Mountain Biking

aVdub · 8 Dec 2023 at 10:13

SpudMaster said:
Still did a pretty good job!

I used to have Monster T's on my Super 8, if anybody remembers the mtb videos Superheroes I wanted to be like Randy Spangler.

Here's the Le Toy I crashed on

N/A at N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom. spec includes Le toy 3, sherman fireflies, aireal hubs on singletracks, profile cranks, mono m4s, cockring, pyramid bars n diabolus stem.

www.pinkbike.com

Very nice and totally bonkers

I followed so many of the big drop guys from the early days and learnt most of my street riding from some crazy guys.
It did originally have 24inch white Halo front and rears.
The forks were dated 1 year before they were officially released.

SpudMaster · 8 Dec 2023 at 10:20

aVdub said:
Very nice and totally bonkers

I followed so many of the big drop guys from the early days and learnt most of my street riding from some crazy guys.
It did originally have 24inch white Halo front and rears.
The forks were dated 1 year before they were officially released.

Nice, a friend of mine had that big hit back in the day but with the updated Monster T's, 2003 or 2004 model I think there they were. The one's that weighed a ton! Not that the 2002 and earler were light weight!

Tiny picture but all I can find of my 2002 Super 8 on pinkbike.

N/A at N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Nice new pic of the s8, now with 26 rear wheel n shinburgers

www.pinkbike.com

aVdub · 8 Dec 2023 at 10:30

SpudMaster said:
Nice, a friend of mine had that big hit back in the day but with the updated Monster T's, 2003 or 2004 model I think there they were. The one's that weighed a ton! Not that the 2002 and earler were light weight!

Tiny picture but all I can find of my 2002 Super 8 on pinkbike.

N/A at N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Nice new pic of the s8, now with 26 rear wheel n shinburgers

www.pinkbike.com

Another Monster bike that Super 8

I almost upgraded to those 2003/2004 but really couldn't part with my current Monster.

These were from the 90's weighed a tonne, but you could make so many mistakes and they'd just laugh and carry on.

Old wheels and chain device.

SpudMaster · 8 Dec 2023 at 10:37

A Roox Rollercoaster

I had an MRP on the Super 8

aVdub · 8 Dec 2023 at 10:43

SpudMaster said:
A Roox Rollercoaster I had an MRP on the Super 8

Sure I had the ISCG MRP at one time

I think I went through just about all they made tbh and ended up with an E-Thirteen Dual.

SpudMaster · 8 Dec 2023 at 10:56

aVdub said:
Sure I had the ISCG MRP at one time

I think I went through just about all they made tbh and ended up with an E-Thirteen Dual.

After the Super 8 I got a 2005 V10 which I put on the E-Thireen guide with the clear bash right, can't remember what the model was.
And thanks to pinkbike here it is

N/A at N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom. my v10 with fox dhx 5, 888s with Aireal flat crowns, 6 pots, sram x9, e13, diablus bars stem, headset n post. northshore cranks, x pedals, comp16's on mavic ust rims lace to a front big'un and a rear bulb. bel air ti rl saddle

www.pinkbike.com

Also 2006 in the Alps flying the V10

it be me at road gap in Chatel, France - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of it be me in Chatel, France. screen capture from a video of me doing the road gap on way to Chatel bike park.

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it be me at jump in Chatel, France - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of it be me in Chatel, France. screen capture from a video of me doing the bigger of the 3 jumps at the Chatel bike park

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aVdub · 8 Dec 2023 at 11:04

SpudMaster said:
After the Super 8 I got a 2005 V10 which I put on the E-Thireen guide with the clear bash right, can't remember what the model was.
And thanks to pinkbike here it is

N/A at N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of N/A in Blackburn, United Kingdom. my v10 with fox dhx 5, 888s with Aireal flat crowns, 6 pots, sram x9, e13, diablus bars stem, headset n post. northshore cranks, x pedals, comp16's on mavic ust rims lace to a front big'un and a rear bulb. bel air ti rl saddle

www.pinkbike.com

Also 2006 in the Alps flying the V10

it be me at road gap in Chatel, France - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of it be me in Chatel, France. screen capture from a video of me doing the road gap on way to Chatel bike park.

www.pinkbike.com

it be me at jump in Chatel, France - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of it be me in Chatel, France. screen capture from a video of me doing the bigger of the 3 jumps at the Chatel bike park

www.pinkbike.com

They don't make em like they used to.

Now you can ride it up the mountain and then back down again :cry:

I had the Marin B17 before the Big Hit and it was still being used up a few years ago.

SpudMaster · 8 Dec 2023 at 11:16

aVdub said:
They don't make em like they used to.

Now you can ride it up the mountain and then back down again

I had the Marin B17 before the Big Hit and it was still being used up a few years ago.

True, Now Ive gotta an Orbea Occam for trail rides and an YT Tues for the bike parks

2012 V10 I used to own

none at none in Blackburn, United Kingdom - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of none in Blackburn, United Kingdom. New Marzocchi 380 c2r2 fitted to the V10

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and the Tues I currently own

at DH1 in Blackburn, United Kingdom - photo by spudmaster - Pinkbike

Photo of in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Descend Bike Park

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Still rocking the Marzocchi 380 C2R2 Ti, Fork feels and performs great so can't really justify replacing it. Ti coil spring FTW

Don't have a picture of my Occam but probably should get one on Pinkbike so it doesnt feel left out!

Andy__C · 8 Dec 2023 at 12:40

SpudMaster said:
My best/worst injury was fractured eye socket, crushed cheek bone and teeth through my bottom lip in 2005. I'd sold my downhill frame at the time (Santa Cruz Super 8) and my new frame had been delayed so I was forced to go riding DH on my 24" Le Toy 3 hardtail. Was an awesome bike but DJ and street riding, not so much DH

oooof.... thats a decent one... some very respectible swelling of the entire half of your face there

I've put my bottom teeth through underneath my bottom lip too, lucky to keep my teeth actually!... still have a little lump of scar tissue inside the mouth now that I always end up scraping against my teeth when bored

!Its a running joke in the family how much I crash and get injured. Each time I wonder whether thats enough and time to choose some more sensible riding, but then back at it a few months later.

SpudMaster · 8 Dec 2023 at 14:31

Andy__C said:
oooof.... thats a decent one... some very respectible swelling of the entire half of your face there I've put my bottom teeth through underneath my bottom lip too, lucky to keep my teeth actually!... still have a little lump of scar tissue inside the mouth now that I always end up scraping against my teeth when bored

!Its a running joke in the family how much I crash and get injured. Each time I wonder whether thats enough and time to choose some more sensible riding, but then back at it a few months later.

Yeah I guess i was lucky to keep my teeth also but there no was damage to them at all

Got a bit of titanium going from my eye to by keep now though.

illuz · 9 Dec 2023 at 09:37

Had the new bike around Hamsterley the other day and it’s a dream. Eeb is the future. Flew round the loop to be honest!

Suspension has been set up to standard but needs a tune for sure. Very plush. Bike is heavy and will take some getting used to but I really like the extra weight. Feels planted.

NightSt@lk3r · 12 Dec 2023 at 16:04

I respect taking a full sus out in these conditions!

SpudMaster · 13 Dec 2023 at 10:04

NightSt@lk3r said:
I respect taking a full sus out in these conditions!

No point having it if its going to sit in the garage

People always talk about getting a winter ht ect but why would I want to buy a full bike when I can just buy new bearings :confused:

aVdub · 13 Dec 2023 at 10:18

Just getting out, enjoying what you enjoy doing.

Cleaning is just as important in the wet as it is in the dry.

robj20 · 16 Dec 2023 at 15:31

Great wet and muddy ride this morning.

Still loving the Nukeproof Scout, think I'll keep it another year then look at swapping the parts across to a full sus.

Rivington 16th Dec 23

youtu.be

Martynt74 · 18 Dec 2023 at 08:07

robj20 said:
Great wet and muddy ride this morning.

Still loving the Nukeproof Scout, think I'll keep it another year then look at swapping the parts across to a full sus.

Rivington 16th Dec 23

youtu.be

Gotta say, Rivington/Darwen moors are definitely something i miss (apart from when it's a muddy bog - so maybe about 80% of the year

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robj20 · 18 Dec 2023 at 08:15

Martynt74 said:
Gotta say, Rivington/Darwen moors are definitely something i miss (apart from when it's a muddy bog - so maybe about 80% of the year )

Yes, I avoid the off piste stuff this time of year.
You see loads of people still using it but it's just destroying it this time of year, come next year it'll be a mess and need loads of work.
Still plenty to ride just not very technical.

Begbie · 18 Dec 2023 at 08:15

SpudMaster said:
No point having it if its going to sit in the garage People always talk about getting a winter ht ect but why would I want to buy a full bike when I can just buy new bearings

I've never understood it either. Bearings are cheap and modern bearings don't give up with a bit of water like they used to.

robj20 · 18 Dec 2023 at 08:19

Begbie said:
I've never understood it either. Bearings are cheap and modern bearings don't give up with a bit of water like they used to.

Depends on the bearings and the bike. Some like the Atherton bikes have silly amount of bearings, I think it's around 18. Some bespoke.

Martynt74 · 18 Dec 2023 at 08:25

robj20 said:
Yes, I avoid the off piste stuff this time of year.
You see loads of people still using it but it's just destroying it this time of year, come next year it'll be a mess and need loads of work.
Still plenty to ride just not very technical.

Oh, my involvement was purely trail running based. The stone steps from Great Hill to Rivington were one of my favourite places to run ever (I'm sure it has a "name" but i always forget!)