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The bloke in the Tidworth shirt is speaking for all of us, I think.


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 11:23 am
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Just because it's got 26" wheels there's no need to be rude, we can't all keep up with the latest fashions


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 11:26 am
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I shouldn't, but I really want a go on that.


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 11:27 am
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I wouldn’t be seen dead on that.

I mean, who on earth rides with mismatched tyre brands?!

Saw them in the alps a few years ago too.


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 11:29 am
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Extreme dropper post innit.

One press of a lever and a full bike pops up.


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 11:30 am
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You can rent these in Luchon (and probably other MTB resorts). I always though it was aimed at beginners but it should be fun:


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 11:32 am
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Not new. Got overtaken by a local on one of these in Les Arcs (on Woodstock) 3 summers ago. *hangs head in shame*

Also saw some tourists have (presumably their first) go on them: they are, as you would expect, utterly shite unless you are very good.


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 12:49 pm
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He's in Whistler and I'm stuck at work in the pissing rain. I don't care what he's riding I'd trade places in a heartbeat.


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 12:52 pm
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I struggle to ride a scooter on flat ground - I'd end up really broken if I had a go on one of those!


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 12:58 pm
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If I understand this correctly, you're supposed to tow them round with a team of huskies.

https://globe3t.com/produit/evo-race-mushing/

But people seem to just use them for fairly lame DH stuff. Think I'll stick with a regular bike.


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 1:12 pm
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About 3-4 yrs ago i saw one at Abergwyngregyn in Snowdonia, the rider had just come off Drum. it had 200mm Boxxer front forks and a 200mm front Hope brake. The back wheel was smaller than the 26 front. I dont recall rear suspension.

The rider told me it was to exercise sled dogs, but also made an epic DH weapon.

It looked fun


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 3:11 pm
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that youtube video makes them all look like ewoks!


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 3:12 pm
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I don't get what they actually offer over and above riding a normal bike though...?


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 3:36 pm
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Wow they look lame....


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 3:38 pm
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I bet they teach you to pump like a demon


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 3:40 pm
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I bet they teach you to pump like a demon


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 3:45 pm
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I thought we stopped doing phasing in the 5th series?


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 3:50 pm
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Kickbikes / scooters are good fun.

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Not tried any sort of proper off road on it, could be interesting. If its all downhill, no need for pedals.


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 4:09 pm
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Only in STW can we niche the niched.

(Looks great fun BTW)


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 5:54 pm
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What about that doesn't look like massive fun?

- No pedal strikes

- Seat dropped all the way

- Obviously DH only

- Light as

Very low and slack and it doesn't have to be long so you can get your manual on.  Perfect park "bike" I'd have said. ;o)


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 6:14 pm
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A place near me rend them out , electric ones . 2 wheel drive , 24inch wheels , heavy duty sus forks .

great fun going downhill .


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 6:22 pm
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On a more serious note, I reckon I’d want my feet more widely spaced, rather than almost together for rowdier trails

Plus nowhere to sit down...


 
Posted : 25/05/2018 6:24 pm

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