Gear for Enduro 2.0

[Nofearnofun]

 

E13 Shoes for the trusty steed.

 

These things are impressive!

 

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[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

 

E13 Shoes for the trusty steed.

 

These things are impressive!

 

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Been following these with interest. How do they stack up?

[Odinson]

 

E13 Shoes for the trusty steed.

 

These things are impressive!

 

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That is some serious rubber!

[Nofearnofun]

Been following these with interest. How do they stack up?

The packaging is quite solid an compact so you could stack them quite nicely.

 

 

 

 

After the ride on them I have not found a fault, I usually find things I don't like in tyres pretty quick.

 

Nice big volume, good width, solid side walls (not quite Super Gravity thick but they have a bullet proof feel to the casing).

 

I need some more time on them but so far, pretty damn impressive.

 

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[Odinson]

Quick question for those on this thread:

 

Who here uses knee/shin pads on a regular basis and do you have any suggestions for some knee/shin pads that are comfortable to pedal in and where for 2+ hours?

 

The areas around my knees have taken a few hard knocks the past few weeks and it's a pain having to deal with the injuries.

[V12man]

Quick question for those on this thread:

 

Who here uses knee/shin pads on a regular basis and do you have any suggestions for some knee/shin pads that are comfortable to pedal in and where for 2+ hours?

 

The areas around my knees have taken a few hard knocks the past few weeks and it's a pain having to deal with the injuries.

For casual riding the G-shock ones seem popular over extended periods - there was a European lad who wore them on every stage of the epic  - he was fast on the flats and a traffic obstacle on anything that looked technical, but he survived wearing them for long periods.

 

For enduro - perhaps something more protective - 661  or leatt or similar - not impossible to pedal with, and manageable if you are not in a hurry.

Edited October 3, 2016 by V12man

[Eddy Gordo]

Ixs -  Dagger - I am using a pair and they nice and lite.

 Some of the other Ixs pads like the carve and flow

Then I suppose the 661 and leatt ones are also pretty good.

[Thermophage]

Quick question for those on this thread:

 

Who here uses knee/shin pads on a regular basis and do you have any suggestions for some knee/shin pads that are comfortable to pedal in and where for 2+ hours?

 

The areas around my knees have taken a few hard knocks the past few weeks and it's a pain having to deal with the injuries.

I use them about 60% of the time.

The Leatt Airflex knee's and elbows are super comfy even for all day rides.

I've ridden 50km+ rides on them and the knee's don't bother me.

They also offer very good protection, but they're not a DH oriented pad.

Best place I've found to get em is Track Mac in Durbanville/Paarden Island (http://trac-mac.com/store/).

I've also tried on the G Form ones and they were not nearly as comfortable as the Leatt.

Edited October 3, 2016 by Thermophage

[NicoBoshoff]

Quick question for those on this thread:

 

Who here uses knee/shin pads on a regular basis and do you have any suggestions for some knee/shin pads that are comfortable to pedal in and where for 2+ hours?

 

The areas around my knees have taken a few hard knocks the past few weeks and it's a pain having to deal with the injuries.

I spent about two years on the 661 Rage kneepads and although they were very comfortable to ride in for extended periods of time, the elastic did eventually stretch to a point where they became unusable.

 

I now ride with Alpine Star Volcano pads.  They are removable without taking your shoes off, which is a nice feature and they are comfortable, but in hindsight I think they may be more of a DH'er's minimalist kneepad, rather than a trailriders go to kneepad.  I'd rather consider the Paragons.  Friend of mine rides them and he's very happy.

[Sidewinder.]

Ixs -  Dagger - I am using a pair and they nice and lite.

 Some of the other Ixs pads like the carve and flow

Then I suppose the 661 and leatt ones are also pretty good.

Daggers are the business! I comfortable wear mine for >3hrs and for DH days, but maybe the Flows are even better for long distance

[Eddy Gordo]

SUPER 3R MIPS-EQUIPPED

 

[DoomedUser]

Is the Giro Switchblade available anywhere in SA and what is the suggested retail price?

 

 

[Skylark]

SUPER 3R MIPS-EQUIPPED

 

Those are pretty damn expensive, if you buy one locally will it have the crash warranty, ie you get a replacement for 50% off or something to that effect if you get mashed via the head?

[Capricorn]

Is the Giro Switchblade available anywhere in SA and what is the suggested retail price?

 

I mailed the distributor for Giro in ZA, they came back to me to say they going to come back to me. That was almost a month ago. Got mine from overseas instead.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I mailed the distributor for Giro in ZA, they came back to me to say they going to come back to me. That was almost a month ago. Got mine from overseas instead.

Where when how how much what colour I WANT ONE!!!!

[Capricorn]

Where when how how much what colour I WANT ONE!!!!

From the germans of course. Local scene too retarded.

Black one.

NB: eurozone sale season coming up soon. Keep watching that price.