Brechfa revisted!

Last time I went to Brechfa and did the Gorlech trail, it was in the early days of my Scott Aspect when it was still wearing the crappy Suntour forks. Partly that and my lack of skill, gave me about 3 significant offs. I did the trail in 2 hours 30 mins last time and was pulled along by a fitter, more capable friend J.

This time out I was probably at about the same fitness level as last time. I struggled with the climbs badly but totally nailed the downhills. I had more scope to run at a slower pace because this time I was out with some guys of similar level to me. Completed in less time at 2:25 (but what's 5 minutes!?) The Bike made a huge difference in the downhills. It felt so much more positive in the berms and corners and early on when I wasn't so tired, the bike flew beautifully over the jumps. I'm not sure how much of the poor climbing ability was down to the bike and how much was down to me. The big let down was the tyres - I hate Eskars!! I did have a play with the suspension settings on the Pitch, but I think I made it a little worse than when I tested on Whites Level. I think I did something that reduced the traction a little. Maybe I had it rebounding too fast.

I've not bought the bike - it was about striking the right deal. The manager isn't in 'till Tuesday and I need to speak to him. However, in the cool-off I'm wondering if I need to look at a large size frame??