Sorry mate, only just seen your message. Yeah I was there but didn't race. Never ridden that course didn't fancy all the roots and ice whilst im still getting used to being clipped in. I was just behind you walking up the fire road but u were too far in front for me to shout you. Your photos look good. Some nice shots of falls.

 They're nice aren't they mate? I bought one a while ago from CRC. They had a crazy discount when they first came out. The padding seems to lose its bounce back after a few wears so you may need some of the adjustment pads you get with normal helmets. I think I might have some so let me know if you need them and I'll hunt therm out.

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 are those forks dragging oil mate. I know I guy that will service them in return for some riding tuition from you.

 my mate had one of those and then he swapped to a big hit 2 and is now loads better at riding. I think the Mongy was holding him back

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 hi, what brakes does it have?

 hi pal. Loving the new forks. They look in mint condition. You bike looks a bit like a cross dresser now. What you doing with the lefty? Looking for something that actually works for the mrs/my hardrock. I think you can get the shims to convert the size.

Did you have much trouble getting the kit to fit the fox's on?

 Hey, this is my first serious bike and it's suiting me just fine. I mainly do freeriding and it eats everything up that I can throw at it. I weight 168lbs and needed to change the spring in the forks as it was a bit soft. I've used it for a bit of cross country but it's hard work with having so much suspension.

I think you get good value for money with it and it is really well built and strong. My mate has a mongoose pinn'r with similar spec but it's way heavier and about $500 more.

Hope this helps