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Post by Marmite on Mar 1, 2016 8:18:48 GMT
The one thing I don't like about down hill is the sodding push back up .. Ride down stile cop then that sodding push back up .. Done it twice then I'm bored need to pedal .. Oh plus I'm shiit.. So crap my pants on the way down  |
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Post by duke on Mar 1, 2016 10:20:40 GMT
even though I`ve not done any xc for 6 months I`ve been out riding the froggy a few times with matt and some mates.i said I wasn`t bothered about another full on dh bike after smashing me shoulder at hamsterley a couple of years ago but when I got the chance of doing a deal for this kona operator last weekend I just couldn`t resist 
Nice looking Kona! Steel City this year? I'll be watching again, might even bring the camera this time. |
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Post by liljase on Mar 1, 2016 12:10:06 GMT
hey paul if you and matt hit steel city this year id be well up for it with you guys. what is the date it runs. ill pre book at work if you fancy it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2016 12:12:01 GMT
The one thing I don't like about down hill is the sodding push back up .. Ride down stile cop then that sodding push back up .. Done it twice then I'm bored need to pedal .. Oh plus I'm shiit.. So crap my pants on the way down That could have been me typing that - agree 100% mate. |
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Post by liljase on Mar 1, 2016 12:13:58 GMT
saturday april 16th lads.
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Post by lowcogger on Mar 1, 2016 12:58:29 GMT
hey paul if you and matt hit steel city this year id be well up for it with you guys. what is the date it runs. ill pre book at work if you fancy it. Not doing this year mate,just going down with camera. |
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Post by lowcogger on Mar 1, 2016 13:02:26 GMT
even though I`ve not done any xc for 6 months I`ve been out riding the froggy a few times with matt and some mates.i said I wasn`t bothered about another full on dh bike after smashing me shoulder at hamsterley a couple of years ago but when I got the chance of doing a deal for this kona operator last weekend I just couldn`t resist
Nice looking Kona! Steel City this year? I'll be watching again, might even bring the camera this time. Not doing steel city but going to try to get onto the Yorkshire mates race series,o lying trouble is the senior/master /vets categories are all in together and that means I'd be up against guys almost 30 years younger than me!! |
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Post by hodgy on Mar 1, 2016 13:05:39 GMT
Thought you liked a challenge Paul !
There's no substitute for experience ...
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Post by liljase on Mar 1, 2016 13:40:33 GMT
 yeah mate but they would still be 45+ so a chance to compete.
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Post by lowcogger on Mar 1, 2016 18:41:19 GMT
Thought you liked a challenge Paul ! There's no substitute for experience ... it was a nightmare trying to get an entry last year as it`s so popular so can`t be bothered with the hassle this time. |
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Post by liljase on Mar 1, 2016 19:07:47 GMT
looking forward to revo anyway bud. the operator does look sweet. light to ??
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Post by lowcogger on Mar 1, 2016 19:18:22 GMT
still not ridden it yet mate,i need to get out at least once before we go to revs just to get the feel of it.
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Post by liljase on Mar 1, 2016 19:26:17 GMT
just like riding a bike mate lol.
all you need to do is a few 20 ft gaps and a 10 ft drop and your back mate.
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Post by Mediocore on Apr 6, 2016 13:13:18 GMT
DH is one discipline that doesn't really interest me... Heavy bikes... Padding... Up lift, or hike a bike... Over and done with to soon... I like to be out amongst a group of lads.. Chat, banter... 30+ miles.. Much more fun! but you said you could fancy one at the top of the page
Have you ever actually rode DH? Take it from someone who has, a lot, none of what you have said there has any resemblance to the reality, Here's a video Tim did of a days dh riding, as you can see it looks totally rubbish And riding a dh bike doesnt make anything easier, you tend to arrive at stuff slightly faster which means you have to be better / work harder |
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Post by duke on Apr 6, 2016 15:25:21 GMT
but you said you could fancy one at the top of the page
Have you ever actually rode DH? Take it from someone who has, a lot, none of what you have said there has any resemblance to the reality, Here's a video Tim did of a days dh riding, as you can see it looks totally rubbish And riding a dh bike doesnt make anything easier, you tend to arrive at stuff slightly faster which means you have to be better / work harder I don't think Adam meant to insult anyone with what he said mate. what floats one persons boat wont float another and everyone's opinion on something is going to be different. In general DH bikes are heavier and unless you fancy blowing out your arse, riding them up an hill aint going to be easy but thats not saying its a sh*t discipline, i admire all types of riding myself, well, not keen on road but again that doesn't interest me but some it does. Riding DH is fun if that's what you like, personally i prefer going downhill rather than pedalling up an hill, but i wouldn't be interested in a full on DH rig, i have ridden one and i enjoyed it but since most long travel trail bikes can handle it and they do tend to be lighter id prefer that type of bike. The video you posted showed it can be good fun, the trails in the video i would have hated, too technical for me, im more of a bike park type of guy, smooth trails with some jumps and drops, few rocks here and there to make it a little interesting, to you that may be boring. He never said anything about the riders mate. Chillax brotha much love init Duke |
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 6, 2016 15:37:36 GMT
what you have to remember is that he`s called `sarky` adam for a very good reason |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 6, 2016 16:35:15 GMT
"DH is one discipline that doesn't really interest me... Heavy bikes... Padding... Up lift, or hike a bike... Over and done with to soon... I like to be out amongst a group of lads.. Chat, banter... 30+ miles.. Much more fun!"
This isn't an insult at all...nor was it intended to be..its one mans opinion of a discipline... and i stand by it... i don't see much chat or banter... just someone ragging a bike downhill.. if you enjoy it!! good for you!!...
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 6, 2016 16:36:35 GMT
what you have to remember is that he`s called `sarky` adam for a very good reason no sarcasm involved for a change... It's simply a discipline of biking i don't enjoy for said reasons... |
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 6, 2016 17:05:15 GMT
what you have to remember is that he`s called `sarky` adam for a very good reason no sarcasm involved for a change... It's simply a discipline of biking i don't enjoy for said reasons... it would be a really dull world if we all liked the same things,i can`t knock you for having your own opinion. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2016 17:21:42 GMT
nice looking rig there Paul...... and I love the DH I also love XC, I just find that the craic when out with the DH guys is a blast...
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 6, 2016 17:39:10 GMT
nice looking rig there Paul...... and I love the DH I also love XC, I just find that the craic when out with the DH guys is a blast... cheers davy,it suits me just fine,in fact I prefer it over the spesh status 2 that I got brand new in `14.
and I have a bit o` banter whatever and with whoever I`m riding
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 6, 2016 18:28:50 GMT
no sarcasm involved for a change... It's simply a discipline of biking i don't enjoy for said reasons... it would be a really dull world if we all liked the same things,i can`t knock you for having your own opinion. But Cogs you come out with us on our loops... and have the banter.. not just DH...so all is well! |
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Post by Marmite on Apr 6, 2016 18:30:19 GMT
"DH is one discipline that doesn't really interest me... Heavy bikes... Padding... Up lift, or hike a bike... Over and done with to soon... I like to be out amongst a group of lads.. Chat, banter... 30+ miles.. Much more fun!" This isn't an insult at all...nor was it intended to be..its one mans opinion of a discipline... and i stand by it... i don't see much chat or banter... just someone ragging a bike downhill.. if you enjoy it!! good for you!!... Trust me the trails at bike park Wales are not over in 2 min try 10 min and your fked But saying that the buggers bite when you get it wrong ... My ribs are fucked  |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 6, 2016 18:35:44 GMT
"DH is one discipline that doesn't really interest me... Heavy bikes... Padding... Up lift, or hike a bike... Over and done with to soon... I like to be out amongst a group of lads.. Chat, banter... 30+ miles.. Much more fun!" This isn't an insult at all...nor was it intended to be..its one mans opinion of a discipline... and i stand by it... i don't see much chat or banter... just someone ragging a bike downhill.. if you enjoy it!! good for you!!... Trust me the trails at bike park Wales are not over in 2 min try 10 min and your fked But saying that the buggers bite when you get it wrong ... My ribs are fucked Can't buzz your mates back wheel for fun on DH... |
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Post by jack on Apr 6, 2016 21:28:32 GMT
You can if your quicker than them
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yeah mate but they would still be 45+ so a chance to compete.
