The Downhill Thread

[craig82]

Looking at this I dont know why we call it willow road!

[Thermophage]

ah...that makes way more sense now

[DownhillingKing]

Thermophage dude you will digs this video http://www.pinkbike.com/video/161195/

[Thermophage]

Downhillking, I checked it this morning already

Must be rad to just cruise like that

[frerichs91]

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

[frerichs91]

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.

[Super_mil]

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.

Edited November 3, 2010 by Super_mil

[frerichs91]

Super_mil thats perfect thanks alot. Exactly what I was looking for

[Super_mil]

No worries!

 

You dirt jumping Friday afternoon?

[frerichs91]

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?

[Super_mil]

Not sure yet, but I'm sure there will be some sort of gathering

Pull through if you can.

[frerichs91]

Will do! Maybe see you there

[MXkid77]

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!

[frerichs91]

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!

[Diepseun]

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

[Thermophage]

Gonna have a rad session here in George with everyone today and tomorrow