MXkid77

Aaron Gwin is chasing you towards Cloud 9 on Friday practice for the national. You share a 25 minute shuttle ride with a bunch of french dudes. All the girls are faster than you. There are 120 DH riders entered for the national. You don't mind walking around the pits in the pissing rain. There's a strange buzz in the air. EPIC.... come on WC. Who is coming to watch, if so we should definitely try meet up.

Cap, that bike rocks dude!

No problem mate, let me know what you think when you get it, have not had a chance to test one yet. Sent one up to NSRMTB to do a review on.

Thanks Cap, just checked now and it's at your PO. Tracking #: TC143109303ZA Scan Type Branch Info Trace Info Date Time Branch Comments - - Out For Delivery VLAEBERG 2011/04/04 11:39 VLAEBERG POSTOFFICE 1ST NOTIFICATION

And now. Replaced the rear (destroyed Mavic hub) with Hope Pro 2. Machined Headset reducing cups to fit a 1,1/8 Cartridge bearing. Fitted 2004 Boxxer Teams. Fitted Boobars. Lizard Skins Peaty Grips. Removed the 190mm Manitou 6 way, fitted a 222mm Manitou 6 way. Sourced the original Scott 222mm shock mounting brackets from a warehouse in Belgium (of all places). Brushed the black paint off the Hayes 9 brake calipers and master cylinders. Fitted Hussefelt crankset and E13 chain device. Fitted yellow decals. Painted the pedals yellow. Fitted Maxxis Minions DH 26x2.35

Finally a matching pair, got the rear wheel sorted. Fitted a gunsmoke Hope Pro 2 hub to the Deemax rim. Work on it should be almost complete..... well thinking about it, the brakes could be upgraded, new drivetrain.... will it ever end! When i bought it:

Practiced the top section of the Cascades WC course yesterday. All i can say is whooooo hooooo, well done Nigel, awesome work mate. Rock drop just after the start.

Thanks Nigel, i all ready e-mailed him a copy.

Give me a call, my number is in your PM

He bud, The shock is a DHX 5.0 the eye to eye is 240mm, the spring rate that is on it is a 450x3.25 and he wants R1500.00 for it.

I have just e-mailed a mate of mine. Will come back to you.

If i were you, i would look at a freeride rather than a all mountain. My suggestion would be the Mongoose Khyber. It's got about 6 or 7 inches of travel and is a great all rounder. Dual chain ring up front with bash guard and chain tensioner. You can get a new 2008 model here for a rediculous price, and it's decently spec'd. http://www.obike.co.za/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=120&category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Thanks Cap, man that Freelap system is cool, but flipin pricey!

I am looking at bringing in 20 on my first order, so if you are wanting one, place your order via pm or e-mail dean@iburst.co.za. The price will be R450.00 excluding delivery in SA. No vat at the moment. Delivery once the shipment has arrived can be your choice of either SAPO (Registered Mail with tracking number, 5-7 days) +- R25.00, or Speed Services Counter to Counter (With Tracking number, 3-4 days) +- R60.00 I will require a 50% deposit payable before i place the order. I don't want anyone backing out on their order. The price is slightly higher than the $55.95 USA retail, as i will need to pay shipping and vat once the package has arrived. I will guarantee that i will not become the usual "SA distributor" and milk everybody as much as i can. I will do everything i can to maintain the overseas recommended retail. There is no reason why you should be able to buy it online cheaper!

Hi guys, I just found out yesterday that my request to become the SA Distributor for the below has been approved.

Yeah, i chatted to him practicing the Saturady before our first regional. After the SA WC, he will leave for France where he will stay and compete in the remaining WC events and other events. Awesome.

Hi Goldencycles, Your Haro with it's current settings will be fine to start off with. You should have +- 5 inches of travel on the back, according to the spec sheets that is. Specs here: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2002&Brand=Haro&Model=Extreme+X1&Type=bike I started on a 2004 Haro Extreme X1, with 150mm forks and a 5 inches on the back. Served me fine for a full years racing and training. Enjoy

Nice Nic, looks like we use the same photographer

35 when i started DH last year. Bounced of a tree while booking it and realized 3 things: 1. The faster you go, the smoother it is. 2. Tree's don't move.... try and avoid them. 3. Healing time at 35 is not as quick as it used to be. My single rule that rules them all through MX and now for DH. Dress for the crash, not the ride!

Thanks Cap, no the last wasn't really off camber. More like just awesomely loamy with decent traction. I had an absolute blast on this course, fun factor was 110%. IF you are on FB, there are more images below: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000612058224#!/album.php?id=100000612058224&aid=41298 http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?fbid=187075134647323&id=109786372376200&aid=40812 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Radiate-Sports-Photography/126918840707305#!/album.php?aid=25553&id=126918840707305

And another

Pics taken yesterday from the First Round of the GMM KZN Cup. The rest are'nt airtime, but i think they are pretty cool. Credit to XC/DH Photography & Radiate Sports Photography.

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No a 1.36Gb d/l. There are a whole stack of vids here. http://bikermaradu.wordpress.com/downloads-mtb-dvd/