Gear for Enduro 2.0

[Eddy Gordo]

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Looks like he's bodged a collapsed air shock... 

[Eddy Gordo]

mix of coil and air.

Got me thinking though!! If I could only find the right size coil for mine

[The MTBer]

http://recon-racks.com/

Just a random question, what are the SA Road rules about something standing out so far behind a car that don't have lights or plates. My old man told me that the old rules were that it may not stick out more than 0.5m unless it's an emergency and have a red vlaggie. I also eyed one of those racks, but you can only use them on a bakkie, because my Merc towbar can't hold the weight and it will push the rear of my car down like a sootskraper on the road.

 

Just curious about the rules, but that aside I personally think it is better and easier than A Thule rack.

[V12man]

Just a random question, what are the SA Road rules about something standing out so far behind a car that don't have lights or plates. My old man told me that the old rules were that it may not stick out more than 0.5m unless it's an emergency and have a red vlaggie. I also eyed one of those racks, but you can only use them on a bakkie, because my Merc towbar can't hold the weight and it will push the rear of my car down like a sootskraper on the road.

 

Just curious about the rules, but that aside I personally think it is better and easier than A Thule rack.

The rule is that they may not exceed more than half the wheelbase of the car behind the centerline of the rear wheel.... - so it kind of depends.....

 

This does mean that I am sure if you were driving a VW transporter LWB it would be legal, and if you were driving a Corsa it would not be....

 

Edit - and lights and plates are mandatory

Edited June 14, 2017 by V12man

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Just a random question, what are the SA Road rules about something standing out so far behind a car that don't have lights or plates. My old man told me that the old rules were that it may not stick out more than 0.5m unless it's an emergency and have a red vlaggie. I also eyed one of those racks, but you can only use them on a bakkie, because my Merc towbar can't hold the weight and it will push the rear of my car down like a sootskraper on the road.

 

Just curious about the rules, but that aside I personally think it is better and easier than A Thule rack.

Just checked - it's 0.3m over the front & 1.8m of the back. 

 

Projections in case of vehicle other than motor cycle, motor tricycle or pedal cycle

Reg 227. (1) No person shall operate on a public road a vehicle, other than a motor cycle, motor tricycle or pedal cycle-

(a) carrying any goods which project-

(i) either side of the longitudinal centre-line of the vehicle by more than

(aa) in the case of a bus contemplated in regulation 223(a) or a goods vehicle contemplated in regulation 223(b), one comma three metres; or

(bb) in the case of any other vehicle, one comma two five metres: Provided that any side mirror or direction indicator on the vehicle shall not be taken into account;

(ii) more than 300 millimetres beyond the front end of the vehicle; or

(iii) more than one comma eight metres beyond the rear end of the vehicle; or

(b) of which

(i) the front overhang, together with any projection, exceeds the front overhang as provided in regulation 226(1)(b); or

(ii) any bracket projects more than 150 millimetres beyond the widest part of the vehicle.

(2) No person shall operate on a public road a vehicle or combination of vehicles where the combined length of such vehicle or combination of vehicles and any projection exceeds the overall length prescribed in regulation 221 for such vehicle or combination of vehicles.

[The MTBer]

The rule is that they may not exceed more than half the wheelbase of the car behind the centerline of the rear wheel.... - so it kind of depends.....

 

This does mean that I am sure if you were driving a VW transporter LWB it would be legal, and if you were driving a Corsa it would not be....

 

Edit - and lights and plates are mandatory

  

Just checked - it's 0.3m over the front & 1.8m of the back. 

 

 

Projections in case of vehicle other than motor cycle, motor tricycle or pedal cycle

Reg 227. (1) No person shall operate on a public road a vehicle, other than a motor cycle, motor tricycle or pedal cycle-

(a) carrying any goods which project-

(i) either side of the longitudinal centre-line of the vehicle by more than

(aa) in the case of a bus contemplated in regulation 223(a) or a goods vehicle contemplated in regulation 223(b), one comma three metres; or

(bb) in the case of any other vehicle, one comma two five metres: Provided that any side mirror or direction indicator on the vehicle shall not be taken into account;

(ii) more than 300 millimetres beyond the front end of the vehicle; or

(iii) more than one comma eight metres beyond the rear end of the vehicle; or

(b) of which

(i) the front overhang, together with any projection, exceeds the front overhang as provided in regulation 226(1)(b); or

(ii) any bracket projects more than 150 millimetres beyond the widest part of the vehicle.

(2) No person shall operate on a public road a vehicle or combination of vehicles where the combined length of such vehicle or combination of vehicles and any projection exceeds the overall length prescribed in regulation 221 for such vehicle or combination of vehicles.

Ah thanks very much, that means it is very much legal in SA, you should just make something with lights and plates

[Bizkit031]

Are there any shops in SA that stock the Giro Swichblade helmets? From the official site, Omnico is listed as the distributor. I enquired from them but the reply was to get from overseas. Great

Be prepared to cook in it,it's not vented enough for SA.

[Traveler]

Input from more experienced riders on knee pads will be highly appreciated.
 

Considering the knee pads that you have/had:
 - What do you like the most about your knee pads?
 - What would you improve on your knee pads?

Any thoughts on the following for Enduro: 

 - Dainese Trail Skins 2  http://www.dainese.com/row/en/trail-skins-2-knee-guards/203879686.html
 - Race Face Ambush  https://www.raceface.com/products/details/ambush-knee-guards

 - IXS Flow http://bike.ixs.com/en/shop/flow-knee-pad

Thanks very much.

[Eddy Gordo]

Input from more experienced riders on knee pads will be highly appreciated.

 

Considering the knee pads that you have/had:

 - What do you like the most about your knee pads?

 - What would you improve on your knee pads?

 

Any thoughts on the following for Enduro: 

 - Dainese Trail Skins 2  http://www.dainese.com/row/en/trail-skins-2-knee-guards/203879686.html

 - Race Face Ambush  https://www.raceface.com/products/details/ambush-knee-guards

 - IXS Flow http://bike.ixs.com/en/shop/flow-knee-pad

 

Thanks very much.

I am using these

http://ixs-sportsdivision.com/en/shop/dagger-knee-guard

 

I will def replace them with another pair. They are solid, had some hectic falls this year and these saved me each time. O, and they are comfortable. I forget they are there and climb into the car and knock the dash, which is when I remember. I also pedal with them on.

[ALLMTB]

Input from more experienced riders on knee pads will be highly appreciated.

 

Considering the knee pads that you have/had:

 - What do you like the most about your knee pads?

 - What would you improve on your knee pads?

 

Any thoughts on the following for Enduro: 

 - Dainese Trail Skins 2  http://www.dainese.com/row/en/trail-skins-2-knee-guards/203879686.html

 - Race Face Ambush  https://www.raceface.com/products/details/ambush-knee-guards

 - IXS Flow http://bike.ixs.com/en/shop/flow-knee-pad

 

Thanks very much.

I don't have any experience with Dianese of Race face pads but below is what I've used so far:

 

 

Fox Racing Launch: Very comfy, feels like a knee warmer but they are not meant for hard knocks and only really help against abrasions. Good fox XC/Trail loops. But in my experience they did not last long enough. The stitching around the 'pad' came loose after 2 months or so with almost no crashing and they don’t offer any real protection against hard knocks on rocks, roots, tree stumps etc.  

 

 

Leatt 3DF Hybrid: I've not had these very log but so far I am happy with them. They can feel bulky at first but they so sit comfortably. They can get hot on warm days and on longer rides though which is why I only use them mainly for DH and when doing Enduro's on really rocky terrain. Will I use them for trail riding or longer rides? No. But they do have a huge amount of protection though and feel indestructible. 

 

 

IXS Flow: The best pads I've owned so far. About 2.5 years old and still going strong. Incredibly comfortable. Can wear them all day long. The have a decent amount of protection and they have definitely saved my knees a couple of times. Only downside is that the XmatterTM protection foam (the actual pad, similar to the Leatt 3DF stuff) hardens up on really cold mornings. I will happily wear these for anything form XC loops, to full on Enduros all day long. Will I buy a pair again? Hell yes!

 

[T-Bob]

Input from more experienced riders on knee pads will be highly appreciated.

 

Considering the knee pads that you have/had:

 - What do you like the most about your knee pads?

 - What would you improve on your knee pads?

 

Any thoughts on the following for Enduro: 

 - Dainese Trail Skins 2  http://www.dainese.com/row/en/trail-skins-2-knee-guards/203879686.html

 - Race Face Ambush  https://www.raceface.com/products/details/ambush-knee-guards

 - IXS Flow http://bike.ixs.com/en/shop/flow-knee-pad

 

Thanks very much.

 

 

Had a few different pads from the light weight (and very average G-Forms) through different 3Do type trail / enduro pads and some heavier hitting gravity ones. 

 

To be honest the pair that I still have and are still my 'go to' pads are the 661 Kyle Strait ones. Good enough to ride in all day, decent protection where you need it, great fit, not too sweaty and just won't die. Yeah you have to take your shoes off to put them on but I'm good with that. 

 

If they do give up I'll be looking at the IXS Flow for some good protection as all their products have been great. I tend to wear a back pack most of the time and ship my pads in that until I start the fun part and then leave them on all day. 

 

[T-Bob]

This looks kewl. The New Foxy. 

 

Edited July 6, 2017 by hellocolour

[Johnny Lawless]

This looks kewl. The New Foxy. 

 

 

Looks awesome. Wonder where the dropper post cable exits

[Johnny Lawless]

Input from more experienced riders on knee pads will be highly appreciated.

 

Considering the knee pads that you have/had:

 - What do you like the most about your knee pads?

 - What would you improve on your knee pads?

 

Any thoughts on the following for Enduro: 

 - Dainese Trail Skins 2  http://www.dainese.com/row/en/trail-skins-2-knee-guards/203879686.html

 - Race Face Ambush  https://www.raceface.com/products/details/ambush-knee-guards

 - IXS Flow http://bike.ixs.com/en/shop/flow-knee-pad

 

Thanks very much.

Might be helpful...

 

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/6-of-the-best-knee-pads-50116/

[Traveler]

This looks kewl. The New Foxy.

 

 

Saw a 2016 Mondraker Foxy at the Mahala Magic last year. May I dare to say it was the most awesome looking bike I had ever seen in the metal.