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Post by Oggy on Nov 22, 2008 20:27:23 GMT
Ormite has a good point there m8, most of us would have lost it, the toys would have come right out of the pram if it was me, fair play you handled it pretty well  |
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Post by danevs on Nov 22, 2008 20:29:08 GMT
I really enjoyed todays final descent especially the doubletrack from the top farm and the singletrack footpath. ;D Better than the tarmac anyday.  Edit to add- I'd have lost the plot if my frame broke. Very restrained mr whitedog.  |
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Post by ninja penguin on Nov 22, 2008 22:30:51 GMT
whitedog breaking the carbon swing arm on his yeti  Hope they get it sorted for you asap Mr Whitedog. |
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Post by martinw on Nov 23, 2008 10:55:08 GMT
Looks like a top old ride lads, Im on that one as soon as i get the chance!
Whitedog, that is the worlds biggest St!tter about your bike, I would have been in tears i think! I hope to god they get it sorted for you before glentres, either that or sort you with a bike to go.
I was in Betws most of yesterday afternoon, hoping to catch you somewhere for a brew but the mobile signal was pants so oggy didnt get my text till late.
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Post by ady on Nov 23, 2008 13:02:00 GMT
Gutted I missed this one. Gutted for whitedog, seems he has a strong case as it must be unusual for a swingarm to fail, begs the question about carbon fibre and its apllication to mountain bikes. One Planet have so far given me good service, guess this will be the tester.
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Post by ftasb on Nov 23, 2008 14:26:42 GMT
Looks like another crackin' ride there fellas. The route looks good and loads of fantastic scenary, especially the snow on the mountains. What the fook is all the lycra about though? And not a white sock to be seen anywhere? Whitedog - gutted for you mate, hope the guys at OPA sort you out ASAP, let us know how you get on. Dyls - i had a similar problem with my Mountain Kings on the Roman Road ride the week before, absolutely no grip on the wet grass or slippy grass. |
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Post by dyls on Nov 23, 2008 16:33:49 GMT
Dyls - i had a similar problem with my Mountain Kings on the Roman Road ride the week before, absolutely no grip on the wet grass or slippy grass. tis tru, although they are very good for most trail centres and do roll well. Hopefully they'll be be fine for Glentress. |
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Post by ady on Nov 23, 2008 18:07:07 GMT
So the Mountain Kings don't preform well on wet slippy grass, at least its a soft landing! I must admit on the conwy mountain forum ride there were times I shut my eyes and hoped for the best and pumped the bike to gain grip, have been considering some winter tyres. Got a pair of maxxis Advantages 2.25's I am wiling to swap if anyone is interested.
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Post by psycholist on Nov 23, 2008 18:20:31 GMT
Looks like you guys had another good 'un! Sorry to hear about the bike Whitedog.
I've not found the 2.4 Mountain Kings to my liking either. Last week I got thrashed by a mate on the Marin. Of course I'm blaming the Mountain Kings. I've changed them to what I had lying around (a nearly new Conti Vertical for up front and a new Speed King Protection on the rear, both 2.1). Althought the Speed King is far from ideal for the winter, it was a lot better today above Pen than the Mountain Kings. I've found the Vertical to be pretty good on all surfaces local to me. So I've got two nearly new 2.4 Mountain Kings in the garage. I'd swap them any day for Conti Verticals!
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Post by dyls on Nov 23, 2008 22:32:50 GMT
Looks like you guys had another good 'un! Sorry to hear about the bike Whitedog. I've not found the 2.4 Mountain Kings to my liking either. Last week I got thrashed by a mate on the Marin. Of course I'm blaming the Mountain Kings. I've changed them to what I had lying around (a nearly new Conti Vertical for up front and a new Speed King Protection on the rear, both 2.1). Althought the Speed King is far from ideal for the winter, it was a lot better today above Pen than the Mountain Kings. I've found the Vertical to be pretty good on all surfaces local to me. So I've got two nearly new 2.4 Mountain Kings in the garage. I'd swap them any day for Conti Verticals! I would say it's more of a summer tyre although I think it stands up well at trail centres. I find mine quite good on the marin. |
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