matt1978
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Munkul
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I was on STW at one point but don't think I ever posted much if anything.
The flexibility and weight benefits of air does it for me
I know exactly what you mean.I always start with a budget of, say, £400, stretch that to £600 because I don't like the cheaper groupsets, then start looking at used bikes because I can't afford anything I like the look of new, and even then I have to persuade myself to stick to that budget; I don't really need a GRIP2 damper and Di2 shifting, and I do really need to eat and pay rent.
haha exactly.
The Roscoe 8 has a good spec for the money, it's over budget but actually pleasing me in spec list, for once!
But then for £1300... what else can I get... there's something weird looking about the front end of the frame, too.
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Whichever bike you choose, the issue will be getting hold of one as bike shops have been doing almost unprecedented trade since lockdown and have been struggling to get hold of new bikes and they anticipate a lag in supply as the Far East recovers.
Munkul
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yeah I noticed there's not much stock of anything
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Aye, maybe so but I'll bet there's a difference between them having loads of bikes in stock - and having the bike you want in your size in stock!
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Can’t believe it!
I go to my shed today and find it’s been broken into and my Bike stolen. I’ve literally only had it 2 weeks!
They had closed the shed back up so it wasn’t even apparent. It was only just when I went to get get something out that I even realised
I go to my shed today and find it’s been broken into and my Bike stolen. I’ve literally only had it 2 weeks!
They had closed the shed back up so it wasn’t even apparent. It was only just when I went to get get something out that I even realised
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Sorry to hear the bad news, It's always a thought on my mind & having my tools nickedCan’t believe it!
I go to my shed today and find it’s been broken into and my Bike stolen. I’ve literally only had it 2 weeks!
They had closed the shed back up so it wasn’t even apparent. It was only just when I went to get get something out that I even realised
I've got an ID Tag in mine, But anything expensive I would be considering a tracker
Hope you've got insurance to get you back on some wheels
The pike is a good fork, but to me the Fox 36 Van with the old RC2 damper was the best fork I've ever ridden. You really can't beat coil for plushness.
However the DVO Onyx on my Dune is the best fork I've ridden for a long time. It does take a bit experimenting to get set up, and it does feel a bit different to other forks, but once you get it dialled and used to it, it's a brilliant fork.
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fox 36 is top of the pile, I agree
I've never tried an RC2 damper. But you pay for it! And its a heavier fork. The Pike hits the sweet spot in performance, weight and cost, but that's just my opinion.I'd say 34 is comparable to the Pike, but it's not as stiff, and they have creaky crowns. I've learned to live with my 34 fit4 creaking after a few attempts to fix it, since it's a great fork otherwise.
I'd like to try a 36 factory grip2 just to see how it compares, but realistically, I don't need it :/
The DVO looks like a nice fork
I had a Manitou Mattoc from my brother's old bike, but try as i might, i could not get it set up right! I think I still have it knocking around somewhere. It didn't matter what setting it had, even after a full service - riding on pavement it was fine, but on the trail it was wooden. Shame, cos if the damper ran right it would have been beautiful.
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what are you fancying?
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I don’t want to spend £400 on a fork, I know that
it’s for my orange p7. The ones fitted are super cheap just to get it rolling but I left them on for far too long
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Can do what I did... bought two Pikes from pinkbike second hand, I think one was £300 as new and went straight on my brother's bike, and the other was around £220 IIRC and needed a good service. The cheaper one went on the Ragley.
Air springs seem cheap to change travel as well
Air springs seem cheap to change travel as well
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https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2795967/
Manitou Mattoc pro with IRT - always fancied trying one of these
Manitou Mattoc pro with IRT - always fancied trying one of these
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Havent a clue these days. None of them will last 5mins if you don’t maintain them, and if you read a manual they need frequent services only hrs apart.
At the end of the day, they want you to but this yrs, as last yrs while the best, this yrs is better.
Its a young sport, that relies on consumerism BS. To get you to buy the latest BS button twiddley thing.
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Biggest problem with older frames is you struggle to fit a tapered steerer, Its all a bit of a joke if you ask me!
