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[patches]

Super_mil, on 24 February 2012 - 01:30 , said:

Ja, good point Peach. My Crack-n-sell Meta 5.5 also succumbed to those types of forces.
Mental note - stop casing jumps

So when are we flying AM bikes over the 10m anthills? I'm itching to give it a go, but am a bit nervous after Mr Middleton broke his back at hurls. Also undecided as to which bike to use.

Crack-n-dale = plastic and pretty, therefore out.
Ndiza = long jump champ, but only 3" of forgiveness on the front
Izimu = 8" forgiveness, but doesn't fly as fast or as far.

Oh, and super_mil, will you be joining Peach and myself as we set ourselves upon the JHB CBD tonight?

[Super_mil]

patches, on 24 February 2012 - 01:40 , said:

So when are we flying AM bikes over the 10m anthills? I'm itching to give it a go, but am a bit nervous after Mr Middleton broke his back at hurls. Also undecided as to which bike to use.

Crack-n-dale = plastic and pretty, therefore out.
Ndiza = long jump champ, but only 3" of forgiveness on the front
Izimu = 8" forgiveness, but doesn't fly as fast or as far.

Oh, and super_mil, will you be joining Peach and myself as we set ourselves upon the JHB CBD tonight?

If I hit that thing it'll be on my Gambler.

Can't make the ride tonight as I have to entertain my nephew. MissionS & I will be heading to 139 tomorrow if you're keen.
The guys are working on it, but we hope to help/get a ride in.

[patches]

Super_mil, on 24 February 2012 - 01:54 , said:

If I hit that thing it'll be on my Gambler.

Can't make the ride tonight as I have to entertain my nephew. MissionS & I will be heading to 139 tomorrow if you're keen.
The guys are working on it, but we hope to help/get a ride in.

yeah, maybe it is best to get all the forgiveness I need.

As for 139 tomorrow... what time you guys heading there? I'm keen! I also heard there is going to be a TLB there... maybe you civils guys can show me what you learnt at varsity

Edited by patches, 24 February 2012 - 02:00 .

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Spec list:
Frame - 2005 GIant reign
Rear shock - manitou 3 way swinger
Front shock/fork - RS pike
Handlebars - 737 Sunline V1
Stem - Syncros AM
Headset - Aerozine
Grips - ESI
Saddle - Fizik Gobi
Seatpost - RS Reverb
Brakes - Sram XO
Cranks - XTR
Chainguide - half an E13 LG1
Chain - Connex
Pedals - CB Candy
Rear derailleur - XTR
Rear shifter - XTR
Cassette - XTR
Front hub - Ringle Abbah
Rear hub - Hope pro 2 evo
Rims - Spank spike
Spokes - DT comps
Tyres -Maxxis High roller Front / Minion Rear

[Capricorn]

my word, look at that manicured track!!!!

sick steed MbM!

[patches]

@Mad, looking good!

I was at the bike park a bit after you on saturday. Jean-pant tried my green-machine. he said it was one of the ugliest bikes he'd ever seen, but it rides well

[mad bout mtb]

Really? What time? I must have just missed u? Hahahaha I can start to agree with him but then who am I to speak? The reign isn't exactly one of the best looking frames =) .but I don't see it when I'm riding so all's good

[Riyadh]

very nice ride

[Pain or Shine]

mad bout mtb, on 27 February 2012 - 08:38 , said:

Really? What time? I must have just missed u? Hahahaha I can start to agree with him but then who am I to speak? The reign isn't exactly one of the best looking frames =) .but I don't see it when I'm riding so all's good

Whatcha mean??!! For 2005 that bike was a trend-setter.. hmm, guess you needed to own one in 2005 to appreciate that.

Tell you something about that Reign. Mine has taken everything Cape Town has to offer, DH to XC. Oh and the Swinger is legendary, mine was fortunately not a lemon.. seems it was touch and go whether you got a Friday model or not, they would leak air from purchase date. If you've not seen that yet, you are safe!

Enjoy!

[mad bout mtb]

hahaha, luckily the shock was replaced when i bought the frame in 2009 and i haven't had any problems with it

[patches]

mad bout mtb, on 27 February 2012 - 08:38 , said:

Really? What time? I must have just missed u? Hahahaha I can start to agree with him but then who am I to speak? The reign isn't exactly one of the best looking frames =) .but I don't see it when I'm riding so all's good

I probably got there around 12:30. I had to go pay for my annual plate and collect a helmet I left there. Nothing too exciting.

Althouhg I did try fly the plastic AM machine over jumps 1&2 on the dirt jump gap line. Surprisingly it jumps quite alright... but being a large frame it isn't the most manouvreable when in the air.

What time did you leave?

Edited by patches, 27 February 2012 - 04:07 .

[mad bout mtb]

Hahaha i can imagine, left at like 12:40.

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