i'm pretty sure he does.
Nov. 17/18 - Southridge 16th annual Challenge
- Thread starter PatBranch
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Thanks for the offer, but it would probably be more trouble than it's worth. It's tough enough dragging all my gear up there (and dealing with blowing dirt or rain) without adding a bike/helmet/armor and trying to get in a run.
No worries. I put the 2.7 on the front today. Im getting tired of the front end washing out, granted the run behind my place is 4+ inches of loose stuff with crust almost straight down and rockier than He11.
Anyone have suggestions for riding the loose dirty here. NW Im set but this stuff wreaks havoc on me so far, blowing corners and sliding in the shale/pebbly stuff.
Anyone have suggestions for riding the loose dirty here. NW Im set but this stuff wreaks havoc on me so far, blowing corners and sliding in the shale/pebbly stuff.
What pressure? I assume a 20-25 should be suffice, I need to dial my kids bike in hes racing the 7-12 category. Saturday is his 12th B-day so hes excited to spend it racing for his first time. 
Cool I appreciate it as does the skin on my forearms.
I am definently above 40lbs with the DH tires on there.
Even tubeless its a good 3lbs heavier now and d@mn I can feel it.
Cool I appreciate it as does the skin on my forearms.
I am definently above 40lbs with the DH tires on there.
Even tubeless its a good 3lbs heavier now and d@mn I can feel it.
I only offered to be nice! See you up there D, My kid and I are pre running sat and definently racing sunday.
BC, I'll be there. If you ever got around to that protective tape, if got a couple of vids for you.
See you up there D, My kid and I are pre running sat and definently racing sunday.
If you see a black bullit with a RM sticker on the front side of the seattube, it's mine (and hopefully me on it).
So whos is it if it goes by and no ones on it!
I will run them this week. I opened a shop on the first and have been busy cutting my 3-d letters and getting all the right stuff together (unpacking boxes) as well as the new baby so I am burning on 1 hour of sleep right now.
Ill be up and ready for saturday/sunday.
OK heres the tire choice:
Kenda nevegal/bluegroove DH casings tubeless set up and a 2.7 front with a 2.5 rear.
Is this about right for how loose it is.
I figrue Ill run 20psi and adjust from there as well as dial the fork in.
Kenda nevegal/bluegroove DH casings tubeless set up and a 2.7 front with a 2.5 rear.
Is this about right for how loose it is.
I figrue Ill run 20psi and adjust from there as well as dial the fork in.
No worries dude, I completely understand. Take care of home first!I will run them this week. I opened a shop on the first and have been busy cutting my 3-d letters and getting all the right stuff together (unpacking boxes) as well as the new baby so I am burning on 1 hour of sleep right now.
Ill be up and ready for saturday/sunday.
What class you racing? I think ther's like 3-5 guys in the ol codger class for me.Those guys are sure to school me
I'll see you guys there. I'm going beginner for sure.
I still need to get w/ you T about the Van.I will run them this week. I opened a shop on the first and have been busy cutting my 3-d letters and getting all the right stuff together (unpacking boxes) as well as the new baby so I am burning on 1 hour of sleep right now.
Ill be up and ready for saturday/sunday.
I think sport or above, last time I did beginner I handed the class their Aholes.
This will be different in part that both you guys know I suck at the loose dirt. I wrecked 3 times on SJT and 1 at laguna. I figure run a bigger tire stiffer sidewall less pressure and see what happens.
This AIN'T the NW style dirt!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ed!!y your not going to have much comp as far as your class, I know how you ride you should fare really well. Abst, you and I are in the same boat. Your new to racing and I suck.
Remember not to gas out first run, control the adrenaline and relax.
This will be different in part that both you guys know I suck at the loose dirt. I wrecked 3 times on SJT and 1 at laguna.
I figure run a bigger tire stiffer sidewall less pressure and see what happens.This AIN'T the NW style dirt!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ed!!y your not going to have much comp as far as your class, I know how you ride you should fare really well. Abst, you and I are in the same boat. Your new to racing and I suck.
Remember not to gas out first run, control the adrenaline and relax.
No worries.
Im looking forward to racing this weekend.
Are you and Eddy there on saturday if so look for me and well run it, Ill have the little grom but hes pretty courageous.
I havent been gone that long!!! What the He11 is the little donations icon/check thingy in the avatars?
Hey, going down at Laguna is not hard to do. I can't tell you how many buds i have that have been hopitalized by that place, including myself. SJT when it's loose is slippery loose. Last time I rode Fontana it wasn't that kind of loose. You'll do fine.... just send it! Regardless should be a fun hangout.I think sport or above, last time I did beginner I handed the class their Aholes.
This will be different in part that both you guys know I suck at the loose dirt. I wrecked 3 times on SJT and 1 at laguna.
This AIN'T the NW style dirt!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ed!!y your not going to have much comp as far as your class, I know how you ride you should fare really well. Abst, you and I are in the same boat. Your new to racing and I suck.
Remember not to gas out first run, control the adrenaline and relax.
I have to figure out how to get down there.
Ill practice sat with the 2.7dhs and see what happens. Ill bring the 2.5 single plys though.
I dont know where los oliv is but if its near 1000 oaks (not just his avatar) contact him.
What time is the DH Beginner Class practice on saturday? Do i need to register on saturday? If so, what time? Any help would be great. Thanks.
2 questions:
whats the class/age breakdown?
anyone going from the south bay area and wanna carpool?
whats the class/age breakdown?
anyone going from the south bay area and wanna carpool?
begineers pratice same time as everybody else. i don't know what time though i would assume after the c.c and super d race.
Los Olivos is here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=los+olivos&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.421237,82.265625&ie=UTF8&z=11&iwloc=addr&om=1
Is anyone coming from north of SB?
Is anyone coming from north of SB?
i think ill go
Southridge USA
All the race info and age class breakdowns should be listed there. I think it's on the waiver link.
Here's the race flyer 16th Annual SRC Flyer
See you guys out there. I'm gonna have to bow out of Super D. Got the flu and right now my lungs are all phlegmed up. DH is on though.
All the race info and age class breakdowns should be listed there. I think it's on the waiver link.
Here's the race flyer 16th Annual SRC Flyer
See you guys out there. I'm gonna have to bow out of Super D. Got the flu and right now my lungs are all phlegmed up. DH is on though.
Does anyone in SB have room for me and my bike?
I'll let ya know...send me a message on myspace or facebook with ur number and I'll text you or call you within the next two days.
It won't be comfortable since it's only an extended cab truck but at least it's something.
Well, that spot is now full 
Sorry man...I REALLY should have gotten a bigger truck, lol.
One of my other friends MIGHT be going down, if so he'd have room but there's only a 40% chance of him actually going.
Sorry man...I REALLY should have gotten a bigger truck, lol. One of my other friends MIGHT be going down, if so he'd have room but there's only a 40% chance of him actually going.
Hahaha. Thanks anyway!
Might be the way to go, 300 yards of almost-flat pedaling along "the wall" to the finish will punish those with heavy tires.
A guy I know thought a short-track tire would be the ticket for the rear (semi-slick middle with side knobs), but then it rained that day and he had zero traction.
I probably won't be heading back west after the race, sorry.
And it might be a bit far for you to pick me up by SB. 
you can always start hitch hiking mtnbrider. i bet if you start now you'll make it to fontucky by race time.
Yeah I got another cassette yesterday for the DH tire set up, that way all I have to do is switch.
41.9lbs with the AVY/2.7dh front and 2.5DH rear (tubeless).
39.8 with the singles.
Why didn't I think of that??
Ok...things keep going back and fourth. Well, one of my friends may have to bail out cuz he just broke the lowers on his fork today, so unless he finds a replacment (70% chance of that happening) then there would be room.
This all could have been solved if I would have bought a bigger truck! AHHHHH
This all could have been solved if I would have bought a bigger truck! AHHHHH
That sucks...for him. So, if there is room, I'd be sitting on the bench thing? It's probably worth it.
You're going down Saturday?
You're going down Saturday?