Hi!
I just joined the forum as a paid member after pulling the trigger on a new bike (new to me anyway) last week, so I thought it's only right to say hello.
Native to Sheffield, but for the moment living and working abroad in southern Germany (Konstanz), so all being well I'll be heading into the nearby alps for some days riding when the weather gets just a little more accommodating and my skills are a little better on a MTB. Oh, and Ive also got to collect my bike from Sheffield too ...
For the next few weeks I'll be staying a little more local on the old bike getting in some miles kilometres :0)
- Andy
… welcome Andy.
"you can check out any time you want but you can never leave"
Lets cut the crap. We'd like to know a little bit about you for our files...
Barn doors or tailgate?
Clips or flats?
Eeb or Neeb?
Oxford comma Y/N?
Hola.
Please share your idea of an attractive full suspension bike below, for forum [s]p*ss taking[/s] discussion.
See you on the trail sometime.
A picture of your garden for weed inspection and hedge/grass cutting discussion please.
(TBH it sounds like he has a bike and actually rides it! Is he in the right place?)
There are some classic threads you need to read to get a feel for the place...
Picolax and Ling's would be a could place to start, but there is probably a top 10 somewhere
Picolax and Ling’s would be a could place to start, but there is probably a top 10 somewhere
Sudocat for lols and Bullheart for, not sure what for, general tragic epicness.
Welcome to the forum. Its better than Google for finding out most things, except Google is better for finding anything on the forum. I hope that makes sense.
Native to Sheffield, but for the moment living and working abroad in southern Germany
Is this about the Gaza Strip?
living and working abroad in southern Germany (Konstanz), so all being well I’ll be heading into the nearby alps for some days riding when the weather gets just a little more accommodating and my skills are a little better on a MTB.
@andytri this sort of thing is not a good start. 😉
Welcome! Ignore all the noise... we can talk bikes and trails as well as all the nonsense.
Looking forward to your contributions to the political threads!
Haha what a welcome! Thank you ... judging by the comments, I think ive found a place thats just the ticket ...
Just working through the Picolax thread ... needed to take a break to let the tears disperse!
Ill try my best to accommodate the Q's so far ...
Here's my new ride - sadly not my garden (it was the sellers!) - feel free to critique as required 😉
- Clearly I'll be on flats, used to clips on the road, but with my limited off road skills, not for me at the moment!
- Im not too bad on the road, but my MTB exploits will be purely for enjoyment and exploring.
- Non E-biker for the moment, although they're unbelievably popular here and i may get tempted at some point...
- Oxford comma ... I'll let you know
@susepic - I'm just in Salem, I often ride through Unter Uhldingen on the way to work in the 'off season.' As lively as ever in winter... 😅
If all goes according to plan I should be out for my first off road ride this coming weekend on a local loop on the old bike, albeit wearing roadie kit 🤦♂️
Thanks for the welcome all!
Welcome to the forum.
Decking could do with a scrub. 🙂
(I don't care that it's not your garden!)
Orange 5.
You now need to confirm what van and what industry you work in... *crosses fingers for full house*
Welcome.
Does the plane take off?
Bloody 'ell - he's a paid-up member too! 😱
Welcome!
Ill try my best to accommodate the Q’s so far …
Here’s my new ride
Reading back I think you'll find that nobody actually asked what your new bike was 🤣
Anyway, I'm tempted to make a comment about how similar the bike looks to the old chair frame in the background, but I won't 😉
Fake grass. Cheater.
...Welcome! Good luck.
Tyre logos lined up with the valves. A good start!
Clearly I’ll be on flats
Not that clearly. I think they've fallen off.
Ah... Bodensee. Fond memories....
Got chased in Konstanz by the Polizei after we jumped onto a train by crossing the tracks.... Train went nowhere and then the announcement that the police were on their way. We legged it and made it onto the catamaran and slumped down, the police outside and the boat pulled away. Fun times.
Bodensee is tough in winter!
The important question. Are you a Putoline zealot? More divisive than peace in the Middle East!
@andytri... you're living in the right place, Reichenau has a one star rated psychiatry hospital... you'll fit in just fine...
Yep fully paid up member ... 😎
Good point re the pedals ... that reminds me I will have to buy some!
I was told the bike is a '23 Alpine 160 Evo, its an ex display model and got it cheap as a result. As an ex garden gate Orange Five owner from way back when, I just fancied something different from whats readily available over here. Im hoping it should be good for some alps days out as well some more local XC loops.
Sadly no van at the moment - standard 3-series touring for me (company car), although the father in law has a pretty smart G-wagon/explorer truck we sometimes borrow for camping hols.
Work: ex forces for 15+ years, now in consulting (dare i say, in I.T ... 😱)
As for the Bodensee, yep winter is not the best - definitely looking forward to spring as most folks are.
@alpin - they are still the same 😅 and your getaway vehicle is still in use in summer!
Thanks rickmeister ... with all the strange looks i get from the locals on a daily basis, it wont be long, I can see it ... 🤪
Welcome to the forum. Its better than Google for finding out most things, except Google is better for finding anything on the forum.
The perfect summary of this place 👍
(And welcome Andy)
southern Germany (Konstanz),
A really beautiful area, I'm a bit envious! Ridden on the road in that area and the black forest a fair bit but not MTB. Enjoy.
Be aware that there is a magazine too.
wait what???
now in consulting (dare i say, in I.T … 😱)
2 out of 3 ain’t bad.
Used to cycle Uhldingen to uberlingen for work alongside the lake
Quiet in the winter, but Vorarlberg just a couple of hours for days trips skiing helped the time go by
Enjoy the new bike!
Willkommen.
pulling the trigger
You'll fit right in!
Welcome to the forum! Have you ever hammered frozen sausage in to an enemies lawn?
Work: ex forces for 15+ years,
Were you operating at the tip of the spear?
Welcome. 95% correct valve/tyre alignment , needs sorting🤷🏼♂️
johnstell
Full Member
Welcome to the forum Andy, never a dull moment here. We’re cheaper than a psychologist.
and.... We'll ensure you need one!
Psychiatrist surely?
As for the Bodensee, yep winter is not the best
Some pretty wicked storms in summer too sometimes. was in Bregenz once, eating pizza outside, and the waiters literally take your plate way from you while you are dining and tell you to go inside immediately, so they can take down the canopies and make the terrace safe. The 10 min later there are canopies flying down the street from other bars. Must be proper scary out on the water if you don't get back to shore in time.
used to work in Friedrichshafen (well Immenstaad I spose really)
