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hk3948 said:
hey guys. need some advice. no idea where to start. I am after a full susser. Recently bought a hardtail but have come into an unexpected bit of cash and dont think a hard tail is the right bike for me. Anyway, i am after the best value for money in terms of componenets and it has to be a looker aswell!

Anyway, my budget is around £1500-1600

I'd really appreciate any input. I have no idea where to start. This is my first full sus

Cheers;)
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Lapierre bikes are cracking like... crackers.

I recommend either: Boardman team and spend the extra on some better wheels and tyres, or a Giant Trance X3

Edit: if you're fancying the Trance, I'd try to wait a bit as the 2011 models should be available soon (2010s are now out of production) and they'll have shiny 2x10 speed stuff on hopefully.
 
What exactly are the differences between the long and short travel without sounding stupid. How do they handle differently. What advantages will i get from going with a long travel? am i right in thinking that all the bike with the aggressive angled top tubes are long travel, and generally, if they look like a hardtail with rear suspension then its a short travel. I'm just not completely understanding the difference and the pros and cons of each

I am very keen on the cubes. in my opinion they seem to generally be stunning looking bikes and 'appear' to offer amazing value in terms of components but i just really don't know.
 
More travel is just that, the suspension will 'travel' more. There is more of it available to absorb bumps.

The usual boundries are 80-120 XC, 140-160 'all mountain and 180+ DH.

Usually (unless you're spending a lot) more travel means more weight.

More travel also means a more 'relaxed' angle. You will fill more upright on a shorter travel bike.


Cube are very nice bikes, you get great spec for your money.
 
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Travel is the distance between the suspension being fully compressed and fully, er, uncompressed. Or that word I can't think of. A longer travel bike will soak up more bumps and impacts, and generally take a bit more abuse. But the downside will be extra weight, and a slack head angle, which is great for technical downhill, but not so great climbing or flat simple stuff.

At one end you've got FS XC race bikes. 100mm or less, light weight and fast to pedal. And at the other end, big long slack angled 8" downhill bikes, that you really wouldn't want to pedal very far at all.

It usually along the lines of 100mm = XC, 120 - 140mm = Trail, 140 - 160mm = All Mountain, longer than that, Downhill or Freeride.
 
This is a strong contender guys. What you think.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-AMS-125-RX-Mountain-Bike-2010-Full-Suspension-MTB_31151.htm

or maybe this cube http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-AMS-Pro-Elixir-R-Mountain-Bike-2010-Full-Suspension-MTB_31157.htm

Which would you recommend?

they seem pretty similar. Seem to get a bit more travel on the first, but half a kg less weight on the second.

not really sure. On the first, is that true long travel or some sort of gimmicky thinkg. Could i actually squeeze a 140mm of travel out of the forks?
 
You really would get 140mm out of those forks. The reason it says up to, is because they are Talas adjustable forks, you can change them from 100 - 120 - 140mm with a dial on the fork.

Edit: Bloody hell I'm slow tonight, thats twice I've been beaten :D
 
hk3948 said:
This is a strong contender guys. What you think.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-AMS-125-RX-Mountain-Bike-2010-Full-Suspension-MTB_31151.htm

or maybe this cube http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-AMS-Pro-Elixir-R-Mountain-Bike-2010-Full-Suspension-MTB_31157.htm

Which would you recommend?

they seem pretty similar. Seem to get a bit more travel on the first, but half a kg less weight on the second.

not really sure. On the first, is that true long travel or some sort of gimmicky thinkg. Could i actually squeeze a 140mm of travel out of the forks?
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The cube full sussers are a bit ugly!

Now this is noice
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Supercow said:
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I second that!

Anyone able to give me a bit of advice? I've possible descended a little too rapidly upon my trusty Specialized Pitch Comp, and bent the SRAM X7 rear derailleur inwards, towards the frame a bit. Its' definitely the derailleur and not the hanger sadly. :(

Has anyone had success with bending a rear derailleur back into place? Or is it a bit of a non-starter, and I should just get a new derailleur? Ta
 
Microwave said:
:O :O :O :eek: :confused:

How can you say that! .....
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Dont like that either :p

matt_fsr said:
I second that!

Anyone able to give me a bit of advice? I've possible descended a little too rapidly upon my trusty Specialized Pitch Comp, and bent the SRAM X7 rear derailleur inwards, towards the frame a bit. Its' definitely the derailleur and not the hanger sadly. :(

Has anyone had success with bending a rear derailleur back into place? Or is it a bit of a non-starter, and I should just get a new derailleur? Ta
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I assume its the cage? You could try gently straitening it in a vice with out crushing it but I'm not sure how practical it will be may just be new derailleur time :(
 
ichabod crane said:
I assume its the cage? You could try gently straitening it in a vice with out crushing it but I'm not sure how practical it will be may just be new derailleur time :(
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Can't be 100% sure. The problem is compounded by my lack of skill in re-setting up gears, so if I take it off the bike to work on i'll still have to pay a bike shop to set the gears back up again. May be time to hunt for a new mech. And chain. And cable armour (mangled it doing a silly drop, saved the frame though!)
 
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