nickelass

Going to Morzine is on the wish list for many people, but will remain so because they make a no. of they own reasons why they cant go this year,or next,(I am not trying to point this at anyone here)my wife actually mentioned this to me. The end result is you never make it happen.I my case I am getting age against me so if I didnt make it happen,it never will. Will I go again? most likely! my wife loved the place and will join me.

Well managed to do one (with help) little nackered at the mo,so will do more in the days to follow. My bikes still in pieces,in the bike bag,only minor damage, is a broken back spoke,and wheel needs to be trued. Going to do that on Saturday,and watch the Dh on Sunday.

end of the Chavannes track,close to Les Gets.

end of the Chavannes track,close to Les Gets.

ok, will do, will take a day ,or so as I will have to find out how to upload pictures.

Lyrik 170mm coil , and the old LX brakes, 203mm rotors. Used up one set of pads. DHX4 air shock, did run it a little harder though. Was very pleased with the way the mbuzi behaved.

Just returned from Morzine.Had a total of 6 days riding ,would have liked more,but also went to Italy and did some riding there. The experience in Morzine was well worth the effort and cost to get over and there is so much track I would have loved to have more time! As I was on my own, and consider myself more of an intermediate level enduro rider, I was happly to ride the Portes Du Soleil trail, but also dropped down the Pleney, Chavannes , and other trails. My morewood mbuzi coped very well with the rough stuff and was up to the level of riding for me. I would have liked a full face helmet though,and that did held me back at times ,also the fittness level for the descents was not something I am used to .Have new respect for downhillers!

dual air, as stated , you can tune the fork to your personal preference. Have one on my Giant Anthem, and very happy with its performance. Have not used the new solo air though.

Have the DHX 4 on my Mbuzi and I think the linear feel is something you get to like about the shock.Since I am only doing relatively small drops and jumps its ok.Have noticed it does go through a lot of travel though.

Have a lyrik on my mbuzi (converted to 170mm ,and coil) and very happy with it. using the hard spring . Paid double your price thou.

I use both,cleats for xc,(but trail pedals,and clip out on technical) and flats on my AM .When I did my first jump on flats I was unsure, and it is a learning curve,but very quickly you learn to have a natural flow with the bike and your confidence and riding skills vastly improve.I would not have my present abilities and confidence if I have stayed on clippless pedals.

better off looking for a second hand 150/160 mm full sus frame/ bike and building it up. Then you can set it up to your style.

Had a simular situation two weeks ago on a cane creek tapered headset two weeks ago. Found my bottom bearing had collapsed completely.Replaced both bearings,but either had play, or the headset was too tight,eventually fixed it by filing the top 'plate on the inside as it was griding against the lower OD top headset. Something I also found strange was the top bearing seemed very loose on the outer race in the headset? Eventually resorted to punching the outer race aluminium ( jippo thing I know) and it now is ok. Do a lot of jumps and although the headset is only about 9 months old it seems as thou they dont last very long depending on the type of riding you do.

Will be at giba early on Friday,going to make an excuse at work to get there even eariler.

Ride alone often.Many times at night, and never on the road.Take less risks, as more concerned about falling off and an injury,always ride known track.

I have been riding my bike in the rain reguarly ,and also been washing my bike.The problem is you end up washing the lube out.I replaced my main pivot bearings 6 months ago, but was supprised to find last week the one bearings inner race was seized onto the pivot when I checked it last Saturday.I have fixed it but have decieded every three months or so I will have to remove and lube the pivot and check the bearings.

ride trail pedals on my xc bike and flats on my enduro bike, far prefer flats, and actually dont like the clipped in feeling much even in xc riding,maybe it does give a little extra power sometimes,but my skill has way improved from riding flats.

Sani2c I would agree ,a reasonaly fit rider,can do,with maybe 100km a week training for say three months prep. Anyone done Joberg2c? interested to know how much prep needed for it.I am talking about a person who is more interested in enjoying the ride,not taking to much strain,but still ok middle of the pack pace.

I went up to Richards Bay 4 months ago, and eventually decieded to leave the 26DS and take my 26HT,it was totally suited for the flat sandy track and dirt road for training on.However when I came back I rode the Eston 60km on the DS and I really think for most a DS is first choice if only having one bike. I would like to try a 650b DS some time,not much choice thou at the mo,as few avaiable.

me,I would have all the above,but I always have a hydration pack, and never empty it,once carried a shock pump for a race that I had forgot about.If you are serious about time go light,depends how likey will you need it?

giba had a very successfull enduro event this year,though only about 50 riders,speak to Jason,he can give you advice,it was the first time they had done it and they pulled it off fine.

12 I dont have a 4x4

Have a meduim mbuzi,bought it second hand,from the day I first sat on it I realized the potential of it .Have a triple chain ring as ride it uphill as well as down,find it does not drop the chain.Had a 160talas fork which was in bad condition,changed it for a lyric coil DH with low speed a high speed compression,and went for 170mm,with a hard spring.It is well suited to the nature of my riding which is intermediate DH and I like jumping.Supprised the bike is not more common.

ride giba afther work.

thats a varigated(spelling!) bush snake,common in durban (harmless) cats often catch them.