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nice one thanks guys!
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Considering doing the Mega Avalanche next year, what are the best DH spots in the Alps I could combine into the same trip?
Exactly where did it break? The pedal itself or the crank arm?
Im not sure of this is allowed but can't see anything in the forum rules but if anyone would like to sponsor me for the following, by even the smallest of amounts, that would be awesome.
Doing the BHF Dark Peak Challenge on October 9th. I'm pretty far from fit so will actually be a challenge for me.
http://original.justgiving.com/robedwards75
Doing the BHF Dark Peak Challenge on October 9th. I'm pretty far from fit so will actually be a challenge for me.
http://original.justgiving.com/robedwards75
Im not sure of this is allowed but can't see anything in the forum rules but if anyone would like to sponsor me for the following, by even the smallest of amounts, that would be awesome.
Doing the BHF Dark Peak Challenge on October 9th. I'm pretty far from fit so will actually be a challenge for me.
http://original.justgiving.com/robedwards75
Just donated £2.00
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661 Filters and a pair of 661 Comp gloves ordered
Next on the list is a set of Continental Mountain King 2.2 tyres. They seem to get better reviews than the Maxxis High Roller XC's
Next on the list is a set of Continental Mountain King 2.2 tyres. They seem to get better reviews than the Maxxis High Roller XC's
My Comp gloves were bought when I first started riding about 4/5years ago. i still have them and they're still a great glove!
Black Chilli compound?
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Didn't see them on the crc website
They worth a look?
They worth a look?
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Didn't see them on the crc website
They worth a look?
If you get the MK it has to be a supersonic (black chilli compound) the standard tyres are crap!
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Is the Supersonic not more of an XC Racer tyre?
Will it hold up to more aggressive trail riding?
Will it hold up to more aggressive trail riding?
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I use mine for everything , I have two 2.2's and have recently got a 2.4 that i can put on the front.
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Just some photos of me in Morzine the past week gone.
I had to get a DH bike by Thursday as the COVE just didn’t prove to be fast enough. Still enjoyable though on any of the red runs.
Hire bike was a Santa Cruz Driver 8. 200mm travel
Stiffee Switzerland:
DH Pleny:
I had to get a DH bike by Thursday as the COVE just didn’t prove to be fast enough. Still enjoyable though on any of the red runs.
Hire bike was a Santa Cruz Driver 8. 200mm travel
Stiffee Switzerland:
DH Pleny:
Nice pics Janesssey. I like the SC 
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I rode The Lecht today.
Chairlift access Red DH run in the Cairngorms. The best way to desribe it is a Downhill BMX track. It's wide with lots of jumps, a few small drops, some doubles and tabletops all the way down the hill. No rocky sections at all. We had a look at the Blue route and there are some big gap jumps to the side. It's all a work in progress and it flows very well if lacking any technical sections or steep gradient.
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I rode The Lecht today.
Chairlift access Red DH run in the Cairngorms. The best way to desribe it is a Downhill BMX track. It's wide with lots of jumps, a few small drops, some doubles and tabletops all the way down the hill. No rocky sections at all. We had a look at the Blue route and there are some big gap jumps to the side. It's all a work in progress and it flows very well if lacking any technical sections or steep gradient.
Did the North Face Trail in Grizedale Forest last weekend. Was fantastic, my first proper trail and probably a bit beyond my abilities in places but loved it. Anyone know any similar in the North West?
Thanks
Check out the trails in whinlatter forest. There's a mixed bag of flowy xc and some jumpy stuff if you feel up to it.
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