Big Bike Thread

Andelusion · 26 Apr 2011 at 14:18

How come? Have you ridden one? If I could have gotten the new Enduro frame frame-only then I'd definitely have bought one, they get nothing but great reviews.

ichabod crane · 26 Apr 2011 at 14:20

Andelusion said:
How come? Have you ridden one? If I could have gotten the new Enduro frame frame-only then I'd definitely have bought one, they get nothing but great reviews.

He doesn't want the Burberry of mountain biking

Looking at the specs the Meta 6 seems to come out on top, but best getting a seat on them all see how they feel too.

What about the Santa Cruz Butcher D AM Bike 2011

kieranv · 26 Apr 2011 at 14:43

booyaka said:
I presume the "orange" graded section (Runway Freeride) @ Carron Valley is nothing majorly wild! jumps if you want or rollers of you don't?

Might head up on Thursday/Friday for a jaunt.

Aye, the freeride section is kind of like a tame version of spooky wood, in that it's fast and flowy but not as technical. Everything is rollable or has chicken runs so its easy enough.
We're possibly going up friday evening around 6.30 if you want to join us?

Richie · 26 Apr 2011 at 14:58

I can understand why some people avoid Specialized as its seen as common but I just can't get to grips with people that avoid what is reportedly one of the best AM bikes around simply because "its a Specialized".... its just nuts IMHO

Personally I would bite your hand off for one of these

Kona* · 26 Apr 2011 at 15:05

Richie said:
I can understand why some people avoid Specialized as its seen as common but I just can't get to grips with people that avoid what is reportedly one of the best AM bikes around simply because "its a Specialized".... its just nuts IMHO

Personally I would bite your hand off for one of these

I've got a Spesh Pitch at the moment and it's a great bike, I've got nothing against Spesh and I'd get another in a heartbeat, I don't want an Enduro simply because they make me get a little bit of sick in my throat every time I look at one

The Butcher looks lovely, I always thought they were a lot more expensive than that - a contender appears!

Microwave · 26 Apr 2011 at 15:08

Have a look at a few Cubes. Lots of spec for your $$$!

booyaka · 26 Apr 2011 at 15:36

kieranv said:
Aye, the freeride section is kind of like a tame version of spooky wood, in that it's fast and flowy but not as technical. Everything is rollable or has chicken runs so its easy enough.
We're possibly going up friday evening around 6.30 if you want to join us?

will advise - cheers for info.

booyaka · 26 Apr 2011 at 15:42

http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2086

Stonking bike for the money and some superb reviews - £2200

Canyon New Nerve All Mountain
Rear Shock Fox Float RP23 Boost Valve XXV
Fork Fox 32 TALAS FIT RLC
Headset Acros AiX-03
Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR Shadow 10-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano XTR E-Type
Shifters Shimano XTR
Brake levers Avid Elixir R
Brakes Avid Elixir R 203/185
Hubs DT Swiss AM 1800
Cassette Shimano Deore XT 11-36 10-speed
Rims DT Swiss AM 1800
Tyres Schwalbe Fat Albert 2,4", Nobby Nic 2,4" Evolution Line
Cranks Shimano Deore XT FC-M 770-10
Chainrings 42/32/24
Bottom Bracket Shimano Deore XT
Stem Syntace F149 (31,8)
Handlebar Easton EC70 Riser 685/20 mm
Grips Canyon Bracelets Lock On
Saddle Selle Italia SL Kit Carbonio
Seat post RockShox Reverb Variosattelstütze
Pedals none included
Frame sizes S, M, L, XL
Colour sand blasted, anodized black, black forest, green metallic
Weight 12,90

ichabod crane · 26 Apr 2011 at 16:01

Cant deny they are value for money, but it is most certainly bland looking.

weescott · 26 Apr 2011 at 16:31

Had a cracker of a ride round Loch Muick today. Some of the switchback singletrack is the best I have ridden. It was like being in the Alps.

Pals camera broke just before the ride so had to resort to the camera on my moby:

6thElement · 26 Apr 2011 at 16:39

That appears to be made of win

ichabod crane · 26 Apr 2011 at 16:45

6thElement said:
That appears to be made of win

Shame about the pictures though

Richie · 26 Apr 2011 at 16:48

weescott said:
Had a cracker of a ride round Loch Muick today. Some of the switchback singletrack is the best I have ridden. It was like being in the Alps.

That pic there says it all :cool:

ichabod crane · 26 Apr 2011 at 16:57

Richie said:
That pic there says it all

Aye, bet that Loch would be superb for sailing on

J273 · 26 Apr 2011 at 17:19

Kona* said:
Evens are already getting a Foxy & Dune up to their Gateshead store so I can have a go on them - going to see what else they have in store too. My usual LBS is a Specialized-only shop and I really don't like the new Enduros

I previously had a pitch pro...And im loving my enduro even though ive not had that much chance to get out on the thing.

One thing i love about spesh is their lifetime warranty on their frames which is why i always pretty much go with them.

Heres one pic of mine i missed from my previous post

..It really is a great bike...Go try one.

Kristoph · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:03

weescott, what helmet is that guy wearing? I like.

weescott · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:12

It's a 2010 Fox Flux

Really nice helmet.

Supercow · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:32

After incessant moaning from weescott and Itchycrotch, I've caved and ordered a Tracer 2 as well, go figure.

ichabod crane · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:40

Supercow said:
After incessant moaning from weescott and Itchycrotch, I've caved and ordered a Tracer 2 as well, go figure.

More like you finally came to your senses

Kristoph · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:40

I don't like my helmet I've just bought... (Specialized Tactic Medium).. fits, just. But it looks a bit silly. That helmet actually looks okay. I need a large :/