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Last Sunday myself and wo mates did the Golspie Wildcat for the 2nd time.
From the off we were pushing it, right from the top (Black) down through the Red until the end.
Prob about 100m into the red I overcooked a jump, dropped my left elbow on the way up, landed squint, went over the handlebars and ended up cutting myself up pretty badly, spraining my thumb along with a crap load of bruising. My mates said my bike "pinged" off about 20 feet into the wood but was (thank god) pretty much unmarked :)
My Giro took a hell of a knock and needs replacing. This is the reason I'm planning a full face. If there was a rock where I landed, I would have been in hospital, no doubt.
 
Its up to you if the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Even an expensive lid with good venting will be hot and sweaty when you're climbing. I'd always go for an open face for anything less than full on uplifted (or push up I suppose) DH, because the uphill bit is just as much part of the ride as the ride back down to me, so I want to be comfortable then too.

Plus I'm a great big pussy and don't go fast enough to hurt myself anyway :D
 
Does anyone have any advice on suspension seatposts? I'm thinking about getting one for my hardtail for the C2C, which I'm planning to do in July, but is it worth the money? I seem to remember someone here had a Thudbuster and said it was pretty good (either the short travel or long travel). I'm swaying toward the long travel one at the moment…
 
Yeah… I think I'd prefer a more relaxed pace :p One of my friends did it in a day and said it was too tough to be enjoyable!

I'm actually thinking about doing the round trip now, so C2C and then Reivers on the way back, totalling 310 miles :)
 
Got a new FOX DHX RC4 on the way for the Trek Session, found the DHX4 a bit limiting and i aint been getting on with it as much lately so bit the bullet. Didnt bother doing LLangollen last weekend after a crash at local pump track which ended up with be having a bruise the size of my leg and a hematoma on my thigh. Good times. Been out today where the bolt holding my crank arm fell out? Wierd really. Going to Verbier next month racing in the IXS Cup. So pretty excited about that one :D
 
crankbro said:
Got a new FOX DHX RC4 on the way for the Trek Session, found the DHX4 a bit limiting and i aint been getting on with it as much lately so bit the bullet. Didnt bother doing LLangollen last weekend after a crash at local pump track which ended up with be having a bruise the size of my leg and a hematoma on my thigh. Good times. Been out today where the bolt holding my crank arm fell out? Wierd really. Going to Verbier next month racing in the IXS Cup. So pretty excited about that one :D
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How does it compare to the DHX 5.0? That's what will be on the Intense frame I'm getting - unsure what to do as i've been looking at the RC4's too :(
 
Inquisitor said:
Sea to sea – west to east from the lakes to Newcastle:

http://www.c2c-guide.co.uk/

(Though I'm considering the Reivers route instead, which is 30 miles longer and the other way round)
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I just got back from this yesterday, did it in two days with a group of mostly keen cyclists. It was great fun, though hard work due to me having 4 days notice and not having trained.

There are some very big hills but if you're reasonably fit and especially if you're using an mtb with a wide range cassette you'll have no problem.
 
monkeypants said:
I just got back from this yesterday, did it in two days with a group of mostly keen cyclists. It was great fun, though hard work due to me having 4 days notice and not having trained.

There are some very big hills but if you're reasonably fit and especially if you're using an mtb with a wide range cassette you'll have no problem.
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Aye, I'm not too worried about it, even if I end up doing both directions. I'll train properly in June for it.

As for that Thudbuster seatpost I'm 90% sold on the LT version now, having read some reviews. Gonna buy it tonight I expect, unless anyone would advise against it :)
 
When the Thudbuster came out it had rubbish reviews. They said the backward motion totally screwed up your pedaling motion. Why are the reviews good now is my question?

Personally I think suspension seatposts in general are a waste of time. A good standard seatpost, a good comfy saddle and a good pair of cycling shorts and proper riding technique are all you need.
 
weescott said:
When the Thudbuster came out it had rubbish reviews. They said the backward motion totally screwed up your pedaling motion. Why are the reviews good now is my question?
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Well I think it's in its third generation now, so maybe they've made some improvements? Maybe the ST would be a better bet if it does cause problems, though.

At 4.61/5 over almost 500 reviews it must be doing something right, though:

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/suspension/...buster-suspension-post/PRD_353254_150crx.aspx

weescott said:
Personally I think suspension seatposts in general are a waste of time. A good standard seatpost, a good comfy saddle and a good pair of cycling shorts and proper riding technique are all you need.
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Well I've managed without one reasonably well (with padded shorts, etc.) but some surfaces are just horrible to ride on, and it'd be a huge boon for me to be able to stay seated when riding long distances. Particularly, long, rocky climbs where you can't stay out of the saddle for the whole ascent are a real pain. The trails around Bristol are particularly bad in this respect.

The main reason I want it really is to make long-distance rides more comfortable.

andi said:
Or get a full sus :D
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When I have the money :(
 
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