Dope. How do the lever blades feel?
New Whip? New toys for the dependable steed?
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Got my frame back, had the black originally but had a warranty issue and they hooked me up with what I really wanted all along...RAW
Also have an EXT Storia on the back now. 4 rides on it so far and incredibly impressed so far, but the thing is very noisy, with lots of hydraulic noise plus a clicking sound from one of the valves...apparently normal. Still getting used to that part.
It's a Titan you've got isn't it? Prime is on my current list of possible next bikes.
Yep, Titan
I reduced the rear travel to 170mm with a dirty spacer on the shaft and steepened the head angle 1*. Since the frame was green and the rear shock gold I thought she needed a red freeride fork. Hot damn is this thing a hoot to rip around on. it turns so tight
Later that same day Kristof, one of the trailbuilders, managed to ride up the entire WC DH track in Champery on a KTM Freeride 350 to go get the shuttle truck. He even rode the rock slab corner, where Hill crashed in 2007 and Bryceland in 2011, and all the big ledges. Amazing! It was the first time he tried that bike too!
I went ahead to move a branch out of this landing and got a shot of Kristof coming down.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBC8kIZHUDM/?igshid=1kpzwml8jc1l6
This is the mix I listen to when working on the Rasta freeride bike in the spliff garage, if anyone likes old reggae.
I was thinking. How about one of these days, I organize a big chalet in Chatel or Morgins for y’all and we get a bunch of you out here sending laps, beers and BBQ’s.
There’s all kinds of riding for every Style of bike and body and it’s probably never going to happen but hey let me know. I can help finding a big cheap house with lots of beds at the base of the lift.
The lifts are opening next week so I guess I’m getting excited.... Oh, and I promise to leave my ebikes at home if you guys come over. @kidwoo I got a 300 exc for you and @Udi some HAYES BRAKES. Fly into Geneva, btw.
Later that same day Kristof, one of the trailbuilders, managed to ride up the entire WC DH track in Champery on a KTM Freeride 350 to go get the shuttle truck. He even rode the rock slab corner, where Hill crashed in 2007 and Bryceland in 2011, and all the big ledges. Amazing! It was the first time he tried that bike too!
I went ahead to move a branch out of this landing and got a shot of Kristof coming down.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBC8kIZHUDM/?igshid=1kpzwml8jc1l6
This is the mix I listen to when working on the Rasta freeride bike in the spliff garage, if anyone likes old reggae.
I was thinking. How about one of these days, I organize a big chalet in Chatel or Morgins for y’all and we get a bunch of you out here sending laps, beers and BBQ’s.
There’s all kinds of riding for every Style of bike and body and it’s probably never going to happen but hey let me know. I can help finding a big cheap house with lots of beds at the base of the lift.
The lifts are opening next week so I guess I’m getting excited.... Oh, and I promise to leave my ebikes at home if you guys come over. @kidwoo I got a 300 exc for you and @Udi some HAYES BRAKES. Fly into Geneva, btw.
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I was looking at Chalets in Champery just yesterday, but I take it that the lifts are closing again at the end of August? Finally Eurobike gets cancelled but I still can't seem to squeeze in a Champery trip instead.
Well @buckoW , here we are 10+ years later and I still hate you and that crappy life you have over there! 
I hereby invite you to come to the Golden State; where you can sit in traffic all day long, maybe get shot on the freeway, pay way too much for beer, get harassed and threatened for riding your dirt bike, and lastly enjoy all the lift service trails we don't have. It's a paradise on earth.
I hereby invite you to come to the Golden State; where you can sit in traffic all day long, maybe get shot on the freeway, pay way too much for beer, get harassed and threatened for riding your dirt bike, and lastly enjoy all the lift service trails we don't have. It's a paradise on earth.
Sweet!! Glad to see people are still humping DH bikes up to Boy Scout (and hopefully beyond)!
If you do end up coming let me know!
The lifts connecting all the bikeparks close at the end of August but usually there are a few weekends in September for Morgins and Châtel. Champery stays open until October usually. I really should know the dates better.
Timetable summer, PDS CH
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Bike Park openings | MTB & Cycling | Châtel summer resort - French Alps
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@Redwood Mulch Chucker and @Happymtb.fr Let’s try and make something happen in the next couple years. It could be fun!
The fact that you actually have a basement is deeply, deeply troubling to me.My old Thule T2 was ugly, heavy and blocked my backup camera so I was removing it when not used. In addition new bikes are so big the wheels stuck out a good foot either side of the car. This killed fuel mileage an kind of sucked for some of the super narrow streets I drive. So I fabed up a single fork mount out of some shit laying around in the basement.
EDIT: just noticed my plates had expired, this has been corrected thanks to Washington's online DMV system.
Try digging a fighting pit in your living room. Yeah great for entertaining but it fucking sucks when you drop your car keys down there. You'd be surprised how much you have to use the hose for the keys to get into the basket.
Unfortunately i need lift service during the week, plus this will be my birthday trip and i'm paying for accomodation for everyone, so i opted for Schladming, where the Chalets are a bit more affordable.If you do end up coming let me know!
The lifts connecting all the bikeparks close at the end of August but usually there are a few weekends in September for Morgins and Châtel. Champery stays open until October usually. I really should know the dates better.
.Timetable summer, PDS CH
All timetables are subject to change, particularly due to decisions relating to Covid-19. Furthermore, in the event of bad weather conditions, the schedules may be reduced and the installations may be closed.
Bike Park openings | MTB & Cycling | Châtel summer resort - French Alps
Here are the opening dates and times of the Bike Park in Châtel
@Redwood Mulch Chucker and @Happymtb.fr Let’s try and make something happen in the next couple years. It could be fun!
I still really like the idea of a Euro monkey get together in Champery, let's look into this for 2021.
Bit of a task pedaling this with a 12-26 cassette, lol. DH bikes are just different. This isnt even full on dh but felt very similar to my dwl DHR.
Boy Scout is still chilling, but that trail isn't the good stuff anymore.
Hey Sandro, been there last week. Take it easy, the new Jumpline is tricky, some jumps need some pedalling, some a speed check. And they changed the big Step-Up on the DH track under the gondola. Overshot it by 5-7 m and knocked myself cold out for at least 5 mins - spent 2 nights at the hospital with an excellent concussion...
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That's a blast, from the past is it still working? I have mine around here somewhere.
Yep! The remote LP version is maybe 8 years old, works great with the Thomson remote. 1"-2"-5" drop. Like I said, it's the spare that lives in the back of the car bike crap bin. For emergency use. With the shim and the external routing can be used on my or almost anyone else's bike if they have a problem at the trailhead or on a trip.
The O.G. Descender post still works fine, pulling townie/commuter bike duty. The pull knob assembly bonded to the outer post has pops free several times over the years. Most recently I said screw it and just have zip ties around it. J-B Weld has worked in the past but eventually it always comes free. It's at least 15 years old. 1-2-4" drops. It's great because I can whip it out of the commuter bike and with shin use it on any bike. Dated and non-remote as it is, makes a great back up to the remote back up.
Both have been used in backup capacity several times over the years.
Tried to. Didn't work.
That sucks. Hope the concussion isn't too serious
Damn, heal up soon man!
@Flo33
Damn bro, overshooting 5-7m sounds scary on that jump. I´ve avoided Schladming so far cause i heard the new lines were still not properly hardened and therefore a little sketchy. How did you like the changes and new tracks so far?
And judging by that helmet, you´ll definitely need some resting time. I´m still struggling with the repercussions of a non bike related concussion few years ago and let me tell you, you need to take that stuff seriously. Long term effects are not to be trifled with. Hope everything goes well for you and you heal up fine!
Damn bro, overshooting 5-7m sounds scary on that jump. I´ve avoided Schladming so far cause i heard the new lines were still not properly hardened and therefore a little sketchy. How did you like the changes and new tracks so far?
And judging by that helmet, you´ll definitely need some resting time. I´m still struggling with the repercussions of a non bike related concussion few years ago and let me tell you, you need to take that stuff seriously. Long term effects are not to be trifled with. Hope everything goes well for you and you heal up fine!
Duuude, I'm really sorry to hear that but thanks a lot for warning me. Hope you get enough rest and heal up completely.
Do you or @Loki87 know if Wagrain has added anything over the last two years? I like some sections there and the familial atmosphere that comes from hardly anyone riding there, but the park is a bit limited shall we say.
I haven't been up there last year at all, but the park seems a little dead for a long time. Last I heard they are severely limited by land owners interfering with pretty much anything they plan and in recent years it seemed like there was no interest to do any more than maintain the existing lines. I also frequently heard for years about them closing for a year to rebuild the gondola, which also hasn't happened. Last I checked they also shut down the homepage.
So I wouldn't expect there to be much new stuff. When are you planning to go? I'll definitely go at some point in the near future, as it's less than an hours drive from my home and can let you know how things are when I've been there.
EDIT: So according to the homepage it is finally happening and they closed the park until the new gondola is built. Lol, it only took them about 7 years since I was first told about it by one of the shapers.
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waheeyyy
first impressions:
it's low as fuck. Like im 75kg on a 425 spring and i do not want more sag.
the rear end is flexyyyy
internal routing SUCKS
the best part about the EXT arma is it goes pshyk pshyk real loud when it hits things
overall cost me just under 4500 euro. only the fork and shock are second hand. i also forgot to buy a bash guard lol
first impressions:
it's low as fuck. Like im 75kg on a 425 spring and i do not want more sag.
the rear end is flexyyyy
internal routing SUCKS
the best part about the EXT arma is it goes pshyk pshyk real loud when it hits things
overall cost me just under 4500 euro. only the fork and shock are second hand. i also forgot to buy a bash guard lol
around 34cm unweighted bb height and I think i have about 20% sag. my old bike is about 37cm and similar sag.
I just remembered i wound out all the compression in the shock so it must have been blowing through the travel when doing the stair test haha
@jstuhlman @Olly @StiHacka @Loki87 @Sandro @Happymtb.fr Thx guys, I spent last week chilling and relaxing. After a thorough inspection by a good friend of mine who happens to be a neurologist I did a proper road ride on Saturday and felt pretty good. Only thing I'm still uncomfortable with are vibrations and watching TV, both of which are easily avoided. So no mtb atam and no stupid movies etc.
The new jumpline up top is a nice addition but still needs some refinements imho. On the bigger jumps I had to control my speed top not overshoot them and on some smaller ones I struggled to clear them or had to pedal hard. Ground conditions were pretty good when I was there, nothing too soft or bouncy.
On the technical parts of the DH track there are roots everywhere, but it's been like this forever and there are chicken lines everywhere if one doesn't like it. The new singletrail lines are sick, it was a good idea to get Markus Pekoll involved with the trail building, although he is not as free to decide as he should be. Andreas Kolb also has built some nice steep and techy lines on the DH track.