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[Closed] Glentrool big country route

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Anyone got details of the elevation profile for this route or even a gpx file for it. I know it's long but I'm interested in the total ascent over the route.


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 2:09 pm
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Different subject, but did you pass me yesterday walking up St Vincent street at about 10am? A guy passed me with an XC Comp and knew you worked in that area. How is the new spring in your forks treating you?


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 2:12 pm
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Nah wouldn't have been me. I had the Hardrock yesterday.

Still haven't been able to source a replacement spring ๐Ÿ™

LBS spoke to the Rockshox distributor who confirmed that a lot of people are experiencing the same problems and they've sold out of the springs.

I found this place: http://www.juliescycles.co.uk/index.php/search.php?action=page&id=3 and I ordered it online but they just replied saying they're dealing with my order and that was well over a week ago.


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 2:20 pm
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You can have mine for a tenner if you want it??

I got the Talas so dont need it anymore. Just lying in a cupboard.


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 2:22 pm
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Is it the red spring?


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 2:32 pm
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not sure of colour off the top of my head. Packaging said medium. I can meet you to give it a try if yot want. I'm free tonight or sunday night if that suits?


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 2:49 pm
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Aye the medium one is red so I'll take it.

Tonight sounds good. I'll give you a call on your mobile when I get home (6-ish)


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 3:09 pm
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back to subject . i would be interested to hear what the glentrool route is like to ride


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 10:29 pm
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Some lovely scenery but the fire roads become a bit tedious. I joined up with Kirro black and did a loop to add some fun into the equation but it makes it a long day in the saddle. If you are planning a long ride there are better places to go imo. You could try putting the route into mapmyfitness.com etc to get total elevation.


 
Posted : 16/04/2009 7:01 am
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There's a elevation profile on the 7 Stanes website.

[url= http://www.7stanes.gov.uk/pdf/glentroolrouteprofiles.pdf/$FILE/glentroolrouteprofiles.pdf ]PDF[/url]


 
Posted : 16/04/2009 7:16 am
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There's a elevation profile on the 7 Stanes website.

PDF

Aye I've noticed they've put route profiles up on the site but they've neglected to include the big glentrool route!


 
Posted : 16/04/2009 8:57 am
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is it just curiosity or some other reason?

No really big hills but if it`s as windy as the day we did it they can take their toll

We start at Kirrys Heartbreak hill which puts the cafe half way round which is handy.


 
Posted : 16/04/2009 11:15 am