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Offline BiG DoM

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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #80 on: January 06, 2016, 04:29:44 pm »
Quote from: Sithe on January 06, 2016, 04:11:40 pm
Quote from: Pom17 on January 06, 2016, 07:28:02 am
Daai laaste bike gaan ook nerens met daai voorbriek in getrek  ;) :lol8:

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I looked at that and thought tough girl ... then I see her fingers  >:D >:D

Epic Fail material  :imaposer:
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #81 on: January 06, 2016, 05:33:28 pm »
Quote from: Michiel on January 05, 2016, 09:15:15 pm

Mitas EF07 130/80-18 single green stripe with Michelin Bib Mousse 120/90-18 inside for the rear wheel and Mitas yellow stripe
with Bib Mousse for the front. The 120 Bib Mousse inside the 130 Mitas works perfect! Not too loose, not too firm. Masses of
grip right from the start yet long lifespan. I'm at 120 hours on the rear mousse and still going strong.


Which yellow stripe front? EF06? C19? C21?

Been using a C21 myself and like it...
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #82 on: January 06, 2016, 07:39:57 pm »
Quote from: MaxThePanda on January 06, 2016, 05:33:28 pm
Quote from: Michiel on January 05, 2016, 09:15:15 pm

Mitas EF07 130/80-18 single green stripe with Michelin Bib Mousse 120/90-18 inside for the rear wheel and Mitas yellow stripe
with Bib Mousse for the front. The 120 Bib Mousse inside the 130 Mitas works perfect! Not too loose, not too firm. Masses of
grip right from the start yet long lifespan. I'm at 120 hours on the rear mousse and still going strong.


Which yellow stripe front? EF06? C19? C21?

Been using a C21 myself and like it...

I happen to use EF06 but the C21 is also a very good choice.
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #83 on: January 06, 2016, 07:44:24 pm »
Quote from: Sardine on January 06, 2016, 09:28:14 am
Fantastic RR!

But, how did you manage without goggles?! I would have thought it would be a rule that all riders must wear goggles.

Thanks, appreciate the participation and comments!

I managed very well with my Adventure/DS helmet. In fact, I don't think I will get on with those goggles helmets.
When it is dusty I flick the visor down in less than a second with one hand while riding and when I want it open
again I repeat steps 1 to 1 with the same ease and lack in effort. Never lost a visor either... seen lots of guys lose goggles.

Can someone tell me why they would prohibit DS helmets in Off Road Races?
« Last Edit: January 06, 2016, 07:49:26 pm by Michiel »
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #84 on: January 06, 2016, 08:30:28 pm »
Good question - have wondered the same myself.  ::)
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #85 on: January 06, 2016, 08:33:39 pm »
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #86 on: January 07, 2016, 08:33:37 am »
Can someone tell me why they would prohibit DS helmets in Off Road Races?



If I'm not mistaken, it has something to do with the strap buckles. Race helmets have to have double D shackle type buckles, whilst some DS helmets have clip in buckles.
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #87 on: January 07, 2016, 09:13:10 am »
very cool, looking forward to your report on when you do the Silver!!!
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #88 on: January 07, 2016, 09:24:52 am »
That lady helping is Lisa Ackerman and she knows what shes doing on an offroad bike, she is one tough chick and has ridden plenty of Roof terrain! 
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #89 on: January 07, 2016, 10:14:00 am »
Quote from: edgy on January 07, 2016, 09:24:52 am
That lady helping is Lisa Ackerman and she knows what shes doing on an offroad bike, she is one tough chick and has ridden plenty of Roof terrain! 

I can vouch for Lisa. She's the toughest and fittest chick I know, and she rides better than most men!
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #90 on: January 07, 2016, 12:10:23 pm »
Quote from: Rossdog on January 07, 2016, 10:14:00 am
Quote from: edgy on January 07, 2016, 09:24:52 am
That lady helping is Lisa Ackerman and she knows what shes doing on an offroad bike, she is one tough chick and has ridden plenty of Roof terrain! 

I can vouch for Lisa. She's the toughest and fittest chick I know, and she rides better than most men!

Agreed, also only see her now so withdraw my earlier epic fail comment  ;D Great lady and passionate about enduro :thumleft:With her experience she is probably just covering the brake  :3some:
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #91 on: January 08, 2016, 10:47:22 am »
Quote from: edgy on January 07, 2016, 09:24:52 am
That lady helping is Lisa Ackerman and she knows what shes doing on an offroad bike, she is one tough chick and has ridden plenty of Roof terrain! 

Sounds like she could be a good one ... can I get an intro  O0
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #92 on: January 08, 2016, 10:55:35 am »
Quote from: Sithe on January 08, 2016, 10:47:22 am
Quote from: edgy on January 07, 2016, 09:24:52 am
That lady helping is Lisa Ackerman and she knows what shes doing on an offroad bike, she is one tough chick and has ridden plenty of Roof terrain! 

Sounds like she could be a good one ... can I get an intro  O0

Meet hubby Riaan and you wouldnt want to! :lol8:
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #93 on: January 08, 2016, 02:44:26 pm »
True!
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #94 on: January 08, 2016, 03:41:18 pm »
So epic and inspirational man! I really hope to do The Roof one day! I definitely think this RR is worthy of the Roll of Honour!  :thumleft: :thumleft:
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #95 on: January 26, 2016, 03:07:05 pm »
Wel gedaan Michiel :thumleft:
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #96 on: January 29, 2016, 02:32:26 am »
That was a great report Michiel! :thumleft:

Your passion for riding really comes through, and a nice guy too. What a great inspiration and attitude to follow. :ricky:

Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #97 on: February 04, 2016, 10:44:33 pm »
brilliant!!!
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Re: Mother of Hard Enduro - Roof of Africa 2015 (ride report)
« Reply #98 on: February 12, 2016, 10:15:39 pm »
Awesome Michiel  :thumleft:
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