mid life crisis?

TTDegs · 30th May 2007, 17:09

couldn't justify swapping the 2.2 EX for an R, so went for this instead

2nd hand Scott MC-40 with loads of upgraded bits

AND it was a good excuse to try the 'does a bike fit in a Civic?' trick (it does, easily)

Bungle · 30th May 2007, 17:25

You may have some kind of crisis by the looks of that saddle

Skippy · 31st May 2007, 07:52

Nice! First off-roader?

As an aside the green bike in the Civic catalogue is a Specialized FSR XC. They were only made in that colour for demo bikes.

richierich · 31st May 2007, 07:54

Can you actually ride with the saddle so high, must be some sort of contortionist.

Reminds me of a line from a very old Yellow Pages advert "I were right about that saddle!"

TTDegs · 31st May 2007, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skippy

Nice! First off-roader?

As an aside the green bike in the Civic catalogue is a Specialized FSR XC. They were only made in that colour for demo bikes.

First one in a long time

Used to have a Giant carbon framed CF-1 back in the day, but that went west with the divorce

Started poking round and reading bike mags whilst being laid up sick over the last few weeks, and realised how much things had moved on!

Some ebaying followed, and (bizzarely) having not noticed the FSR in the Civic catalogue had actually set my heart on a FSR or a Big Hit

Then went down to my local bike shop (tredz) on Saturday, and got hooked on a Scott RST 25 / 15...

And then this MC-40 came up on ebay, from a bike mechanic at a small bike shop just 2 miles from home that I didn't even know existed...
Sold!

Quote:

Originally Posted by richierich

Can you actually ride with the saddle so high, must be some sort of contortionist.

Reminds me of a line from a very old Yellow Pages advert "I were right about that saddle!"

LOL

it's the photo from the ebay ad

actually a small frame, but the owner was 6ft - I've dropped it a fair bit to fit my slightly shorter size

Only thing I need to do now is work out how to swap the (hydraulic) brakes round - it's set up with left hand front brake, right hand back...
Think I might take it back to the shop and watch and learn

Willie · 31st May 2007, 08:50

Hi TTdegs, Looks good nick for second hand. I bought my Specialized FSR second hand last year, definately a mid life crisis thing. I try to get out onto trails at least once a week. The Civic is the ideal car to own as a mountainbiker as it is so easy to fit the bike in with those magic rear seats!

TTDegs · 31st May 2007, 08:56

I'm begining to sense some possibilities for a combined Civinfo / get a bit muddy meet!

Foggy69 · 31st May 2007, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

Started poking round and reading bike mags whilst being laid up sick over the last few weeks, and realised how much things had moved on!

Some ebaying followed, and (bizzarely) having not noticed the FSR in the Civic catalogue had actually set my heart on a FSR or a Big Hit

Then went down to my local bike shop (tredz) on Saturday, and got hooked on a Scott RST 25 / 15...

And then this MC-40 came up on ebay, from a bike mechanic at a small bike shop just 2 miles from home that I didn't even know existed...
Sold!

Sound like you were meant to have this bike

Enjoy your crisis, and don't forget your protective 'do das', you are a bit more fragile than you used to be

TTDegs · 31st May 2007, 09:10

It took some fast talking with the missus too

I haven't quite got round to pointing out the extra I'm going to need to spend on dooda protection yet... but that will (hopefully!

) be an easier sell

Foggy69 · 31st May 2007, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

It took some fast talking with the missus too

I haven't quite got round to pointing out the extra I'm going to need to spend on dooda protection yet... but that will (hopefully!

) be an easier sell

Or not, depending on how good you've been to her recently

TTDegs · 31st May 2007, 11:51

I'm not digging myself any further down that line of discussion...

Skippy · 31st May 2007, 18:01

Helmet, glasses, gloves and padded shorts. Specialized make the lot, and they're hard to beat in my humble opinion. Helmets are a lot cheaper and better vented these days.

Hopes are a doddle to re-hose (as are most). easier for the shop to do of course (and avoids any contact with DOT fluids). Best to put new hose on as the runs are different lengths from each side. You don't want to have a short front hose, especially.

The second reason for getting a Civic was the Magic Seats. I'm sure loads of cyclists are drawn to the spaceship by them. As I posted elsewhere, I didn't see any at a triathlon 2 weeks ago though.

And my Stumpy says 'Hi'

madasadad · 31st May 2007, 20:04

'fraid I've only a Specialized Hardrock, spent all my money on my road bike. 17.5 lbs of Specialized lovelyness. I only need to loose about a stone to make it all worthwhile!. And yes bike carrying ability made a larger than should be normal contribution to my decision to buy the Civic.

TTDegs · 1st June 2007, 02:48

think the bank balance might be taking a futher beating soon then!

Hi to Skippy's Stumpy, Madas' Hardrock and Willie's FSR

so then - who is organising the first ever combined Civ and Cycle meet?

Willie · 2nd June 2007, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

think the bank balance might be taking a futher beating soon then!

Hi to Skippy's Stumpy, Madas' Hardrock and Willie's FSR

so then - who is organising the first ever combined Civ and Cycle meet?

TTDegs Wales
Madasadad Ireland
Skippy England
Willie Scotland

So where are we going ?

TTDegs · 3rd June 2007, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie

TTDegs Wales
Madasadad Ireland
Skippy England
Willie Scotland

So where are we going ?

I may have mentioned previously that geography isn't my strong suit

illegalhunter · 4th June 2007, 13:37

My midlife crisis i ended in me buying a CTR & had fling with the receptionist @ work. Best of it is the car has still to show up

TTDegs · 4th June 2007, 14:00

... first person to post up "wow - 2 expensive rides!"...

(sorry

)

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Skippy Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nice! First off-roader? As an aside the green bike in the Civic catalogue is a Specialized FSR XC. They were only made in that colour for demo bikes.

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richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Can you actually ride with the saddle so high, must be some sort of contortionist. Reminds me of a line from a very old Yellow Pages advert "I were right about that saddle!"

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Willie Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd December 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi TTdegs, Looks good nick for second hand. I bought my Specialized FSR second hand last year, definately a mid life crisis thing. I try to get out onto trails at least once a week. The Civic is the ideal car to own as a mountainbiker as it is so easy to fit the bike in with those magic rear seats!

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'm begining to sense some possibilities for a combined Civinfo / get a bit muddy meet!

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	It took some fast talking with the missus too I haven't quite got round to pointing out the extra I'm going to need to spend on dooda protection yet... but that will (hopefully! ) be an easier sell

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'm not digging myself any further down that line of discussion...

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Skippy Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Helmet, glasses, gloves and padded shorts. Specialized make the lot, and they're hard to beat in my humble opinion. Helmets are a lot cheaper and better vented these days. Hopes are a doddle to re-hose (as are most). easier for the shop to do of course (and avoids any contact with DOT fluids). Best to put new hose on as the runs are different lengths from each side. You don't want to have a short front hose, especially. The second reason for getting a Civic was the Magic Seats. I'm sure loads of cyclists are drawn to the spaceship by them. As I posted elsewhere, I didn't see any at a triathlon 2 weeks ago though. And my Stumpy says 'Hi'

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madasadad Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st February 2007 Location: Carrickfergus Posts: 272 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	'fraid I've only a Specialized Hardrock, spent all my money on my road bike. 17.5 lbs of Specialized lovelyness. I only need to loose about a stone to make it all worthwhile!. And yes bike carrying ability made a larger than should be normal contribution to my decision to buy the Civic.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	think the bank balance might be taking a futher beating soon then! Hi to Skippy's Stumpy, Madas' Hardrock and Willie's FSR so then - who is organising the first ever combined Civ and Cycle meet?

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	... first person to post up "wow - 2 expensive rides!"... (sorry )