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Post by kirky72 on Oct 30, 2016 17:45:03 GMT
Both of those look fine the second one is a bit choppier and maybe steeper. No 14ft drops though, maybe 14inches
Are you meaning drops as in drop offs or like a steep chute? Looking at what the call bomb hole drop off, it looks like a steep chute with a wee small drop at the bottom.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 30, 2016 16:47:14 GMT
14ft drop off, gap jumps, fuck that shit, I'm out. That's like dropping off a small house.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 30, 2016 13:40:38 GMT
Cheers. Was a good quick blasts. Was feeling it at times.
Another batch of wet muddy gear.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 17:39:15 GMT
Last winter I bought a few pairs of waterproof trousers from Planet X for a tenner a pair minus whatever discount code they had at the time. Plan on cutting some off around the knee so they aren't quite as boil in the bag, wear them over the top of a none waterproof pair. keep a pair full length as well.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 17:26:37 GMT
you might be right G i dont go often enough to know my way around. i only know the 1 route with variations in places. lol kirky iv had a look through all my tools.....it took me ages! .... but iv not got your levers i'll let you have a couple of mine next time. gonzalo..........iv got you some syringes. Must have left them there. Dont worry I already ordered the same set earlier.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 17:25:35 GMT
Myself and windy are having a morning blast around Gisburn tomorrow morning if anybody wants to join us. Meeting 9.15 at the hub car park for 9.30 start. Not that early considering the clocks are going back. Should be a lap of the circuit with hope line thrown in. Cmon Roundie get yourself over! I'd love to John but still not recovered from my bout of tonsillitis 😞 That's a pain in the neck. Crap I know
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Oct 29, 2016 16:58:55 GMT
Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 16:58:55 GMT
The other was a 27.5 supposedly a set, lol.
Do you mean the mavic quest and charge a bit ropey, I had the early version on the mavics I bought last year but removed them before trying.
Had a couple of rides with the new pro version, the front seemed okay but hasn't been particularly muddy, the rear was spinning out on muddy stuff and slippery slabs, they were good last week when it was dry. I'll shelve them until next May, june when we have 4 months of constant dry weather. (I wish).
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 16:54:19 GMT
Oh that's good to know I thought I would be following a load of budding Steve peats around those parts .
By the way Glynn I've just been fettling with some tyres and couldn't find my tyres levers anywhere, last time I saw them was when you punctured near hathersage. You didn't happen to put them into your bag by mistake with your tool wrap and snap on tool locker, kitchen sink etc?
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 16:27:31 GMT
The in coming gloop signalled the need to change out my rather slick looking mavic tyres for something more suitable. The rear is more of a concern so I tackled that first. Tyre off unwrapped the new Maxxis Minnion DHF exo and started to feed it around the rim. It felt all too easy and very baggy. noticed then that is a 29er, Doh!!! Bought it with a high roller from a guy on another forum, advertised as a pair of Maxxis, he must have been running odd sized wheels the tosser. stuck the high roller on instead but ran out of Stans so had to leave the front for now, that's a mavic charge pro which is not to bad but I don't want mismatched brands and have a Maxxis shorty 2.5 that should be ace through winter. Stans ordered and front tyre planned for a change on Wednesday. I don't know why my post is formatting or indenting from right to left?
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 16:17:42 GMT
Yeh I wouldnt Mind trying there, but don't fancy massive gap jumps. Rather keep my wheels on the ground, don't mind drops and natural type jumps but not crazy kickers.
Have fun tomorrow.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 13:04:02 GMT
If I have any problems with the reverb, which I never have had, I will defo look at one of those. I don't like the squishy press mechanism of the reverb compared to these lever operated versions but not worth the hassle of changing just now.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 12:59:11 GMT
I would love to however I must be home for 1pm to 1.30 to absolute latest look after the kiddies whilst rachel heads for work. I would need to leave Sheffield by 11sm so not worth 3.5 4 hours driving for one and half hours riding.
Also interested to ride the new steed on a track I've done before to make a good comparison/assessment.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 10:02:08 GMT
Myself and windy are having a morning blast around Gisburn tomorrow morning if anybody wants to join us.
Meeting 9.15 at the hub car park for 9.30 start. Not that early considering the clocks are going back.
Should be a lap of the circuit with hope line thrown in.
Cmon Roundie get yourself over!
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 29, 2016 7:41:14 GMT
You are an early bird again.
Sounds like a follow up to my wife's favourite Monday night rom com, is wet feet instead of cold feet.
Also reminds me that I still have a pair of gazs (marmites) sealskins.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 27, 2016 18:27:20 GMT
G I need to be home by 1pm so from Sheffield doesn't really warrant it.
Gaz Im up for something fairly local tomorrow for sure, im off it also cancelled the after school club so need to pick the kiddies up, you'll just need to excuse my rustiness.
I'll pm you shortly.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 27, 2016 12:12:14 GMT
Do Wharny Glynn...I hope to do it again this weekend...and maybe Cannock or Gisburn... G, if you wanted to do Gisburn on Sunday morning (nice day) I was talking tentatively to Gaz about visiting on Sunday.
I would have to start around 9am so I'm done for sure by 12/12.30 but normally its only 2 hours so that would allow for some extras or a couple of goes at the bike park style hope line which everybody tends to love.
I gotta be home to take over the kids as my wife goes to work but might be good for you as frees up sometime.
let me know, gaz as well, as if its a goer I will ride tomorrow, rest Saturday and do the family stuff and then Sunday. My old bones need that day recovery lol.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 27, 2016 7:50:47 GMT
I would go for the x fusion. Should be able to get in your budget and talking to a suspension service centre they are withdrawing for marzocchi and monitou.
I think they said although they can work on then they often need to replace parts that they either can't get or when added to the service costs make the costs higher than the value.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 27, 2016 6:44:24 GMT
I've only had this on tyres a couple of years back with some continental trail or X kings, all the Maxxis, spesh and schwalbe I've had since have never leaked through the side wall.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 26, 2016 20:04:03 GMT
Sorry Glynn, just got the daughters tucked up for the night and seen your text.
It's been a bit busy this week which is good for my back pocket but means until after tomorrow I don't know if I need to work Friday or not.
So please crack on without me and if I'm off I'll have a steady one around hebden way, not been around there for two or three months.
I if I work hopefully then I'll get out for a decent ride on Saturday instead.
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Hope
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 26, 2016 18:21:18 GMT
I did, the fascist bastards. I had a good do at contesting it but they hit you with the prospect of increasing penalties as time passes.
Like you I had paid a full day by parked up next to Glynn both sorting out our gear and I have a roof carrier so. It's best to leave some room from the next car rather than parking like sardines.
I played the disabled child card amongst others but they weren't having it.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 25, 2016 19:49:35 GMT
Ordered from zee germans sunday deapatched tuesday would have been delivered Thursday but I postponed the delivery until Monday.
It was set up bang on and all in perfect order. Good array of extras. Tools. Spares manuals etc. More than I've got from my lbs bought bikes to be fair.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 25, 2016 19:18:47 GMT
Maybe!
I'm going to off to get over there at night soon, if I get home around 10 though I'm kind of wired until the early hours not being able to know off. as of next week I suppose a late afternoon ride will result in a dark ride.
I might head back early on Sunday morning whilst it's still dry if you fancy it.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 25, 2016 18:47:24 GMT
Still getting rid of the tale end of my Lurgy, bloody three weeks off the bike, not sure of my fitness so headed for Gisburn Forest for a short ride, test my fitness and the new steed. the bike faired a bit better than me, still coughing up phlegm every few seconds and it feels like my legs have gone. Although I took it relatively steady whilst I got used to it and fiddled with the shock and forks the bike felt great, really nimble and after some fettling the shock felt nice and plush, maybe at the excess of some bob so may need to fine tune it a little more. Was all good just felt the 32t a little as I've been an oval for a while. I had a new oval chainring on standby that I've fitted since I've got back, works okay with the chain guide as well. The car park was the busiest I've ever seen it, especially for a Tuesday morning, however there must have been an high percentage of walkers and families sticking to the blues so the trails were stil nice and quiet and I only came across 7/8 groups and only held up by a couple of them. Forgot to take any pictures during the ride which was a shame there was a nice view with a low hanging mist but I was trying to keep pedaling and not let the sweat turn cold on my chest. just took a teaser when I got back to the car. Ps. It reminded me G that you should try and get there soon whilst it's dry, that way you can do a decent cheeky and actually see the trail for a change as much of its often hidden under standing water.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 24, 2016 18:22:54 GMT
So close to keswick it's a shame not to do ants bowderdale bash. Cracking ride that is. I'd be tempted up for that again but not too sure about an experimental route.
I hope it turns into a good one so you can show us another time when it's tried and tested.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 22, 2016 16:57:47 GMT
Bikes coming Monday testing on Tuesday.
Let me know nearer to the 13th if it's a defo and remind me, who are you going with? If not the 23 or 24 the should be okay but confirm for sure nearer the time. Once you've been on the 13th you may not want to go back so soon after.
You should try lee quarry as well before it becomes derelict. It's a bit marmite and people who go without knowing how to best piece it get her think wtf but it's worth a visit especially when every else is a mud fest as it's mostly rock and hardback so you get a little wet but not slipping in mud.
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