Cotic geek head angle calculator...

I'm a geek - yes I admit. I pour over bike specs, angles, weights,
tube specs and all that stuff. I like to think I know what it all
means but in reality it's just the Engineer in me playing with numbers.

Cotic have a cool geek tool on their site at the moment. Something
that let's you visualise the changes in frame geometry with fork
travel. So what? Well it's pretty interesting actually - as a degree
or two slacker head angle can transform the bike's downhill capability
- yet a slacker seat tube makes the front end wander on the climbs.
Finding that perfect balance is often trial and error with most riders
- but now at least you can pretend to understand the science with
Cotic's calculator!

Check it out:
http://www.cotic.co.uk/geek/

Wideopen Issue 12 is GO GO GO!!!

Lee Huskinson, Chris Akrigg, Racing in Poland, Adi Gilbert, the Mondraker Summum, Race Reports and more more more...

Llandeglaa laa laa la

Chris and I headed to Llandegla today - with the last few weeks at work being a bit rubbish for both of us it was great to be out on the bike again!

Llandegla was wet - very wet - and the snow had not been kind to the open top section, very rutted now and bouncy - as all those BMW driving, Specialized full sus riding yuppies have bounced their way round! The black singletrack sections were good though - some refurbs where it had worn heavily, and it flows flows flows. Loads of fun and I think Chris really enjoyed it too - despite a 'tired' bike.

Back to the car, cleaned up and then the big advantage of Llandegla - the cafe! A lovely coffee served by some pretty faces surrounded by bikes!

When are we out next!?!!
1st April sees the first week night ride - and Lee Quarry, Gisburn and some new trails at Blackburn are on the cards for 2010.

Llandegla 20/3/2010

Riding kids bikes... Again!

Well I'm in Chester with the family and I spent the afternoon playing outside with Elly on bikes. She was riding her Puky, and I borrowed Andy's (my little brother) old Trek TR20 BMX! Good fun, and remembering my old DK got me all nostalgic...

Anyway, hope to be back out on the bike next weekend, and weeknight rides start 1st April. See you out on the trails again soon.

James
Producer - Wideopenmag.co.uk

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