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Nice 223 - that's all I have to say LOL 🙂
That was depressing that was.
Can't believe I actually watched that.
biggest pile of poo - all time low me thinks 😉
Missed it, what happened?
She sat on a 223 and rolled down a ok looking trail very slowly.
Ah saw the 223 at the end, not worth watching on internet then?
sometimes I'd glad I don't have TV
9" travel takes the bumps out of what looked like a smooth trail lol
heres a 223 start climbing wtf
When ever bikes get featured on the G.show - they are the last feature .. meaning you have to sit through a load of stupid geek crap before you get to see some bike porn.
Reminds me of that Eurotrash program .. nudee bits always got put at the end of the show so you had to watch men in penguin suits and german midgets drinking beer for 30 mins
I was Embarrassed to watch that, noticed they didn't give one away in the give-away.
nixon_fiend - When ever bikes get featured on the G.show - they are the last feature .. meaning you have to sit through a load of stupid geek crap before you get to see some bike porn.
it was in the first segment.
oh. well then
segment.....orange....geddit?
Was it not a 224?
I wonder if the kayak enthusiasts were cringeing at the kayak segment as much as we were over the £5k DH race bike being ridden along a bridleway.
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I loved the way they were wearing full DH pajama armour and full face helmets for cycling on a pavement with a bit of gravel on.
OOPS SORRY 224 EVOLUTION 😳 SHOWING MY AGE THERE 🙂
mmmmm did suzi REALLY need all that body armour for a smooth path? Haha loada crap ........
Hate to tell you this lads but the programme caters for the wider public who know nothing about mountain biking....
Hate to tell you this lads but the programme caters for the wider public who know nothing about mountain biking
Fair point, but why did they then go and choose such a pricey bike? That will only put people off mountain biking if joe public thinks you have to buy a five grand bike and body armour to wobble your way down a shallow slope.
I thought it was pretty toecurling telly. I think I've walked that trail and I could have done it faster on my Dahon folder.
Hate to tell you this lads but the programme caters for the wider public who know nothing about mountain biking....
But they could still attempt to test things in a vaguely appropriate way. Why a downhill bike?
It looks to me like the whole show is one big advertisement.
It was so hardcore. Loved the way she shredded that gnarly looking green trail SITTING DOWN. Radical.
Who cares? Crap programme just basically advertising stuff.
why not a cross bike?
As already said, advertising stuff, didn't anyone else notice the Orange 5 that the guy who handed out the challenge was on?
Orange did - they did a Facebook message on it earlier. What a coincidence.
hmmm.......just a little overkill me thinks.
However it was very scientific in proving that it's a show for gadget fans who are............."retarded/think/stupid/-insert applicable insult-"
(lets face it - it is sponsored by Dixons!)
I now believe there is such a thing as bad press!
As already said, advertising stuff, didn't anyone else notice the Orange 5 that the guy who handed out the challenge was on?
I did indeed. Seems a strange choice for Orange though. Can't imagine they sold too many 224s as a result of that sequence. Still, I guess it 'gets the brand out there', etc. Still pretty embarassing for all concerned.
completely and utterly shocking I do agree..
the trail that she took the 224evo down looked like a green trail.. but its actually part of the World Cup XC course and rougher than the show makes out.
However a 224 overkill is an understatement.
That overall trail is fantastic, the speed you can get up to and features in it, its a red trail.
a decent Hardtail is good down it, my 5 is fantastic down it.
twas jack right.....................
Well I quite enjoyed that. What did you expect, Suzi doing 20ft drops ?
Couple of gems from Ortis
when riding a scooter - "the name of the game is momentum, keep it pointing downhill and it flies"
and
to Suzi Perry "I will have you on that mountain"
Funny, I was thinking along those lines myself !
Episode [url= http://fwd.five.tv/gadget-show/videos/challenge/great-outdoors-challenge-part-one ]HERE[/url]
I only watch it to keep a breadth of some tech - it is one big advert.
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Gadget Show Definition: [/b]3 manufacturers (or just Dixons) give the gadget show 3 somewhat similar products they want to sell. Gadget show tries to come up with an idea to [s]sell them[/s] [s]advertise them[/s] review them. These products are usually not comparable as they have very different specs. End result - a bad 10 minute advert trying to compare 3 incomparable often expensive gadgets that masquerades as a programme then ending in a section on gambling to raise money to pay for the gadgets reviewed and given away as prizes.
BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhahahahahahahaha
Sorry, but I could have gone down that hill faster on my wife's old Apollo X.26. I shouldn't laugh, but when Suzi said that the name of the game was no "energy conservation" as she dawdled down that track, I had to laugh.
haha, ****ing terrible. "and believe me, this is very bumpy" as she pootles down something that looks straight from the cannock blue run.
You may scoff, but you can be sure that some muppet will go out and buy one and then sign up for Mayhem with a load of his mates. I imagine all these people to be merchant bankers.
What is wrong with that?
If it encourages more people to go out and buy a bike, especially women, then surely that is a good thing. I have actually seen more women on bikes in the last week on my local trails than ever.
BTW it is easy to mock Ms Perry but presumably she is not a regular rider and bear in mind that
a. She probably had to wear 'all the gear' for insurance purposes as well as product placement.
b. TV makes everything look less steep/slower, which is one of the reasons womens DH is often akin to watching paint dry.
Woody you are being to nice and considerate 😉 YOu don't belong here 😉
I still can't watch it because of that knobend's fashion victim glasses. GET SOME THAT FIT YOU.
Hang on! The "Lifecycle Mountain Sports Bike"??? 😕
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yum yum
Here is another electric bike that should be an improved version as far as battery life is concerned. The LifeCycle Mountain Sport Electric bike boasts of batteries to keep riders going and going and can run a total of 60 miles per charge. It comes kitted with a rear rack, computer, water bottle holder and a tool kit. It retails for £1299.00 (or about $1,200).
Spec:
* Frame Size: 19" 48.3cm
* Frame Material: Aviation grade hand welded Alloy
* Wheel size: 26"
* Gears: 7 Speed Triger shift Shimano Derailure Gears
* Suspension: Adjustable front Fork Suspension
* Seat Post Suspension: Alloy Saddle post with sprung suspension
* Tyres: 26" X 1.95
* Rims: Alloy Double Wall
* Spokes: Stainless Steel
* Brakes: Disk Brakes, Front and Rear
* Chain: Stainless
* Extra Equipment: Rear Rack, Computer, Water Bottle holder with
Bottle, Tool Kit
* Battery: Lithium, 37Volts 17 Amps, Slim Line
* Motor: 250 watt High efficency brushless, High Torque, High Tension
* Range (pedal assist): Up to 80 Miles
* Range (power only) (on the flat): Up to 30
Lovely that. Looks [i]almost[/i] as good as the scooter Otis was riding!
People think Top Gear is funny. Now [i]that[/i] sequence in the Gadget Show beat it by miles! 😆
(Personally I thought the few sections of the track she was riding on the Orange that they showed, looked pretty good. The helmet cam footage was of flat stuff probably cos the bumpy stuff didn't come out too well ❓ )
LOL @ Foxyrider
At the risk of being too nice, I really like the concept of that LifeCycle. I could cycle the 11 miles to work on a regular basis as the main drawback is it's a slight uphill most of the way with one [i]serious[/i] hill which means a shower is essential on arrival and the alarm clock set for 4.30AM!
Pity it doesn't come in at under £1k for the CTW scheme.