Grebel Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Ja, must say I'd be very scared on that track on my 150mm bike. Then again, these guys have fitted nice fat 36 forks with 180mm travel and such like up front which probably helps a lot... I am pretty sure some of those trail bikes got stashed at the back of the tent and some riders went looking for their big rigs after walking those rocks yesterday.....
Stretch Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I think it's pretty cool that these guys are even in the same ball park as the guys on full DH rigs. It shows just how strong AM (or enduro if you must) bikes have become and just how capable they are. That said I don't think they'll be up on the podium this year... ja - I think their skill level is a big factor in the whole thing..if we tried that we would end up at the bottom in a heap of broken bones, broken frames and broken wheelsets..... Super_mil 1
Stretch Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 who is this taking a rather eina tumble? http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb10812881/p5pb10812881.jpg
Stretch Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 and i love this pic of Nick Beer http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb10812868/p5pb10812868.jpg
ThePubSA Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 is it wrong that I want these single crown okes to see their asses see mitch http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb10812916/p5pb10812916.jpgThink that was the World Champ geologists plan Stretch 1
Sidewinder. Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 who is this taking a rather eina tumble? Hayden Brown maybe? Just going by the Makulu Spoke101 1
nolipoli Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Ja, must say I'd be very scared on that track on my 150mm bike. Then again, these guys have fitted nice fat 36 forks with 180mm travel and such like up front which probably helps a lot... My DH bike has a Marzo 66 (180mm single crown) on it. I had a Boxxer on the bike but it had a lower A2C measurement, and didn't feel as bottomless as the 66. I would imagine that the modern 180mm forks feel just fine on the big stuff. I don't think the forks are going to hold these guys back. The rear travel may not matter as much?
hayleyearth Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Hey guys. ..I can't add my pics on here so have a look at @hayleyearth on Twitter if they load It's not working Edited April 11, 2014 by hayleyearth
Super_mil Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 who is this taking a rather eina tumble? http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb10812881/p5pb10812881.jpg Yup def Hayden Brown. Walked away and able to keep riding
G00SE Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Ooooh, good plan! Head to Rawdons for some sups and good beer! Have you been to Old Main pub in Hilton?They brew their own beer - the Ale is awesome!!! Nofearnofun 1
Grebel Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 who is this taking a rather eina tumble? http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb10812881/p5pb10812881.jpg Was that at the top in the rocks?
Super_mil Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Claudio's track preview is out eventually!!!! http://www.redbull.com/uk/en/bike/stories/1331644807825/course-preview-uci-downhill-world-cup-2014-pietermaritzburg Dirty Sanchez, Spoke101, Sidewinder. and 1 other 4
jimmycool Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Claudio's track preview is out eventually!!!! http://www.redbull.c...ietermaritzburgAnd as hilarious as ever!
Grebel Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Claudio's track preview is out eventually!!!! http://www.redbull.c...ietermaritzburg I love that dude!! "We must be getting close to the finish because I am f'ng tired!" Well done Mr Hicks. Track looks awesome!
Rata Del Spruit Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Claudio's track preview is out eventually!!!! http://www.redbull.c...ietermaritzburg Geez, he can ride
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