Recent content by mjf1017

Thank Thank you both for your intelligent and interesting comments....

After 3 years of commuting and the odd sportive on my Boardman Hybrid, it's time to upgrade to a road bike. I like the look of the Boardman Team and the Giant Defy 1. I'm also aware that with a new range of Boardmans due in Sept, there will be some cracking deals out. The bike will be used for...

fair point!

Odd one this. I've noticed (after 3 years - doh!) that my headaches (could be migraines as that what the GP has been treating me for) happen the day after a bike ride - even just the 30 min commute to and from work. I only realised this when I'd been virtually headache free over winter (when...

After 3 years using my Boardman Hybrid Comp for commuting and the odd sportive, I'm looking to take the next step up and buy aroad bike. I'm definitely not looking for an out and out race bike, as I'll be using the bike for sportives and pleasure rides, so was looking for a good, comfortable...

Complacency Thanks for the feedback guys. I think complacency may have been a factor, maybe a slower speed and being a bit more aware of my surroundings next time...

I wasn't thinking of the stormtrooper body armour that mtb bikers wear, more something similar to the padded shorts effect in our bibs. BTW only cyclists are impressed by the skinny, shaved, burnt arm and legs look of other cyclists. Everyone else thinks we look odd

After nearly 3 years of commuting I came off my bike for the first time last week. Since my last crash happened when I was 14 (35 years ago) I'd forgotten what a thoroughly unpleasant experience it is... Luckily nothing's been broken, but I've got shockingly unpleasant scrapes on my elbow and...

post moved - thanks