Big Bike Thread

Supercow · 11 Jan 2015 at 18:33

I know I know!
Swore high and low that I'll never , ever,.... EVER use their stuff, particularly after feeling the vile atrocity that is the Fox34 ... but I demo rode a new 36 that's had a Mojo treatment, and it was as good as my Devilles... and I had to have them

weescott · 11 Jan 2015 at 18:41

Welcome

Supercow · 11 Jan 2015 at 19:27

You ride that vile abortion that is the 34!
I ain't in the same up bro!

weescott · 11 Jan 2015 at 20:01

TFTuned...36's on the T2.

Supercow · 11 Jan 2015 at 21:31

weescott said:
TFTuned...36's on the T2.

Ah sweet, when did you get these - or is it the older 36?

Begbie · 11 Jan 2015 at 21:55

If it's as good, and no doubt more expensive why change?

weescott · 12 Jan 2015 at 07:20

A few years old now. Have looked after them so in no rush to get newer ones. I have ridden the new ones, not mojo'd granted, and they felt pretty sweet. Enjoy.

Supercow · 12 Jan 2015 at 09:01

Begbie said:
If it's as good, and no doubt more expensive why change?

No guaranteed support in Australia. Marzocchi's support is also not the greatest out there, so going Rockshox or Fox is the best option.

Also one of the factors for getting the Giant Reign

postbox · 12 Jan 2015 at 10:31

Any of you good people had a play on the Bird Aeris yet?

Would love a demo but it's around 6 hour round trip. I'm umming and arring over the sizes as I'm just shy of 6ft.
I Had a go on a 2015 Nukeproof TR pro which was nice and slack - large seemed to fit nicely but the Bird's have the same head angle however they generally seem a bit longer so would a medium be best?

thewanted · 12 Jan 2015 at 10:38

postbox said:
Any of you good people had a play on the Bird Aeris yet?

Would love a demo but it's around 6 hour round trip. I'm umming and arring over the sizes as I'm just shy of 6ft.
I Had a go on a 2015 Nukeproof TR pro which was nice and slack - large seemed to fit nicely but the Bird's have the same head angle however they generally seem a bit longer so would a medium be best?

I test rode one just before Xmas and have subsequently ordered an Aeris.RS

I'm 5ft 10" and the large is perfect for me.

oulton · 12 Jan 2015 at 10:46

I'm looking to get back into riding trails after almosdt 10 years of just commuter cycling.
Which bikes could you reccommend? I'm looking to spend about 2000.

I was initially looking at the commencal hip hop 2 but I have heard mixed reviews, and being 6,2 it might be a bit low in the handlebars from what I have read.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/se/en/commencal-meta-hip-hop-2-suspension-bike-2014/rp-prod108531

postbox · 12 Jan 2015 at 10:58

thewanted said:
I test rode one just before Xmas and have subsequently ordered an Aeris.RS

I'm 5ft 10" and the large is perfect for me.

Thanks. hovering over the buy button, just got to decide which model now - could be a long day

thewanted · 12 Jan 2015 at 11:09

postbox said:
Thanks. hovering over the buy button, just got to decide which model now - could be a long day

It took me weeks and weeks to decide on which model. I ordered the frame on 03 October and made my mind up on 16 December. After the test ride I decided to just go mental and order the RS because I'm not a big fan of upgrading afterwards.

I'm sure you'll love the bike. If you can go for a test ride, try to do it during the week because their test rides on Saturdays are limited to 3.5 hours and it's not really enough time to do the full blue and red trails at Swinley Forest when you factor in the travelling, getting ready etc.

Supercow · 12 Jan 2015 at 11:25

oulton said:
I'm looking to get back into riding trails after almosdt 10 years of just commuter cycling.
Which bikes could you reccommend? I'm looking to spend about 2000.

I was initially looking at the commencal hip hop 2 but I have heard mixed reviews, and being 6,2 it might be a bit low in the handlebars from what I have read.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/se/en/commencal-meta-hip-hop-2-suspension-bike-2014/rp-prod108531

Buy this one in stead!

http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=14495039

PLenty of cash left to buy a dropper, or new bars that feel right.

oulton · 12 Jan 2015 at 12:10

Supercow said:
Buy this one in stead!

http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=14495039

PLenty of cash left to buy a dropper, or new bars that feel right.

That looks swag man!

I also notice it is considerably cheaper than the rrp of the 2014 model which is now on sale for the same money.

http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=12501776

Do you know why? Is there any scrimping on parts that you can see?

Cheers.

Supercow · 12 Jan 2015 at 12:28

No. Commencal have gone direct sales for this year and have lowered their prices considerably as a result

oulton · 12 Jan 2015 at 12:50

Supercow said:
No. Commencal have gone direct sales for this year and have lowered their prices considerably as a result

Music to my ears.

They sound like a pretty awesome company

Supercow · 12 Jan 2015 at 13:02

oulton said:
Music to my ears.

They sound like a pretty awesome company

It's a well known fact that if you buy one, you will rode like this

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/392663/

Have a good sense of humour and still shred like this

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/391814/

That new meta really is the ****.

oulton · 12 Jan 2015 at 13:20

Supercow said:
It's a well known fact that if you buy one, you will rode like this

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/392663/

Have a good sense of humour and still shred like this

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/391814/

That new meta really is the ****.

Brilliant

Would you go with the origin or spec it up a bit?

Supercow · 12 Jan 2015 at 15:53

If it was me, I would probably go for this one, and stick a dropper post in it...but that's just being picky
http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=15145080

At current exchange rate, that will push your budget up to around 2200.

More drool for ya!
http://vimeo.com/100800946