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Mountain bike

Gran Canaria MTB Camp #1

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February 2, 2013 (All day)

Based in the exciting seaside resort of Maspalomas, the whole area offers incredible diversity for different types of mountain biking. From technical rocky trails at high altitude to long distance marathon tracks, Gran Canaria suitability for exciting mountain biking is proven as it... more

FS: Kona Dawg Primo

For sale is my Kona Dawg Primo 2006. Used only a handful of times and just taking up space in the house. Mint condition.

17 inch frame (medium)
XT/LX mix
Hone cranks
Hayes Nine brakes
Rear Shock Fox FLOAT RP2
Fork FOX FLOAT R 140mm travel

Pictures here: https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=9CC17614926AB491!358

£700 ONO - collection only, but can deliver if close to Bristol.

Pedals not included.

markjjhudson AT hotmail.com for all enquires

FS (OT): 2011 Genesis IO ID 11 Alfine

I'm selling this on behalf of a friend. I've also listed it on www.retrobike.co.uk , so please feel free to check my feedback on there (my username is the same).

If you are interested or require any further details, please pm me, and I will give you his email address so that you can contact him directly.

[b]2011 Genesis IO Alfine 11 Speed.
19" Frame
3 Months Old
Absolutely immaculate condition as you can see from the pictures

For full spec and description CLICK HERE

Farewell to Summer Part 1

Taking advantage of the recent good weather and the potential for exploration in the Lakes (now my backyard), I spent the week scheming and planning a little adventure of my own. This would be a weekend to remember.

Must do off road routes near Reading?

Have entered the Hellrider in West Wycombe, am staying near Reading for a few days. Have visited but not cycled in 'The Look Out' any good routes that would make a good warm up for the event? Any good routes in the general area. We normally ride on Exmoor and Dartmoor and are not beginners! We are using cyclocross and mountain bikes. Thanks for any ideas!

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FS: Kona Lana'i

I know it's not a road bike I know it's not even a very good mountain bike but if anyone wants it they are welcome to it.

Bought less than a year ago from Evans for £225. I've been out on it a few times only once off road which was too much like hard work, I think I'll stick to the tarmac.

20" 2009 Kona Lana'i slight cosmetic damage - spec is as new. Working on some pics if anyone's interested

£100

I'm in South Wales for collection or can arrange delivery but will have to look into that if required

Buying, building and riding Britain's cheapest bike

Mark Brown from the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) has been in touch to share his experiences on buying and riding Asda's £70 British Eagle Tulsa, Britain's cheapest adult bicycle. Or, at least, Britain's cheapest BSO: Bicycle Shaped Object. Perhaps not surprisingly, it ain't all good news.

My day with the dark side...

Its been an odd week readers. After the "Flat out in the Fens" sportive last week I have done a couple of short rides and a bit of relaxing pre-holiday (which is why I am writing, not riding on a Sunday morning).

Yesterday though the yearn to get up at the crack of dawn and ride my bike was too strong to resist and so, inspired by the beautiful photographs and adventurous articles in Road.cc's sister publication "Singletrack World", I packed the barely used mountain bike in the car and headed for Rutland Water.