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Amos^   Registered Member #2 Joined: Fri Aug 04 2006, 11:49AMPosts: 1307 | I've locked my Cove Hustler thread in which I was talking about moving towards a larger frame full suspension bike with an all mountain style build on it and instead will post my findings here. I was surfing the net and came across the Trek Remedy which comes in three versions, Remedy 7, 8 and 9. Here is a link to the 7 which is the bottom of the range: -Link- This bike might appeal to Kev a bit more as it still has a 205 rotor on the front and 160mm travel fork. Inspiration. Information. Instigation. | ||
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Dead_Martyr  Registered Member #15 Joined: Fri Nov 17 2006, 11:23PMPosts: 132 | Yeah I think Kev would need the extra travel to compensate for his 'spastic stung by a wasp' style of riding! /Jokes BOOYAHHH! | ||
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| Amos^ Registered Member #2 Joined: Fri Aug 04 2006, 11:49AMPosts: 1307 | I was thinking of contacting Stif and seeing if they have a couple of different sizes in stock so that I could go and throw a leg over one of the Tomac's to see how they feel. The only problem I can see with this is that theyre based in Leeds lol! Inspiration. Information. Instigation. | ||
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Or Dave...  Registered Member #5 Joined: Fri Aug 04 2006, 10:22PMPosts: 485 | cant you find a deo day or somethiong ? | ||
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| Amos^ Registered Member #2 Joined: Fri Aug 04 2006, 11:49AMPosts: 1307 | I was thinking, that after ive spunked all my money on a full susser that I might want a lightweight hardtail, possibly single speed for winter thrashing. Something like this might fit the bill, plus its only £200 for the frame and less than 5lbs! -Link- Inspiration. Information. Instigation. | ||
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| Or Dave... Registered Member #5 Joined: Fri Aug 04 2006, 10:22PMPosts: 485 | wouldnt it just snap lol | ||
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| Amos^ Registered Member #2 Joined: Fri Aug 04 2006, 11:49AMPosts: 1307 | Nah, its a decent frame as long as I don't try jumping on it lol! I went into Geared today to chat about tyres and discovered that they have just started offering finance!!! So, I might look into the Cove's and Titus' bikes that they can get. They also have some mighty fine looking Treks in too. Darren, they have a 4inch travel Trek Fuel in at the moment, last years model reduced to £1100. Pretty nice bike, would suit your style of riding. Inspiration. Information. Instigation. | ||
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  Registered Member #1 Joined: Fri Aug 04 2006, 07:13AMPosts: 861 | I have been starting to investigate and im curious how much rear travel should be appropreate for me. Over the past year or so i have realised that i was never designed to fly over jumps. Im looking for a more casual XC bike that suits my riding style that is neither big or clumsey but good enough to blaze the downhill. Weight is the second thing that i would also like to take into account, as i dont want to be cranking a heavy ful sus up a hill! I would like to buy a whole new bike as i have spent alot of time, energy and money on getting my bigfoot just how i want it. However, i realise that i probably will not want to ride my hard tale once i have a full sus, and that it will cost a hell of a lot more if i get a full bike! I think the geometry of my Norco isnt too good for long rides either, so im looking for something a little different. I was looking at the Santacruz Heckler: http://www.santacruzbikes.co.uk/bicycles/heckler.html but im not sure if 150mm rear travel is a bit overkill? Specialized Stumpjumper -> S-Works - Turn and burn baby! WOOOH! | ||
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| Amos^ Registered Member #2 Joined: Fri Aug 04 2006, 11:49AMPosts: 1307 | You might find that the Heckler is slightly on the heavier side of XC, more towards what I would consider an All Mountain bike. Getting the sizing right will be important for you Mike, as if you find your Norco small you might need to go up a frame size. All manufacturers are different too with sizes which doesnt help. The Heckler is an impressive bike. Inspiration. Information. Instigation. | ||
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| Amos^ Registered Member #2 Joined: Fri Aug 04 2006, 11:49AMPosts: 1307 | Im not sure how much you had thought about spending on the Heckler, but a similar spec, but possibly a bit more XC than AM is the Yeti 575: -Link- Its £2722 and I think Geared can get them in. Inspiration. Information. Instigation. | ||
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