Mountain Biking

[Hedge]

Can get a reverb for £160 ish right now.

 

[infernox]

Just seen the full album there's some seriously bad paint damage on the frame on the underside likes he's dragged it over some proper pointy rocks. I think I'll just buy a new one.

Any upgrades that are worth getting over Base model? To all the bird owners here

Ebay link here:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bird-Aeris-650b-Mtb-Trail-Am-Bike-/121976908989

Also that's a 6 hour drive to get it. Not including traffic and whatnot...

 

[infernox]

Oops double post

 

[Begbie]

Is it the older aeris or the newer mk1.5 frame?

Post up the ebay number so we can take a look

What's the difference from the mk1 to the mk1.5? Not sure I know which one I have!

Just seen the full album there's some seriously bad paint damage on the frame on the underside likes he's dragged it over some proper pointy rocks. I think I'll just buy a new one.

Any upgrades that are worth getting over Base model? To all the bird owners here

Ebay link here:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bird-Aeris-650b-Mtb-Trail-Am-Bike-/121976908989

Also that's a 6 hour drive to get it. Not including traffic and whatnot...

Can't see the photos but the paint works is pretty bad on mine alread

Depends what you want, a dropper post is a must IMO. Apart from that, the base spec isn't bad at all!

 

[Juggy1985]

Forget driving 6 hours! I presume you mean 6 hours there then 6 hours back. Probably looking at £80 -£100 in fuel on top.

Check out pinkbike for sale section, theres bound go be something local which will be as good or better.

 

[Supercow]

So sad to hear the news, always loved the kid ever since seing him in Seasons with his mom doing shuttle runs.

Rest in Peace Stevie
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/stevie-smith-passes-away.html

 

[steve45]

Gutted... I spotted this on Facebook, I was sincerely hoping it was a joke in poor taste, but sadly not. What a **** year for the sport, McGazza, Dave Mirra, now stevie, it's about time to give the good blokes a break... Take some ********* from us instead!

 

[Supercow]

I thought ( read: hoping) it was a joke, in very bad taste.

 

[6thElement]

Well that sucks, hadn't read any news this evening as I'd been out riding with my wife after work, dodging thunderstorms for 20 miles and 3200ft of climbing.

 

[neil_g]

Just read the Stevie news, had to sit down.

Gutted isn't the word..

 

[MrKnifey]

Rip stevie!

 

[thewanted]

What's the difference from the mk1 to the mk1.5? Not sure I know which one I have!

When I was at Bird HQ a few days ago, I overheard them say that the chainstay was different. I'm not sure what else was changed, but Dan said that it was very minimal.

 

[Begbie]

Jesus, what horrible news. I only watched him race a few weeks ago

Cheers, need to have a look at whats mine.

 

[booyaka]

no way......that's shocking news.

A terrible shame at such a young age.

 

[Jono]

Are any of you lot Rob Baker?

 

[SDK^]

So sad to hear the news, always loved the kid ever since seing him in Seasons with his mom doing shuttle runs.

That's where I first remember him from also - very sad news

Also from Follow Me

Gee & Stevie

Stevie & Semenuk

 

[SDK^]

He achieved his goal of being the best DH rider in the world, taking the overall World Cup from Gee in 2013.

Riding this fast, under serious pressure - awesome.

 

[Hedge]

The Stevie Smith videos actually made me quite emotional. I suppose a life of extreme sport carries these risks. Such a shame.

On a lighter note. I bought myself some superstar pedals. Noice!

 

[Danny207]

absolutely amazing the video man. i dont think i would have balls to do it

 

[Hedge]

I can't imagine travelling at them speeds downhill. Just years of experience knowing exactly what your capable of, scares hell put of me. I can't even do berms properly haha.