Surprised even tubeless would stand up to that. I wouldn't like to fall on that .
I don't believe that we have anything as vicious looking as that in the UK. The closest I can think of is Pyracantha. It's a fast-growing shrub that does well against walls and I installed for anti-burglar duties. It is vicious stuff. I was warning my builder that you only had to point at it to get spiked. As I said it, I unconsciously pointed by means of illustration and the end of my finger got spiked! The plant forms a web of tightly interlocked branches and if you get snagged on it, it will be multiple snags and tricky to get free from without inflicting further damage. Birds love to nest in it (how?) and consequently, any spike injuries tend to go bad.
I don't believe that we have anything as vicious looking as that in the UK. The closest I can think of is Pyracantha. It's a fast-growing shrub that does well against walls and I installed for anti-burglar duties. It is vicious stuff. I was warning my builder that you only had to point at it to get spiked. As I said it, I unconsciously pointed by means of illustration and the end of my finger got spiked! The plant forms a web of tightly interlocked branches and if you get snagged on it, it will be multiple snags and tricky to get free from without inflicting further damage. Birds love to nest in it (how?) and consequently, any spike injuries tend to go bad.
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That's a £1 coin in the picture. It's 15/16" or 23mm dia.
"Tubeless" those spikes look like they could go clear through your rim too
. Probably a good place to wear a full face helmet and googles too. I'd hate to go down and catch one through an eyeball or worse one of "The Boys" Must be great all that dry weather. Just out with the feather duster every now and then or get the wife if I'm too tired. Washed mine yesterday and had an early morning 12 miler today thinking its dry . Still had to wash it . I'm moving.
Pterodactyl ?
I went there for the weekend, it felt really dated.
Sounds like a good sport. How do you eliminate the other riders ? Sharp objects ? Ramming ? Sticks in spokes ?
Out of pocket iphone shot from the hip while cruising the beach @ 20mph. He was standing in the water and by the time I got my camera set he had taken off and was flying by me. He was a big boy for sure and his size is what originally caught my eye. Eagles by me are plentiful this time of year in general. As well as smaller shore birds.
My pivots were creaking a bit for afew rides .. Not any more so it must have been my joints put some silicone on just in caseVery short ride over to Marple bridge today,
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lots of indexing problems and creaking !! Decided to go back home to do some much needed maintenance along with fitting my new bars
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not sure on the R logo placement as the grips cover over it lol.
Yeah my body makes just as much noise as a creaky bike too. I've Just regreased all major culprits and give it some extra cleaning maintenance in the nuts and crannies so will see next ride.
