nick-r
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| posted on 25-7-2007 at 18:22 |
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Originally posted by paul s
Not sure, depends on the weather.
ok.no worries....i'm heading off to the coast tomorrow, so won't see the message unless al can relay it to me...otherwise i might just
see you on cadair.i'll be taking the back route.can't remember wot it's called..
http://www.rcad.co.uk/borthsurf.html
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justal
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| posted on 30-7-2007 at 17:41 |
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Right, I haven't made a decision yet, i'm still weighing up my options and seeing what sort of deals I can get, but my shortlist at the
mo is:
Kona Kikapu Deluxe: 2006, Marzocchi MZ forks, Deore LX, Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes.
Giant Trance 3: 2005/2006, Manitou Axel forks, Deore LX, Hayes HFX9 discs
Trek Fuel 80: 2006, Manitou Splice Comp forks, XT and Deore, Shimano Disc brakes....
OR, spend a little extra and get a Giant Trance 3: Rock Shox (Recon 327 or Duke XC) forks, Deore LX, Hayes discs, Mavic XM 117 rims
What would you go for out of those??
Al.
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jon d hat
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| posted on 30-7-2007 at 22:04 |
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Best to try them for yourself as ultimately it is only you that will be spending time in the saddle. I was looking at the giant, trek
and scott but fell in love with the specialized stumpjumper.
Try these reviews if you havent got the opportunity to try them as most of the reviews have been written by people that own that
model.
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/xc_full_suspension/
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kelvin
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| posted on 30-7-2007 at 23:00 |
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been out with a few trance mounted bikers and they seem very good all rounders ,
but it will come down to what you like , you,ll know the right bike when you see it ,
just let your heart rule your head
ho,ho,ho,
Kel www.winsurfing.co.uk
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adam
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| posted on 31-7-2007 at 17:08 |
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Think the forks are the Kikapu are undamped so potentially a bit bouncy..?
The Trance is an awesome bike, have ridden one and it was very nice and not too heavy think about 30lb. Both that and the XTC felt
nice, not as stretched out as the XC geometry of my Kula. Recons are plush forks too.
Think BEFS has a Trance so may be able to give you some feedback...
Jon which Stumpy have you got? I really liked the look of the Comp but it was way out of my price range and probably more bike than I
need.
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badexcuseforasailor
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| posted on 31-7-2007 at 17:40 |
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Bikes are very much down to personal preferance. Pick a few then see if you can get a go on then so you can get a feel for them.
Ive got a Trance but Im no good at writting reviews!
I get on really well with it, comfortable for all day in the saddle, really good through the rough stuff a few times Ive come up to
bits on the trail thinking "OH S%$T" and the bike as got me through it.
If (heaven forbid) my bike goes missing on the plane to Spain in October I'd buy another with the insurance money.
http://brogboroughlake.windsurf.me.uk/
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justal
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| posted on 31-7-2007 at 18:25 |
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That sounds like a damn fine review BEFS... I thought you were no good at writing reviews!!
The Trance is looking more and more like the one I'll go for, but I will try to see if I can have a go on one at some point...
Sometimes I think full suspension will be overkill, but I guess the extra weight will help me improve my fitness on the uphill bits!
So many options, all this indecision is driving Anna mad for some reason!
Al.
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adam
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| posted on 31-7-2007 at 18:52 |
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Choosing and trying a load of them is half the fun, a lot easier than testing windsurf kit as well as its not so much reliant on
conditions (other than the terrain you test it on) and get a good 'feel' for how the bike fits you. Can change a lot with stem length,
bar rise, saddle position (and whether you have a layback post) etc
Its difficult to gauge best size as well as the geometry is quite different between bikes
I took about 4 weeks and quite a few test rides to decide...
Are there any demo days to try them out - there have been two around here recently with loads of bikes to try.
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jon d hat
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| posted on 31-7-2007 at 21:52 |
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Hey Adam, Comp is a dream but went for the elite as it had the fox RL fork with 100-140mm travel & lock off and rear 80-120mm with
lock off plus the juicy 7's and some...it's the dogs...more of a light weight all mountain at 28lbs. Expensive but as Encee says"Boys
dont grow up...they just have more expensive toys"
Al, if you go to Coed yBrenin, you can hire a stumpy for the day and hit some crackin trails. In fact there are a few shops not too far
from you that may be able to give you a test ride.
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kelvin
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| posted on 1-8-2007 at 10:15 |
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here you go then Al
try and buy
http://winsurfing.co.uk/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1477
Kel www.winsurfing.co.uk
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justal
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| posted on 17-8-2007 at 15:16 |
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Very very nearly got a full suspension bike (Specialized FSR XC), but at the last minute decided that hard tail would be better because
realistically lots of my time on it would be spent going uphill and on not particularly technical tracks and trails (and even the
road).
It also meant I saved some money and got better components for what I did spend... I got a Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc in the end.
Nothing too flash but it should be an OK all-rounder and maybe get me a litlte fitter again.
Al.
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jon d hat
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| posted on 17-8-2007 at 16:17 |
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Post pics Al or perhaps a new thread, Borth Massif unpowered Wheels.
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