Hi there,

I have a 09 MK2 genius. I’m 184cm (6 foot & 1/2 inch) and I have a medium frame. It’s plenty big and superb for handling. I tested a large but the medium is a mich better fit. Only complaint is I have to run the seat post on the limit but besides that all OK.
M.

Second shout for Lauterbrunnen. Go to end of the valley and get cable car to Gimmelwald some amazing views to be had from singletrack there. The tourist office in Lauterbrunnen will give you maps. Also the campsite in Lauterbrunnen is amazing.
The bike shop (can't remember the name) in Grindelwald rent out GPS units with loads of good routes, well worth a look…

Entry list online here
http://www.avalanchecup.com/enduro-avalanche-ae-forest-uk-liste-des-inscrits-2010.html

I agree with RHSno2. Surely the dual will make it more exciting and push you more, depending on who you're up against of course. Quite looking fwd to the Shredder now…

M.

Going myself this year and am interested in similar.

Do a search for VTT location (MTB rental) on google. It throws up this site with some naff Halfords-esque bikes http://www.velo-corse.com/fr/location-velo-vtt-vtc/

Yeah I saw that too but then emailed them and they replied very quick to say there had been cancellations. Should still be able to enter.

Email: Olivia Edwards (olivia@avalanchecup.com)

Martin.

P.S. went to AE yesterday, and had second thoughts about entering… very slow course due to trails being very muddy and chewed up….hopefully they'll be drier in May.

From the news in Eire….. how long was the cameraman waiting there?

I have a Genius and love it. Super climber and well able for the downhill stuff (have done uplift days at Innerleithen)
However, I find it is better sutied when in 130mm (front) mode as it feels more like it's natural, whereas the Remedy is designed as an All-mountain bike. I demoed a Remedy (8) before buying the Genius but thought it was too big and heavy compared to the Genius. The Genius has more adjustability, which I love…
Tough decision, but I'd go for a Genius. Demo them both first if possible as they are totally different bikes.
M.

something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5M-DC-Power-Extension-Cable-Lead-2-5mm-PW01909_W0QQitemZ370168206371QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CCTV?hash=item562fbe9423#ht_1104wt_940

you should be able to get a shorter one. DC power cable extension they call it…..

Hi all,

I'm new to this. I was out on Wed in the pentlands. Left harlaw at 6. It was super calm, hardly a breeze at all. I saw 2 other lights heading up towards West Kip as I was returning to Harlaw. Other than that, all quiet.

I'd be up for this Wed again.

Martin.

See this link here

Showing Kielder stage on 24th-25th April, also AE and a TBC for September… Hope Kielder is on this year!!!

My bastid arrived the other day, after 4 weeks. I've also got the extension cable from EBay above. When I plug the extension in the green light on the back of the bastid turns red! Any reason? Battery fully charged and all that. Too much volt-drop perhaps?

ordered on 19th Oct, still no show:(

I had the same issue. Bleeding it sorted it out. I got a bleed kit here Red dog

Comes with full explaination, it's easy to follow, also check out the vid on youtube as said above.

Cheers Trekster, I must get the OS and check it out. Not sure when I'll go, I live in Edinburgh and just fancy something different….might have to get it in soon before weather turns.

Do you have any .jpgs from memory map etc?

this
Maybe you should try this…

http://www.rip101.com/product/Rip-Curl-Piss-Off-Wetsuit-Cleaner.aspx

Looks like it, apart from the 15mm bolt thru.

For the price I reckon it's worth a look at…

Cheers,
M.

Another shout here for the Scott Genius. Lightest in class, 150mm adjustable rear travel with Fox TALAS up front (110-130-150mm). IMO a simply superb bike, look no further.

Steve Peat is worth a follow….maybe not in the off season tho!

The Body Shop do one, can't remember the name. It did work but not as good as Mitchium (full of aluminium)

Is it the aluminium that causes the staining on shirt pits? amoungst other things?

m.

It's a Scott Contessa 20 2007 model, silver, medium size. Only upgrade was a Hope silver seat clamp (2009) and a yellow bell!!!

Thanks,, nicked from Edinburgh University Old College building, near south bridge. It was locked with a decent lock… Hopefully insurance will cover it…nightmare though.

Already tried cahs converters there, I'll scout around during the week. What are the chances of it showing up before the weekend trip? Slim I guess.

As it was spec'ed with the bike and used to work OK, I don't think it's a compatability issue. I was wondering more if anyone had similar issues and if there is any vertical adjustment, althought I couldn't see any slotted fixing plates etc.

Alb, thanks for that but the Genius geometry (seat post thickness) won't allow direct fit.

Martin.

Gooner,

use martinlydon@hotmail.com SVP……

Hi Gooner,

I too am heading for Chamonix (2nd week in Sept), I don't have memory maps but could you post a jpg of the routes or email?
Cheers

M.

Whats the difference between Alex Ferguson and Michael Jackson?

Alex Ferguson will still be playing Giggs in August.

Cheers for info, I reckon it’ll be worth a shot anyway.

Just got this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNSmzzLGt48 on youtube…..might be a bit tamer with the recent dry spell.

I’m gonna leave the studs out and see how I get on, I don’t intend to walk too far in them anyway. I might look out for shorter football studs sometime…. Cheers

The best All-Mountain has to be a Scott Ransom, get a 20, carbon but still burly as hell!!!

I’ve just been to Arthurs seat, cycled up the radical road and then ripped back down to the lake. Too many walkers etc (etc being buckfast brigade with shirts off) to make it worthwhile, reckon an early morning ride would be better.

I searched for notices about cycling, the one near the small bulding at the front of the parliament says ”mountain bikers – please refrain from cycling off the green paths and roads” there is a list of the regulations at the holyrood park education centre in the park on the left heading towards the meadowbank exit which as Geoffj says about only says that more than 2 abreast is prohibited.
The fine is a max of £20 anyway so no big deal…

Cheers Swavis for route and profile, the climb to the top of the pass looks pretty intense… better start training…

According to the website its 14 miles of off road until Garva Bridge and then 26miles on road from there. Reckon I’ll be changing to slicks at Garva. Nice pics Matt, anyone got the route profile or memory map in a .jpg?

A Pikey trying to read!!!

A whore in Church

Scott Genius – 3Brethern1
Scott Genius – 3 Brethern3Scott Genius – 3Brethern2

First spin to 3 Brethern on new Scott Genius yesterday!!! 😀

HI there,

Was in Chamonix last year camping. Good campsite just outsite Chamonix called Mer de Glace, there are trails running near to the site and Le Praz cablecar is 2 mins away….highly recommended
M.

Yeah, agree with most here. I have cheapo Wellgo V8 copies on my hardtail and they are ace, decided to pimp up on the Full Suss and got 5050XX…..hate to say it but £12 wellgos are better.

The 5050’s look well good but ridge in middle means if you don’t have 5Ten shoes or similar and use the extra long pins you’re not going to be happy.
M.

Cheers,
Was concerned that they might put strain beyond the design on the headset etc..
Are larger discs thicker too?

M.

You could ask the person you sold it to where they live, if near to the border and agree to travel to collect you can send it to a P.O. box in a post office on the border… I’ve done this before when selling to a guy that lived in Sligo. The post office were very co-operative.

I have the 09 Fox TALAS RL on my Scott Genius, they are superb. They have 150mm travel, adjustable from 110-130-150, with rebound adjust and lockout. I have coil sprung Revelations on my hardtail and thought they were good…but the TALAS are immense. I use the travel adjust all the time, whack it down to 110 for a climb, 130 for the less intense decents and 150 for that buttery smooth feeling that makes easy work of any trail