Guest Omega Man Posted July 9, 2012 Share The Mak in the Morgins bikepark Morgins prettyness The road to Chatel. We took the other route back which involves 4 lifts and a lot of trekking. Still. It was one hell of an adventure riding in the Alps in 5m visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted July 9, 2012 Share Super_mil, what connectors should one buy to do a goodridge on codes? Do you have those remaining new parts arriving in your current CRC order? Go for the 104 kit, which is:1 x M8 0.75 male fixed connectors1 x M8 0.75 male swivel2 x collars http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/150/20426.jpg The swivel connection is not as long as the fixed connection, so the end of it does not but up against the internal of the lever/calliper. As a precautionary measure I have ordered 2 more fixed connections as they seem to be slightly longer. Tough wood, the conversion is not leaking at either end of the pipe. The last thing you want to get while in France, is the drip (with no cure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted July 9, 2012 Share Also, that is for '08/'09 CODES so I'm not sure if it'll be the same connectors for newer models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted July 9, 2012 Share It is here. And it has schwalbe big betty 2.4s on... So i may use those in stead of the minnions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted July 9, 2012 Share And it has schwalbe big betty 2.4s on... So i may use those in stead of the minnionsYeah. Those are nice and new. Ride those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 9, 2012 Share It is here. And it has schwalbe big betty 2.4s on... So i may use those in stead of the minnions more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted July 9, 2012 Share more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics more pics patience young padawan. patience. ...although it's killing me to be at my desk when I have a toolbox with all required to assemble, in my car... plus the bike park just 2min down the road! must.be.patient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted July 9, 2012 Share Heads up on bikeshops. They are all k@k expensive but we found the following. The best place for kit is the downstairs shop in Les Gets. I can't remember the name of the shop but it's closer to the Mont Cheri lift and they rent out Kona DH bikes. And they are in a basement. They have loads of range especailly TLD, Oneal and other brands we don't get here. In Morzine the GT shop is the cheapest for having work done. They charge 10 euro for a brake bleed. The Scott shop is a bit more expensive but both are british owned and the guys are all super friendly. If for some reason you need to rent a bike get them from Torico. You can rent a nukeproof scalp for 80 euro. (Crazy I know) Essentially the closer you are to a lift the more expensive the shop. The same applies to restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted July 9, 2012 Share When it comes to bars there are 3 good bars in the old part of town. There are actually 4 bars but I'm leaving Bar Robinson out of it cos it exists for one reason only and that's to get **** drunk on the bouncing beer. Mutzig. I call it that cos it bounces out of you. Of the other 3 Dixie bar is the best. It's got pool tables and pinball machines and has pertty good atmosphere. If you wanty to eat out for cheap there's a place called Mamma's. It's basically opposite bar Robinson and all the meals seem to be around 10 Euro. It's also British owned and run so you won't have to deal with a rude French prick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted July 9, 2012 Share Omega... what cassette sizes are you guys running? Peach and I are thinking of using 11-28T as there will be some commuting on hills that go the wrong way. also, we're not bringing our dropper posts. We may regret it... but we're also nervous about bailing and wrecking a R2500 seatpost. So we'll just run QR clamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted July 9, 2012 Share Omega... what cassette sizes are you guys running? Peach and I are thinking of using 11-28T as there will be some commuting on hills that go the wrong way. also, we're not bringing our dropper posts. We may regret it... but we're also nervous about bailing and wrecking a R2500 seatpost. So we'll just run QR clamps I ran 11-34 gearing. I always do so no changes there. No-one in our crew changed their gearing specifically for France. I'm the only guy in our crew who took a dropper. I'm pretty stoked I did cos I did the trundle across to Avoriaz 3 times. It's the only time you actually sort of need one (apart from coming back from Morgins) but a qr and you will be sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted July 9, 2012 Share Addiction: the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. You have been warned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted July 9, 2012 Share For the roadies. http://www.forevermorzine.co.uk/ Edited July 9, 2012 by Omega Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted July 10, 2012 Share I had my maiden voyage on the France bike yesterday. Still waiting on a few more parts before it's 100%. Once those arrive, I'll fit them, test ride, wash, and pack away until we arrive in Morzine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted July 10, 2012 Share Some alpine trails to whet the appetite. http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Crankworx-Les-2-Alpes-Day-1-Video.html?trk=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 10, 2012 Share I had my maiden voyage on the France bike yesterday. Still waiting on a few more parts before it's 100%. Once those arrive, I'll fit them, test ride, wash, and pack away until we arrive in Morzine. And .... how was she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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