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Gribble
28/07/09 13:12
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Anyone know what they are like at the moment?

I know it has been wet for the last week or two and want to know if I need to change my summer rubber that is on the bike (Small Block 8 on the rear) to something with more grip.
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Danny Watts
28/07/09 13:21
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it seems pretty dry to me
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quintessential Quin
28/07/09 13:24
Yup drying up nicely.
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Gribble
29/07/09 22:32
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Thanks, looks like weather has worsened since you both posted - riding Friday and I hope it is drier on the SDW than where I am in Surrey. I guess I might need to put some grippier tyres on than the summer treads I have.

Panaracer fire xc more suitable?
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Danny Watts
30/07/09 07:00
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Hi Gribble, I would stick with your summer tyres.. it wont be that wet.. I am using maxxis crossmark on the downs at the moment and have no problems anywhere..
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Gribble
30/07/09 09:43
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Danny,

Thanks. Unfortunately I got up early and changed them over as I thought I might not have the time this evening (we are going Friday morning). Might be a bit slower but probably the pies will make more difference to my overall performance!
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Danny Watts
30/07/09 09:48
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lol!! Good luck.. Enjoy your ride..
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Gribble
30/07/09 10:21
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Thanks. Hope my legs hold out. Doing it over two days, (Fri/Sat). Sat is looking very wet and we have slightly further to go, so am hoping grim determination will get me through the second day...
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Sniper
30/07/09 10:31
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A few chalky descents to watch out for......if they're wet!

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Gribble
02/08/09 11:41
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Got back yesterday evening. Did not manage to do the whole lot unfortunately - 50 odd miles to Amaberly Friday, started ok Sat but weather turned around 4pm. Had to make a decision to cut it short and head down to Lewes station at around 5pm, after approx 30 + miles. Gutted we did not complete the ride, but great experience and I will be back to knock it on the head!

People who do it in one day deserve respect!
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Danny Watts
03/08/09 14:28
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bad luck Gribble.. Hopefully next time you will get better weather.. its worth doing again just for the feeling you get as you roll down the hill into eastbourne
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