DoubleJ Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Got burnt by an old lady on a Pyga this morning coming down -4% grade descent....man I feel violated. I'm on an Anthem 29er with Stans Arch and 3.30 stock hubs. My bike is fairly light for a full sus due to some upgrades. I weigh just over 80kgs. That's me and my bike in a nutshell...my question is this, why can I not stick with other guys coming down a hill? I believe I'm a good climber I think...but coming down is just embarrassing. Even when guys free next to me on much cheaper entry level bikes they leave me to eat their dust. I've check my brakes for friction, nothing. Only thing I can think of could be either drag or hubs? I understand bigger guys descent faster, but I'm not a small oke like them racing whippets, also aerodynamics I understand....yet I can't understand that an old lady left me behind this morning.....that ****s embarrasing.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 tyres and the pressure they're inflated to, overall weight, and whether you're just being a pu55y on the brakes Also - momentum counts for a lot. Were you both from a standing start?
Vetseun Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Trust your bike! Pin your ears back and go.
Mads Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 ....... racing whippets, also aerodynamics I understand....yet I can't understand that an old lady left me behind this morning.....that ****s embarrasing. Racing whippets. Love it And ja......just don't underestimate the old ladies......
braailegend Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 take your brakes of a few times, if this lady can do it.... haha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXZugEbDzes
Capricorn Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb8332520/p4pb8332520.jpg http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/fat-bikes/733089d1351144920-ride-strong-head-winds-aero-bars-drop-bar-ends-557933_10150637686913248_176373690_n.jpg http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2012/01/08/2/_dsc3736_600.jpg #WhatEverItTakes
DJR Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Just so you know, old ladies can be fearless on the bike. They have been there, done that, lived a full life, perhaps feel ready to move to the next world.......and when they decide to take a downhill ride to the next world.......there's no way in hell a youngster that wants to stay in this world can beat them.....don't feel too bad about it. But if you do decide to try and keep up, the best way to go faster downhill is to leave them brakes alone......
Boerklong Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Q20 on the discs will sort out the braking problem
PeterF Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 You are all ignoring the important thing "she was on a PYGA".
DoubleJ Posted February 21, 2015 Author Posted February 21, 2015 Okay so just to make sure I got this right: 1. Don't be a wuss...gooi mielies?2. Surgically remove a part of your spine to get lower3. First check if you actually have a spine4. Shivalry is dead...if you get to the top first GO don't wait for "ladies first"5. Get a Pyga
Brian Fantana Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Do some pump track riding. It will learn you to flow with the trail and use natural obstacles to "pump" from and gain even more speed.
rudi-h Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 i like to think that I can ride a bike fast in any direction. up, down and even sometimes sideways when its muddy. but then there are guys that take 6 minutes out of me on a 20 minute enduro course including some ladies... and yes, I can't even blame my bike because my bike is supposed to be faster than a pyga... (wait, faster than a pyga? surely thats not possible
DoubleJ Posted February 21, 2015 Author Posted February 21, 2015 i like to think that I can ride a bike fast in any direction. up, down and even sometimes sideways when its muddy. but then there are guys that take 6 minutes out of me on a 20 minute enduro course including some ladies... and yes, I can't even blame my bike because my bike is supposed to be faster than a pyga... (wait, faster than a pyga? surely thats not possible Great...so you also riding an Anthem ;-)
Capricorn Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 i like to think that I can ride a bike fast in any direction. up, down and even sometimes sideways when its muddy. but then there are guys that take 6 minutes out of me on a 20 minute enduro course including some ladies... and yes, I can't even blame my bike because my bike is supposed to be faster than a pyga... (wait, faster than a pyga? surely thats not possible i think you need these gloves when you pray into your hands next enduro... http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpa1/t51.2885-15/e15/926261_1608503109373212_235584845_n.jpg
rudi-h Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb8332520/p4pb8332520.jpg http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/fat-bikes/733089d1351144920-ride-strong-head-winds-aero-bars-drop-bar-ends-557933_10150637686913248_176373690_n.jpg http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2012/01/08/2/_dsc3736_600.jpg #WhatEverItTakes i'd like to see aero position #1 and aero position #2 play out in slow motion if a rock suddenly appears in the path. both of those would make for an OTB of note!
BarHugger Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Okay so just to make sure I got this right: 1. Don't be a wuss...gooi mielies?2. Surgically remove a part of your spine to get lower3. First check if you actually have a spine4. Shivalry is dead...if you get to the top first GO don't wait for "ladies first"5. Get a Pyga6. Buy a good pair of full gloves, knee and elbow protectors, and finally make sure your medical aid status. (once saw a lady in almost full body armour at "Fun Klippertjie Gaalens" during a Nissan race......and then I found out why.......she just let rip on the rocky downhills)
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