Comments on: Pushing your limits: Tackling the Megavalanche – choosing the bike

By: Dave Harrison

Dave Harrison — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:24:47 +0000

A couple of years ago my two sons did it two years running. One on a Cannondale CAD 5 – complete with headshock and the other on his Orange Gringo with 100mm forks. Both qualified and had a mega time doing it.

By: James Russell

James Russell — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:51:48 +0000

Oh yeah, @paul I’ve got a mid sized volume reducer in the can (Fox rp23). Totally fixed the travel, so much better.I’m 90 Kg.

By: James Russell

James Russell — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:48:35 +0000

I’m going this year for the second time with friends from both Itay and the Uk. Will be camping in the field next to the lift. I’m riding a 2011 Specalized Enduro expert. 1×10 with an XO/Mrp chain device. Swapped the bars to Azonic double walls. Sdg Belair sadle an SS Nano peddles. Using Super star/ Mavic721 wheels ( can’t beat the value!) with Maxis High Roller 2′s Dh casing.
Had an absolute blast a few years ago, you won’t regret deciding to go! Aside from the race, the place and riding are epic. All the best.

By: David Arthur

David Arthur — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:51:23 +0000

Fair point minidanhill. I’ve been doing plenty of riding other than just the uplift however, to prepare for the Mega

I’ve also been to the Alps (among over high altitude destinations) several times before so have a good idea of what to expect.

By: minidanhill

minidanhill — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:17:10 +0000

I think one trip to UK bike park isn’t quite enough prep for the mega. You’ll need to have ridden the alps at least once before going. The altitude and heat with all your body armour is the hardest thing. The carbon bike will help but its not the be all and end all.

By: Steve Cockerham

Steve Cockerham — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:52:42 +0000

Yep I’ll be there. Mega virgin but looking forward to it. Keep debating whether to use my Orange 5 or Alpine but I’m pretty sure it’ll be the Alpine. Probably use folding Minions.

By: Pawsy Bear

Pawsy Bear — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:48:43 +0000

Can I ask why you didnt go for Canyon Strive? Would have IMHO a more AM head angle. Nerve is a little steep. Spent a day on a 916 and it was outstanding. Light and easy to handle.

By: Brigand

Brigand — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:27:13 +0000

so far as tyres go try Butcher Sx or HR II / Minion with Exo sidewalls….. don’t know if the Hans Dampfs are available with new enduro casing overthere, that’s what i would go to

By: paulhaysom

paulhaysom — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:46:13 +0000

@dominic do say if the reducer helps! Were you able to test it before you ordered it? Still haven’t finalised the tyre choice – just definitely something with some strong sidewalls! Maybe there could be a bikemagic meet up down there?

By: Ryan Bevis

Ryan Bevis — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:36:18 +0000

Nice rig! I’ll be there, can’t wait! Taking the camper over, come say hi! (I’ll be in an old Talbot campervan).