The Downhill Thread

[Flat_0ut]

I'm deff there. On my Makulu. woop woop.

 

 

Oooh congrats Duane....sick bike hey

Now you gonna have to go faster and not be a passenger on your bike...hehe. Hope to see you at Contermanskloof.

[Capricorn]

Hehe flat out

[Guest Omega Man]

Oooh congrats Duane....sick bike hey

Now you gonna have to go faster and not be a passenger on your bike...hehe. Hope to see you at Contermanskloof.

 

Haha. No same speed. I will just look cooler.

[Flat_0ut]

Haha. No same speed. I will just look cooler.

 

Hehe awesome style

Have you taken the new lady for a spin yet?

It took Adi a while to get the suspension setup right on his Makulu.

You gonna have so much fun on that bike! Just remember to pedal as well...hehe.

[Guest Omega Man]

Haha. Gary recons he got the shock pretty dialed so i should just get on and ride. AAAAAAAMMMMPPPPPEDDD

[Flat_0ut]

Follow Me and The Entree...omg!

Wicked movies, just want to go ride now.

For all the Sam Hill wannabes, get The Entree...nice to see how SH thinks and prepare for a race and then party.

Wish we can have party like Samapalooza....we just call it Pottiespoetsbakker

[Capricorn]

yeah, i really like The Entree. Sam Hill's just an ordinary guy, with extraordinary bike skills. And he is damn funny.

Liking your idea about the poetsbakker Wish we could have a year end bash.

 

Chris nixon: if u stalking this thread, hook us up!

[Guest Omega Man]

yeah, i really like The Entree. Sam Hill's just an ordinary guy, with extraordinary bike skills. And he is damn funny.

Liking your idea about the poetsbakker Wish we could have a year end bash.

 

Chris nixon: if u stalking this thread, hook us up!

 

No dude. Why must Chris Organize everything? A year end downhillers bash would be nice tho. Oh and another thing.

 

How about a 24hour dh race? Teams of 4 riding say Paarl for 24 hours. 1 elite rider per team and the timing system is simple. you just count the number of runs a team does. There are 3 tracks at Paarl so you have 1 starting point and one finish point and the riders can ride any of the 3 tracks they choose or all 3 whatever. OMG It's actually a genius idea. My team is called Team Omega Brace. Oh and while I'm talking garbage...

 

18.2kg. And I've NEVER made any attempt at weight saving. I've always been a function over form guy.

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my sponsors. Overdraft and Credit Card.

 

Edited December 4, 2010 by Omega Man

[mad bout mtb]

Hey great deal here!!! Willing to accept offers around R800 Deal of a lifetime here!!!

 

 

I've got a Sun Ringle Lawwill rear hub 12mm-150mm.Excelent condition, bearings still smooth and freehub is excelent aswell.It is missing a small piece worth about R150.( this is whats missing http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=26366 ) other than that the hub will work.Reason for selling won't work with my frame. So make me an offer I can't refuse

Edited December 6, 2010 by mad bout mtb

[Mitch21]

Well I'm super amped for the Contermanskloof race this weekend after watching this promo video. Its awesome!

 

Western Cape DH Championships

 

Its a real pity that I was unable to get myself new forks and bars before the race though...

[Flat_0ut]

Hey peoples

 

My brother took some sick shots of the Contermanskloof shuttle day on Sunday.

http://bertusvdm.pinkbike.com/album/Contermanskloof-New-DH-Track/

 

He will be there this weekend again to take photos of the race.

 

Enjoy!

[PeterWest]

Looking to spend 20k on a new DH bike, any recommendations?

[Capricorn]

Well I'm super amped for the Contermanskloof race this weekend after watching this promo video. Its awesome!

 

Western Cape DH Championships

 

Its a real pity that I was unable to get myself new forks and bars before the race though...

Now that's how you generate some hype for a race. Sickest trackvid in ZA! (IMHO of course )

HUGE props to the editor for a brilliant bit of videography of an awesome track. You know the vids supersick when it generates that INeeedToGoRideMyBikeSToke!

[Flat_0ut]

Hi Peter

 

Regarding a new DH bike for R20K, do you have something in mind? Not that many bikes to choose from...maybe look at a Mongoose Bootr. The better bikes start from R30000! I am not too sure about the model and price, but I heard that the entry level Mongoose DH bike goes for something in the low R20K. Also have a look at Morewood. Otherwise look at secondhand bikes. There are some really awesome bikes and does not cost a leg or an arm!

[PeterWest]

Thanks Flat Out, I've had a look at the Boot'R but not to fond of it, I've had a look at Morewood and I really like them but haven't found a place that sells them as a whole only as a frame and like that it is a lot of money to build it up. The reason why I don't like secondhand, is that i am really tall and need a large preferably, and you don't always know the quality of 2nd hand.

[Flat_0ut]

Thanks Flat Out, I've had a look at the Boot'R but not to fond of it, I've had a look at Morewood and I really like them but haven't found a place that sells them as a whole only as a frame and like that it is a lot of money to build it up. The reason why I don't like secondhand, is that i am really tall and need a large preferably, and you don't always know the quality of 2nd hand.

 

True about secondhand bikes quality and then to get the correct size. Have you tried Williams Bikes Shop in Somerset West? He is an authorized Morewood dealer. Maybe he can sort you out a sweet deal. It is important to try a bike out first before you buy it. Another option is a Giant Glory, nice package and good after sales service...but it will cost you in the area of R30000. And there are more bikes, but cant think of the better budget bikes you looking for.