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DownhillingKing

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Hi guys.

Im new to Downhill, just got my bike a few weeks ago, transfering from MX racing to DH.

Can anyone give me some info on where to ride in Gauteng as well as Durban? I know of Giba Gorge, Helderkruin and Giloolies.

Are there any other, maybe not well known, trails around that I can get some practice on?

Thanks

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This is my ride. 2010 Mongoose Boot R Team. Matt Smiths ex race bike.

Any tips on set-up etc? I havent even changed the saddle height.

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check out Bike Radar for some set up tips

 

(Edit to add) Also check out PinkBike they've had some suspension set up vids, as part of their Tech Tuesdays feature.

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At the Spruit? I dont think so, going to MTN Park on Saturday. Will probably take my jump bike with for afterwards fun.

Who is going on Friday you know?

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Hi guys.

Im new to Downhill, just got my bike a few weeks ago, transfering from MX racing to DH.

Can anyone give me some info on where to ride in Gauteng as well as Durban? I know of Giba Gorge, Helderkruin and Giloolies.

Are there any other, maybe not well known, trails around that I can get some practice on?

Thanks

 

Welcome to DH bud, you gonna love it. It's the closest thing to MX i think, being and old MXer. In Durb's there's Giba as you mentioned, then PMB has Cascades and Worlds View, both are awesome.

 

Nice bike!

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Thanks for the info.

I definately cant wait to start doing some riding!

Cascades and Worlds View, how do you get there? Where abouts are they?

Thanks, Im loving the bike!

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i'm visiting Rhodes and Clarens this coming holiday. Anybody know of any downhill tracks in this region?

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