"yep, grip is the key up this one. You need to chew the stem to keep the front wheel down, but keep enough weight out the back to weight the rear tyre. Chris got it right. Go as slow as you can (possibly using a slightly higher gear so as not to spin…"
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Cardiac Arrest
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Downing Jul 20, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
After taming Heartbreaker, I took the plunge and had a go at Cardiac Arrest @ Stromlo for the first time on Sunday. OMG! Was so much harder than I was expecting. Not only could I not ride all the way…Continue
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nickdos replied to nickdos's discussion 'Cardiac Arrest'
"Thanks for those tips Christopher. I agree about the different league comment... I can get up Heartbreaker without stopping or putting a foot down but feel like I have training wheels on for CA.
I've since looked a few Youtube clips…"
Christopher Giuliano replied to nickdos's discussion 'Cardiac Arrest'
"I think Cardiac Arrest is in a different league to Heartbreaker - the latter has one hard pinch that can be a little sketchy for grip but that is it. Cardiac Arrest has dozens of places where you can come unstuck.
My biggest problem is grip. We all…"
nickdos replied to nickdos's discussion 'Cardiac Arrest'
"Should've searched a bit better before posting... found this thread with some good suggestions
http://www.theberm.com.au/forum/topics/heartbreaker-trail-help"
Snakehips replied to nickdos's discussion 'Cardiac Arrest'
"Go around the front and head up the switchbacks.
Yours sincerely, A Big-Wooss."
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Cardiac Arrest
After taming Heartbreaker, I took the plunge and had a go at Cardiac Arrest @ Stromlo for the first time on Sunday. OMG! Was so much harder than I was expecting. Not only could I not ride all the way up the steep rolling section but I only made it over 2 of the tricky steps/rocks (out of 5-6). I also walked down Hammerhead - was completely psyched out by then. So, what are your tips and tricks for tackling this climb?See More
nickdos replied to Paul Rainford's discussion 'Not sure which bike to buy!'
"+1 for the Trance X2 - I upgraded from a HT to one of these babies recently. So I'm probably a bit biased but I'm loving this bike. I find the 5" dually so much easier on the body and more fun on the technical stuff at Stromlo and…"
nickdos replied to Deano's discussion 'Goping tubless cheaply #2'
"Follow-up Deano?
Also what sort of tape did they put in the rims? Was is a rubber strip like the Stan's kit or more like electrical tape?"
nickdos replied to Milto's discussion 'What is the best bike shop in Canberra'
"Here's a reflection of attitude differences between 2 shops that are across the road from each other.
Lonsdale Street Cyclery and Rideshop in Braddon.
After a couple of bad experiences with arrogant staff at LSC I vowed never to go…"
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