RIP 9 RDO - oh yeah....

Seriously, the BEST bike I have EVER ridden!!

The suspension is SO supple = magic carpet!
I really can't explain how good it is -  it blows everything else I have tried clean away.
Small bump -  amazing
Large hits - amazing
High speed - amazing
Climbing - amazing

All round better by far and also faster up and down than the Aluminium version

Lastly...climbs without ANY bob at all. YES!!

Finally compared to the RDO, my Tallboy experiment was a waste of time...but it got sold yesterday for a very good price so I am very happy!!

Must...have....

29er, 26er or 27.5...What is your choice?

Joe Rno Alpine....here is your new bike! The Intense Carbine 27,5 inch (we know you can't handle a mens size), VPP, 150mm suspension and carbon frame!

The new Harley

Joe Balls, Papy & I had a surprise in Voirons last September

Introducing Olivier's electric motorcycle, who lives in Veigy and was a mechanic

As you can see, it's a prototype, but it allowed him to climb the road from Saint-Cergues to the forest track at 40km/h! Of course you can also pedal;-)

The engine has 1000 watts and the big ring has 60 teeth, who can do better?

He has even given a nickname to his electric motorcycle, in text ...

... and in picture! Hmm, I still think between the Harley and the electric motorcycle!

A days work.....12 hours on the bike!!

Pedal damn it!

I love the mountains......even more when you are not dead tired.

Still vroaaammming!

A 1.300 m climb to get to 2.500m at 19h15....just enough sunlight to get home before darkness.

The local BMX track...at Riederalp!

Top view.....a fantastic ride!

I love those 29er wheels!

A picture says more than words!

Vroaaammmm!

Yes, its real!

12 hours on the bike, 70km. 1.800m up....even more down!

Eurobike.....What is next?!

JET 9 RDO

WFO with Fox 34 140mm

Nascar Lefty testing

New Cannondale Flash 29

This is the one....that fits in no-ones budget....

The Hans Dampf in 29er...this one will be mine!!

Bla, bla.....when is SOP?

Nice :-)!!

Read...29 x 2.50...

For those that like to go DH...!!



Nice nobbies...!

The updated Arch.

Lake Constance on our way back....



What a strange plane...!

Everyone should have one....a LEFTY that is

So you've all seen my SIR with the BLACK lefty - 110mm cut down to 80mm suspensio for man sized wheels.... but an extremely steep head angle....made the bike very nervous and, well, who the hell likes 80mm travel. Even on a niner was not enough.

So enter the 2006 Lefty MAX 140mm. Reduced to about 115-120 mm travel for "real" wheels. I scored it off ebay for 400 USD and it is in NEW condition - "only used on the road". When I opened up the package.....confirmed,no sign of ANY wear. Inside....the original grease, no dirt and perfect seals ! Yes! Another fine purchase off ebay.

So how does it ride I hear you ask......MAGNIFICO. Warp speed down the petit nain yesterday evening !!!

Yahhhhh!!!

Labrico bought a new handlebar....!!!

Enjoy the ride.....!!

A new kid in town.....Wake Up!!

Wide Full Open......!!!

140mm travel Front and Back....!!

....190grams heavier than my dear RIP.

Missile...you are famous!

You are in the latest issue of Ride Magazine!

I was racing last week...

She was standing next to me during the start...

...I tried to loose her but she kept following me!

My new contribution to the 29er club

Introducing the Niner Air 9 Carbon

Specs

• rear travel: 0mm!
• front travel: 0mm!!
• transmission: Sram XX 2x10, 42-28, 11-36
• brakes: Sram XX Hydraulic 160mm
• wheels: Stan's ZTR Crest
• tires: Stan's The Crow 29x2.0
• stem, bar and seatpost: Ritchey WCS
• saddle: Selle Italia SLR
• pedals: Crankbrothers Eggbeater 2Ti
• nickname: the orange rocket...

Guessing game

The following quiz is running up our first ride Tuesday, March 29: guess the weight of this rocket and our referee will offer points to the closest. Try your luck to start the season away from the crowd! Dopey is guessing 9.15kg, Labrico 8.05kg.

For its 1st outing, the orange rocket discovers Petit Salève: «so many singletracks, I'll have fun in Boumboum land!»

• More photos

A new baby is coming...

Hold your breath, there will be more by the end of the week ;-)