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ENDURO OBSESSION
After getting knocked out and chewed up by a local enduro trail (14.9 km) I have become obsessed with getting back to the trail and kicking its ass....I wont be underdone this time.New diet,training and getting the bike right.....My commitment to owning this trail starts from today.....look out Walky,im coming.
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- Date Posted
- Oct 15, 2011 at 21:41Oct 15, 2011
- Category
- XC
- Location
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Rockhampton, Australia
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Thanks brother......I hope Australia win.only 2 hours to go before kick off and i am very nervous...thank you for your prayers and thank you for nice words Hirosan.....
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My local store finally got some new Trance's in, I had a look at them yesterday. The X1 paint scheme looked sweet but the x3 is scary enough in price for me as it is.
Just wondered about price, is the sticker price the actual price or is it the done thing to haggle? I hear lots of people crowing about how they got "x" amount of discount. I just don't want to be the fool who pays way more than every1 else.
Its the new 2012 versions so I imagine if I could get any discount it would be small. Some have told me you should get %10 discount for cash or perhaps the equivalent in store credit for accesories and things.
Just wondered what your guys thoughts are ?
Sorry for going waaaaay off topic, but I respect your guys thoughts.
Just wondered about price, is the sticker price the actual price or is it the done thing to haggle? I hear lots of people crowing about how they got "x" amount of discount. I just don't want to be the fool who pays way more than every1 else.
Its the new 2012 versions so I imagine if I could get any discount it would be small. Some have told me you should get %10 discount for cash or perhaps the equivalent in store credit for accesories and things.
Just wondered what your guys thoughts are ?
Sorry for going waaaaay off topic, but I respect your guys thoughts.
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Mate go into the shop.Tell them you are keen but you are looking at another bike and what is there best price.....I did that and got my Trance much cheaper although the new stuff was coming out so that helped.
Have a look at bikes for sale on-line....we have heaps of sites in Oz that do,im sure you would too.
I got the X2 but was gonna go the X3 for price thinking i can just add to it later but if you can get the bike for the right price maybe you can save in the long run there aswell.
They want your business mate so dont be shamed into not saking for a bit off.Like buying a new car,the window price can be haggled......good luck mate,let us all know how you went
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yeah dude,making a public commitment sort of puts your head on the chopping block but im pretty keen to nail this trail.....Been a month now and after bleeding nose and constant headaches for weeks, going to bed each night thinking about it has me going nuts.I have to kill the Demon bro.Yeah nice place here.....bit hot but means we can ride early before the heat....
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Excellent vid brother, I can feel the determination and ride with you in spirit every time.....
Seadevil.
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Oh wow amigo.love this video New diet,training and getting the bike right.to be in shape is great,love that.
This video is awesome amigo.very well done and great music.
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Mate im losing weight and getting fit....very motivated to kick ass....i dont get owned brother,I do the owning.....thank you mate,means a lot.
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Nice video Mick! Good to see You in good shape and working on it. Great music! Keep it real Bro! All the best!!!
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RideOn mate!
Very great video overcoming your demons!
I love the cool but intense vibe, you nailed it brother!
VOD!
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thanks mate....intense is what i have been but now i have started the road back im quite relaxed...thanks mate means so much coming from you
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Keep it up and your diligence will give you the life you need!
I too am in the same boat trying to get back.
My shoulder has been clicking and popping like crazy so, I have to rest some!
RidEOn brother man!
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look after that shoulder.....I need a good month of solid training and bike set up practice....Not 100% happy with the rear end.It is a longish back end and with less air in shock it gets a little wild.
I still cant get the right combo with the stem and bars.....i will work it out
I still cant get the right combo with the stem and bars.....i will work it out
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I have found that you can run air sus a lot stiffer than the normal sag recommended setting of 25% and stiff have a very confident plush ride.
The air is usually a little dead in the mid stroke so running about 10-15% sag works wonderfully and you will find it still eats the rough sections like a charm.
A coil you can run on the soft side and due to the naturally progressive spring it works out.
But, soft air it just bottoms too soon and feels flat or dead mid stroke.
Give it a try.
RideOn!
U
The air is usually a little dead in the mid stroke so running about 10-15% sag works wonderfully and you will find it still eats the rough sections like a charm.
A coil you can run on the soft side and due to the naturally progressive spring it works out.
But, soft air it just bottoms too soon and feels flat or dead mid stroke.
Give it a try.
RideOn!
U
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Yes it does...I have started to take notes of what suspension settings does what and the firmer rear is more for me.Still takes the big bumps and small ones too but much more stable in the rear.I really need 140mm + forks to get the best from this bike.I am going with the shorter stem and wider bars next ride.Just been for a Jog and now off to work.Im losing kg's and feeling great.I feel my date with Walky is not too far away......
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Yes, longer forks will give you a new level of confidence on the DH sections.
Im sure the current fork is great but with a taller raked out set up it should be a blast!
Put the 66 on there?
hahahhhhahhahah
The firmer rear and even for air forks too a little on the firm side gives you great stability but it still eats the trail very well.
RideOn!
Im sure the current fork is great but with a taller raked out set up it should be a blast!
Put the 66 on there?
hahahhhhahhahah
The firmer rear and even for air forks too a little on the firm side gives you great stability but it still eats the trail very well.
RideOn!
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hahaha i have thought of the 66's ha...but they are waiting for the marrage with a very special build...I am putting max air preasure on front and rear now to give me a firm ride ....this will help me with the up hill sections and flat parts.I dont go real hard on the downs,just try to stay on hahaha but the hills and flats i try to go hard....its what this bike is meant for.
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Yes, definitely the bike is meant to be ridden on the hard side.
The 66 would kill this bike and really mess up the geo.
140 to 150 would be great!
but keep the nice AM feel this bike has!
Im sure you won't have any problems with a stiffer set as the suspension still works keeping you stable.
RidEOn matey!
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It comes from the factory as a trail bike but im slowly changing it into a AM bike but doing it without destroying the XC/trail character it has as i love the light feeling but it needs a little change in my eyes.
thanks for all the advice mate.
Ride on
thanks for all the advice mate.
Ride on
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thank you brother.....I love Australia rugby.....New Zealand will win world cup.They are very good.Japan played very well too...ride on Beesukesan
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that was very inspirational and can really feel the motivation going into it !!!...very nice vid...
nice video and the trails too - Good luck to Australia for the world cup- + 2
We lost to NZ but tried hard...they are too good....
Thanks boys.....i am trying to get myself right to take on the trail again....
NZ was abit rough though - Also Australia gave too many penaltys away easily 
maybe next world cup for you 
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Thanks mate....I am trying to put it out there that im pumped and commited to getting on that trail again.It was a tough day on the bike and now im putting together a few episodes of how im getting my shit together to take it on again......for now i will keep working the local trails here to get some bike fitness and soon i will go to war....thanks for your support bro
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thanks buddy...the whole vid was done on go-pro on the R3 setting...think that may be 40 FPS but not 100% sure.
Wasnt trying to produce a VOD or anything fantastic but trying to get my commitment to getting my pride back on a Enduro track......so far so good as my fitness is improving and i have been making a few suttle changers to my bike.Really enjoying the challenge so far i have set myself and hope to step things up this week by doing a few DH lines and Friday night 4x for the 1st time.
Wasnt trying to produce a VOD or anything fantastic but trying to get my commitment to getting my pride back on a Enduro track......so far so good as my fitness is improving and i have been making a few suttle changers to my bike.Really enjoying the challenge so far i have set myself and hope to step things up this week by doing a few DH lines and Friday night 4x for the 1st time.
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Hey mate...awesome to hear from the man himself.......All good,done it a dozen times atleast and not even looked like crashing......just one of those days eh?
Hows life mate?
Hows life mate?
good training for trance!
your helmet is very cool!
i wanna buy it same helmet someday!
i little watch rugby yesterday!
i understand the rugby rule!
very fun sports!
but japan time am1:00 ! very sleepy! sorry i sleeped.....
because,
... i working today now!
i pray win the team australia!