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[spongy]

Great stuff.

What is the make and model? Is it a 29er?

I have been cycling in ski resorts in the Pyrenees recently on my FSR Stumpjumper and it is the most fun I have ever had on two wheels. Ignore Stat, as usual, the man is an elitist philistine.

I got a Scott Spark 960, so yes a 29er and full suspension with 3 modes remote from handlebars.

I'm more of a xc than downhiller so perfect for me.

First ride yesterday and managed to put myself over the handlebars in a spectacular fashion testing it out. (Bike is ok and mostly unharmed apart from a ripped grip and scuffed dropper post lever), luckily I got tangled up in it on my way over the top so I bore the brunt of it and bike landed in a hedge rather than back on the gravel path.

I'm in a lot of pain today, very achy and spent most of last evening at PRH having my hand x-rayed. Poggered my shoulder as well and I've put a hairline crack in my helmet so that needs replacing too......

Anyway.... the bike, it will never be this clean again.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I got a Scott Spark 960, so yes a 29er and full suspension with 3 modes remote from handlebars.

I'm more of a xc than downhiller so perfect for me.

First ride yesterday and managed to put myself over the handlebars in a spectacular fashion testing it out. (Bike is ok and mostly unharmed apart from a ripped grip and scuffed dropper post lever), luckily I got tangled up in it on my way over the top so I bore the brunt of it and bike landed in a hedge rather than back on the gravel path.

I'm in a lot of pain today, very achy and spent most of last evening at PRH having my hand x-rayed. Poggered my shoulder as well and I've put a hairline crack in my helmet so that needs replacing too......

Anyway.... the bike, it will never be this clean again.
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Well, the bike's OK, that's the main thing.

And what an absolute beauty!

Seriously, though, hope you recover quickly. Sounds like quite a spectacular crash!

 

[spongy]

My worst ever crash to date, I've gone from 2x9 to 1x12 drivetrain, didnt know what gear I was, I pressed the lever and nothing happened, pressed it again and nothing, so I looked down at my rear wheel to see which gear I was in. I was in 12th so going quite quickly!

Which was a massive mistake.

Looked back up and I was 0.1 seconds from wandering off the path at about 20 mph. Leaned left to correct it, but either went down a hole or hit something large in the long grass, bike stopped, my waist hit the handlebars, trapping my hands and over I went without a way of breaking my fall.

Landed on the side of my head and shoulder tangled with the bike, did a forward roll whilst sliding upside down then everything went starry and it was over.

Took me about 5 minutes to get up as it hurt and my leg was stuck in the frame.

Lesson learned.

 

[Motogull]

Get well soon [MENTION=20792]spongy[/MENTION].

'Everything comes in 3s' as the saying goes. We've got 2 out of action with hand injuries. The third is going to be me isn't it? I wonder how I'll do it.

 

[Stat Brother]

Get well soon [MENTION=20792]spongy[/MENTION].

'Everything comes in 3s' as the saying goes. We've got 2 out of action with hand injuries. The third is going to be me isn't it? I wonder how I'll do it.

I'm a big fan of inane guessing games and not even I'm going near this one.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Oh yes, I like that. What long nipples you've got on that front wheel!

It was cold in my office today....

 

[Stat Brother]

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[Notters]

Get well soon [MENTION=20792]spongy[/MENTION].

'Everything comes in 3s' as the saying goes. We've got 2 out of action with hand injuries. The third is going to be me isn't it? I wonder how I'll do it.

Think I will stick to running this weekend

 

[spongy]

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To keep things fair and balanced....
https://youtu.be/mGpls1pxGOA

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Look for dossard No. 5 pretty much as soon as the video starts. Then be sure to watch all of the video. It's absolutely brilliant!

Bloody Hell...he's quite a prospect, isn't he. Amazing stuff.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

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Thanks for your sympathy. It took me hours to get my bike back.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

My worst ever crash to date, I've gone from 2x9 to 1x12 drivetrain, didnt know what gear I was, I pressed the lever and nothing happened, pressed it again and nothing, so I looked down at my rear wheel to see which gear I was in. I was in 12th so going quite quickly!

Which was a massive mistake.

Looked back up and I was 0.1 seconds from wandering off the path at about 20 mph. Leaned left to correct it, but either went down a hole or hit something large in the long grass, bike stopped, my waist hit the handlebars, trapping my hands and over I went without a way of breaking my fall.

Landed on the side of my head and shoulder tangled with the bike, did a forward roll whilst sliding upside down then everything went starry and it was over.

Took me about 5 minutes to get up as it hurt and my leg was stuck in the frame.

Lesson learned.

 

[Notters]

Kudos to anyone out on their bikes this afternoon.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Kudos to anyone out on their bikes this afternoon.

That'll be me!

Calm, 34 degrees, sunny here.

I'm having a gentle amble around lac du Montbel with Mrs Mahone and Mahone Junior.

 

[Stat Brother]

Kudos to anyone out on their bikes this afternoon.

Reminds me of an afternoon I went out in the tail of one of our 'hurricanes'.

I realised the wind was blowing in the exact direction of Control to Storrington.

All I had to do was survive the 5 miles to Storrington and the 8 miles home andnid hoover up all the Strava first places.

Everything went pretty much to plan other than when I crossed the gated entrance to a field and the wind very nearly blow my bike out from under me!

 

[Woodchip]

Been 6c and 30mph winds here today. Can't imagine many people went out for fun

 

[Woodchip]

Out of respect for my legs I just had a spin on the exercise bike in the garage. Definitely need a smart trainer. The ride position is shocking. Probably do more damage to myself riding that, than not riding at all.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Surprised to see Viviani win the Europeans at the weekend. Thought his legs were a bit hit and miss this year, but found them on the right day it seems.
Cofidis with the European champ in their ranks next season? Will wonders will never cease...?!

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

I know I've only just taken delivery of my new Orbea - but Im already thinking of the next machine once its paid off (n+1 & all that...). Anybody dealt with Planet X for complete bikes?
Im seriously considering the Spitfire Ti with SRAM components as there are just too many carbon "lookalikes" out there....and I much prefer a traditional looking bike.



Anybody ridden titanium frames before, or got one currently?

 

[Hampster Gull]

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