patches Posted October 24, 2013 Share But the focus seems to be on doing a mixed bag of both in a ride...yes? that's just it... there is little to no 'focus' in AM riding. Just getting out on the trail. Trying new obstacles in stead of trying to beat PB's or rack up miles. It's not about "training" for anything, just about enjoying the technical and having fun on a ride. T-Bob and niterider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted October 24, 2013 Share But the focus seems to be on doing a mixed bag of both in a ride...yes?Yes, which is why I like Thaba, although that downhill track is still way beyond me.I can do almost every jump there in my imagination, though I've been begging Wendell to build a kiddies downhill run so that I can progress. Edited October 24, 2013 by Corvus Liontamergreg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted October 24, 2013 Share Yes, which is why I like Thaba, although that downhill track is still way beyond me. I can do almost every jump there mentally, though. I've been begging Wendell to build a kiddies downhill run so that I can progress. That is happening! And it's right by the parkinglot, so no need to bundubash your poor car to get to the trail. There's a work party gathering there this Saturday from 9am to work on the new line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted October 24, 2013 Share But the focus seems to be on doing a mixed bag of both in a ride...yes? Well that is how Enduro has come about (I think) Edit to add: that riders have now become extremely skilled & suspension technology and the bikes have progressed such a long way that the lines between all the disciplines is becoming quite blurred. Look at what Graves achieved at World Champs. Edited October 24, 2013 by Super_mil rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 24, 2013 Share that's just it... there is little to no 'focus' in AM riding. Just getting out on the trail. Trying new obstacles in stead of trying to beat PB's or rack up miles. It's not about "training" for anything, just about enjoying the technical and having fun on a ride.Well of that is the case, I do AM all the time. RocknRolla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted October 24, 2013 Share By the way, Patches, where's a good place to practice downhill in Gauteng that has small obstacles? Edit: You've answered my question. Looking forward to the easy line at Thaba. Edited October 24, 2013 by Corvus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 24, 2013 Share and you still don't take the hint? I don't even ride all the bikes I have... and I do have a 26" bike with a DH fork on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon Posted October 24, 2013 Share Well of that is the case, I do AM all the time. My bike is classified as AM on the Ghost website.26", 120mm travel front and back, 69` headtube angle, 180mm rotors front and back.descends fairly well and not to bad on the hills, albeit a little heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 24, 2013 Share My bike is classified as AM on the Ghost website.26", 120mm travel front and back, 69` headtube angle, 180mm rotors front and back.descends fairly well and not to bad on the hills, albeit a little heavy They are wrong. That description is for a poverty spec dual suspension bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted October 24, 2013 Share My bike is classified as AM on the Ghost website.26", 120mm travel front and back, 69` headtube angle, 180mm rotors front and back.descends fairly well and not to bad on the hills, albeit a little heavy ASX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted October 24, 2013 Share i like to ride my bike lanks in the trails by the sea and on da lands.....I luv it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon Posted October 24, 2013 Share ASX? yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted October 24, 2013 Share yeahAlso got one. I like the handling, but yeah verrrry heavy. I'm thinking of putting a soft set 140mm travel fork on it though, and I feel it needs wider handlebars. Edited October 24, 2013 by Corvus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted October 24, 2013 Share Well of that is the case, I do AM all the time. ya, on the uphills I wish I had a lighter bikean on the downs I wish I had more suspension and here i thought it was bikes made in cape-town... rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 24, 2013 Share ya, on the uphills I wish I had a lighter bikean on the downs I wish I had more suspension and here i thought it was bikes made in cape-town...too true....it seems that the AM thing has got nothing to do with kit, bikes and travel and everything to do with fun and enjoyment. That to me makes perfect sense. Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted October 24, 2013 Share too true....it seems that the AM thing has got nothing to do with kit, bikes and travel and everything to do with fun and enjoyment. That to me makes perfect sense. ummm not entirely... As stated previous the type of riding fits bewteen XC and DH... and the equipment allows this. Yes you can do AM riding on a hardtail 29er, just like you could do 3 towers on a dirt jumper... but horses for courses... With AM riding the trails are most suited to medium travel bikes with slacker head angles. They can still climb hills, not like an XC bike though, but are far more forgiving on descents, rock sections, and jumps, but not as forgiving as DH bikes. So like you say... jack of all trades, master of none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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