Soldato
Even at around £900 mark, its still a decent buy. Dont want to be paying that though
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Even at around £900 mark, its still a decent buy. Dont want to be paying that though
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Even at around £900 mark, its still a decent buy. Dont want to be paying that though
Are you thinking of purchasing the other bike? As a little inside guide mine was for sale at £500 and got £25 off so I'm sure you would get at least the same off, and I'm not sure why but there doesn't seem to be a mass of people queuing up for the bikes either!
Mines had a good clean and a few good long rides and not a single problem, not that I expected anything as they both looked well looked after with tools and gear all lined up in the garage nice and tide and in order.
Soldato
Wish I had the money to buy it at the moment but Ive got cash that I have to spend on bills and other things. Im hoping that offers like this can come along in the future 
Soldato
Man of Honour
You wont regret it there bikes are excellent! but you could get a little fed up of a 29er after the initial excitement wares off
Well here's my new baby, been out on her a couple of times in Llandegla and she's a beauty to ride.
Added white grips as I didn't like the standard foam ones. The only issue is the brown saddle, as it was the only Charge Spoon left in the country by the looks of it, so it was brown or nothing, it's grown on me a little and for £20 it will do until I can get a white one or another saddle.
welcome to the Merlin club
think your seatpost is round the wrong way? unless that's how you like it.
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My Malt4 arived on Monday
I've only had a time for a quick spin on in, but I'll be taking it out this weekend, which I'm really looking forward too.
I only went for the LX groupset though, because I'm a cheapskate.
If I get any good pics, I'll add them to the thread.
Don't expect any action shots though, I'm not much of a daredevil.
I've only had a time for a quick spin on in, but I'll be taking it out this weekend, which I'm really looking forward too.
I only went for the LX groupset though, because I'm a cheapskate.
If I get any good pics, I'll add them to the thread.
Don't expect any action shots though, I'm not much of a daredevil.
Soldato
I've got two 29ers in my stable!
Man of Honour
yes but a 29er isnt your sole bike you have a fair few more than most do
but if it was your only bike i still stand by my statement that its novelty will ware off
Soldato
I've got a 26" hardtail and I'm planning on getting a full sus maybe next year.
I don't just want it for the 29" wheels, I want the rigid fork and the single-speed just to spice up my regular trails.
I don't just want it for the 29" wheels, I want the rigid fork and the single-speed just to spice up my regular trails.
Soldato
I'm far from a 29er zealot but I'm intrigued why you think the novelty will wear off?
I've a full sus 29er and a HT SS 29er, love riding them both as it's a totally different type of riding.
I've a full sus 29er and a HT SS 29er, love riding them both as it's a totally different type of riding.
Man of Honour
I had to make the choice between the 26 and 29 scandal i tried both out and found that the 29 was a very good ride but for me was more difficult on the climbs and i could see myself getting fed up with this if i could have both i would happily do so! but as i am stuck with the one bike the better all rounder for me was the 26er. pure personal opinion though! and as i said id happily have both.
On another note is anyone ooop north up for going to Dalby forest this sunday? my regular riders have pulled out on me so im going on my own so far.
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New frame arriving soon and new build pics shortly...
Pipedream Sirius 631 in ti colour.... MMMMM!!!!
Pipedream Sirius 631 in ti colour.... MMMMM!!!!
Soldato
Just out of interest, how tall are you?
Man of Honour
Around 5'9" 5'10"
/Rant mode on
Specialized X-Fusion Shock
It's impossible to find anywhere in the UK that will service a custom Specialized X-Fusion shock.
I phoned Specialized and they said contact Mojo or TF Tuned. Both of these don’t service X-Fusion shocks. I've been without a shock for 3 weeks now and am facing the reality that I may as well just buy a Fox Shock and write off the X-Fusion.
Why do Specialized insist on using custom sized shocks !?!?!
Absolute nightmare !!
Specialized X-Fusion Shock
It's impossible to find anywhere in the UK that will service a custom Specialized X-Fusion shock.
I phoned Specialized and they said contact Mojo or TF Tuned. Both of these don’t service X-Fusion shocks. I've been without a shock for 3 weeks now and am facing the reality that I may as well just buy a Fox Shock and write off the X-Fusion.
Why do Specialized insist on using custom sized shocks !?!?!
Absolute nightmare !!
If your Specialized shock is a custom size, I'm assuming you mean a direct replacement isn't available from Fox, Rock Shox, DT Swiss, Marzocchi, etc? If that is the case, what happens next? I'm guessing it will affect the way the suspension works but in what way?
Man of Honour
i believe Fox do custom chopped shocks via MOJO, or you could contact specilized direct and ask how much they will sell a fox shock to you for, like off another FSR XC or somthing. Both worth a call
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Just spent £70 on CRC, stuff should be here tomorrow or monday, my bike's at the powder coaters this week so giving it a complete overhaul to make it all nice and sparkly again. Cant wait for next weekend
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Just spent £70 on CRC, stuff should be here tomorrow or monday, my bike's at the powder coaters this week so giving it a complete overhaul to make it all nice and sparkly again. Cant wait for next weekend
Heard you got the decals and that for it the other day man. What did you get from CRC?
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