For those of you who aren't au fait with cheap sci fi UK comedy from 25 years ago, you might have a bit of research to do to discover the provenance of this post title 🙂 For the past few months I've been trialling a new setup on the CHR. Last year was all about … Continue reading Transmogrification Complete
M5 CHR
Ride Video – Innerleithen Loop on the CHR
First ride of the year in shorts. The CHR is now sporting Salsa Woodchippers - plenty space to hang cameras off the side! Got stopped by horses coming into Clovenfords, they tend to get freaked out by recumbents so you have to go real easy. I then dropped a bottle off the back of the … Continue reading Ride Video – Innerleithen Loop on the CHR
A chilly week off
A week off work in clear blue skies but unseasonably cold weather for mid April.
The endless search for more speed
Fully slamming the CHR for maximum aero gains
Ride Video – Cruzbike Time Trial Week 7
Going full gas on the M5 CHR
Lockdown Double Century
My longest ride to date, covering 202 miles.
M5 CHR Update – RBR Metabike Lifting Tiller
An update to my CHR sees the installation of a very nice lightweight lifting tiller sourced from RBR in the States.
M5 CHR – Mountain Killer
I eventually became fed up having to mash up really steep hills at a low RPM on the CHR. While it's doable, it's not pleasant, particularly if you're tired. And I've been tired a lot recently - still having ongoing health issues with my breathing and I've had to back off the intensity quite considerably. … Continue reading M5 CHR – Mountain Killer
Ride Video – Wet and Misty on the M5 CHR
Summer in Scotland. What can I say! A 65 mile loop round the Borders, taking in the Ettrick Valley and 4 decent climbs. The camera died half way round as I was starting the ascent from Tushielaw. Weather wasn't great but it was nevertheless a lovely morning ride. I need to get a better camera. … Continue reading Ride Video – Wet and Misty on the M5 CHR
M5 Carbon High Racer – 1 Year On
A follow up on my experiences with the M5 CHR a year down the line.
