Forum: United Kingdom

Hi all Uk-ers :D I am relatively new to mountain biking and have been on a couple of adventures (hills in nottingham are killers!) looking to organise a couple of groups in notts or mk to meet up a few times a month to enjoy getting covered in mud and then a couple of drinks :D I have created a...

If anyone's interested I've put some of my old Viking parts on ebay - front Benelux Gear Changer, Quill Stem, Pedals and Crankset. They've been lying around for yonks and I'm having a clearout. It'd be good to see them go to someone who's renovating an old bike. Apologies if this is not apt for...

Hello, I'm usually an MTB'er, but have now started to commute to work. I put some cross forks on a kona MTB and some slick gatorskins to commute, but after much deliberation I decided to go get a bike that was purely for my commute, do I've bought the Cube X Race Pro, it's a cross bike for...

What do you think prevents people from bike commuting in the UK? Thanks.

Just been informed that my employer (HP) is taking part in the Cycle to Work scheme. This is great new for me as I was thinking of buying a new summer bike anyway :) For those who don't know what this is it is basically a hire purchase agreement between the employer and employee. The...

Hi, I'm a student in Nottingham studying a BA (Hons) In Digital Media Design. I've been assigned to film and produce a short promotion video, promoting bike fittings. Now I know nothing about biking to be honest, and I'd be quite interested in your views as to what you would want to see...

Hi folks, I'm new here and looking for mountainbikers to ride with around Stratford-upon-Avon, Banbury, Warwick, Leamington Spa area of Warwickshire! Hoping to meet some people who know there way around some singletrack and trails in the area. I've pretty much exhausted the tarmac lanes and...

Just done a Lancashire 2 Norfolk and back charity ride(470 miles) was great fun... wondered if anyone out there got similar trips planned before the dreaded winter sets in!!!! I might try a couple of short trips before then myself... Probably Yorkshire Dales and Snowdonia; Just for fun though.

Hi bike lovers I'm new to this forum/cycling malarky in general and want to get going & make the most of this 'summer'! I've been on a few trips around the Algarve, Portugal and I am up to the challenge, save from the fancy cycling clothes! So if anybody has any route tips (some I found from...

Hi all! I've signed myself up to do a 500k charity cycle ride through Vietnam and Cambodia in Nov 2012. I currently cycle to work 5 days a week (roughly 5 miles a day) and try to go on a decent ride most weekends (between 20-40 miles). I currently have a beautiful Pashley Tube Rider but I'll be...

Here's my problem, I've had the barracuda snakebite for years and fallen in love with it, have a muddyfox road bike and loads of others but not as good as this one. The steering column is massive, like your driving a big lorry with the handles and the speedometer style gear counter is excellent....

Hi I am new to the forum as I have decide to do up 2 bikes I have aquired ,a Phillips I am doing up as a war time bike and a Raleigh .The Raleigh is the problem having looked on sites to date the bike the numbers on mine dont match with anything ,I was wondering if anybody else has seen these...

Hi All Would be nice to chat, get to more more about the bike scene and hopefully connect with anyone who has a love of cruiser bikes, choppers, cafe racers etc Am looking to go to the odd meeting if there is such a thing, bicycle shows etc. I am more of a social member as opposed to someone...

Being a DIY trailer enthusiast and mutant bike builder I'm looking for friendly places to go volunteers and get parts and donors bike for crazy or practical project... Any idea anyone???

Hi all, I am new to the cycling world, and I have bought a Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disc 2011 Hybrid Bike, as seen http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/crosstrail-comp-disc-2011-hybrid-bike-ec025040. I am interested in doing a tour, but don't want to buy another bike after...

I recently acquired an A E Elsegood frameset. Although I have found out something about him eg that he had a bike shop Minster Cycles in York and was building bikes in the 50s, that is all I really know. Does anyone have a photo of an existing Elsegood to compare mine or any other information about...

I am looking to rent a road bike, or preferably a TT bike, for 4 weeks starting 6/23/11 Size is 60cm, brand is not that important - but a Cannondale Slice would be great. Any ideas or help? My searches thus far have turned up only cruisers or MB for hire. I am staying in Bournemouth,...

Does anyone know any good cycling routes around Thetford Forest in Norfolk? I'm heading there next weekend with a group of friends. Our abilities and fitness vary, but we will all have road and mtb's so any advice on good road routes (ideally away from the traffic) or tracks would be most...

Hi We have a 1950's Claude Butler Touring Cycle which belonged to my dad. All original parts saddle and pump in good condition but not in working order. I am wondering how much this bike would be worth.. and also whether I should get it repaired. Is there a particular vintage bike...

Hello I'm fairly new to the fixie world and wanted to no if I was the only one around here , plus I need to be shown how to ride backwards haha :)

Just a thumbs up for Devon Cycle Hire http://www.devoncyclehire.co.uk/ who supplied 2 MTBS for me and the wife on my long overdue return to England. We thrashed the bikes which although tidy did not have the pricest groupsets for obvious reasons, (them being hire bikes). The bikes However turned...

I am new to the forum, but know a little about cycling... always room for some more knowledge though, so constructive responses would be more than welcomed! I have been riding a Giant MTB for years - regularly off road as well as daily commutes (on roads/cobbles and tracks). I have recently...

Hello Folks We are Inland Bikers and just set up a new club in the midlands of Ireland. We will be keeping you all up dated on whats going on with regard nights out and Bike Runs. First Night Out id Saturday 7th May in Clonmellon Music By Say-La-V. Come along and support. Speak Soon

Just wondering who is doing the Norwich 50/100 this year? This year will be my first time and if anyone has any good tips from previous experiances for myself and anyone else who is doing it i'm sure it would be greatly appreciated!!

Hi. Need to get to Reading (from West London) for something and thinking it would be nice to cycle the 30-odd miles if poss. Has anyone does this ? Can you cycle on the A4 the whole way and if so do you take your life in your own hands by doing so? Many thanks in advance.

Hey people looking around for a new front suspension mountain bike, preferably for road and off road use. The bike needs to be tough enough to handle rough terrain but have enough gears to reach a fast speed on the road. Just wandering what the best bike manufacturers are to look out for? any help...

I have never done a group ride off the north american continent. If I end up vacationing in the London area what are some good, pretty fast rides I could do?

A friend of mine is selling me his 10 year old Cannondale R500. Generous man that he is, he says 'just give me what you want', but I want to give him a fair price. I can't find any similar bikes on eBay to give me a guide, so any views of what an old bike in good condition is worth would be...

I'm new on here and need a bit of advice. I've been riding a Specialsized Sirrus for 4 years, lots of touring and commuting. I want a road bike for summer commuting, weekend day rides, possibly the occasional Sportive. I've tried a Wilier Lavaredo which I liked a lot. But I've heard an awful...

I'm doing a research project for a class in my MBA program. My group is exploring why bicycle insurance for "high-end" bicycles is more widespread in the EU and UK in comparison to the U.S. If you have a minute or two, please take the quick survey found in my signature. Thanks!