The 4X thread.
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Sorry to cut in on the fork business ( you'll be stoked if you get the x-fusion, ive got the vengeance HLR and love it..)
but anyways, how many 4x races are there in Aus, and tracks? could any break down the national series and the locations of the other races, would be greatly appreciated.
Would be interesting to know about with the phantom coming out and all for us, got to find out whether it's worth finding a test pilot for that and the Harlem once we get the DH team up and running smoothly.
but anyways, how many 4x races are there in Aus, and tracks? could any break down the national series and the locations of the other races, would be greatly appreciated.
Would be interesting to know about with the phantom coming out and all for us, got to find out whether it's worth finding a test pilot for that and the Harlem once we get the DH team up and running smoothly.
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There isn't a whole lot of races in Aus, I know there is the rocky trail entertainment (Red ass) in NSW and a few in ACT, aswell as the sunshine series in QLD..
Just looking at it before and the phantom looks sick, haven't seen the harlem, I'll have a look later..
I know a lot of people who race 4X (including myself) have just started racing and riding bmx instead due to lack of races, but a lot of people from downhill are starting to race bmx as training for 4X, hopefully with a few mtb'ers at bmx race nights we might have a few bmxers out at 4X races..
Has anyone else noticed how unpopular 4X is? It really puzzles me, considering it's the most exciting to ride and watch (I ride as much as I can of everything, mainly dh) it's kind of weird.
Just looking at it before and the phantom looks sick, haven't seen the harlem, I'll have a look later..
I know a lot of people who race 4X (including myself) have just started racing and riding bmx instead due to lack of races, but a lot of people from downhill are starting to race bmx as training for 4X, hopefully with a few mtb'ers at bmx race nights we might have a few bmxers out at 4X races..
Has anyone else noticed how unpopular 4X is? It really puzzles me, considering it's the most exciting to ride and watch (I ride as much as I can of everything, mainly dh) it's kind of weird.
Downhill Hooligan
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what about the x fusion enix forks? the budget isnt huge at the moment so would they do the job, i could get the velvets but for a longer wait and more work. has anyone used them?
haydenw
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Yeah, there is so many 4X racers that have gone to BMX or at least racing a MTB class at the BMX clubsThere isn't a whole lot of races in Aus, I know there is the rocky trail entertainment (Red ass) in NSW and a few in ACT, aswell as the sunshine series in QLD..
Just looking at it before and the phantom looks sick, haven't seen the harlem, I'll have a look later..
I know a lot of people who race 4X (including myself) have just started racing and riding bmx instead due to lack of races, but a lot of people from downhill are starting to race bmx as training for 4X, hopefully with a few mtb'ers at bmx race nights we might have a few bmxers out at 4X races..
Has anyone else noticed how unpopular 4X is? It really puzzles me, considering it's the most exciting to ride and watch (I ride as much as I can of everything, mainly dh) it's kind of weird.
parker93
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I'm one of those. Consistant nights at the bmx track and at least one race on in Australia ever week! Awesome stuff.
My Plans so far are to race -
Your other option is I think QLD has a reasonable amount of 4X races happening around the year but I could be wrong!
My Plans so far are to race -
- 4X National series (Only Hobart is announced)
- Red Ass 4X series
- As much of the Probikx as I can (missed Mackay due to my bmx getting stolen!)
- NSW Regionals
- Every club round at my local track + as many as possible at my other local track (not on as frequently)
Your other option is I think QLD has a reasonable amount of 4X races happening around the year but I could be wrong!
parker93
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Yeah, We have Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays with the odd extra gate night thrown in once a month! It's pretty good, but not as good as you guys! I recently had two training sessions with Luke Madill which was awesome and about to have another with Alex Cameron and another with Brock Murray! Pretty pumped, but anyway, this is the 4X thread! Who else here is racing nats or the red ass series? I'd be interested in meeting some of you!
yakuza857
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im not really using my stp as what im building it for (4X) so im thinking of changing it to a short travel dually that can basically do 4x, easy xc, all mountain and light dh. id be just swapping frames and keeping all the parts that are on my stp. the sort of frames im looking at are reign, pitch, corsair marque etc. is there any point in building up a short travel dually for 4x as you really don’t need it but i cant justify having just a bike for 4x that doesn’t get used "properly" but i still want a bike that i could use and occasionally race for 4x. also what’s some other decent dually frames that are cheapish to get 2nd hand?
I'll be racing the nationals in under 17's which should be fun, hopefully I can go alright, I'll be on a cove sanchez (most people know the bike, connor fearons old one) wearing a 2624bikes jersey and using ridiculously wide bars.
Does anyone know the rules for 4X regarding bikes and SS, I'm not that keen on gears, I feel I can get just as much power out of the gate with a single speed setup with gearing hard enough for the rest of the track. I feel hell sketchy with gears after riding single speed haha.
Does anyone know the rules for 4X regarding bikes and SS, I'm not that keen on gears, I feel I can get just as much power out of the gate with a single speed setup with gearing hard enough for the rest of the track. I feel hell sketchy with gears after riding single speed haha.
feltq650
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There already are a few bmx racers at 4x races! well atleast in NSW there is.There isn't a whole lot of races in Aus, I know there is the rocky trail entertainment (Red ass) in NSW and a few in ACT, aswell as the sunshine series in QLD..
Just looking at it before and the phantom looks sick, haven't seen the harlem, I'll have a look later..
I know a lot of people who race 4X (including myself) have just started racing and riding bmx instead due to lack of races, but a lot of people from downhill are starting to race bmx as training for 4X, hopefully with a few mtb'ers at bmx race nights we might have a few bmxers out at 4X races..
Has anyone else noticed how unpopular 4X is? It really puzzles me, considering it's the most exciting to ride and watch (I ride as much as I can of everything, mainly dh) it's kind of weird.
I dont know why the people that orginise 4x dont get the bmx clubs to get there guys to come ride 4x. I know a heap of bmxers that are hell keen to race 4x, they dont know where to do it though. And i'm sure they'd love the idea of beat mtbers at their own game!
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but not too many, I still want to get a good placing hahaha
Im in the same boat as the guy looking for a short travel fun bike. Has anyone had any experience with anthems? I know there a XC race style bike, but I can get them pretty cheap.
nick_dales
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I might try and race Red Ass NSW state series depending on how life pans out next year
Front brakes
Front Suspension
Gears
So as long as you have forks and both brakes you'll be sweet
Wait that might be wrong i think 26" wheels might be in the list instead of something else
You have too have 2/3
Front brakes
Front Suspension
Gears
So as long as you have forks and both brakes you'll be sweet
Wait that might be wrong i think 26" wheels might be in the list instead of something else
haydenw
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i thought you had to have F and R brakes, then two of the three others? i might be wrong