August 2010

Track News

Cannock Chase has had it's big end of Red/Black run tabletop turned into a fair sized step down. It rides real nice & smooth and is great to throw a whip off.



It could even warrant being a tad bigger considering the speed you can carry into it. All in all a satisfying end to a great track(s).

Rider News

Dave and Chris are off to Morzine this year 15th - 22nd August. A late booking was secured after all hope of going had been lost. They plan to road trip it up there, taking it in turns to drive. They will be sharing a chalet with another 18 riders, should be a good 'un.

If anyone is available to take the yearly photo from the now legendary web cam it would be appreciated.



Bike News

Dave's DH bike has been on the upgrade for the forthcoming Alpine trip. About time too, little has changed since the bike was built around 7 years ago.

New forks were the main order of the day (no pun intended), he couldn't bare another year out there with the high speed spiking of the old forks. Out with the old and in with the new 2010 Rock Shox Boxxer Teams. He managed to order them from Europe to get them in black to match the original colour scheme (UK limited to white only).



The Boxxers no longer have the 'Boxxer' brake mount but with a bit of luck and a couple of adapters later, Dave should be able to continue to run the old M4 brake, Post Mount. Other purchases included a fresh set of tyres and brake pads.

UPDATE 07/08/10: Dave has fitted the new forks, the bike looks and rides great. Further review to come after a proper ride. All that remains is the front brake and tyre, both of which should hopefully be ready for the holiday.



As there is a possibility that the M4 brake may not be ready in time for the holiday Dave has had think of a back up plan just in case. He could run a 185mm C2 rotor with his old Hayes HFX9 brake, not an ideal solution but a fairly solid alternative considering the limited availability of parts and time.

UPDATE 12/08/10: The front brake is fully fitted just in time.



Big up to Tim @ Lutterworth Cycles for sourcing & fitting the new calliper half in such a short space of time and to Andy @ Shirley Smith & Sons Ltd for countersinking the rotor and providing some countersunk Allen bolts. Just the new front tyre to go which is waiting at home.

Bulla's ATX is also getting a refresh in prep for the Morzine trip. Forks have been TF Tuned to fix the oil (which was apparently in dire need of changing) and put a harder spring to accommodate Bulla's heftier weight.



The gears have also been fixed with a new cassette, chain and rear mech. The old rear mech had lost all tension meaning the fastest gears were unusable. This shiny new X-9 short cage is just the job!





UPDATE 08/08/10:
New rear tyre is on.


UPDATE 14/08/10:
Tomorrow we set off and both bikes are complete!


General News

For anyone who hasn't seen it or wants to again here is the 2007 France Trip Film. Expect a new one to follow.

Get back on your bike, you won't regret it!

Dave, Bulla