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Post by danthor on May 18, 2016 21:52:23 GMT
Ok so a few of you know that I headed for FW early morning Saturday 14th May. Left the house about 6am and made it to FW about the 9:30 mark which is good going with a stop along the way. The idea was to get the gondola uplift and bike one day then watch the BDS the next day. Had no idea what the weather was going to be like as I didn't check but FW certainly didn't disappoint. Anyway here are a few snaps of my time on the Nevis range. Obligatory stop at Glencoe  Red Giant trail  Full face helmet was put to the test shortly after this  Still cheesing though  Banshee looking spot on  Perfecr weather in FW  I will will post day two up tomorrow once bad from work. |
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Post by andy4d on May 18, 2016 21:55:05 GMT
Nice pics. You were blessed with the weather. That sky in the glencoe pic is ace.
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Post by Euan on May 18, 2016 22:01:51 GMT
Cracking pics Dan. What did you think of the Red?
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 22:08:51 GMT
crackin weather and good pics..... wish I was up there the now....good to put a face to the name..... how did the bike handle the trails??
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Post by glynnsixo on May 19, 2016 0:19:18 GMT
beautiful pics, love the first one!
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Post by hodgy on May 19, 2016 4:01:49 GMT
Great pics Dan...love passing through Glencoe ...even in the car !
It always feels like holiday time ...
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Post by danthor on May 19, 2016 8:30:36 GMT
Cheers Euan, I managed to get a few decent ones as I had to keep stopping to let my hands recover haha. The "Red" trail is really good, had a proper good time on it. Although I would debate over it being classed as "Red", those rock gardens can be lethal.
Doogs, the bike handled everything that was thrown at it. Really like the bike. Although while there I noticed that one link on my chain is very tight and it will need replaced as it was causing my chain to come off which has never happened before. My rear tire has also seen better days....being a pussy on the breaks has shredded it haha.
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Post by danthor on May 19, 2016 8:31:31 GMT
Cheers guys, being up that way always makes me feel like I'm on holiday. Will get day two pics up tonight if I have time.
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Post by Euan on May 19, 2016 9:13:35 GMT
I agree with you about the Red, I think that it's every bit as demanding as the WC trail
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 11:55:24 GMT
Cheers Euan, I managed to get a few decent ones as I had to keep stopping to let my hands recover haha. The "Red" trail is really good, had a proper good time on it. Although I would debate over it being classed as "Red", those rock gardens can be lethal. Doogs, the bike handled everything that was thrown at it. Really like the bike. Although while there I noticed that one link on my chain is very tight and it will need replaced as it was causing my chain to come off which has never happened before. My rear tire has also seen better days....being a pussy on the breaks has shredded it haha. LOL... I did warn you at the Red was indeed more like a Black... and I prefer doing the DH trail than the Red (it just kills me)
get yourself a DH Minion tyre for the rear..LOL. and did you take spare brake pads with ya.... 
will hopefully get hooked up with ya and the rest of the lads for an uplift day down at Inners before we hit the Fort.....
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Post by Euan on May 19, 2016 12:07:16 GMT
Cheers Euan, I managed to get a few decent ones as I had to keep stopping to let my hands recover haha. The "Red" trail is really good, had a proper good time on it. Although I would debate over it being classed as "Red", those rock gardens can be lethal. Doogs, the bike handled everything that was thrown at it. Really like the bike. Although while there I noticed that one link on my chain is very tight and it will need replaced as it was causing my chain to come off which has never happened before. My rear tire has also seen better days....being a pussy on the breaks has shredded it haha. LOL... I did warn you at the Red was indeed more like a Black... and I prefer doing the DH trail than the Red (it just kills me)
get yourself a DH Minion tyre for the rear..LOL. and did you take spare brake pads with ya....
will hopefully get hooked up with ya and the rest of the lads for an uplift day down at Inners before we hit the Fort.....
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Post by danthor on May 19, 2016 14:45:35 GMT
Yea the Red was good although it’s a black without a question. Marketing is the reason they class it as Red I feel, they have on the site that Nevis range have the only gondola accessed red route.
I’m going to be moving the Hans Damph from the front to the rear and putting Magic Mary on the front. Did take the pad but I didn’t need them. Will need them in August haha.
That would be good, just keep me in the loop if you know of an uplift everyone can attend. The more practice on the steep stuff before FW the better.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 15:05:00 GMT
Brilliant pictures there - how lucky were you with that weather?
Bike looks stunning - have a look at the stealth decals I've just put on the Chief (in the latest purchase thread) I reckon they would suit your bike down to the ground.
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Post by danthor on May 19, 2016 16:22:46 GMT
Yea mate, just got really lucky. Up North is perfect when the weather is right, really like it up that way. Those decals are mint by the way, might have a wee look into some for the forks soon. You bike is actually quite similar to mine visually  . Haha yea, it took me ages to edit out the snow, wind and clouds…..worth it though wouldn’t you agree haha  ? |
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Post by Euan on May 19, 2016 16:40:21 GMT
I agree with you about the Red, I think that it's every bit as demanding as the WC trail That sounds good to me. Cracking pics there. Blessed by the weather. (or did you photoshop the blue in and rain out, being Scotland n'all) Go and PM me your number dude, will need it for next week ;-) |
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Post by rossco832 on May 19, 2016 17:36:33 GMT
The red in the wet is a fucking ice rink. It's great
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 19:11:38 GMT
Yea mate, just got really lucky. Up North is perfect when the weather is right, really like it up that way. Those decals are mint by the way, might have a wee look into some for the forks soon. You bike is actually quite similar to mine visually . Haha yea, it took me ages to edit out the snow, wind and clouds…..worth it though wouldn’t you agree haha ? I thought at first the Banshee was a fully stealthed up Chief! very similar. |
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Post by Rlo80 on May 19, 2016 19:13:44 GMT
Wicked!
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Post by Chopper on May 19, 2016 19:48:58 GMT
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Post by Chopper on May 19, 2016 20:44:14 GMT
That sounds good to me. Cracking pics there. Blessed by the weather. (or did you photoshop the blue in and rain out, being Scotland n'all) Go and PM me your number dude, will need it for next week ;-) What's happening next week ? |
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Post by Euan on May 19, 2016 20:46:31 GMT
Off to Bike Park Wales, going to meet up with Gareth on the way back up the road
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Post by kirky72 on May 20, 2016 11:54:49 GMT
Really good photos, bike looks minty.
Did you do your hair in between photos. poser!
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Post by kirky72 on May 20, 2016 11:55:49 GMT
Off to Bike Park Wales, going to meet up with Gareth on the way back up the road Jeez that's one epic drive for you Euan, are you down for a break or just the day there?
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Post by Euan on May 20, 2016 12:31:15 GMT
Off to Bike Park Wales, going to meet up with Gareth on the way back up the road Jeez that's one epic drive for you Euan, are you down for a break or just the day there?
It is mate, going to be down there for 3 days and as Cannock is on the way it would be rude not to pop in on the way back |
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Post by danthor on May 20, 2016 12:42:39 GMT
Haha knew I would get shit for that, was just like that after I took my helmet off, tucked under the front of the helmet to keep it out of my vision |
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