Big Bike Thread

touch · 1 Nov 2011 at 14:29

RobotXander said:
another video from Golspie. This time the lower black section

Just put the video id in the youtube tags, not the whole url.
Like this:

RobotXander · 1 Nov 2011 at 14:37

yeah tried that, vid doesn't seem to want to embed

touch · 1 Nov 2011 at 14:42

It does work. Quote this post and you'll see the code.
Are you sure you have the "-" sign at the front? I dont know why it's there, as most vids dont seem to have it, but its part of the id for your vid.

Whats with that tight bit at 1:38-1:45? Looks proper difficult.

RobotXander · 1 Nov 2011 at 14:49

cool mate, thanks

Must have missed that

Anyway, it's a great trail. Really worth a visit if you havent been.

EDIT: Thats a section of rather tight switchbacks. Very narrow, tight and quite steep as well.

The first part of that is just a narrow,rocky corridor

Pedal strikes are then enemy here..

rhysduck · 1 Nov 2011 at 15:12

weescott said:
Supercow is so slow it doesn't make a difference if it is wet or dry.

Haha

Cow's are slow.

Supercow · 1 Nov 2011 at 15:55

weescott said:
Supercow is so slow it doesn't make a difference if it is wet or dry.

Harsh but true

That said, since my arm break my head's just rattled when I ride in the wetness, so I'm currently EVEN slower than usual in the wet stuff, even though there's just as much grip - all in the ehad you see!

That said, Cwmcarn is a glorified fireroad with hardpack the vast majority of the way down. Only the tech section (which pubic lice took) can get slippery.

rhysduck · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:04

Supercow said:
That said, Cwmcarn is a glorified fireroad with hardpack the vast majority of the way down. Only the tech section (which pubic lice took) can get slippery.

B******s!

Supercow · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:09

rhysduck said:
B******s!

Guess you've not ridden many other places then?

It's fun now and again, don't get me wrong, but c'mon... long straight line left, then long straight line right, then long straight line left, then long straight line right...

The newly reopened tech bit makes for a bit of a change though.

Nyvo · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:12

I couldn't make my mind up between a Zesty 314 and Nerve AM, but had the pleasure of trying a Rose Uncle Jimbo at the weekend, and it was an absolute blast to ride... so much so that it made my mind up for me and I've just gone and pushed the button. =D

- James

RobotXander · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:14

Wow, loving the lines on that bike

Supercow · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:16

Nyvo said:
I couldn't make my mind up between a Zesty 314 and Nerve AM, but had the pleasure of trying a Rose Uncle Jimbo at the weekend, and it was an absolute blast to ride... so much so that it made my mind up for me and I've just gone and pushed the button. =D

- James

Nice, be sure to lock it up nicely living in London.

Andelusion · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:21

Rose seem to have a great reputation, can't complain with the no-nonsense suspension design there too, should definitely be a fun bike on the trails!

Supercow · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:29

Andelusion said:
Rose seem to have a great reputation, can't complain with the no-nonsense suspension design there too, should definitely be a fun bike on the trails!

I wouldn't ride their DH bike though .. anyone who calls their bike "beefcake" deserves a slap.

Andelusion · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:32

Supercow said:
I wouldn't ride their DH bike though .. anyone who calls their bike "beefcake" deserves a slap.

Says the man who used to own a Cove

Supercow · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:37

Andelusion said:
Says the man who used to own a Cove

Giving bikes sexual names gets you man points.
Naming your bike slang for "Male Model", is just plain homo.

Do you like riding Male Models Andelusion?
If so, you;ve forgotten to cast your vote and up you boys' number http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18328909

rhysduck · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:51

Supercow said:
Guess you've not ridden many other places then?

It's fun now and again, don't get me wrong, but c'mon... long straight line left, then long straight line right, then long straight line left, then long straight line right...

The newly reopened tech bit makes for a bit of a change though.

Not as many as you no doubt.
Wentwood, Cwmcarn, Cannock for DH.
I'm itching to take my SS to Scottish Land though. And I love Whiskey.

Andelusion · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:54

rhysduck said:
I'm itching to take my SS to Scottish Land though. And I love Whiskey.

Come with us week after next!

Supercow · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:55

Andelusion said:
Come with us week after next!

Don't rhys, it's a trap... see conversation above ^^

Andelusion · 1 Nov 2011 at 16:57

You're just jealous

Northwind · 1 Nov 2011 at 18:07

Andelusion said:
Attention!
Does anyone else fancy coming along? Locals could meet up for a bit or if anyone fancies riding a bit longer then you could stay at the wigwam and obviously chip in some of the cost.

Aye, post up where you'll be and when, might well be able to come along