Big Bike Thread

robj20 · 21 Mar 2011 at 16:53

Yes just been looking at the geometry, prefer the Nomad so far, not intending on getting rid of my forks, there to good to change.

I would have to see what i could get for my frame, but i could keep my 4 way coil for the new frame for starters.

ichabod crane · 21 Mar 2011 at 17:00

weescott said:
The Tracer 2 is in between the Blur LT and the Nomad. Nomad takes up to 180mm forks and the Tracer2 160mm forks. Slightly different geometry too.

Both need coil shocks. Well the Nomad does anyway, I havent ridden the Tracer2...yet.

Yip... My Blur XCc is much stiffer than the Heckler.

Mine has 170mm forks

But ignoring that the stiffness and strength of the Tracer 2 easily puts it in Nomad territory. Also don't know many people who even run a 180mm on a Nomad.

janesssssy · 21 Mar 2011 at 17:08

ichabod crane said:
When compared to the alu version I don't like it especially around the junction of the up/down tubes with the head tube just looks awful.

What this thread is in need of is some fresh bike pin ups

Needed to be quoted tbh! and needs more colour - I've changed my mind (like the wind) and like it

From Sundays race - bitterly disappointed about the mechanical issues. Its not the bike, I shouldn't of changed components and not tested. My bad!

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/74331635

Richie · 21 Mar 2011 at 17:20

I like the frame colour as well... Not convinced on the bars/grips colours TBH....

Plus, its way too clean yet

ichabod crane · 21 Mar 2011 at 18:03

Richie said:
I like the frame colour as well... Not convinced on the bars/grips colours TBH....

Plus, its way too clean yet

Its not finished yet

J273 · 21 Mar 2011 at 19:24

Ive got a 2010 s-works enduro which i stripped down at the weekend and found a crack on the underside of the downtube,Ive taken it to my LBS who have shipped the frame off today to spesh.

I know a few of you have spesh's on here.....Has anyone warrantied anything with them....What sort of turnaround am i looking at for a replacement frame?

SDK^ · 21 Mar 2011 at 20:42

J273 said:
Ive got a 2010 s-works enduro which i stripped down at the weekend and found a crack on the underside of the downtube,Ive taken it to my LBS who have shipped the frame off today to spesh.

I know a few of you have spesh's on here.....Has anyone warrantied anything with them....What sort of turnaround am i looking at for a replacement frame?

My local Spesh Concept store can get a new frame and the bike built up in 2-3 days.

Andelusion · 21 Mar 2011 at 21:20

Well, I stripped down my Enduro today, it's just frame and forks now.

I can sort of imagine my new bike taking shape, but it's nice to demo the bits I have from time to time...

Internet Biker · 21 Mar 2011 at 21:37

My new 4x machine love it!!!

And a little vid I made while riding it and my mongoose.

Sin_Chase · 21 Mar 2011 at 21:38

^ Lmao

weescott · 21 Mar 2011 at 21:48

Andelusion said:
Well, I stripped down my Enduro today, it's just frame and forks now.

I can sort of imagine my new bike taking shape, but it's nice to demo the bits I have from time to time...

Dunno, I think the gloves are a bit much.

Andelusion · 21 Mar 2011 at 21:54

Well, you could say I was horsing around I guess

SDK^ · 21 Mar 2011 at 23:00

Love the vid Internet Biker, nice skills

ichabod crane · 22 Mar 2011 at 07:09

Andelusion said:
Well, you could say I am a bit of an ass I guess

zootfloot · 22 Mar 2011 at 10:41

Any toughts on the Canyon bikes fellas.

Im looking at the possibility of a new HT bike and came across the Canyon Yellowstone 4.0, problem is im finding it hard to find decent reviews in english.

In my mind it seems ideal but would obviously like some feedback first.

booyaka · 22 Mar 2011 at 10:52

zootfloot said:
Any toughts on the Canyon bikes fellas.

Im looking at the possibility of a new HT bike and came across the Canyon Yellowstone 4.0, problem is im finding it hard to find decent reviews in english.

In my mind it seems ideal but would obviously like some feedback first.

canyons are getting very good names for build quality and spec for the price.

The Nerve XC 8.0 just won loads of high praise and bike of the year on bikeradar for the price etc. Canyon ship from Germany and you don't have anyway to test them unless you want to travel!! They do now have a UK contact centre I think.

They seem to be like the foreign equivalent of cube bikes - great value, excellent spec etc etc.

ichabod crane · 22 Mar 2011 at 11:17

zootfloot said:
Any toughts on the Canyon bikes fellas.

Im looking at the possibility of a new HT bike and came across the Canyon Yellowstone 4.0, problem is im finding it hard to find decent reviews in english.

In my mind it seems ideal but would obviously like some feedback first.

Yes the Canyon bikes are very good spec and value wise they seem to be taking off quite well over here see a lot popping up now over on bike radar.

booyaka said:
They seem to be like the foreign equivalent of cube bikes - great value, excellent spec etc etc.

Aren't Cube from Germany also?

booyaka · 22 Mar 2011 at 11:25

ichabod crane said:
Aren't Cube from Germany also?

true - but you know what I meant!!

ichabod crane · 22 Mar 2011 at 11:29

booyaka said:
true - but you know what I meant!!

Your On-One arrived yet? Want me to pop down to Doncaster and give them a slap?

kerrgreg · 22 Mar 2011 at 11:32

A little off topic guys but I'm trying to find a good trail to ride for a couple of days with some camping/chalet's in between, is there anything you guys can recommend or where to look, ideally UK based my ability is OK I would say enthusiastic but insane! Cheers