markwoody
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Gravity just gets me down :)
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Post by markwoody on Sept 11, 2012 19:09:17 GMT
Hi , what build regs ,rules etc are people building to ? my first (and last!) race was at cadwell park i built my bike from an old bike frame , i have since seen scratch built bikes , i thought you had to start with a BMX frame  is there a common used rule book ? |
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brillo451
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Go Fast or Crash
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Post by brillo451 on Sept 12, 2012 0:24:58 GMT
Bigba - Recommends to build to IGSA 2011 rules as this seems to be a workable solution. It also keeps everyone on a level playing field worldwide. These can be obtained in the Gravitybike HQ website.
Building from a BMX rule I think was a Cadwell thing when they started Gravitybike racing,I would have to check with Graham Thompson on that one. Of course it is a good starting point for anyone wanting to start gravity Bike racing but it is not the only way...
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brillo451
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Post by brillo451 on Sept 12, 2012 1:19:59 GMT
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danv
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Post by danv on Sept 12, 2012 9:03:34 GMT
All my bikes are built to IGSA 2011 regs and you certainly don't have to use a bmx frame. The main bits are max length, max weight and fairing size. You can just about do what you want from what you want. Are you putting another together Woody ? Would be good to see you on a bike again.
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Post by blackdog on Sept 12, 2012 18:46:23 GMT
I m hoping to pick a bmx tomorrow,disc brakes so thats nice. Then the work can begin. Also need to start thinking about a cart for Charlies do up in Scotland. This potential event has really changed my thinking about what sort of cart I am going to build. I really like the idea of multi surface , not everything is going to be down to aerodynamics and high level technical stuff, there will have to be compromises.
Ill let you know how I get on with the bike . I m not planning anything radical yet, just the usual, probably flip the frame if its suitable and then mess about with my riding position and a wee fairing.
I rode the new road bike down hill the other day... strewth it was fast, a real gravity rush and it picked up speed real fast, if I can get the same performance from the BMX its going to be a fun season.
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markwoody
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Gravity just gets me down :)
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Post by markwoody on Sept 12, 2012 20:50:40 GMT
i have an idea , dont know if it would work , i will have to knock up a prototype ,see if it works at all , i haven't seen anything like it , cant believe no-one has tried it so maybe wont work , sort of dirt-surfer meets scooter longboard deck ( looks better in my head than it sounds , lol ) |
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