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Flats Versus Clipless
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karl B aka Crasher Jul 11, 2011. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hi.After many falls at Stromlo (going up and down) I am putting away my clipless (my skill level was not matching my desire to live up to my no fear t shirt) . So...I have just bought a set of decent…Continue
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Jeremy S commented on Joe M's blog post 'Boulder Reborn'
"Nice work Joe. Pretty good weight I recon given you stuck with the original wheels which would be a heavy item given the year and model of bike. I would suggest if and when the budget can stretch grab something like a set of jetblack rockets and…"
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Karl B aka Crasher replied to Joe M's discussion 'Flats Versus Clipless'
"Yep, get your skills up Brettski, then you can experiment.
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John Brinsmead replied to Joe M's discussion 'Flats Versus Clipless'
"Stromlo's rocky trails are a tough place for newbies, especially the many and varied climbing switch backs, you might find that clipless is a better bet once you get confident in negotiating the trails without having to put a foot down."
Brettski replied to Joe M's discussion 'Flats Versus Clipless'
"I'm very new to mtb-ing. I have tried now Stomlo and Sparrows Hill. I really dislike the clipless pedals so far. For me, the negatives are outweighing the benefits. Yet, I love them for my commuter. As I'm also only doing recreational…"
Matt W commented on Joe M's blog post 'Boulder Reborn'
"Mexican decals came up nice, cant wait to see this thing up and running!"
Joe M replied to Brettski's discussion 'SS or geared for a recreational mtb noob?'
"I agree, having a geared may be the better way to start out.
Having said that I am now building up a SS and I am looking forward to it."
Karl B aka Crasher commented on Joe M's blog post 'Boulder Reborn'
"Noice. My old Specialised is going to get some treatment if I can ever sell this bloody CBR......."
Third Idiot commented on Joe M's blog post 'Boulder Reborn'
"Surely it's going to become a rigid singlespeed. That's what it was trying to tell you up on the mountain."
Deano commented on Joe M's blog post 'Boulder Reborn'
"nice one joe, keepus bermers informed with your progress. i will be painting my Kona one20 soon
so I am interested how you go with it all"
Jeremy S commented on Joe M's blog post 'Boulder Reborn'
"Hey Joe - awesome retro colours, love it. You going to post up a specs list and costs once you build it?
Would love to do the same thing with a 90's stumpjumper if I can ever track one down."
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Boulder Reborn
So I bought a 2004 Giant Boulder SE...a bike to break and rebuild.June 2011Before I started the project I thought I would see how it handled a cold morning at Stromlo, one last…See More
Drew replied to Joe M's discussion 'Flats Versus Clipless'
"I got rid of my SPD's for flats and 5.10's years ago. I may be slower, but as I'm there to relax, not to be quick, I really don't care.
If I were racing then sure, there'd be an incentive to be more efficient, but…"
Ryan Walsch replied to Joe M's discussion 'Flats Versus Clipless'
"I swap between flats and clips regularly. Learning to ride at stromlo SMOOTHLY with flats is a fantastic idea. When you are comfortable cornering in particular with flats with the need to 'dab' your foot swap back. Dont forget to go…"
Joe M replied to Joe M's discussion 'Flats Versus Clipless'
"Well I have been riding clipless for five or so years on the roadie and for that they rule. It is just the tech stuff that I would try on dirt tended to lead to a fail and fall.
I just got back from two laps of stromlo with my flats and…"
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Boulder Reborn
Posted on July 18, 2011 at 21:00 7 Comments 0 Likes
So I bought a 2004 Giant Boulder SE...a bike to break and rebuild.
June 2011
Before I started the project I thought I would see how it…
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