I have conned at least 2 more bodies if not 3 into joining us on Sunday 8th June.
One is dragging his brothers elderly Specialized Hardrock out of the shed which he says does not handle at all well. He does admitt that his last comparison of this bike was with his Dave Yates Diablo from BITD and as he now rides an all singing/dancing Intense full sus the comparison will be even more skewed. He also promises some lurid cycle clothing from his XC past, be warned !
The other is excited about the prospect of riding a BITSA Specialized Rockhopper I'm going to assemble for him, the poor misguided fool !
How does early 90's frame, rigid forks and full Suntour XC drivetrain sound plus numerous other parts bin bits sound. The red routes going to rattle his fillings loose. He normally rides and Orange Sub 5 so his comparisons will be equally unflattering.
The maybe 3rd body, has a Ridgeback 603 very recently upgraded by me with a nice 1995 spec Marzocchi Special Edition fork. Consequently he owes me and with the fact he lives 2-3 miles from Glentress he will need a bloody good excuse for not showing on the day.
I had a practice run on my Stumpjumper on Saturday past, through some good but extremely muddy local singletrack, the newly fitted Girvin Flexstem impressing me more than I previously thought it would. So my steed and I are ready and looking forward to the day also.
I have my sights set on another couple of potential Retro riders, so we'll see if they can be persuaded.
As I have said the more the merrier so see who else you can drag along.
Cheers