Middle Pack

The view from the middle of the pack

Well it arrived Tuesday in a big box at work. The bloke who signed for it didn’t believe a bike was in the box. I just couldn’t belive it had finally arrived.

I hummed and arrghed about which forks to get. Rockshox Reba Race or the Fox F100’s. Both mean little to me apart from fox are white and expensive and the Rockshox not so expensive and black. Finally decided white was the way to go.  Technically I think I wouldn’t have noticed any difference as I class myself as a keen bimbler when it comes to bikes. So decided on the expensive forks as I would never buy them new so probably my only chance to get a pair. I have to say I am very happy I did so far.

Been on a few rides of a couple of hours and so suprised at the difference in riding from my old bike. Whoever said it is not the bike but the rider obviously hadn’t rode my old bike. I find that I scare myself at the speed I can quickly get up to on singletrack.  Climbs are a joy, especially short sharp ones! I cannot wait for a longer all day epic on it and then see how it fairs but I am reckoning it will be great for that as well.

So now I am looking at a few races to have a pop at? Maybe the brownbacks series at Lee Quarry or possibly the Gisburn Enduro although any other suggestions welcome?

So now I have a new bike, anyone fancy a ride?

With one week to go I have now pretty much got my kit nailed for the OMM.

Firstly let me apologise as its a bit of a long rambling post however as my first time in elite a lot of thought has gone into my kit.

There may be a few last minute changes but apart from checking the weather on the Friday evening prior to the event I have it all sorted. This isn’t a replacement to the excellent Planet Fear Annual roundup of suitable kit. This is my take on weight vs comfort vs performance vs cost.

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