Just put a knobblie on the front and a nubblie on the rear and am going up Hira tomorrow too.Originally Posted by topo
Might do the show in the morning then lunch and Hira.
Meet at my place before heading up?
Armature speller
Just put a knobblie on the front and a nubblie on the rear and am going up Hira tomorrow too.
Might do the show in the morning then lunch and Hira.
Meet at my place before heading up?
Armature speller
Well the bro-in-law has abandoned the idea of riding as a team.
He's Ironmanning it
So....
Either I find a teammate or I also Ironman it.
Get the CT sorted Mr Jatz
I aint bovvered
Put the E07s on today( only took about an hour- I'm getting better) & went for a 20min blast around Hira. Shit I am really impressed with them.
For a more road biased tyre they were great going up Bobs Fern 1. No probs at all on loose rock, NO sideways action at all on gravel (yeah ok I do ride like a nana but gave it a bit coming out of the corners & held in there really tight), & good on the odd bit of mud. Very confidence inspiring...
Now I take the great grip to be due to the nice hard edge cos they're new. How long do you think before they'll lose that edge & get looser? Will they get noticeably looser?
Topo I'm taking it you're putting knobs back on for the ironman?
ps. The cruisy ride put me in a pretty mellow reflective mood & not wanting to sound too zen or girly soppy I appreciate the help & advice I've had from fellow Kbikers over the past year, (gonna go & get a Guy Ritchie movie to harden myself up a bit now)
Where's the ride?
Suggestion: Have at least 2 pairs of goggles, wet or dry. That way you can grab a fresh, clean pair every lap, even if you don't need fuel. You'll want them. Pit crew can prep the second pair while you're out.
Cheers,
Colin
Where's the ride?
I'd be very tempted to team up on the XR, that'd rock
Cheers,
Colin
Armature speller
Do it.I'd be very tempted to team up on the XR, that'd rock
Shane has found a new (old) muffler for it that only has holes where they traditionally are so it'll be a bit quieter.
Armature speller
The rubber compound is really good on them.
Good grip until they're bald.
20psi and they'll go over anything.
32psi on the road.
Hardcore Biker
"Topo I'm taking it you're putting knobs back on for the ironman?"
Yip the EO-7's are purely for obtaining WOF's, will be running a brand spanking new set of rubbery things for the 6hr
Noride (and anyone else coming for a ride tomorrow) i'll try and have the eo7's swapped and be in nelson by 2.30-3.00pm, do you stil want to meet at your place? or maybe meet at sharlands at 3pm?
KiwiSafariTeam
GO BRO GO
Hardcore Biker
NORIDE - oops
KiwiSafariTeam
GO BRO GO
I aint bovvered
TeeheeheeNORIDE - oops
I may be in for a ride tomm avo. Gonna be a busy day. Gentle Annie fair in morning, Bike show after that then hopefully a ride. I'll PM my cell to ya & if you want to do the same I can find out what's going on.
Forum whore
Don't worry about the CT Nordie, it's sitting behind the shed with about 7psi in both tyres, just waiting for the opportunity to cut loose.Should be good for a 6 hr outing, I rode it round the house last w/endGet the CT sorted Mr Jatz
Would bring it along tommorrow but mrs Jatz doesn't want to be hangin about waiting for me.
BTW how long is the course on this 6hr thingy you fullahs are on about ?
Where's the ride?
Really gonna have to, methinks. Will cost me for a race licence but should be needing it next year anyway... fingers crossed. Will talk later.
We will have to form a team/share pit/crew with Topo. I've even thought up a name: Nelson Adventure Noddys Amalgamated (NANAs).
From my race log 2007: 32.5km laps, 6 laps in 6hr03min (ie missed starting 7th lap by 3 mins). Warm rainy day, foggy up top. Terrain: Mix of hardpack/gravel forest roads, boulder-strewn hill-climbs and flats. Some firm clay uphills, long descents. Position 27/50 in Ironman class. Avg moving laptime was about 45 mins. The fog was an issue as it hid the track ahead in some fast ridge-top sections.
Tyres were Bridgestone Gritty ED661 front (a little worn) and BF Goodrich Crossengo rear (new), I was happy with them. The road-legal rears are popular because they last the distance; stuff like the Crossengo, Michelin AC10 etc. MX tyres last a 3hr XC but sometimes struggle with the 6 hr, especially with the large forestry road component (something like 2/3 the track distance, 1/2 the time), so "they" advised me.
Cheers,
Colin
Armature speller
I'm just going for a day licence.
But I may have to join the club as well?
Forum whore
Ummmmm...... might get 2 done on the CT, but........race licence ? nah I'll give it a miss.
Happy to pit crew though, make cuppas, talk shite, and get in the way
must bring the CT out for a gallop in the Hira wiv you guys soon.
Armature speller
2:30 at home or 3pm at Sharlands sounds good.
Got the light seat and side covers on.
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