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Friday, August 09, 2013
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Chromebook pixel
More pics here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakh1/sets/72157632920315057/
Monday, January 21, 2013
3-Peaks Training
Solmon Quest 4D GTX
Mountainhardware Dry Q Elite jacket.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Vibram Lontra
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Lightskin
Sunday, December 16, 2012
XMas 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Nexus 4
More photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakh1/sets/72157632017716168/
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Zoom G3x
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Selle Italia C2
UPDATE: it was too narrow, the Man Gel Flow (same but wider) is now on the bike and is the most comfortable saddle ever!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Shimano Saint MX80
Hope Brakes
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Nobby Nics
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Singapore F1
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakh1/sets/72157631656238466/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMdTtrRCnmX1qx2gJl_bMsllx2hUWN0FE&feature=view_all
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
New YouTube Vids
I've put some new vids up on youtube - specifically of some MBKing in North Yorkshire and some underwater ones from Greece. They are all here: http://www.youtube.com/user/rakh1/videos
Insomnia 2012
Here we are again... through shear fluke none of us have died in the last 3 years of doing this, so we'd thought we'd give the Grim Reaper another shot!
Our merry team of 4 will be braving the cold, the dark, and the trails of Bedgebury for a 12-hour 20:00-08:00 night endurance mountain-bike race in October! Yes, freezing cold, pitch-black October. It starts on Sat 20th and ends on Sun 21st. Let's hope the tea shop is open all night again!
The team:
Richie-Rich: Gadget mad, his ultralight bike is no longer ultralight due to the tech he has strapped on. Most likley to run out of batteries.
Josephene: Tea and cake mascot for the night - is always found with a cuppa in hand. Most likely to fall off.
PeaceS: Breaks Landrovers for fun, has yet to break his bike - will this be a first? Most likley to be found sleeping halfway through.
Jasathalon: Will be doing this for a brief warm-up to his usual exercise routine. Makes Lance Armstrong look a bit lazy. Most likely to finish!
Donate here: http://www.justgiving.com/KnebworthKnights2012
BOO - the organisers have cancelled due to lack of interest. Will have to do something else...
Monday, September 10, 2012
MBK North York Moors
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Sailing in Greece
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Cycle 2 Work
So - here it is - my new commute from Kings Cross Station to Thomsons offices (near Victoria). Time on the tube was around 30 minutes and was hot. I take about the same time in the morning (don't want to get hot and sweaty) but in the evenings I storm through London in under 20 mins - and get exercise for free.
The Cycle to work scheme means I acquired a folding bike and all relevant accessories in time for the Olympics - but I pay for it before tax spread over the year. Makes it quite compelling. I need to use it for around 110 days to earn the cost of the bike back in saved Tube fares.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
The Beast
In case you think the recent city-bike means I have gone soft on my MBK, think again. Here's the Beast with its new Saint cranks on...
Tern D7i
Via work's cycle2work scheme I've just purchased a Tern D7i folding bike. Curiously the 3.5 mile trip from Kings Cross to the Office in Victoria takes about the same time on a bike as it does on the tube. It should be a nice alternative to the heat of the tube!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Saints
Hurrah for the internet and used bike gear. A set of Saint cranks came in the post this morning and should be fitted this evening. This is the final piece of my bike-project and replaces the overly-silver XT cranks currently in place.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Marin 5.9 First Ride
At last - everything is assembled and the bike ready for its first run. J and I took a 16 mile route through the woods and fields of Hertfordshire. First impressions: phenomenal! The DT Swiss forks are amazing - soaking up all the harsh vibration that the Fox F120s let through. The Launch Control (drops the nose 35mm when climbing) works brilliantly and really helps make climbing more comfortable. The rest of the bike feels super tight and sharp with very little mechanical drag. I'm absolutely chuffed with the final results...
Marin 5.9 Carbon frame with Fox RP23.
DT Swiss EXC 130 with Launch control, ABS and 15mm thru-axle.
Marin Maxel 12mm rear axle conversion using Quake dropouts.
Hope ceramic BB, headset, seatpost.
Crank Brothers Eggbeaters 3 red/silver.
Avid Juicy Carbon brakes.
Shimano XT gearset.
Mavic XM-317 rims on Hope Pro2 hubs and Panaracer Trailraker PR tyres.
FSA seat-post and stem with Eastern EA70 Monkeybars and WTB saddle.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
DT SWISS EXC 130 15mm
At last - my new forks have made it from Germany. These are astonishing - carbon legs, hollow rear-arch, launch control, and light as a feather. The Launch Control means I can drop the nose by 30mm by simply hitting a big red button. Once at the top of a climb I just bounce the forks and they 'blow off' coming back to a full 130mm. More pics here...
Thomsons Benefit Games
I never miss a chance to create a new mini-me. This time it comes directly from work. Thomsons Online Benefits has launched its 'Benefit Games' site - and with a few clicks I created this :)
I now get to return each day (with my mascot) to participate in the games. It's open to all - give it a go!
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Marin Transplant
The build is complete (for now). Took it for its first test ride last night and all went well. The rear feels stiffer and the bike as a whole a bit more 'chuckable'. Now the wait starts for the new forks. More pics here...