http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ A forum for Sussex based cyclists, what ever kind of bike you ride en-US Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:03:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/search.php http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/helmets#post-752 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:54:10 +0000 mcgrathw 752@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I&#39;m a Brighton based cyclist conducting research into helmet use.</p> <p>Does anyone disagree with wearing helmets?<br /> Does wearing a helmet change your behaviour on the bike?</p> <p>Would be interested in any views and opinions on the subject! Thanks! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/swarovski-uk-online#post-750 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:07:51 +0000 shang 750@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>The Beautiful Swarovski Perfume Aura Spring 2011 saw the production of the <a href="//www.swarovskiukonline.com/&quot;">Swarovski</a> perfume Aura that had been long anticipated by many perfume fans throughout the world. Its theme is that it is the presentation of crystal transmuting into a luminous and energetic perfume. It is a floral perfume with strong notes of fruit that is said to generate vibrancy for anyone who wears this scent, and it is also a fragrance that delivers a glow as a result of energy of light.<br /> The composition of Aura perfume was developed by the perfumer Olivier Crep of Firmenich. He cleverly utilised lychee fruit notes and fused these with note of roses. The centre note belongs to tuberose which exudes femininity and allure. The bottom note consists of amber and musk, laced with benzoin. 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As soon as it was seen on X-Factor, The Only Way is Essex, Made in Chelsea and other prime time TV shows, we knew that this brand had taken over the world! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/regular-ride#post-734 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:31:49 +0000 dusty 734@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>We are yes, although I probably can&#39;t make it this saturday, I&#39;ll post on here if we are riding this weekend </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/regular-ride#post-728 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:37:40 +0000 chephri 728@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi, Are you still doing Saturday morning gentle rides? I would be insterseted in riding out. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/sunday-morning-ride-from-brighton-to-brighton#post-721 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:22:45 +0000 dusty 721@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Starting to get a saturday morning group together for a decent social ride if you fancy that? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/regular-ride#post-720 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:08:17 +0000 dusty 720@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Have started to gather a group for this, riding out on saturday mornings, 35-40 miles, about a 15mph average. Nice friendly ride. Heading out this saturday from Patcham co-op at 830 of anyone wants to join give me a shout. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/regular-ride#post-707 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:27:44 +0000 dusty 707@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi, </p> <p>I&#39;m fairly new to road cycling &amp; not quite up to the standards of the likes of the mitre / nomads etc weekly rides. </p> <p>I&#39;d like to find a group to ride with that&#39;d be doing a 25-35mile ride each weekend at reasonable pace (avg say 14-15 mph) starting from Hove/brighton area.</p> <p>Is there an existing group somewhere or is anyone out there interested in joining me, I go most saturdays anyway...</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/mini-video-cameras#post-703 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:46:28 +0000 Wheldone 703@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Have you tried <a href="http://www.purenature24.co.uk/shop/k137/anti-allergy-bedding-covers.html">anti allergy bedding</a>? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/beach-to-beach-charity-bike-ride-for-asthma-uk#post-702 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:43:56 +0000 Wheldone 702@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Asthma can be a result of an allergy and can be cured. Cycling on the fresh air is good for asthmatics. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/for-sale-genesis-day03#post-701 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:49:58 +0000 simonofthepiemans 701@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>For sale - Genesis Day.03 60cm triple butted ALX9 frame with Columbus Tusk carbon fork. The frame is really nice, light and stiff and it&#39;s all in very good condition. Only selling as the frame is too big for me and would suit someone of a taller stature (I&#39;m 6&#39;).<br /> £350 ONO</p> <p>Lots of lovely photos here...</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonofthepiemans/6147971671/in/set-72157627672056424/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonofthepiemans/6147971671/in/set-72157627672056424/</a></p> <p>Rest of spec as follows: </p> <p>Wheels Bontrager SSR<br /> Shifters Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed<br /> Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra GS<br /> Front Derailleur Shimano 10 Speed<br /> Crank FSA Vero 50/34<br /> Cassette SRAM PG950 11-26, 9 speed<br /> Saddle Bontrager Race Basic<br /> Seat Post Bontrager Race Lite Basic<br /> Handlebars Bontrager SSR VR Bend OS, 31.8mm<br /> Stem Bontrager Race Lite OS, 7 degree, 31.8mm, 100mm<br /> Brakeset Alloy dual pivot </p> <p>The Surly badge on the headset is only a sticker as is the one on the seat stays and will peel off if you wanted to. </p> <p>Cheers</p> <p><a href="mailto:simonofthepiemans@hotmail.com">simonofthepiemans@hotmail.com</a> </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/beach-to-beach-charity-bike-ride-for-asthma-uk#post-700 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:55:24 +0000 dropkick 700@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Asthma UK have organised a Beach to Beach charity bike ride starting in the centre of Bournemouth and ending on Brighton beach front. It&#39;s a 2 day cycling event taking place from Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th May 2012 with participants traveling over 140 miles through the beautiful New Forest and South Downs before the final roll down to the finish line in Brighton. </p> <p>There is also a video from last year&#39;s event at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7cVEmEst4g" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7cVEmEst4g</a> and those interested can sign up by visiting <a href="http://www.asthma.org.uk/beachtobeach" rel="nofollow">http://www.asthma.org.uk/beachtobeach</a> </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/martlets-2011-london-to-brighton-route#post-697 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:39:37 +0000 piltrafilla 697@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi<br /> My first year as well. There is a route map here on the mini-blog:<br /> <a href="http://fnrttcmartlets.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://fnrttcmartlets.blogspot.com/</a><br /> Simon </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/have-you-seen-this-bike#post-696 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:02:10 +0000 Tedward 696@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p><a href="http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o289/tedcase/IMG_4424.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o289/tedcase/IMG_4424.jpg</a> </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/have-you-seen-this-bike#post-695 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:01:39 +0000 Tedward 695@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p> It was stolen from Stroudley road last friday. I loved my bike and cannot afford to replace it. im sorry if this post is annoying or doesnt belong here, but if you have seen it, Please get in touch.</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/martlets-2011-london-to-brighton-route#post-694 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:31:52 +0000 nickp99 694@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi All</p> <p>This is my first year of the Martlets London to Brighton and was looking to see if the route is published anywhere.</p> <p>Cheers, Nick. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/are-there-any-fixie-gear-riders-in-in-brighton#post-692 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:04:40 +0000 Cuddeback 692@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>And if you are in need of some kind of luggage for your travel with the use of your motorcycle, then the brand of Willie Max is the one that is just fit to your needs right now. This is one of a kind with its finest designs to see that for sure you will love to have for you.</p> <p>----------------------------------------------<br /> <a href="//www.708buy.com/deal/ipad-2-leather-cases&quot;">ipad 2 leather case</a><a href="//www.708buy.com/deal/ipad-2-case&quot;">ipad 2 case</a><a href="//www.708buy.com/deal/ipad-2-covers&quot;">ipad2 covers</a> </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/for-sale-hed-stinger-6-flamme-rouge-wheelset-2010#post-690 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:13:52 +0000 maskedmarvel 690@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi everyone, I have two HED Stinger 6 Flamme Rouge wheelsets for sale, one Campag and one Shimano. Both have been used no more than 6 times, in Portugal (in the dry!)I&#39;m looking for 1050quid or very close for each wheelset. I&#39;m in Patcham and could meet anywhere in Brighton area, please contact me (Luke) on 07917260694 </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/martlets-friday-night-ride-to-the-coast-anyone-else-signed-up#post-689 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:37:35 +0000 piltrafilla 689@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>I have now signed up for this. All I have to do now is cycle from Victoria station to the beach. mmm. Looking forward to it. See you there. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/for-sale-shimano-etape-pro-emc2-300-ono#post-688 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:03:37 +0000 ParkCres 688@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>SHIMANO etape Pro EMC2</p> <p>Description<br /> Alloy frame w/ Carbon fork &amp; seat stays. All 105 except for brakes which are<br /> EMC2, a strong New Zealand made racing bike company.</p> <p>Positives<br /> Complete 105 drivetrain and shifters<br /> Shallow drops - good for sprinting and less of a stretch to get down on them<br /> + Wheels are bombproof - excellent for training<br /> + Compact gearing - great for climbing and learning to spin</p> <p>Additional notes<br /> Shimano 105 is light, and the new 10 speed has stepped it up a level of competitiveness, completely reliable and looks great. A great bike for starting out on, great for up to cycle club racing or triathlon. Its very light and just rolls really smoothly and seemingly effortlessly! I rode it up several famous Tour de France and Tour de Italy climbs, blitzed past most riders, and prefered it to my top level professional full carbon, sram red component equiped racer (which I have left in NZ).</p> <p>Only selling due to the fact I am heading back home to New Zealand.</p> <p>Recommendation<br /> All in all a solid, reliable ride ideal for anyone looking to get into training and/or club racing.</p> <p><a href="http://emcbikes.com/bikes/etape-2011/etr11-r2-2.html" rel="nofollow">http://emcbikes.com/bikes/etape-2011/etr11-r2-2.html</a></p> <p>call 07801 274695 </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/sun-17th-july-wilmington-to-friston-forest-ride#post-686 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:48:52 +0000 Burningflan 686@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>&#39;Twas good, only got rained on once too! the forest was a bit sketchy with that special slippery mud you get in there that&#39;s almost impossible to stay upright on, but a very enjoyable morning out overall.<br /> I used to ride over there, round the forest and then back when I was a yoof, but I&#39;m old and unfit these days! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/sun-17th-july-wilmington-to-friston-forest-ride#post-685 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:35:20 +0000 simonofthepiemans 685@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Sorry Flan, I was away. I would have been with you. How was it? I still haven&#39;t played in Friston. How about biking all the way there? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/sun-17th-july-wilmington-to-friston-forest-ride#post-684 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:23:07 +0000 Burningflan 684@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Just in case someone is out there and interested, I&#39;ll be getting to Wilmington at 10:00am to leave about 10:15. See the map in the link for the car park location and first bit of the route to the forest...</p> <p><a href="http://goo.gl/Vy37H" rel="nofollow">http://goo.gl/Vy37H</a></p> <p>...don&#39;t forget a sandwich and I&#39;ll see you there! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/martlets-friday-night-ride-to-the-coast-anyone-else-signed-up#post-683 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:00:48 +0000 martletshospice 683@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi </p> <p>As you&#39;re cycling through the night there is very, very little traffic - and we&#39;ve got marshalls along the course. If you&#39;ve got any worries our event organiser Simon will be able to help <a href="mailto:simon.legg@themartletshospice.co.uk">simon.legg@themartletshospice.co.uk</a> </p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/has-your-bike-been-stolen-in-brighton#post-682 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:35:21 +0000 Andy182 682@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>From what I&#39;ve been hearing lately, cycle theft is on the increase in Brighton and Hove. With thieving scum willing to go further than ever before to get their hands on your pride and joy.</p> <p>And, if they don&#39;t nick the bike, they&#39;re grabbing wheels, lights etc.</p> <p>Please. Don&#39;t take any chances. Get the best lock that you can afford. Check out motorbike shops for super heavy duty locks. Don&#39;t give these lowlifes an easy ride. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/martlets-friday-night-ride-to-the-coast-anyone-else-signed-up#post-681 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:29:22 +0000 piltrafilla 681@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>reckon i will join this. how is the safety on the country roads? is it made obvious to oncoming traffic that there is a group of cyclists? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/sun-17th-july-wilmington-to-friston-forest-ride#post-680 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:23:03 +0000 Burningflan 680@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi everyone, I&#39;m planning on going for a ride from Wilmington, over to Friston forest, having a play on the forest trails and then back to Wilmington. If you&#39;re interested in coming along, let me know on here and I&#39;ll add some more details a little later. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/martlets-friday-night-ride-to-the-coast-anyone-else-signed-up#post-679 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:35:40 +0000 Cycling Caz 679@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hello fellow cyclers !! </p> <p>I did the Friday Night Night to the Coast last year, which is organised by The Martlets Hospice in Brighton and can&#39;t wait for the 2nd September to come around again!</p> <p>This year&#39;s bike ride starts at midnight (from London Victoria), and you will arrive in Brighton in time for breakfast on the seafront - I can tell you it was the best and most deserved breakfast I had ever had!!! The scenery along the way was beautiful, and I will never forget that moment when dawn broke and the sun started to rise over the hills..what an adrenaline rush! </p> <p>Entry is £15 by the way (they do ask you to raise money for the hospice) and includes a t-shirt, medal as well as coffee and cake halfway. And do wear a helmet! </p> <p>You can enter online at <a href="http://www.themartlets.org.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.themartlets.org.uk</a> . </p> <p>Let me know if anyone else is doing this!! :-) </p> <p>See you en route x </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/critical-power-assessment-study#post-678 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:58:55 +0000 Chipko Andolan 678@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I&#39;ve been contacted by a researcher from the University of Greenwich who is looking for volunteers to take part in a study on VO2 Max in cycling.</p> <p>More details and contact info below.</p> <p>The commitment: it will run for each participant over the duration of max 2 weeks to avoid training effects. The number of test days equals 7. A minimum of 24 hours are required in between each test day. An additional day is required for familiarization (please see under ‘Extra’)</p> <p>The duration of each test:<br /> Test I = up to 1 hour (including setting up of gas analyser, test rack, etc)<br /> Test II = 3 ‘mini’ tests spread over three individual days performed indoor<br /> Test III = 3 ‘mini’ tests spread over three individual days performed outdoor</p> <p>When: I will make every attempt to fit the testing around the availability of each participant. This includes weekends and evenings. It is possible to test more than one participant at a time for test II and test III.</p> <p>Location: Test I and test II can be performed at any indoor location. I can come to your home to perform these tests but participants are also welcome to perform these tests at my place in Brighton. Test III will be performed at the Preston Park Velodrome in Brighton.</p> <p>Familiarisation: All participants will be asked to ride as fast as possible for the durations of 3min, 7min and 12min to familiarise themselves with the actual tests using the Velodrome or using the road. Participants who have never used the Velodrome will be asked to run a test trial to familiarise themselves with this particular track. The Preston Park Velodrome is very wide with non-acute curve angles and consequently easy to ride. Running a test trial/familiarization trial will support valid and reliable results.</p> <p>Weather: Any outdoor tests will be cancelled in case of bad weather conditions.</p> <p>Protocol: Participants are required to complete one VO2peak test, three time to exhaustion tests using a Turbo Trainer (with 30 minutes rest in between) and further three time to exhaustion tests using the Preston Park Velodrome (also with 30 minutes in between single tests)</p> <p>What is in it for the participants: VO2max evaluation and Critical Power value with feedback of training status. The value of these tests under non-research condition is around £300.</p> <p>PM me for contact details. Can we PM on this forum?.. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/has-your-bike-been-stolen-in-brighton#post-677 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:52:16 +0000 Spellberg 677@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>STOLEN. BLACK GT i drive 5 mountain bike. from 5 ways area. Matt black. gold trim features and gold GT logo. Fox air shocks front and rear. XT gears etc. Avid / dearoe discs.Contact 07970 387836. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/cake-stops#post-676 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:49:19 +0000 Ian Essex 676@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>There&#39;s a nice little provisions shop in Fletching high street which also does tea and cakes etc. You can spot it as it has acouple of tables and chairs outside on the pavement and it also has seating and tables inside. We go there normally every Tuesday morning. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/road-cycling-route-finders#post-675 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:39:34 +0000 piltrafilla 675@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>does anybody know of a good route finder for road bikes, that will keep you off the main roads? possibly a website or even an app? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/cake-stops#post-674 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:35:40 +0000 piltrafilla 674@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>i second that. ditchling tea room does a fantastic cream tea with supersize scone, fully justified by the pending climb up the beacon. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/london-to-brighton-september-11th-2011#post-673 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:29:54 +0000 oliverstarfish1 673@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi guys, this isn’t an advert! I just thought I would let everyone know that the charity I work for (Starfish Greathearts Foundation) still has some places left for the London to Brighton Bike Ride on September 11th 2011, so if anyone is interested either visit the website – <a href="http://www.starfishcharity.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.starfishcharity.org</a> - where you can learn more about the charity and sign up to the event or give my colleague Hester a ring on 020 7597 3797.</p> <p>A short blurb about the charity;<br /> Starfish Greathearts Foundation is an International Development charity that supports children that have been orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS in southern Africa, for more information about the charity please go to <a href="http://www.starfishcharity.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.starfishcharity.org</a> </p> <p>Thanks a lot, I look forward to hearing from you all!</p> <p>Oliver </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/are-there-any-fixie-gear-riders-in-in-brighton#post-671 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:47:46 +0000 brightoncyclerecycle 671@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>i ride fixed everywhere i go </p>