patches Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 Ja, good point Peach. My Crack-n-sell Meta 5.5 also succumbed to those types of forces.Mental note - stop casing jumps So when are we flying AM bikes over the 10m anthills? I'm itching to give it a go, but am a bit nervous after Mr Middleton broke his back at hurls. Also undecided as to which bike to use. Crack-n-dale = plastic and pretty, therefore out.Ndiza = long jump champ, but only 3" of forgiveness on the frontIzimu = 8" forgiveness, but doesn't fly as fast or as far. Oh, and super_mil, will you be joining Peach and myself as we set ourselves upon the JHB CBD tonight?
Super_mil Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 So when are we flying AM bikes over the 10m anthills? I'm itching to give it a go, but am a bit nervous after Mr Middleton broke his back at hurls. Also undecided as to which bike to use. Crack-n-dale = plastic and pretty, therefore out.Ndiza = long jump champ, but only 3" of forgiveness on the frontIzimu = 8" forgiveness, but doesn't fly as fast or as far. Oh, and super_mil, will you be joining Peach and myself as we set ourselves upon the JHB CBD tonight? If I hit that thing it'll be on my Gambler. Can't make the ride tonight as I have to entertain my nephew. MissionS & I will be heading to 139 tomorrow if you're keen.The guys are working on it, but we hope to help/get a ride in.
patches Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) If I hit that thing it'll be on my Gambler. Can't make the ride tonight as I have to entertain my nephew. MissionS & I will be heading to 139 tomorrow if you're keen.The guys are working on it, but we hope to help/get a ride in. yeah, maybe it is best to get all the forgiveness I need. As for 139 tomorrow... what time you guys heading there? I'm keen! I also heard there is going to be a TLB there... maybe you civils guys can show me what you learnt at varsity Edited February 24, 2012 by patches
mad bout mtb Posted February 26, 2012 Author Posted February 26, 2012 Spec list:Frame - 2005 GIant reignRear shock - manitou 3 way swingerFront shock/fork - RS pikeHandlebars - 737 Sunline V1Stem - Syncros AMHeadset - AerozineGrips - ESISaddle - Fizik GobiSeatpost - RS ReverbBrakes - Sram XOCranks - XTRChainguide - half an E13 LG1Chain - ConnexPedals - CB CandyRear derailleur - XTRRear shifter - XTRCassette - XTRFront hub - Ringle AbbahRear hub - Hope pro 2 evoRims - Spank spikeSpokes - DT compsTyres -Maxxis High roller Front / Minion Rear
Capricorn Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 my word, look at that manicured track!!!! sick steed MbM!
patches Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 @Mad, looking good! I was at the bike park a bit after you on saturday. Jean-pant tried my green-machine. he said it was one of the ugliest bikes he'd ever seen, but it rides well
mad bout mtb Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 Really? What time? I must have just missed u? Hahahaha I can start to agree with him but then who am I to speak? The reign isn't exactly one of the best looking frames =) .but I don't see it when I'm riding so all's good
(Deon) Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Really? What time? I must have just missed u? Hahahaha I can start to agree with him but then who am I to speak? The reign isn't exactly one of the best looking frames =) .but I don't see it when I'm riding so all's good Whatcha mean??!! For 2005 that bike was a trend-setter.. hmm, guess you needed to own one in 2005 to appreciate that. Tell you something about that Reign. Mine has taken everything Cape Town has to offer, DH to XC. Oh and the Swinger is legendary, mine was fortunately not a lemon.. seems it was touch and go whether you got a Friday model or not, they would leak air from purchase date. If you've not seen that yet, you are safe! Enjoy!
mad bout mtb Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 hahaha, luckily the shock was replaced when i bought the frame in 2009 and i haven't had any problems with it
patches Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Really? What time? I must have just missed u? Hahahaha I can start to agree with him but then who am I to speak? The reign isn't exactly one of the best looking frames =) .but I don't see it when I'm riding so all's good I probably got there around 12:30. I had to go pay for my annual plate and collect a helmet I left there. Nothing too exciting. Althouhg I did try fly the plastic AM machine over jumps 1&2 on the dirt jump gap line. Surprisingly it jumps quite alright... but being a large frame it isn't the most manouvreable when in the air. What time did you leave? Edited February 27, 2012 by patches
mad bout mtb Posted February 27, 2012 Author Posted February 27, 2012 Hahaha i can imagine, left at like 12:40.
Flowta Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) My All Mountain Machines GT Sanction And my SingleSpeed All Mountain Hardtail (SSAMHT) On-One 456 Summer Season Edited April 27, 2012 by Flowta
mad bout mtb Posted May 22, 2012 Author Posted May 22, 2012 My new bike Super happy with it just needs lighter wheels and a longer rear brake hose, but it's rideable so i'm happy for now. deviate 1
RockCoach Posted May 27, 2012 Posted May 27, 2012 Had a Teocali for a few years... http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/general/bikes/Mongoose02.jpg ... But upgraded to an Intense 5.5 frame last year and move all the bits across. http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/general/bikes/Intense%20Bike%20Builds/DSCN2455.jpg RS Sektor coil 110-150mm u-turnSpank Subrosa rims (converted to tubeless) with Hope hubsAvid Carbon Pro brakesKS-i950R postTruvativ AKA AM stemGravity bars 720mmCB Mallet 2 pedalsSDG saddle Brian Fantana 1
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