Bikes for Enduro... The restart

[patches]

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9468236/p4pb9468236.jpg

May have just found my next bike, something about this makes me all warm and fuzzy inside

 

That new Pike is growing on me. Definitely on my AM fork wishlist

[ngala24]

Marin is still boutique brandish int his country so it will fit in nicely with my

Salsa Spearfish

Chumba HX2

Giant Glory (gonna have to change this frame, cant have something so common)

[Hairy]

Dan Atherton's Prototype GT Enduro Bike

 

 

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p5pb9605542/p5pb9605542.jpg

 

http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9605536/p4pb9605536.jpg

 

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p5pb9612715/p5pb9612715.jpg

 

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p5pb9596183/p5pb9596183.jpg

[Hairy]

Another HT option?

 

Ragley Big Wig 120-150mm fork rated .............. and a 29'er

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/90796.jpg

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/8688323943_9e996d422d_b.jpg

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8731415976_b7df4e3308_z.jpg

[Hairy]

Ragley BigWig Hardtail Frame Features:

 

• Custom triple butted and heat treated 4130 Chromoly steel
  
• CE EN14766 Certified
  
• "Three Finger" chainstay bridge is exclusive to Ragley, and allows massive tyre clearance so you can fit 2.4in rubber with massive chainring and tyre clearance. Happy with 36t middle rings and gives resilience to any attempted chainsuck/derailment.
  
• Bolt on Cable guides located on the underside of the top tube allow for neat and tidy adaptable routing to suit your set up.
  
• Chainstay post mounted post disc brake mount (Max rotor size: 180mm)
  
• Taperlite Seattube
  
• Revised and updated Trail geometry
  
• ISCG 05 Tabs
  
• Recommended fork travel: 100/120mm with external bottom cup – 130/150 with internal bottom cup
  
• Max Tyre Size: 2.4”
  
• Rear Spacing: 135mm QR
  
• Wheel Size: 29”
  

 

Ragley BigWig Hardtail Frame Specifications:

 

• Head Angle: 68.5 Deg
  
• Seat Angle: 71 Deg
  
• Seatpost: 31.6mm
  
• Seat Collar: 34.9mm
  
• Front Derailleur: 34.9mm Top Pull
  

[Hairy]

I do think I am in love!

[Hairy]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8258/8609928159_38dc53b00b_b.jpg

[Hairy]

Commencal Meta AM2 ....... 29'er

 

http://mostcycle.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/o/commencal_meta_am2_29er_suspension_bike_2013.jpg

[Hairy]

http://www.moredirt.co.uk/photos/79221.jpghttp://www.moredirt.co.uk/photos/79219.jpg

[Hairy]

http://www.moredirt.co.uk/reviews/Review-Commencal-Meta-AM2-29er/4210/

[Skott5]

 

 

That must be one of the ugliest mud guards ever conceived!

 

I was given was to test - running it on my Yeti. It's the most effective mudguard that I've tried.

The decal kits are a bit garish, but the Peaty union Jack one is pretty cool.

The look grows on you ...

[Brian Fantana]

A few Greg Minnaar quotes on Enduro questions directed at him on his facebook page:

 

The inevitable wheel size query:

 

Im not to bothered about wheel size, it's all about handling of the bike for me

 

Fitness required for Enduro vs DH:

 

No, I feel you need to be in better physical condition to race DH then Enduro

 

After being asked if they have a say on which equipment they use:

 

Yes we definitely do, there is no way you can race at a top level without being comfortable with the product you using

 

Will you focus on Enduro?

 

Focus is still on DH.... Enduro is now one of my hobbies with surfing and Golf

 

Future of DH and Enduro:

 

Enduro will be a feeder for DH, you will see the DH fields growing in the future. I personally don't get the same feeling riding Enduro as I do on DH... The speed will bring them back

[(Deon)]

Would like to hear Atherton's comment. Since he's making the switch he'd have a different view I'm sure.. like Min says, it's a hobby.

[hayleyearth]

Would like to hear Atherton's comment. Since he's making the switch he'd have a different view I'm sure.. like Min says, it's a hobby.

 

If you are talking about Dan here, then ummm I don't think he is "making the switch from DH". I have seen him more into the bmx and 4x, so he isn't as 'pure' DH as GM....

 

Or am I wrong?

[braailegend]

Would like to hear Atherton's comment. Since he's making the switch he'd have a different view I'm sure.. like Min says, it's a hobby.

 

Saw a Doc on him the other day (Last year) where he was training full on Enduro specific. So he is full on invested. If I recall correctly it also has something to do with the big fall he had a while back in DH

 

Dan speaking about switch while ago; Good vid aswell for those who haven't seen it

http://www.redbull.c...herton-s-enduro

Edited May 24, 2013 by braailegend

[(Deon)]

Considering he was the only rider to bring his trainer along to the EWS, I think that could be considered "full on".. Then I saw a tweet saying he was going to train more for round 2.

 

When JC was in town you could be forgiven for thinking he was just a regular weekend warrior, so chilled and completely approachable. Then he started riding and realisation set in, he is anything but normal. Smooth, calculated and.. I'm struggling for words.. "cat-like".. That was enough info for me about the "requirements". My riding now is all about flow, well at least I would like it to be.

 

I love this vid. I've posted it everywhere.. think it needs a mention in v2, right?

 

Smooth!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE44oDp2jh8