Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Yes, you read it right. I'm back on the road, after a 3 year layoff, and a conscious decision to include more long distance in my training regimen. As much as I hate to admit it, I just can't do 100km plus outrides on my MTB in the southern suburbs without either destroying my tires, or encountering a stretch of road. Plus my mtb isn't exactly set up for road biking. Neither do I want it to be. So - I decided to get hold of my ooooold road bike, which I had sold to a mate about 4 years back. He used it to run on his IDT, which, it turned out, didn't get used at all. I got it back from him on the understanding that I would provide free services on his bikes (one road, one MTB) in exchange for the bike. It's just a modest Fuji newest 2.0, with an Alu frame and a mix of 8 speed Sora & Tiagra componentry. Nothing special, but it serves the purpose quite well. And yes. It gets me back on the road, for some much needed LSD. It also means I now have a bike for MY IDT, which I was previously using with my wife's small-framed MTB. Not ideal by any stretch of the imagination... So now - the bike will stay as is. But we all know what happens when the bug bites, andd you just HAVE to upgrade the wheels (won't hold up long given my weight) and the crank (it's a triple, everyone knows you NEED a dual ring setup - triples are for noobs) and the brakes. Then the shifters and and and... ooooh. I see trouble. But yeah. Mayhem is back on the roads. Look out for me in my Sparkly Magenta Bell Faction, baggies, t shirt and 5-10's on flats. I'll be the moron grinning stupidly as I negotiate the traffic, like I used to whilst living and commuting in London. Wannabe, G e r h a r d Odendaal, Eddy Gordo and 11 others 14
rouxtjie Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Lekkers man....praaaaaaaaaaaaap. Enjoying road at the moment as well....
Beattbox Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Lekka! I'll keep an eye out for you, although with your helmet you won't be easy to miss... Edited February 18, 2014 by Beattbox Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
cfcjim Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 LSD on the road . Dude you are special, very special.... Or Hunter S Thomson.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 18, 2014 Author Posted February 18, 2014 Lekka! I'll keep an eye out for you, although with your helmet you won't be easy to miss... LOL. I'm a lot of things, but easy to miss is NOT one of those...
CAAD4 Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Don't upgrade a thing. New wheels will be worth more than the entire fiets. Just ride it and enjoy the wind in your hair. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Grebel Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb5639331/p4pb5639331.jpg http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1318.gif Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 18, 2014 Author Posted February 18, 2014 Don't upgrade a thing. New wheels will be worth more than the entire fiets. Just ride it and enjoy the wind in your hair. LOL. I know. It's a true thrash it and chuck it away enterprise. Having said that, it may outlast all of us!
(Deon) Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb5639331/p4pb5639331.jpg http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1318.gifHa ha, without dirt no-one knows who he is, those cameras would be pointing the other way if they did... or are they just too embarrassed to look Mayhem, can't say I'll be joining you on the road but if I do see you I'll make sure the Subaru wind gust comes from at least 1.5m away! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Capricorn 2
Capricorn Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb5639331/p4pb5639331.jpg I love that pic of Hill.. http://i.imgur.com/tdUqe.gif
Iwan Kemp Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Yes, you read it right. I'm back on the road, after a 3 year layoff, and a conscious decision to include more long distance in my training regimen. ... Don't worry guys, I'll message him to let him know his account has been hacked. Grebel, ThePubSA, Capricorn and 1 other 4
Iwan Kemp Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 In all seriousness be careful on the road, it's mayhem out there!
(Deon) Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) In all seriousness be careful on the road, it's mayhem out there!..as if the road could take any more mayhem! Edited February 18, 2014 by Pain or shine
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 18, 2014 Author Posted February 18, 2014 Don't worry guys, I'll message him to let him know his account has been hacked. Lol. And dude. I am careful. 3 years of riding in London teach you how to look after yourself on the road. Lucky Luke. 1
DJR Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Welcome back on the sleek Mayhem! I graze on both sides of the fence myself, and I truly love both. Tokai on Saturday, Chappies on Sunday, I can't think of anything more fun, except.......oh no, that thought is going to get me banned! B.t.w. Don't let Pain or Shine fool you, I have personally seen him on a road bike.
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