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 peter grey |
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| Posted: 16/10/06 15:00:45 45 |
If your feet are bouncing off get yourself a pair of five-ten impact shoes.
That'll fix it without needing to go the spd route. |
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| peter grey |
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| Posted: 19/07/06 11:33:47 47 |
Pads don't give you superhuman powers, but spine protection is worth the investment.
Smashing your kneecaps and elbows is not cunning, best not to even mention the sternum which gives in with very little pressure.
Oh, and best not to step up until you have the bike skills to deal with what you are doing.
Riders should also work on their rolls and breakfalls. Worth adding a martial art to your skillset and getting used to hitting the ground rather than the idiot straight arm impact to collarbone breaking shock.
I'm armoured up when I'm doing DH, dirt jumps and drops over six. Knee-shin every ride and elbowpads if it's rocky.
If you are pure xc I can understand being a bit lairy about pads but if you are sessioning DH tracks then pads are essential kit.
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| peter grey |
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| Posted: 19/07/06 10:52:19 19 |
Try before you buy.
Massive differences in fit. No point in getting kit and finding it slides off the areas you're trying to protect.
I use the Fox Launch, perfect if you're a skinny git. Sixsixone is a bit loose.
Got to try some different ones before you hand over your hard earned. |
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| peter grey |
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| Posted: 17/07/06 09:42:31 31 |
Awful signs.
Really need to sort out the trail maps and make it rideable rather than the appalling signs that just run out..
Saw lots of lost people.
Just unacceptably lazy especially after all the cash spent on the trails. |
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| peter grey |
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| Posted: 12/07/06 09:48:58 58 |
There's a DH course at Friston, nothing too hectic on it, and loads of xc stuff.
PORC is near you. http://www.tau-designs.org.uk/porc/
Lots of decent stuff around Tunbridge Wells too, go ask the lads at Wildside Cycles.
Also you're in striking distance of the North Downs, tons of riding there Leith, Pitch, Holmbury.
Ashdown forest rangers do enforce the rules, which is a real pain in the ass. Not worth the grief.
Good luck mate, lots of decent trails to be had out there...
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