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I have the same bike/fork and brake as you I guess, and got so frustrated with the judder and associated faffing I ended up doing this V-brake and Travel Agent conversion:
It looks a bit Heath Robison in this photo and…"
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Why no cowbells?
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Hello everyone Why does there seem to be a lack of cowbell action from the spectators at races? I popped to a race last weekend to cheer my brother on, and took a bell to ring at him as he 'sped'…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Parkinson Sep 30, 2010.
Paul Milnes Summer Series Info for novice
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Hi there Does anybody have any info or experience of the Paul Milnes Summer Series? I am new to cyclo cross and was wondering if the Summer Series would be suitable for a beginner to join in? From…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Parkinson Apr 8, 2010.
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John Parkinson replied to Ian Haigh's discussion Unridden bike with dent in top tube - bargain or avoid?"Just caused what looks like a similar amount of damage to the downtube of my X-Wing (although in my case the paint is not flaking) from another bike falling on it in the garage.
I took it the the bike shop where I bought the frame and they…"
John Parkinson replied to Jez Oliver's discussion Brake advice needed..."Hi there
Normal v's with Travel Agent doesn't seem too bad at the moment - newly coverted and not been in any serious mud yet though?? Probably clog up really easy.
Good and powerful - and more importantly for…"
John Parkinson replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"Yep I like it too. The races I've done in Scotland are really atmospheric with the bells ringing through the misty woodland etc. All this is encouraging me to do more bell ringing - a bit difficult to do whilst riding though.....???? Perhaps…"
John Parkinson replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"What a misery guts - talk about getting into the spirit of things..... However, to be honest, our cowbell makes our baby daughter cry too - all the more reason to ring it louder.... to try and drown her out!!! Only joking.
But seriously, I feel…"
Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"I noticed quite a few cowbells whilst I was racing at Newnham on Saturday, including one held by my mate's daughter. I rather liked it."
mike mulroy replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"My other half took our cowbell to the Shred super cross at Newnham last Saturday. After ringing a couple of times, some miserable person next to her asked her to stop as it was upsetting their baby!?
i'm with you on this one, surely it all adds…"
John Parkinson replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"yeah stand at the bottom of a slippy decend and unleash voo voo zailer hell at anyone that slips over - so long as they don't hurt themselves of course
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John Parkinson replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"Mines a themal merino wool mankini so no probs there with the cold - nice and toasty - but gets a bit baggy if it gets rained on. lol.
Yep I agree with staying away from the lap counters that's for sure.
cheers
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barry davies replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"what about all the Voo-Voo zalers that are banned at uk football grounds !!!! they would really liven up a cold wet winters day at a cross race."
John Bethell replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"The support from spectators makes an event for me but a cowbell near the judges could be a problem if riders think it is the last lap bell, as for a mankini if you are brave enough to stand on the course in the cold then go for it."
John Parkinson replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"Yep the Americans sure do love em, but I thought ringing cowbells originated in Belgium and the like - or maybe in the Alps or somewhere watching skiing? Who knows?
I bought ours in a folk music shop - Hobgobbling or something it was called? I hope…"
Richard Coleman-Taylor replied to John Parkinson's discussion Why no cowbells?"Is it not more of an American than European preference? My niece has her first race this weekend and I've been looking for one to support her."
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Hello everyone Why does there seem to be a lack of cowbell action from the spectators at races? I popped to a race last weekend to cheer my brother on, and took a bell to ring at him as he 'sped' past. We got a few funny looks from people (although we weren't told we couldn't ring our bell) - I was quite suprised - I thought it was all part and parcel of cx? Is bell ringing frowned upon then? If so I shall leave it at home next time - I don't want to upset anyone. To be honest, people were…See More
John Parkinson replied to Helen Nicholl's discussion advice needed"Boooo...... I thought I'd met a genuine celeb. Never mind.
Yeah as Lee says, your carbon forks and 700c wheels will be plenty strong enough. My major passions are drinking beer and eating curry, and, as a result, I'm quite a big lad -…"
John Parkinson replied to Helen Nicholl's discussion advice needed"Hi H
You're not 'H' from Steps are you? Just wondering that's all?
Any road, I will pass the encouragement onto you that was past to me a few months ago....... just do it.
What I've experienced over the last year, in the…"
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