Raydek Posted December 20, 2014 Share I think the ratings are:Green - Go there with your grandmaBlue - Go there with a cyclocross bikeBlack - Got to start thinking about what you are doingBlack Diamond - Need to have a squishy bike.DH - Downhill trail Most trails in and around Ctn are green or blue.I don't think this always works though. If you compare Meerendal blue to Contermanskloof blue and Hoogekraal blue, Meerendal is by far easiest and Hoogekraal the most tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 20, 2014 Share I don't think this always works though. If you compare Meerendal blue to Contermanskloof blue and Hoogekraal blue, Meerendal is by far easiest and Hoogekraal the most tricky.And pretty much all CT trails would be a double black by Gauteng standards... (generally speaking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted December 20, 2014 Share And pretty much all CT trails would be a double black by Gauteng standards... (generally speaking)Hahaha....Spruit is double black! Check out the JUMA thread. Van Gaalen must be HC (Hors catégorie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Odinson Posted December 20, 2014 Share And pretty much all CT trails would be a double black by Gauteng standards... (generally speaking) I would like to take exception to your comment Cap'n, but I'm afraid you might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 20, 2014 Share I would like to take exception to your comment Cap'n, but I'm afraid you might be right.Heh. It's a comment based on Meurant's experience in a trail network up norff, where they put 3 downward facing black arrows (normally denoting an unseen drop of more than a metre in height) for a slightly loose hut flat corner. We all LOL'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelman Posted December 21, 2014 Share Buy your dropper post in the meantime and improve your skills with that. You can always put it on the trail machine later. Other options to trail-ify your XC rig: Shorter stem and wider bars, angled headset to slacken the geo by 1-1.5deg and fatter tires. You might not even want to go trail after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted December 21, 2014 Share Buy your dropper post in the meantime and improve your skills with that. You can always put it on the trail machine later. Other options to trail-ify your XC rig: Shorter stem and wider bars, angled headset to slacken the geo by 1-1.5deg and fatter tires. You might not even want to go trail after that.Cool, got the rest so will look into the angled headset and shorter stem. Thanks, didn't think of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Cool, got the rest so will look into the angled headset and shorter stem. Thanks, didn't think of that... Tried my angle headset out today,did not think 1.5 degrees would make a huge difference,but holy cow was I surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelman Posted December 21, 2014 Share Tried my angle headset out today,did not think 1.5 degrees would make a huge difference,but holy cow was I surprised.Used to hate going down the steap stuff on my XTC 29r. Made the changes and fitted a 180mm disc on the front and it made a huge difference. My only gripe was that I slackened the head angle by 1 deg and instead of the 1.5. It also dropped the BB slightly which made the bike a lot more stable. For the life of me I don't understand why manufacturers still make 29r XC bikes with 71-72 degree head angles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted December 21, 2014 Share Honestly didn't even know that angled headsets existed.. How would I work out what angle my bike is currently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Honestly didn't even know that angled headsets existed.. How would I work out what angle my bike is currently? Google specs online and they go from there mine was 71degrees so now it's at 69.5 degrees and I stuck a shorter stem on. I am now saving for a Pike 140mm or 150mm which will slacken the angle even more.Have a 120mm now but want more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted December 21, 2014 Share Google specs online and they go from there mine was 71degrees so now it's at 69.5 degrees and I stuck a shorter stem on. I am now saving for a Pike 140mm or 150mm which will slacken the angle even more.Have a 120mm now but want more.Unfortunately it's not a common bike, so online data is near non existent. Wonder how it could be calculated by measuring the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 21, 2014 Share Unfortunately it's not a common bike, so online data is near non existent. Wonder how it could be calculated by measuring the bike?Yo Ray, the local agents should be able to give you the geo sheets. From seeing your bike I would say you have a 70deg head angle. ....But that is just a visual check and your bike was on the bike rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted December 21, 2014 Share Yo Ray, the local agents should be able to give you the geo sheets. From seeing your bike I would say you have a 70deg head angle. ....But that is just a visual check and your bike was on the bike rackCool, thx. Will get in touch with them.. Best place to get an angled headset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted December 21, 2014 Share And (to my surprise) I found the geometry specs on their website.. AXIS™ A20 FULL SUS 29ER 29"*19" Large Head tube Angle ̊ 69.5° Head Tube Length 120mm Top Tube Length horizontal 620mm BB. Offset - 50mm BB. Height 320mm Wheel Base 1134.4mm BB center to top of Seat Tube 483mm Seat Tube Angle ̊ 72.5° Chain stay Length 445mm So, 69.5.. Good? could be better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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