lonelyplanetrider

Lukapa Race Video https://vimeo.com/140954609

I've tried this application: http://www.xnotestopwatch.com/ and just jury-rigged a system together with a spreadsheet and a couple of laptops that just subtracts start and arrival times to get the course time. Not perfect, but it works for our needs.

i'm so enve-ous for the winner of the bike.

I bought the Taka from Airborne primarily because of its' price point, but also because the reviews were good for an entry level DH bike (based on the IH Yakuza Kumicho). I would never have gotten into downhill otherwise. Looking at the Pathogen and the Toxin and comparing them to their contemporaries that cost 2x or more, I can't help but love the low cost that Airborne offers these bikes. I'm just an average rider, and a recreational racer, and I've tried other rigs that cost significantly more than the Taka, and (IMO at least) although there was a (not so significant) difference in performance, the fun factor any different. It shouldn't be any different for AB's other offerings. Sure you can other deals by buying used, but brand new, these just can't be beat. Plus, put a significantly skilled rider on these bikes and they'll wipe out 98% of the worlds population in competition. Case in point, Barry Nobles, and Caroline Buchanan. Both Airborne sponsored riders, and both riding these frames to very good results. Props to Airborne for opening up another avenue for more people to join our sport without the significant financial obstacle.

I'm pretty sure I missed the news for this item, but what happened to stevie (smith) and where is he now?

Harshest fail for this set? #1 takes the cake.