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Buy & Sell / Giant Anthem Advanced X29 Framest

« on: October 17, 2016, 08:44:33 AM »

Size Medium. Only a couple of months old. Bought specifically for one race and now is surplus to requirements. Comes with fox float factory DPS shock. Frame protection applied and also come pre routed for dropper post. Can ship. These bikes are not available in Ireland or the UK. Unbelievable XC/Trail bike. Warranty still applies also. Comes with headset and GXP BB. This frame is absolutely immaculate! Have other spares there also that I may throw in with the sale.

€1300 ono which will include spares






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Buy & Sell / Giant TCX cyclocross bike.

« on: February 05, 2016, 04:02:17 PM »

Selling my size m/l cx bike. She's a minter and has been very well looked after and served me well also. It comes standard with disc brakes which are ideal. Club price €700

Cheers


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Buy & Sell / Wanted! Back Protector/Body Armour

« on: July 07, 2015, 12:06:46 PM »

Hi lads

I'm off to France next week and need to get a back protector sorted. Any about?

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Enduro / Race Report Tweedlove EWS

« on: June 02, 2015, 01:26:19 PM »

Well lads

Just thought I'd do a little write up for the benefit of those not on facebook.

So arrived in Scotland on Tuesday Night/Wednesday Morning aiming to be ready for practice on Wednesday. We arrived in Innerlethan at 1.30am to a closed hotel and we had resort to sleeping in my tiny little van. Not an ideal start but anyway we eventually got in to the hotel later in the morning and got a few hours kip in before setting out to practice stages 1-4. stage 1+2 were using the Innerlethan DH trails where-as 3+4 used some natural stuff over near the golfcourse.

On Thursday we practiced Stages 4-8 which were in Glentress and were more trail center type trails with the odd techy section thrown in. Lots of fun!

Friday was a rest day but I used it to go back to Stages 1+2 again to ride them in the wet as the weather had changed from Wednesday.

Saturday I started at 9.35 in Peebles and we had to cycle to Innerlethan on the greenway which was included in our transition time. The transitions were very relaxed and there was plenty if not too much time allocated for them. Ended up being over a half hour early for most of them. I had the usual Stage 1 hiccups and made a few silly mistakes but still managed to get it pretty clean with no incidents. Stage 2 was my favorite of the day as it was balls to the wall pinned for most of it and it was going perfectly until I got a flat near the end and tried to ride it out. I had no traction in the rear for the last corner and lost control and went trough the tape. Managed to skimp over the line in the end. I was in a bit of a panic then to try and get it repaired but managed to get to the tech zone and got a tube in it. I was watching the clock and pelted off up to stage 3 thinking I was going to be tight for time. Ended up that I was 10 mins early when I got there but at this stage I was wound up and thought I could make up the lost puncture time on the stage. Didn't work like that! This stage was tight and techy and there was no room for error. I went in too aggressively and fast and ended up on the deck a few times. Had to have a little chat with myself on the way to 4 and remind myself to enjoy it and stay relaxed. That worked, and ended up having my best stage of the day and finished on a bit of a high. I was 177th at the end of day one.

Sunday saw the race day being cut from 4 stages to 2 because of adverse weather. The stages that were run were stage 5 and an extended stage 8 which was already 5km long. The transitions were relaxed again and there was a shorter greenway between Peebles and Glentress. Stage 5 was a sloppy monster that had bore no resemblance to the stage I practiced on Thursday. It had turned to s**te with all the rain from the night before. I tried to keep it as clean as possible but there was little or no traction in the corners and I just used the ruts to guide me around. The middle of the stage had this tacky mud/clay that stuck in the front wheel which locked and sent me over the bars. I managed to clear the wheel a bit and forced the bike to the end of the stage. Stage 6/8 was the longest of the weekend. Think it was working out at a 12 min stage for the fast guys. This stage suited me as there was a lot of pedaling and a few steep climbs. I kept it very smooth and felt really good and caught 3 other riders. I clipped a tree near the end though but didn't lose too much time and finished it happy enough with how it went.

At the end of the second day I had jumped up 10 spots to 167th just behind fellow Irish man Jamie Whelan. So it was a mixed weekend but I defiantly learned an awful lot and now know what parts of my riding I need to concentrate on. I wasn't too happy with the result to be honest, but that's racing I suppose and you just have to keep pushing on regardless of what happens.

I want to thank everyone in the club for their support especially Ian and Mark for making getting over there a lot easier. I was very proud to be wearing my club colors abroad and can't wait to do the same for France in July!

Cheers lads!

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Buy & Sell / For Sale: Scott Scale 650b frame

« on: January 15, 2015, 08:53:35 AM »

Immaculate condition frame. Large size with BB and headset. €400 to club members

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Buy & Sell / Shimano AM 45 SPD for sale

« on: January 09, 2015, 01:04:32 PM »

I'm selling these as I upgraded to a lighter shoe. In great condition and size 48. €50

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Buy & Sell / Stuff For Sale

« on: October 20, 2014, 03:18:37 PM »

Ok split the Nukeproof for parts. Here's whats left:

Rockshox Pike RCT3 160mm 4 months old with full service kit €450
Rockshox Reverb dropper post 31.6 diameter €150
Hope Pro 2's (red) with mavic 819's tubless ready with all adapters €200
Sram XO short cage derailleur and X9 Shifter €100
Sram XO Carbon Cranks GXP €80

I have a few other bits but may hang onto them for the new bike.

0879162524 or PM me

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Buy & Sell / For Sale: 2012 Rockshox Monarch RT-3

« on: February 05, 2014, 01:00:44 PM »

Immaculate condition Monarch RT-3 Rear shock.

Size: 200x57

This shock has just been returned from warranty service by Rockshox UK with receipt to prove. Perfect for upgrading you old rear shock.

€150 (IMBRC price)

http://www.adverts.ie/other-bike-parts-accessories/rockshox-monarch-rt-3-rear-shock/4754199?

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General Discussion / Hydration Packs

« on: January 06, 2014, 09:31:28 PM »

Lads anyone know where I can get a relatively inexpensive one that will carry a few bits. The position of the new bottle cage makes for muddy water and smashy bottles  Had a look around but any cheap enough ones are too small to carry a pump and some small tools. Cheers

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Buy & Sell / 09 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR

« on: December 27, 2013, 11:15:13 AM »

I am selling my beloved 2009 Stumpy to make way for a new machine. I have had this bike for little under a year and it stood me well throughout. It has been well maintained and is ready to go. Spec is as follows:

Frame: Stumpjumper FSR M5 Manipulated Alloy frame w/ ORE TT/DT, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, DMD Direct Mount F. Der, replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only, 120mm travel
Fork: Fox Float 120 RL, 120mm travel, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer
Brakes: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads
Shifters: SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger, 9-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-7, 9-speed, mid cage
Wheels: Mavic Cross Ride
Tyres: (Front) Specialized The Captain 26x2.2 (Rear) Maxxis Ignitor 26x2.3 (Will throw in spare new ignitor with sale!!)
€650
Great bike that has never let me down and an absolute bargain at that price!
PM< or mail paul@sks.ie

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1486528/

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General Discussion / Links to buy lights

« on: November 13, 2013, 11:06:16 AM »

Well lads. Can anyone give me a link or point me in the right direction as to where I can get those lovely lights you all have. After last night I think I need to up the luminage!