Slow Rides For Unfit People - Rutland ROAD Ride Sun 9th Sept

sparrowlegs78

Now I've never done drop shore or the black.....I have much to learn O master
Caz xx

kangaroo

sparrowlegs78 wrote:

Now I've never done drop shore or the black.....I have much to learn O master
Caz xx

tis easy, just roll down the end, it rolls straight into a small climg which kills your speed

though we were watching a group jump to flat of the top

kangaroo

heres the bottom of the stunt


and me railing the big berm

sparrowlegs78

I think I'll stick to the red after todays performance lol
Caz xx

kangaroo

that berm is on the red

sparrowlegs78

I've only just managed to do the big berm at the top of the climb lol:...I really am poo
Caz xx

kangaroo

i only went that high cause i like berms, but like most things on there you can ride it in many different ways suiting different peoples styles and abilities

rottitera02

Hey Roo, do you run a rapid-rise rear mech on yer steed?

kangaroo

i have a sram xo

sparrowlegs78

I'm just downloading a vid I did of the blue berms at Gisburn, shame I caught the mode button on the cam so it's not come out as good quality as I'd like
Caz xx

rottitera02

kangaroo wrote:

i have a sram xo

I take it that when there is no tension on the cable it sits at yer largest cog ?

kangaroo

oooooooooooooh berms

kangaroo

rottitera02 wrote:

kangaroo wrote:

i have a sram xo

I take it that when there is no tension on the cable it sits at yer largest cog ?

er... i dont know sorry, never had to really mess with the rear mech except to change jockey wheels

rottitera02

kangaroo wrote:

rottitera02 wrote:

kangaroo wrote:

i have a sram xo

I take it that when there is no tension on the cable it sits at yer largest cog ?

er... i dont know sorry, never had to really mess with the rear mech except to change jockey wheels

Sorry to pick yer brain bud but when you change up to yer largest cog can you do it in rapid succession ?

It's just that am trying to get some feedback on mechs before i go and order a new one.

kangaroo

yes i can, if i recall correctly i can change up or down about 3 gears at once
thats with x9 shifters

maloo

Sorted the GT today ready for LLandegla New chainring and cranks fitted

rottitera02

Thanks Roo, my xtr mech stripped the threads in the 'b' tension screwhole rendering it binned thus a new mech is on the cards........am staying with shimano but not quite sure wether to get rapid riser type or not........

sparrowlegs78

maloo wrote:

Sorted the GT today ready for LLandegla New chainring and cranks fitted

Can I poke you in the eye? only reason is coz you've got the legs to go single speed and I'm jealous
Caz xx

Cheshley

maloo wrote:

Sorted the GT today ready for LLandegla New chainring and cranks fitted

Dude, there's something missing from the bike.

Oh yeah, that's it....




GEARS

Showoff

sparrowlegs78

Yeah, bloody show off
*hides behind Cheshley*
Caz xx

Cheshley

switchback18 wrote:

kangaroo wrote:

im not sure
if i did it would be the intermediate course. id like to learn bigger drops and jumps

phoebian wrote:

kangaroo wrote:

im not sure
if i did it would be the intermediate course. id like to learn bigger drops and jumps

That to ^^

Caught up with this bit of the thread a few days late, after a few PM's from Cheshley. If the 2 of you wanted to do an intermediate at Dalby, you could either wait for the guys to do the beginners course & then join them whenever they book the int, or you could book a date that suits you. I only need 3 as a minimum to run a group course, or a 1:2 price is also based on this. If it's not short notice though, chances are someone else will book anyway to make the minimum. Drop me a PM if you're both interested. Most people who want to learn drops & jumps get there in a day, believe it or not. You'll learn plenty more than that in a day as well.

Dalby's a great place for courses as there's plenty to learn on that doesn't end in disaster if you don't get the technique right.

Steve from Chasing Trails

To clarify, my intention is to do the beginner's course and then (assuming I can MTFU by then), do the intermediate course later in the Summer so if you more experienced (and confident) guys can hang on till then I'd be happy to make it a group thing.

sparrowlegs78

Gisburn bermyness

Caz xx

switchback18

Cheshley wrote:

switchback18 wrote:

kangaroo wrote:

im not sure
if i did it would be the intermediate course. id like to learn bigger drops and jumps

phoebian wrote:

kangaroo wrote:

im not sure
if i did it would be the intermediate course. id like to learn bigger drops and jumps

That to ^^

Caught up with this bit of the thread a few days late, after a few PM's from Cheshley. If the 2 of you wanted to do an intermediate at Dalby, you could either wait for the guys to do the beginners course & then join them whenever they book the int, or you could book a date that suits you. I only need 3 as a minimum to run a group course, or a 1:2 price is also based on this. If it's not short notice though, chances are someone else will book anyway to make the minimum. Drop me a PM if you're both interested. Most people who want to learn drops & jumps get there in a day, believe it or not. You'll learn plenty more than that in a day as well.

Dalby's a great place for courses as there's plenty to learn on that doesn't end in disaster if you don't get the technique right.

Steve from Chasing Trails

To clarify, my intention is to do the beginner's course and then (assuming I can MTFU by then), do the intermediate course later in the Summer so if you more experienced (and confident) guys can hang on till then I'd be happy to make it a group thing.

You'll feel like you've got braver at the end of a course! But it'll be more that you know you can handle the trails. Which is a good thing. Bravery without the skill is not such a good thing!

phoebian

I need to save pennies anyway, can't afford to keep driving all over the place with todays petrol prices lol.

rottitera02

Any of you guys had any experience with rapid rise rear derailleurs at all, am on the hunt for a new rear mech but can't make my mind up wether to stay with the standard type or move over to rapid rise.........

kangaroo

rottitera02 wrote:

Any of you guys had any experience with rapid rise rear derailleurs at all, am on the hunt for a new rear mech but can't make my mind up wether to stay with the standard type or move over to rapid rise.........

dont know if it helps but i rarely use my multi shift thing, i just tend to do a few quick clicks instead

kangaroo

evening all

sparrowlegs78

Good Efenink Peeps
Caz xx

rottitera02

And a good evening to you Roo,

It's quiet 2nite eh!! Mother's day again.......my hasn't the year flown.

Well i've put me cookin skills to the test and cooked for me mum, she's sat in the lounge with my other half (keeps 'em both occupied) ''

Gives me a bit more time to ponder over which mech to get.......':?'

rottitera02

Evenin Caz, how's life ?