Lapierreloosely
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About Me
Hey Guys, My names Aled

I'm 20 years old. Residing in Hamilton , NZ. Only a meer hours drive away from the amazing Rotorua!

After riding for 7 years i decided to take a brake from racing and sold my bike. I Then bought my current car i am building.. A 95 Honda Civic EK4 SIR with H22a.

I am now riding a 2016 Lapierre 527 DH , First DH season Clipped into Crankbros pedals and my 9th season overall.
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Forum topics started: 2
Forum replies: 83
Comments: 5
Reviews: 1
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Member Since:
9/24/2015
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Lapierreloosely Started a new thread Keewee bikes

11/10/2020 7:08pm
Keewee bikes. I have the privilege to be surrounded by a few old school super chormos and other KeeWee bikes . The lead engineer works with me ( Trevor Porter) and there are a few brand new bikes kicking in boxes still ! This bike was Avantis "first dh bike" ridden and promoted by nathan rennie back in the...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about video Big Jump First Try

5/29/2016 7:56pm
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Lapierreloosely Added a comment about press release ​Vital is Hiring: Advertising Coordinator Wanted

5/15/2016 6:17pm
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Hi there Vital , Being from NZ it is a little difficult to get involved with Vital - Are all positions based out of the U.S ? as I understand this employment offer is. Or do you have various positions that work from various countries?
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Lapierreloosely Added a reply to Where does your money go?

5/15/2016 4:33pm
Ah! The luck of being in the industry! Fortunately for me , when I do choose to splash out ( which is not often) I get a hefty discount ! Which only means the money that otherwise would have been spent on replacement parts or repairs is left for other parts of my "free racer" life style. Being based in...
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Lapierreloosely Added a reply to Need YOUR advice

5/4/2016 5:01pm
I ran some old Funn Viper pedals. I paid $60NZD for them, Bright pink! were the most awesome pedals i've ridden for flats. They loved the 510s! Straight line or burgtec would be my two options.
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Lapierreloosely Added a reply to Wrenches / Shop Employees, What's Your Biggest Pet Peeve?

5/1/2016 5:48pm
1. Engineers - Countless times being told that what your doing is easy, and its "just a bike" or... " i can do that myself" It always amazed me how all of a sudden, being an engineer makes your a master of all trades ( including bicycle repairs) whilst i understand that engineers are some rather onto it folk and...
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Lapierreloosely Added a reply to Hey Bike Shop Employees, Show Off Your Bikes!

4/25/2016 8:51pm
Hey there mate, I highly advise against the GX RD. There are many issues known with these Dérailleurs. The main one being a known SRAM issue, The dérailleur "pivot bolt" or hanger bolt, as this is a pivoting part it can work its way loose, creating super sideways play. Even with this tightened to the correct torque specs it still...
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Lapierreloosely Added a reply to Hey Bike Shop Employees, Show Off Your Bikes!

4/25/2016 2:15pm
Hey Guys, I have been a Bike specialist / mechanic for around 6 years now. I'm the Bike Specialist in the Customer Service Department of Torpedo7. A New Zealand Based NZ&AU online Retailer. Currently riding a 2016 Lapierre DH 527- Standard build kit with a XO1 Rear derailleur. The SRAM GX didn't perform well enough so had it replaced under...
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Lapierreloosely Added a reply to 2016 Racing Rumours

3/22/2016 3:04pm
I completely agree mate, I tie Sam hill with the D3 and D2 . Will be odd seeing him in an ugly Leatt Helmet Gives me a similar feeling to seeing Blenkinsop sitting in the start gate with gloves on! I almost feel sick!!!
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Lapierreloosely Added a reply to Chain Reaction's Team Downhill Bikes

3/13/2016 3:16pm
Correct, the Code lever still had the classic Avid/Sram lever body flex. The guides still have this , but far less of it than that of the code lever - the Code calliper is far more powerful. Guides just suck.
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