Seniors on E - NGT in the WET!!

[@EMTBNZ]

Awesome job getting down that one in those conditions mate. That was sketchy! 🙌😎🤙

[@seniorsone5066]

Cheers mate, yeah was a bit of fun that’s for sure

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Looks like a new track for me to check out. One question. What type of rocks is the track made up off. Didn't recognize all that brown stuff?

[@seniorsone5066]

@@bestdayevermtb2 It’s actually an epic trail, you’ll flow down it with your vast experience of World Cup tracks under your belt. I believe the “rock” is a type of siliciclastic sedimentary rock that turns to poo 💩 when wet…

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@seniorsone5066 looking forward to it.

[@grahamplowman3126]

Nice work Tony!

[@seniorsone5066]

@@grahamplowman3126 cheers, was a little touch and go in places 😅

[@timeforabeer6338]

Hey Tony how are you finding riding clipless .I'm thinking of doing the same thing.I find my feet do move around alot and sometimes slip off the pedals.Are you pleased that you persevered?I guessing it's all about getting through the intial few rides when you're thinking what have I done.My fear is being attached to the bike on a moment like 2.30mins.Did you just naturally unclip then or was it more luck than anything 😁

[@seniorsone5066]

Hey mate, thanks for the question. It’s been one of the best things I’ve done to improve my riding, I discuss it a bit in my latest vid (where to ride in the wet). I feel more in control being clipped in now, and more relaxed as I don’t have to worry about my feet placement or slipping off. Yes, it is a concern that there will be times that you may not unclip in time, this happens!!! I do run the crank bros easy release cleat. But in my experience and seeing others this mostly happens at very low speed and it’s more of a tip over as opposed to the cause of a full on crash. Interesting enough I’ve had way more scary moments with my feet slipping off at high speeds. I’m not going to lie, I found it very uncomfortable and challenging to start with and simply couldn’t ride fast, now I’m faster than I was on flats. It’s has taken about 2 months to get to this point. I’ll still keep my flats for those stupid steep may need to eject at any time rides (Anxiety).

[@seniorsone5066]

Oh sorry, to answer your question re: 2:30. My motor got hung up on that root in a rather precarious position and yes I seemed to unclip without realising it. I do practice unclipping and clipping back in as I ride. The Crank Brothers Mallet DH pedals are good for this as they provide a large platform to rest on if you’re not clipped in. If it’s looking super dodgy in front of me I’ll unclip and ride that section as if I’m on flats.

[@timeforabeer6338]

@@seniorsone5066 Nice thanks for the reply.I'm going to get the same set up you have.I like the idea being able to unclip and still have a good platform to stand on.

[@timeforabeer6338]

I rewatched "riding in the wet" some good advise there. I enjoy watching all your vids.Being in Auckland I only visit Vegas every 6 weeks or so.Jealous of the people that live close by. One more question.Are the pedal you bought LS or standard? Cheers Chris

[@seniorsone5066]

Cheers mate appreciate it 🤙. Standard not SL 👍

[@GraysMTBNZ]

I tried the other weekend but front brake lever snapped and had to walk down the 2nd half in the wet 😂

[@seniorsone5066]

@@GraysMTBNZ don’t blame you, not a trail I’d try without having 💯 braking power available 😬