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18th April 2003, 6:53pm
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#1 | | Goned
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| [Biking and BMX] Saddles - work of the devil!
just bought me and my misses a couple of cheap mtb's for getting to and from work etc. Its been a few years sinceI was last on a bike but I'd forgetten how sore they make my arse.
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18th April 2003, 9:33pm
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#2 | | Aff ra sauce
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Paisley
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| I used to get major problems from having numb bits after long rides, but a specialized body geometry saddle with a cut out bit sorted that out.... as for sore ass...... shouldn't be too bad.... where you wearing technicals or civvies?
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18th April 2003, 9:35pm
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#3 | | GROTBAG.
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| Man, my ass was killing me when I rode my bike a few weeks ago, ain't been on one for many a year.
I need to get me a little cushion!
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18th April 2003, 9:43pm
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#4 | | Aff ra sauce
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| Quote: Originally posted by MorbidAngel
Man, my ass was killing me when I rode my bike a few weeks ago, ain't been on one for many a year.
I need to get me a little cushion! | Where you wearing proper padded shorts? They've got a built in cushion 
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18th April 2003, 9:45pm
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#5 | | gaf
Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Glasgow, right smack-bang (steady) in the red-light district
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| Saddles work of the devil?
If it wasn't for the saddle wouldn't you be sitting on a large, sharp, erect pole?
Ouch!
I think you owe saddles an apology.
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18th April 2003, 11:27pm
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#6 | | Registered User
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| Ok, you might get funny looks from sales assistants if you do this, but go int othe shop, pick a saddle and stick it between your legs. It should fall out. The saddle should actually be quite thin. Mines doesn't really do much anyway. The only time it's up is for going to and from work. The rest of the time it's right down. I took the reflector off as well, just so I can get it that wee bit lower. It makes it easier when you're jumping and doing trialsey stuff.
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19th April 2003, 1:33am
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#7 | | Goned
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| you'll also get a cop wanting to know why your bikes not road legal for not having the reflector  | |
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19th April 2003, 7:57am
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#8 | | Aff ra sauce
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bobzilla
you'll also get a cop wanting to know why your bikes not road legal for not having the reflector | I always end up taking my reflector off and mounting my rear light where it was....
And my front lights are 5 & 10 watts, and you're supposed to use a 2.4.....
I'm such a rebel!
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19th April 2003, 9:57pm
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#9 | | Registered User
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| I don't think you need a reflector *shrugs*
I always use my lights at night anyway, I don't want my bike to get mangled by a big truck!
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20th April 2003, 8:17am
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#10 | | Aff ra sauce
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| Quote: Originally posted by Abstinence
I don't think you need a reflector *shrugs* | From http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/03.shtml - Quote: |
At night your cycle MUST have front and rear lights lit. It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke reflectors will also help you to be seen. Law RVLR regs 18 & 24
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I always use my lights at night anyway, I don't want my bike to get mangled by a big truck!
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20th April 2003, 9:41am
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#11 | | Goned
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| there was also some law that required bike lamps to have filament bulbs in them. That ment all the LED lamps you had were illegal if used on their own.
The funny thing was all the cops use LED lights on thier bikes
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20th April 2003, 7:05pm
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#12 | | The Gunsmith
Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fiorina 161
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| f0rk using lamps and reflectors when ur bouncin about on trails and down hills like i do hehe
Ive never had a problem with my saddle , got me a bontrager one on my trek 4500 bike, tis gr8 , feels luvli , can do offroad cycling for hours in it and onroad 25 miles a day quite happily
bike is f0rked tho  , need another new bottom bracket , and some bak brake pads , and i think my suspension at the front is buggered , wheres me student bursary ! !!!
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