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SDK^ said:
Looks good.
What's the final spec?
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Here ya go dude :

BTW Retail on this is £4300! £800 more than the Remedy I ordered, but the deal I had was stinking so couldn't say no! :D

Frameset

Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminium, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG mount, magnesium EVO Link, Mino Link, 160mm travel
Front suspension
RockShox Pike RC, 2-position Solo Air spring, rebound, adjustable compression damping, E2 tapered steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite, 130mm/160mm travel
Rear suspension
RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir, rebound, lockout, 8.25x2.375"
Sizes
15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5”
Wheels

Wheels
Bontrager Maverick Pro Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, Stacked Lacing, 142x12 rear, 15mm front
Tyres
Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.35"
Drivetrain

Shifters
SRAM X1, 11 speed
Rear derailleur
SRAM X1, Type 2
Crank
SRAM X1 1400 X-Sync, 32T
Cassette
SRAM XG-1180, 10-42, 11 speed
Chain
SRAM PC-1130
Components

Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset
Handlebar
Bontrager Rhythm Elite Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
Stem
Bontrager Rhythm Pro, 31.8mm, 0 degree
Headset
FSA NO.57E, E2, sealed bearings
Brakeset
Shimano XT hydraulic disc
Accessories

Grips
Bontrager Rhythm, dual lock-on
 
10 year olds riding at the Rampage... guess they will let any newbie in nowadays :/


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Done a 33 mile loop on the Slash today, I was a little concerned about how it would climb and tbh, its better than my Commencal. I'm so pleased with it, it rides spot on, its so fast on the down hills it honestly feels like my old Session 88. So glad I went with this instead of the Remedy! All in all. Chuffed! :D

Also weighed it at 30.50lbs as it is with pedals etc.
 
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MrKnifey said:
Here ya go dude :

BTW Retail on this is £4300! £800 more than the Remedy I ordered, but the deal I had was stinking so couldn't say no! :D
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Great spec!,
The RRP of £4.3k is high for an aluminum frame; carbon bikes with the same spec are around that price new.
 
gettothechopper said:
Shredded some gnargnar at tidders - just rode berninator all afternoon lol
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lol General berminator is awesome! berms are starting to get a bit blown out though, some nasty holes in them last time i was up.
i usually spend most of my time alternating between Berminator and Hooper Struve
i've still not attempted the last jump on whiteline.
 
SDK^ said:
Great spec!,
The RRP of £4.3k is high for an aluminum frame; carbon bikes with the same spec are around that price new.
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Carbon frame version is £5k retail with worse spec. Next spec up in carbon frame is £7k!

But you are paying for Trek after sales service as well, which is second to none in my eyes!
 
The Specialized Stumpy & Enduro Carbon Evo Expert are £4.6k with the same spec, they also have an awesome (tested) frame replacement scheme ;)
They gave me my frame and shock (£2.6k) as a replacement for my 2008 Enduro SL because the headset bearing liner fell out. I was super stoked :)

Just seems Trek prices are on the rather high side.
 
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Yea I guess. Thats the problem with these cheap bikes like nukeproof though, their warranty is an absolute nightmare, so in a way I dont mind paying over the odds. Specialized warranty is really good your right
 
Hoy Lee stuff arrived, shorts aren't what I expected. Proper thick, like motocross stuff. I'd imagine great for downhill but trail riding I'm not sure. Looks like I'll get toasty!

Anyone recommend thinner stuff?

The quality is outstanding though, unbelievable for the price really!


http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/the-99-gopro-hero-first-look-42576/

I can see this taking off big style!
 
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Anyone got a setup guide for Pikes and Monarch shocks? I didnt manage to bottom out the front yesterday even on the lowest PSI for my weight. I cant find any settings for the rear shock so just adjusted it to 30% sag and im wondering if thats why I cant bottom out the front. Mucho appreciated team friends
 
Help, please :)

I got some indicative pricing for 1x11 upgrades for my Bird Zero.AM that's due to arrive soon.

SRAM X01 - ~£150
SRAM X1 - ~£270

I'm battling to understand why the X1 is more expensive if the X01 includes carbon cranks and and overall weighs a fair bit less. Have I missed something blindly obvious or has he got the prices switched around?

EDIT: SRAM X1 review.
 
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MrKnifey said:
Anyone got a setup guide for Pikes and Monarch shocks? I didnt manage to bottom out the front yesterday even on the lowest PSI for my weight. I cant find any settings for the rear shock so just adjusted it to 30% sag and im wondering if thats why I cant bottom out the front. Mucho appreciated team friends
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Why do you want to bottom out the forks? :confused: I'm confused.
 
You have the fork on the softest high speed compression setting?
Think I'm 4 clicks in on low speed and 6 clicks from the hare on rebound. Running with the recommended pressure for 90kg (with all gear and water)

Off to watch Rampage now :)
 
Ill try that SDK we sound similar weights.

Rhys, they are 6 inch forks and im using 5 inchs of travel... Travels there to be used dude :p
 
thewanted said:
Help, please :)

I got some indicative pricing for 1x11 upgrades for my Bird Zero.AM that's due to arrive soon.

SRAM X01 - ~£150
SRAM X1 - ~£270

I'm battling to understand why the X1 is more expensive if the X01 includes carbon cranks and and overall weighs a fair bit less. Have I missed something blindly obvious or has he got the prices switched around?

EDIT: SRAM X1 review.
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£150 for carbon cranks and 11speed?

Thats not bad, at all!
 
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