymouth, Exeter and back to Axminster. Had an absolute ball.
Just done a couple of days near Newcastle Emlyn, up to New Quay and back. Such a wonderful way to explore the countryside, using all the back roads.
Picture shows us setting out last year. Wave if you see us!

 

[Boysground]

I can’t get Mrs Bg to ride a bike. She walks, doing 15 miles today while I’m combining. Biggest trip I’ve done this year is home to Lyme Regis. 2nd half was quite hilly. 64 miles there I did cheat and get a lift home

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[SilliamWhale]

Drop in here occasionally, @Boysground keeps posting pictures of fancy bikes so I have to have a look.
Mrs OG and myself are cycle tourists. Did C2C on hybrids a couple of years back.
Up graded to gravel bikes last summer when lock down was released we did a 250 mile circuit in 5 days from Axminster to Ilfracombe, then Coast to Coast via Granite trail, Drakes way to Plymouth, Exeter and back to Axminster. Had an absolute ball.
Just done a couple of days near Newcastle Emlyn, up to New Quay and back. Such a wonderful way to explore the countryside, using all the back roads.
Picture shows us setting out last year. Wave if you see us!View attachment 977086

Gravel bikes are great. Very versatile

 

[Renaultman]

Gravel bikes are great. Very versatile

Got to agree. If I had to keep one pedal bike it would be my cyclo-cross

 

[EddieB]

I’ve made the most of non- harvesting weather over the weekend, a forty mile spin yesterday and fifty six miles around the Cotswolds today. I was surprised how hilly it is around Chipping Norton and Stow. On the plus side I didn’t get run off the road by Clarkson’s Lamborghini!

 

[john 650]

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