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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:41 pm 
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Trevtrails wrote:
Oh what a ride :!: :!: :!:

Had a real blast out on my test ride this afternoon, the Norco Sight Killer-B 3 is a real gem of a machine.
Even just 30 mins biking round lakeside was fun.

Just going to test the Sight Killer-B 2 machine next week.

And make my choice :think: :think:

Soon be out on trails.

Trev.


They look like great bikes. Sounds like you had a blast on the B3. Hope the B2 is worth the extra cash.

If not, UPGRADES!! :D

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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:42 pm 
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I asked about these in Lakeside Evans a few weeks back with regards to testing one out with a friend who wants a new bike, only they limited testing to the immediate area :roll: They do look the nutz and come out very favourably in the mag reviews. I have to say I'm amazed to discover someone on here had a mtb before me :lol: ('88) but I'm impressed with your bike choice having been away for a while.


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 Post subject: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:10 pm 
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I was 7 in 88 and 5 in 4 in 84 :)


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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:39 pm 
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Hi all,

Yes cant wait for the next test ride :sick: :thumbup:

Back in the day........
I was riding round Langdon hills and one tree hill back when I was riding regularly.
Used to cycle to work (4 miles each way) everyday come rain or shine then, before passing my driving test & getting into cars :roll:

Would ride from home to Langdon Hills, about 5 or so miles, then all day MTBing and home again.
Realy enjoyed the early days of MTBing very few bikes around then.
I remember my Dad (who also cycled to work everyday) saying to me before I even bought my mountain bike "What do you want a mountain bike for there's no mountains in Essex!!!!!

See you on trail soon :high5:

Trev


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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:44 pm 
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When do you plan on testing again Trev? Also,as I only work 5mins away from Lakeside Evans do they now intend to keep the Norco you test on their shop floor as I'd like to have a go on it myself :shh: (the missus would kill me if she new) I'm actually contemplating turning my 146 into a 27"er but wanted to checkout how a 650b rolls & handles first.


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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:38 pm 
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Rooboo,

Bikes due into the store on Tuesday, they will phone to let me know.

Test ride should be Wednesday (after I finish work @ 4pm).

May be see you therre???? :high5:

Trev.


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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:57 pm 
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Trevtrails wrote:
Rooboo,

Bikes due into the store on Tuesday, they will phone to let me know.

Test ride should be Wednesday (after I finish work @ 4pm).

May be see you therre???? :high5:

Trev.

Trev, have Evans called to confirm? I think I'll be finishing work 2pm at the latest tomorrow due to my workload being unusually light otherwise I could have carried on till 4 & then joined you for a wee blast. Anyway,let us know what you make of the bike,hope it goes well :thumbup:


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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:43 pm 
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RooBoo,
Got a call from Evans today 2 pm....
Went after work had a blast around Lakeside.
The Sight Killer-B 2 has much better mechs & brakes + dropper post.

So good I had to have it :crazy: :crazy:

Sight B2 at its new home....

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Will go out tomorrow localy to get used to things.

Hope to get out on Saturday afternoon, may be go to Thorndon for a few hours.

Now I will be seeing you on trails somewhere :high5:

Trev.


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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:08 pm 
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Happy new bike day :high5:

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 Post subject: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:27 pm 
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Nice bike their :-)

Now time to remove the reflectors ;-)

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 Post subject: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:15 pm 
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Looks sweet ride Dude :)


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 Post subject: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:53 pm 
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Nice ride mate :)


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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:34 am 
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Sweet ride did you take it off any sweet jumps yet?

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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:53 pm 
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You see it, you like it, you buy it....awesome work Trev :clap:


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 Post subject: Re: Getting back into MTB's
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:58 pm 
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Just to say thanks to you all for the replies.

Not been out yet (no lights on my bike yet)
Hoping to get out on Saturday even just a few miles round the village.
Plenty of bridleways around here some have had road planings put down to give a better surface in winter.

Give me a chance to get used to the Sight and its controls

Catch you lot later.

Trev. :high5:


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