Maniac Merv Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Still baffles my mind how guys buy 60 K bikes then buy a helmet worth 200 zars !! I have 3 helmets which I rotate depending on riding conditions - Bell Supra II for Enduro Races / 661 full face for more the downhill type riding and then a 661 trail helmet for the weekend rides
Carmichael Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Everytime a new model comes out? Wannabe did you go and see the gynaecologist after that fall?
Wannabe Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 On a piece of farm track, linking the ST. That's why I went back there on Sunday, was on my way to a newly opened section of ST when I fell, had to go back and ride it. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, intern and Bat 3
V12man Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 On a downhill stretch I hit a irrigation ditch at speed, got flung over the handlebars and a row of vineyards. Landed on my head / neck, got knocked out cold for a few seconds. But as my Dad used to say "It's far from the arse, you'll survive". Can I give you Peaches number to book a skills course? :ph34r: Going to be a while before you are 100% again - try immobilising that finger for a week or so (ice cream stick and tape) Wannabe 1
Wannabe Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Everytime a new model comes out? Wannabe did you go and see the gynaecologist after that fall? Went to the Vet, he stuck a thermometer up my *** and said that there is no permanent damage, I can ride again..... intern, V12man and Carmichael 3
Wannabe Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Can I give you Peaches number to book a skills course? :ph34r: Going to be a while before you are 100% again - try immobilising that finger for a week or so (ice cream stick and tape) Doubt a skills course would have helped, just ran out of luck. As I hit the ditch, I got flung into the air, coming down I landed with the front wheel in another erosion ditch, and the rest is history.
V12man Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Doubt a skills course would have helped, just ran out of luck. As I hit the ditch, I got flung into the air, coming down I landed with the front wheel in another erosion ditch, and the rest is history.Manual those... if you see them.... I am good at giving flying lessons - perhaps those might help.... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Wannabe 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Manual those... if you see them.... I am good at giving flying lessons - perhaps those might help....Yeah, a manual solves all with those things. Seriously. Just lift and glide.
Wannabe Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Must admit, my confidence took a huge knock. I was literally inching my way around the sharp switchbacks going down the Bloemendaler on Sunday. Edited February 9, 2016 by Wannabe
Wannabe Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Yeah, a manual solves all with those things. Seriously. Just lift and glide. Only over the first few ditches, sooner or later your front wheel is going to land in one. Was a bit offline in an off camber downhill turn (first time on that section of trail) and ended up in the eroded section on the edge of the service road. Could not brake any sharper than I already was for fear of OTB, and then I hit the ditches. Let go of the brakes to let the bike/fork do the work, and boooommmmm......Like I said, I ran out of luck. Was not the first one to have it happen to, and will not be the last one.Tricky little corner, stay on line and you are OK, go off line and the chances of you donating skin is quite good. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
raptor-22 Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 forget manuals, Automatic dual clutch is where its at Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Rouxenator Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Just pop it in the dishwasher and it will be good as new. I do that every month or so. Wannabe 1
V12man Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Only over the first few ditches, sooner or later your front wheel is going to land in one. Was a bit offline in an off camber downhill turn (first time on that section of trail) and ended up in the eroded section on the edge of the service road. Could not brake any sharper than I already was for fear of OTB, and then I hit the ditches. Let go of the brakes to let the bike/fork do the work, and boooommmmm......Like I said, I ran out of luck. Was not the first one to have it happen to, and will not be the last one.Tricky little corner, stay on line and you are OK, go off line and the chances of you donating skin is quite good. Perhaps some bigger suspension for the bumps? OK - time to shut up and go test what 6 inches feels like... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Wannabe 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Perhaps some bigger suspension for the bumps? OK - time to shut up and go test what 6 inches feels like...That's what she didn't say... Rouxenator and Wannabe 2
raptor-22 Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Perhaps some bigger suspension for the bumps? OK - time to shut up and go test what 6 inches feels like... Only 6? tsk tsk snigger snigger Rouxenator and Wannabe 2
V12man Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Only 6? tsk tsk snigger snigger6 front and rear is enough..... :clap: raptor-22 1
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