Not long after New Year I was fucked with the cold so I've not had that much stuff to post up untill now. I've decided to get rid of my car. I've got the GS, the C90 and HB's car when she's not using it so the old Toyota is away. I live under four miles from my work and my boss gave the OK to use my work bike for commuting. I've added a few bits and bobs like a rack and I'll be putting the pedals from the 456 on it once I get new ones from Superstar.
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| The work bike with a fuck off log splitter on the rack. |
Commuting has been OK so far. I got a merino wool base layer for Christmas from Faithir and Maw so I've been warm enough, even when coming home at 3am when its -5! I'll need to get a decent waterproof jacket, so far I've been lucky enough to avoid any really heavy rain. I think I'll go with the Altura Nevis jacket that my mate Bruce recommended.
I was planning on taking the car to the scrappy's and putting the money I got into the Pugsley fund, but then I heard that Aaron was needing a car, so I gave it back to him for a bargain price. The car has lasted well since I bought it off Aaron in 2008 just over three years ago for £300. I might get another car in the future but as always I won't be spending over £500.
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| Aaron's chuffed as fuck to have the old Toyota back. |
The Pugsley is slowly taking shape. The wheels are by far the most expensive part and I managed to get a Large Marge rim cheap from ebay. Bimble Bomble also got me a hip flask and cage for it which it well cool. I'll buy another rim soon, I doubt I'll find another on on ebay, but I'll be keeping my eye out for other bits and pieces.
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| My rim. |
As well as commuting by pushbike, I've been getting out on my 456 and farting around with the Gopro. HB got me a chest mount for Christmas so I went for a wee spin around the local trails testing it out. I was a really nice day but freezing cold, all the mud on the trails was frozen solid. It was great fun to get out and not get covered in shit and the hard trails were way faster to ride.
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| The Gopro chest mount. It looks like a fucking bra. |
Can you see the Saltire in the sky?
Here's the film. Mind and click the quality up to HD unless you live in a fucking cave and don't have a fast enough connection.
I like the helmet mounted camera better as there is much less shake than the chest mount, but I can imagine it must limit your sight seeing by forcing you to look forward while recording. Always enjoy your videos, thanks for the effort and for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the helmet mount for the "steadycam" effect it gives. I think the chest mount can give a better sense of speed. I'm still going to have the headcam as its good for showing the scenery, I think the chest can will be awesome on the GS.
ReplyDeleteyou've lost the cups for ya bra!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics.
ReplyDeleteGood decision getting rid of the car. Troubadour and I went down to one car a few years ago and it is just easier. His truck was just a lawn ornament. Our Subaru will pull a trailer If needed, we each have a motorcycle and we have the push bikes too.
Sad to see the Carina go :( I reckon you'll miss the size of it bud.
ReplyDeleteI'll get another car at some point, the Carina was a good beast but despite its size you couldn't fit that much shit inside it. A wee hatchback will be my next motor!
ReplyDeletePassat/Octavia/A4 estate ftw! 1.9 TDi. Lynne and I will probably have to start thinking about a second car come summer.
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