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Any idea how trails are holding up with all this rain? I went there a couple of weeks ago--was great--but we've had a good soaking.

Been there three time so far--lots of fun. Super well designed. A bit dry this Sunday. Hopefully a bit of rain is going to help out over the next few days.

I stayed at an Air BnB in Porepunkah. It was great. Short warm up ride to Bright and the trails.

Could be the upsell! I ran/run a Hans Dampf on the ol' Gary Fisher, and that's pretty good (though I lend it out to my buddy). The Optic is on Forekasters but I think you're right that it is better on the rear. The DHF is pretty heavy! At the moment it's fine--not like I can't keep working on...

Maybe I am second guessing since I haven't run a tyre this aggressive ever. Can't recall what my rentals in Europe were--Ikon? As I said, the weight question is mostly moot given I am slowly chipping away at the excess weight I carry on my body which more than makes up for any tyre difference...

Yeah planning to make/get another set of wheels so I can swap with impunity--probably do the High Roller II/Ardent set I have initially.

1005 g according to the Maxxis website (29x2.5) I see the High Roller II that I have is heavier by about 100g . . . there goes that idea. For some reason I thought the DHF was heavier. Running 2 x Forekaster on my Norco Optic C1 -- those are about 735 each.

This is what everyone says (well, many). I also note the fact that the real weight savings I need to work on have to do with my fleshy spare tyre.

Hi All Been more recently riding a bit more aggressively--rode in Livigno in Italy on a rented 27.5+ Scott Genius and came back to my first rides on a Hightower (not LT) with 150mm MRP fork/DVO Topaz on the rear. Running 29" with Minion DHF 2.5wt on the front (brand spankin' new) and a...

Assuming Buxton closed now--usually after Queen's birthday until September, yeah? (Luckily, went last week if this is so)

Time?

The stock bars have a small rise--I might consider a slightly larger rise. Might grab some Renthal bars. Rode just after the storm at You Yangs yesterday--bike is going great. Myself, I am from Toronto.

You don't look short in the photos--how is the sizing for hire bikes?

Great I came across this thread--we typically holiday around that area (my wife is from South of Munich, so it's very close). Lago di Garda area I'll be looking at, and further north too--just hope I can hire XL or XXL bikes as I am 6'7" . . . .

Forrest was in decent shape this long week-end and was reasonably busy. However, I will shake my fist at whatever scumf&*^ left a goo wrapper in the bush. I picked it up and the syrupy 1/5 that wasn't consumed decided to ingratiate itself to my bikepack. *shakes fist*

I've just spent the long week-end away near Forrest (and hence riding there). First of all, it's stiff! I had to put my usual grips on (I use the Ergon Biokork GP1) as the stock Ergons are a bit small for my large hands/long fingers. Also had to do some cockpit adjustment. My hands are big so...

Bit of an update—and Norco figures into this (thanks Born-Again). I shopped around a bit, was going to go for the GG Trail Pistol, but I’ve been riding a lot and enjoying it so much (and the weather). Ended up quitting my job to start up part-time consulting to give me a bit more freedom for...

Yup up through Black Spur, through Narbethong and to Buxton--MTB park is at Dye's Lane just past the petrol station (left turn or . . . West, I believe). (What is it, maybe 15 minutes from the top of Black Spur to Buxton) Love Buxton . . . . Lake Mountain also has something, but Buxton is...

Thanks man. I’ll send you a message to arrange.

Yeah for me it's a toss up between SC (probably Tall Boy but maybe Hightower in a 29" set up) and Guerrilla Gravity. Depends on how I am am doing financially :) Are you running the Hightower as a 29er or 27.5+?