Now this is mountain biking!!!! great video
13-02-2007, 06:05 PM
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the same vid was on youtube - said where it was filmed - cant remember though - sorry.
Ace vid though - I have quite a few good ones on DVD
and saw kranked 6 and something else at a special showing at the cinema - total nutters 
Ace vid though - I have quite a few good ones on DVD
and saw kranked 6 and something else at a special showing at the cinema - total nutters
13-02-2007, 06:10 PM
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the "New world disorder" dvd's are excellent.
when the bombers came out there was 1 company making a twin disc set up for them
literally nobody makes brackets for them as they are different spacing to calipers nowadays
ive just made a bracket to suit my xtr calipers
Thats because they were a fuck up by marzocchi. The actual spacing is for the old Formula brakes, who were a new company at the time. Hence why i said they arent International Standard. 
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its up to you mate. But they are a lash-up TBH. And you try to find a twin disc conversion for those bombers! there was only 1 reason why they have twin mounts. It was a manufacturing error when the forks came out, so instead of taking the old ones off, they just put another on, and someone made a conversion for it. They arent even I.S if i recall rightly.
literally nobody makes brackets for them as they are different spacing to calipers nowadays
ive just made a bracket to suit my xtr calipers
13-02-2007, 06:26 PM
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oh yeah the other film was the latest New world disorder one - have not seen the others. I'm more of a gay XC so like things like roam etc where they get out to V nice locations etc
13-02-2007, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
Originally Posted by Flip2k3
Off topic but this has made me think of things I wish I'd never given up.
My passion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ycDP1OCicU
Art or what.
My passion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ycDP1OCicU
Art or what.
i got my own,, but never used it, as im 27 and 14 1/2 stone 
I weigh 16 stone and I'm not afraid to use mine.
Although when i last used it properly I probably weighed about 14 stone.
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That is one amazing video. Possibly the site of the 98 Worlds in Canada?
Much prefer the XC stuff myself but some flowing single track is awesome. Oh and uphill sorts the men from the boys! :P
I ride the Commonwealth Games circuit quite regularly, will try and get some pics next time with the Kangaroos
Much prefer the XC stuff myself but some flowing single track is awesome. Oh and uphill sorts the men from the boys! :P
I ride the Commonwealth Games circuit quite regularly, will try and get some pics next time with the Kangaroos
14-02-2007, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by boXXer
the "New world disorder" dvd's are excellent.
when the bombers came out there was 1 company making a twin disc set up for them
literally nobody makes brackets for them as they are different spacing to calipers nowadays
ive just made a bracket to suit my xtr calipers
Thats because they were a fuck up by marzocchi. The actual spacing is for the old Formula brakes, who were a new company at the time. Hence why i said they arent International Standard.
Originally Posted by nigel b
Originally Posted by boXXer
its up to you mate. But they are a lash-up TBH. And you try to find a twin disc conversion for those bombers! there was only 1 reason why they have twin mounts. It was a manufacturing error when the forks came out, so instead of taking the old ones off, they just put another on, and someone made a conversion for it. They arent even I.S if i recall rightly.
literally nobody makes brackets for them as they are different spacing to calipers nowadays
ive just made a bracket to suit my xtr calipers
RADDERS we will have to sort a day up wendover when the weathers better
14-02-2007, 01:12 PM
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its not the riding in the vid that impressed me ( not saying its crap or anything! )
but the effort, time and skill in building the course in the 1st place
but the effort, time and skill in building the course in the 1st place
14-02-2007, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxfield
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Warsop is decent sherwood pines is also good plenty more places i've not explored yet
Warsop is decent sherwood pines is also good plenty more places i've not explored yet
14-02-2007, 01:46 PM
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14-02-2007, 02:41 PM
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now this is riding...
always wanted to race this course in lisbon too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTDpF87XOos
always wanted to race this course in lisbon too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTDpF87XOos
14-02-2007, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by boXXer
that world cup course is the nuts. lol@ Gracia at the start.
We will have to get everyone together and go for a ride.
We will have to get everyone together and go for a ride.
only used to be the red bull street race??
defo have to have a ride somewhere
15-02-2007, 03:27 PM
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see those jumps, whats the technique for them ?
the last and only time i tried a jump i kinda compressed the forks then lifted hard fearing i wouldnt get the distance...........i ate shit big time and my brother was laughing right in my face
thats the only time ive really wanted to fight him but i couldnt breathe and had mud in my eye
the last and only time i tried a jump i kinda compressed the forks then lifted hard fearing i wouldnt get the distance...........i ate shit big time and my brother was laughing right in my face
thats the only time ive really wanted to fight him but i couldnt breathe and had mud in my eye
15-02-2007, 03:32 PM
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its hard to explain it but when you jump you gotta let the lip of the jump do the work, not throw your bars up in the air thinking that thats whats gonna make you fly. also you gotta keep your body from going rigid so when you land you dont land rigid as this will make make it a bumpy landing.
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Originally Posted by XR-RS
see those jumps, whats the technique for them ?
the last and only time i tried a jump i kinda compressed the forks then lifted hard fearing i wouldnt get the distance...........i ate shit big time and my brother was laughing right in my face thats the only time ive really wanted to fight him but i couldnt breathe and had mud in my eye
the last and only time i tried a jump i kinda compressed the forks then lifted hard fearing i wouldnt get the distance...........i ate shit big time and my brother was laughing right in my face
thats the only time ive really wanted to fight him but i couldnt breathe and had mud in my eye NOT! FPMSL!
Unlucky mate. 
15-02-2007, 03:37 PM
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cheers benni, i saw the funny side once id got my breath back, but it was those few seconds of panic when youre fighting for breath combined with that coont laughing so hard snot was coming out of his nose that annoyed me Jack, so what youre saying is its basically the speed that carries you through the jump, relax yourself for the landing and do very little with your arms/body/bike..........just keep the nose up
i might give it a try.....off a kerb or summat to get my confidence back
15-02-2007, 03:40 PM
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yes mate try it on a few kirbs etc... its basically just like a bunny hop imo. just pump into it and dont throw yer bars in the air or else you'll flip
15-02-2007, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Benni
Do you lot think it would be a good idea if we had a section for mountain biking?
it is a blinding idea tho
15-02-2007, 03:46 PM
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that sounds like the technique i used when i faceplanted then i still find it hard to get used to suspension forks, ive ridden bikes with rigid forks for so long, must just need more practice, or some stiffer forks
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Originally Posted by XR-RS
see those jumps, whats the technique for them ?
the last and only time i tried a jump i kinda compressed the forks then lifted hard fearing i wouldnt get the distance...........i ate shit big time and my brother was laughing right in my face thats the only time ive really wanted to fight him but i couldnt breathe and had mud in my eye
the last and only time i tried a jump i kinda compressed the forks then lifted hard fearing i wouldnt get the distance...........i ate shit big time and my brother was laughing right in my face
thats the only time ive really wanted to fight him but i couldnt breathe and had mud in my eye 1. Speed jump: This is what BMX'ers do in track racing, keep it low and quick, and let the shape of the jump carry you over. BUT, make sure your ready to shift your weigh forward as you come to land, to get the nose down into the roll-out.
2. Style jump: Best looking and most dangerous. Basically, its not all about speed, more air time to cover the gap. Hit the upside of the jump slightly slower than the speed jump, then, if the jump has been built properly, it should have a "kicker" lip on the end of it. When the front wheel hits it, pull slightly on the bars to get the front high, then as the rear wheel follows, you will feel it hit the "kicker". At this point, shift your weight forwards, and make sure you dont face plant!!!
HTH
15-02-2007, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by XR-RS
that sounds like the technique i used when i faceplanted then i still find it hard to get used to suspension forks, ive ridden bikes with rigid forks for so long, must just need more practice, or some stiffer forks
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Originally Posted by boXXer
Originally Posted by XR-RS
see those jumps, whats the technique for them ?
the last and only time i tried a jump i kinda compressed the forks then lifted hard fearing i wouldnt get the distance...........i ate shit big time and my brother was laughing right in my face thats the only time ive really wanted to fight him but i couldnt breathe and had mud in my eye
the last and only time i tried a jump i kinda compressed the forks then lifted hard fearing i wouldnt get the distance...........i ate shit big time and my brother was laughing right in my face
thats the only time ive really wanted to fight him but i couldnt breathe and had mud in my eye 1. Speed jump: This is what BMX'ers do in track racing, keep it low and quick, and let the shape of the jump carry you over. BUT, make sure your ready to shift your weigh forward as you come to land, to get the nose down into the roll-out.
2. Style jump: Best looking and most dangerous. Basically, its not all about speed, more air time to cover the gap. Hit the upside of the jump slightly slower than the speed jump, then, if the jump has beeb built properly, it should have a "kicker" lip on the end of it. When the front wheel hits it, pull slightly on the bars to get the front high, then as the rear wheel follows, you will feel it hit the "kicker". At this point, shift your weight forwards, and make sure you dont face plant!!!
HTH
and you have to fall off once or twice to learn what your doing, its all part of the fun
15-02-2007, 03:59 PM
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i hate these motivational threads..........im meant to be looking for and saving for parts for my car and now im on google reading reviews and ebay looking for new forks 
please dont anyone post a thread about remote control cars or anything like that
please dont anyone post a thread about remote control cars or anything like that
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Originally Posted by jumpin jack crash
Originally Posted by Benni
Do you lot think it would be a good idea if we had a section for mountain biking?
it is a blinding idea tho
