MXkid77

Just got my copy of Life Cycles.... amped to watch it.

Nice Nigel, doesn't look like you gonna find your pedals in the 3rd pic. Where were these taken, from top to bottom?

Awesome, furtherest i have jumped there so far from lip to touchdown is 9m. Will the new jump be longer than 9m?

In the above Mongoose Freeride link, The Mongoose Pinn R Foreman - 2009 is a good deal, has a very decent spec and is more than capable to handle almost anything that will be thrown at you. Price is excellent. Almost 50% off Here's a review on it: http://www.nsmb.com/2706-review-2009-mongoose-pinnr-foreman/

I may be interested in the D2, can you mail me pics to dean@iburst.co.za. What size is it?

You can find some decent bikes here: http://www.gumtree.co.za/f-Downhill-bike-Classifieds-W0QQKeywordZDownhillQ20bikeQQisSearchFormZtrue And here: https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1 What size frame are you looking for?

Like Flat_Out said, buy a second hand DH bike, even a freeride will suffice while you are mastering your skills. Get the right protective gear. Dress for the crash thats going to come, not the ride. That's what i live by and it's done me well. Always ride within your own capabilities. Don't push yourself to hard to start off with. More importantly, have fun, that's what it's all about. When training, if you crash on a section, never bypass that section and continue on your run. Go back and do it again and again until you get it right. If you bypass it you will start creating a mental block which will hamper your progression as a rider. Last bit of advice. Don't ever skimp on a helmet. Get a good quality helmet, even if it costs a couple grand. You can never put a price on your head.

Thanks Cap, I posted a D/L link for Between The Tape in the DH/FR vids thread. Watched it last night, what an awesome movie.

Awesome practice day at Cascades yesterday. Short vid of my run on the bottom half of the 4x section. Sorry about the video quality, it was filmed with a still camera.

I must admit, i am a bit surprised as i had my money on Knight taking it.

Cascades DH course, world cup finish, 2nd last jump.

I can help you out with the KZN, SA Champs and UCI Dates.

Here's a helmet cam vid i made before my first DH race, Worlds View PMB. I did a slow run, so i could learn some lines before the race. You might need to brighten up your screen setting, around the 1:50 mark it gets a little dark in the forest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbX0oP39Rt0 GoPro was a bit loose in the mounting box, hence the knocking when landing.

Just got some pics in the mail from the Greg Kaumpec Memorial DH last Sunday @ Cascades. Man i love that course! http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t359/mxkid77/Downhill/01gregcaumpekdownhilldean.jpg http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t359/mxkid77/Downhill/02gregcaumpekdownhilldean.jpg http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t359/mxkid77/Downhill/03gregcaumpekdownhilldean.jpg http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t359/mxkid77/Downhill/04gregcaumpekdownhilldean.jpg http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t359/mxkid77/Downhill/05gregcaumpekdownhilldean.jpg http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t359/mxkid77/Downhill/06gregcaumpekdownhilldean.jpg

Hi guys, I have managed to secure a deal with the Shift MX gear importers, to try help them rid themselves of their old stock. If anybody wants to start off the new DH season in some sparkling new Shift gear, have a look at the 2008 priceslist and you can order through me. I am waiting for the 09 range to be sent to me, when it arrives I will update this thread. Delivery could be from the importer to me, and then collected or delivered if close enough (Highway Area, KZN), or Speed services counter to counter / Counter to door. Prices exclude delivery and include vat. PM me your e-mail for the pricelist.

Welcome to DH bud, you gonna love it. It's the closest thing to MX i think, being and old MXer. In Durb's there's Giba as you mentioned, then PMB has Cascades and Worlds View, both are awesome. Nice bike!

I live by one simple rule. Dress for the crash, not the ride!

Here you go

Awesome, i made page 3 of the latest Tread mag...... Stoked!

Howzit guys, can anybody help out with the link below. Much appreciated. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/79477-mavic-deemax-rear-hub-150-x-10/

Not really making me want to ride, but don't wanna be feeling what he's feeling either.

Here's my Haro Xtreme X1 Mid DH spec. http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t359/mxkid77/DSC02437.jpg

Howzit bud, unfortunately did'nt race, but went to watch. It was awesome.

Here you go mate, old ad but you never know http://buysell.nsmb.com/showproduct.php/product/23710/cat/13