Mada3400 Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 a pretty bike doesn't make you a better rider, after all.... The gibbon looked like she had fun this weekend, though! nonsense.
Bizkit031 Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 I've never understood you OCD types-a bike is a tool for riding. That extra effort to get cranks level and everything matched up just takes up potential riding time. Next time you say you don't have enough time to go ride your bike, think about all those moments you were levelling your cranks for a photo ;p (And all these 'rules' makes it even easier to irritate you guys!) I'm surprised you didn't mention that the tyre decals aren't lined up with the South Logos. Even I had to fix that after the photo :/ Simple question,how does other people’s OCD effect you and what you do?
MarcBurger Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 A nice ol' story: Once upon a time, on a nice sunny day while I was smashing the Delta Park tree-line:Sun in my face, overly-committed trail dog in tow, and a beautifully kitted out enduro hardtail between my legs. Essentially enduro nirvana. Until.. Mid berm rail slash sick manual I passed two walkers-by.Did they comment on my sheer happiness? Blurt out their utter envy? Give me a mid-ride high five?No.All I hear is, "Dude, what's up with that oke's socks".. fade into the distance. Guess my socks weren't enduro enough. Moral of the story? I have no idea. Dog Tax...
Hairy Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 https://www.pinkbike.com/news/2019-uci-mtb-rule-book-dh-world-cup-start-order-wheel-size-emtb-alpine-snow-bike-pump-track.html - In DH and enduro events, riders are allowed to run two different wheel sizes on the same bike.
Capricorn Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 https://www.pinkbike.com/news/2019-uci-mtb-rule-book-dh-world-cup-start-order-wheel-size-emtb-alpine-snow-bike-pump-track.html - In DH and enduro events, riders are allowed to run two different wheel sizes on the same bike. time to go bos ma bruddas!!
Rigardt@Scott Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 Hybrid 29front27.5back bikes incomingMy favourite bike of all time is still my old 2004 Specialized Big Hit - 24" rear, 26" front, coil shock and fork, crap tons of travel, 1x. It was ahead of it's time...
Capricorn Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 My favourite bike of all time is still my old 2004 Specialized Big Hit - 24" rear, 26" front, coil shock and fork, crap tons of travel, 1x. It was ahead of it's time...couple of readers on PB or VMTB mentioned the same thing. they can't wait for the modern incarnation, 'especially for smaller riders"....
Rigardt@Scott Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 couple of readers on PB or VMTB mentioned the same thing. they can't wait for the modern incarnation, 'especially for smaller riders"....I gotta be honest, not my favourite bike because of the wheelsize, more because of the nostalgia of the time and the memories I have associated with the bike. I'm interested to see what this trend will mean for DH racing - but I think it is just another gimick manufacturers will use to sell more bikes.
Odinson Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 I think that the frenzied rush to get onto 29ers didn’t really pay that dividends for so many DHers. Doubt we’ll see many toying with mix-matched wheels. I guess some might play with it during the off-season, but guys like Gwin, Hart and Bruni showed that skills will always trump wheelsize.
Rigardt@Scott Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 I think that the frenzied rush to get onto 29ers didn’t really pay that dividends for so many DHers. Doubt we’ll see many toying with mix-matched wheels. I guess some might play with it during the off-season, but guys like Gwin, Hart and Bruni showed that skills will always trump wheelsize.I like what Martin Maes said after winning his world cup DH race. I'm paraphrasing but basically he said that it's not about 27.5" or 29", it's about sticking to one wheel size and getting used to it, and basically it comes down to just riding fast on which ever wheel size you are using.
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 A nice ol' story: Once upon a time, on a nice sunny day while I was smashing the Delta Park tree-line:Sun in my face, overly-committed trail dog in tow, and a beautifully kitted out enduro hardtail between my legs. Essentially enduro nirvana. Until.. Mid berm rail slash sick manual I passed two walkers-by.Did they comment on my sheer happiness? Blurt out their utter envy? Give me a mid-ride high five?No.All I hear is, "Dude, what's up with that oke's socks".. fade into the distance. Guess my socks weren't enduro enough. Moral of the story? I have no idea. Dog Tax...20180527_141724.jpg More pictures and details on the bike please!!!
nigelhicks Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 Seeing as there is not a current DH bikes thread .... I'll just leave my new toy here .... #29 PS - 14.9 kg !!!!!!
GrahamS2 Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 couple of readers on PB or VMTB mentioned the same thing. they can't wait for the modern incarnation, 'especially for smaller riders"....Cannondale had one in the 90's. Was the king of manuals.
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