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AndrewClark

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #45 on: March 10, 2007, 08:45:36 PM »
I've been bombarding Adrian with questions, whilst trying to brace my credit card for the onslaught!  Trying to decide which rims to go for at the moment, I've had good service from Mavic F519's in the past but SJS seem to think the replacement 819 is a bit lightweight. Cass Gilbert says the Carbide rims are superb but you have to use the special pads, ordinary ones last about a week!
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stever1

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #46 on: March 15, 2007, 07:56:28 PM »
2 bikes ordered
swithered over spec
kept the v brakes
went for sun rhynos for bomb proof rims
expedition rear rack
accessory bar for carradice super c bag on the front
scwalbe marathon xr 2.25 tyres also xtr pedals
i ordered the black nomad
after some deliberation she went for the green
also the magura odur forks
just waiting for delivery
« Last Edit: March 15, 2007, 07:58:08 PM by stever1 »
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AndrewClark

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #47 on: March 16, 2007, 04:54:24 PM »
When did they say you'll be getting your bikes ?  Think there will be a few Thorns heading to the mountains this year!
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stever1

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #48 on: March 17, 2007, 11:30:57 AM »
second week in april [fingers crossed]
ours are heading for the himalayas in sept
http://www.out-there-biking.com/sach.html
till sept we will be training for trip every chance we get [:D]
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AndrewClark

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #49 on: March 17, 2007, 01:58:29 PM »
That's not a bad leadtime.

I'm off on one of Cass's trips as well. Manali-Leh in August.  Got to get fit and try to lose the spare tyre!
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Bill

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #50 on: March 17, 2007, 06:18:24 PM »
Stever1

I'm going to Sach pass too.

See you in September.

I've ordered a raven nomad S&S.  I've always said youcan't have too many bikes.
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AndrewClark

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #51 on: March 25, 2007, 10:41:43 PM »
Placed my order on Thursday. Sent Adrian my standover height & measurements from the existing bike and he suggested a 537L frame.
Rigida Andra rims, comfort bars with Ergon GR2-L grips,chainguard, Pitlock skewers and Hi Road tyres.

Also went for the XTR brakes. Had a chat to Adrian about this and he said that only the Deore and XTR levers fit well with the Rohloff shifter. 38 x 16 gearing.  I asked for a disc compatible Rohloff and XT disc compatible front hub as well.

Just got to wait 6 weeks now!

I was going to get the
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douggiefox

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #52 on: March 26, 2007, 12:27:32 PM »
Andrew,

Did you go for the S&S couplings?

Is this the bike you're taking to the Himilayas?

How do u decide between the Tour, Catalyst or Nomad for a similar trip?

Best DF
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AndrewClark

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #53 on: March 26, 2007, 01:24:09 PM »
Hi Dougie, They don't do the Nomad without the S&S couplings.  I wasn't keen at first but after doing a bit of reading I found quite a few stories (mainly from the US) about people being charged for oversized luggage when travelling with bikes. Some of their airlines are now charging by volume as well as weight!  How long before European airlines start doing the same!

I'll be taking the new Nomad to the Himalayas, not sure if I'll be beaking it down yet. Don't want to spend £300 on the special case so will see if I can find something else it will fit into (local thrift shop for a hardshell suitcase?)

The Catalyst would probably have been the "best" bike for this trip but the Nomad fits fo nearly all my other riding as well.
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stever1

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #54 on: April 09, 2007, 03:18:06 PM »
nomads arrived went for a spin
heres the pics
brrrr april chilly stuff
http://picasaweb.google.com/steve.rooney/Nomad
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PH

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #55 on: April 09, 2007, 03:27:20 PM »
Good stuff steve, perfect time to take delivry of new bikes.
Be interesting to read your first impressions when you've time...
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AndrewClark

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #56 on: April 09, 2007, 06:33:59 PM »
Hi Steve,  Nice bikes,  what size is yours ?  Keep the forum posted with first impressions.

Mine is on order but won't be here in time for Fridays trip to Ireland.
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stever1

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #57 on: April 10, 2007, 07:11:26 PM »
Re frame size "537L"
First impressions "its too clean to ride".
Once on the road it feels great obviously the exact cycling position has to be tweaked.
Oh and getting the derriere used to a brooks saddle may be a trial,
but im sure I will cope.
miles wise only short road miles so far 2 x 30mile rides on the local backroads,
not so busy area near me also only had rack pack and a couple of water bottles..so cant really say

plan to do some hill tracks on sunday nothing too mountain bike merely
forest roads through the galloway hills
i'm lookin forward too it

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Bill

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #58 on: April 12, 2007, 06:12:56 AM »
Steve

I've got half my bike, the other half according to the tracker is in Toronto clearing customs.
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john28july

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Re: nomad with roholf
« Reply #59 on: April 12, 2007, 08:30:26 AM »
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Originally posted by Bill

Steve

I've got half my bike, the other half according to the tracker is in Toronto clearing customs.

Hello,
If you got the rear half, maybe you could try a Unicycle ride? I do hope the front arrives quickly as I know what its like waiting for a Thorn!
John.
www.pbase.com/john28july
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