It seems like an age since i posted here, And i think it’s about time i got back into writing articles here! Since my MDE was stolen last February i left the Hardtail game, and couldn’t think of anything to write about because of this.

Having just rebuilt my Beloved Kona Five-0 (Which is now 4 years old) I thought i’d share some photo’s with you guys, as well as making an appearance

To start with, I got together any old parts i had lying around the Hosue, Starting with the 2004 Marzo z 150′s up front. As old skool as they are, they do lock out to 80mm which will help on the climbs, and run at 150 too which will be good on the DH’s. I then needed some wheels, a stem, saddle and post, and bars, so i got on the Phone to Andy Boyle and got some bargain bits off him, Including a pair of Sunn S-types, A 35mm truvativ stem and a SDG I beam ad fat seat all for less that £150. Unfortunatley Andy didn’t have any bars, But after replacing the bars on the Porco i had a set of Funn Full Ons so fitted them.

after this i needed brakes and gears. i got the old X7 parts off my Norco and fitted them asap. Sourcing a good set of brakes turned out easier than planned, When a good friend James Morgan gave me a set of Juicy sevens.

The majority of the parts came from my sponsor, Koo Bikes, At incredibly good prices, aswell as the cranks off the Norco and a Chainguide from Superstar. The specs are as follows: 2008 Five-0, sunn s-types, gravity cranks, bbb chain ring, Shimano 9speed chain, Sram X7 mech and shifter, Avid Juicy 7′s, Shimano M530′s, Intense Tyres, Truvativ Stem, Funn Bars, Sunline Grips, Hope adaptors, and Superstar Chain guide ( I may of forgotten a few bits)

Cheers Guys,
Lil Chris

Yesterday evening in Bridgewater, local South West rider Chris Lamley had both of his bikes stolen from the back of his Dad’s van while they were fast asleep inside, after racing the latest round of the Kustom Bikes DH series at Avill Ball earlier that day.

Anyone who knows Chris, knew how much his bikes and racing meant to him and along with his parents, who are familiar faces at the races supporting Chris along with helping run the Woodland Riders race series and dig days at Gawton.
2007 Giant Glory, Black with white fox 40′s, nukeproof bars, burgtec crown and stem, rear Mavic 729 on ringle hub, front sun rims singletrack on a kona hub,Raceface northshore cranks, dmr chain guide, Fox dhx3 shock, Shimano saint rear brake, hayes stroker trail front brake, Sram X7 mech and shifter, Funn saddle.
MDE Keeper 4X hardtail Raw (only one in the UK), white marzocchi 55′s, mavic 729 with a deore hub rear, sun equalizer 31 on a kona hub front, Gravity mega exo cranks, e thirteen srs chain guide, Shimano deore gearing, 50/50 pedals, Blackspire 808 bars in purple, truvativ stem.

This Article was copy pasted from Moredirt.co.uk, If anyone sees or finds these bikes please Contact me on Chris@chris-lamley-dh.co.uk, my dad on Chaz@woodlandriders-racing.co.uk. Thankyou

For over a year now, i’ve ridden Downhill and been dirt jumping Equipped with a Fox V3 MX lid. Most people would say it’s a motocross helmet, it’s too big or it’s too heavy, but i completely disagree, as its not as big as pictures make it seem, and it’s lighter than your average Troy Lee D2.

My V3 saved my head countless times, including a blow to the head from around 6-8foot, which wasn’t fun, But i got up from that and to everyone’s amazement finished and went back to the top!

After over a year of trusty service from My Lid i rode with it for the last time on Sunday, when i suddenly slipped on some ice and smashed my head on the biggest rock my helmet could locate. Since then the Helmet has been retired, but On order is a brand new one.

I would recommend this helmet to ANY downhill rider i met, because in my eyes it’s the greatest helmet in the world. Not only is it lightweight and strong, it’s also cheaper than most of its competition on the market today. My personal opinion is that anyone who wants a lightweight strong helmet, and doesn’t mind having an MX lid, should definitely opt for the Fox V3 rather than and MTB equivalent because, for the price you pay, you get a light lid, a lid that is as strong if not stronger, and one of the sickest looking helmets out there.  Most of the V3′s colour-ways are quite bright and leery, but there are mild ones out there too for all you simpletons.

In my opinion The Fox V3 is more than a Helmet, it’s the Greatest form of head protection in the world.