Big Bike Thread

jimferno · 31 Dec 2013 at 12:21

I must admit to being a sucker for the latest/greatest...

If I were you I'd order the top end DHX and wait. You buy the mid spec bike and you'll have the upgrade itch 6 months down the line.

I got the limited Edition Tues and will be waiting til at least March for that. Until then I'll concentrate on trashing my Demo.

Shadowness · 31 Dec 2013 at 14:14

Nice! Saw that but not in time for the order.

Well my bonus comes in February so it's probably best to wait until end of March anyway.

AtreuS · 31 Dec 2013 at 19:13

W!ll said:
ArreuS listen to KieranV this difference is immense, Bantu is a lot better than the Titan (it was never a £600 bike, hint hint).

I got the Bantu for £350 ( last years model with the air forks ) after some haggling... they had one left unopened 18" frame in my local Halfords.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...01&langId=-1&productId=786851&catalogId=10151

I paid cash and managed to knock em down to £350 by claiming I preferred the paint job.... the current model has inferior forks but I never mentioned this as the reason I wanted the older model. It was in the shop at £399 but they seemed to want rid of the old stock and I sensed it and went for the kill lol...

For a starting bike for an out of shape blob I think for £350 its a good spec... time will tell I guess!

I pick it up on Thursday

kieranv · 31 Dec 2013 at 19:27

Pushovers

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Good deal at £350 for a brand new bike though.

kaotikuk · 31 Dec 2013 at 19:43

Hey guys, i have an old specialized hard rock sport, so im looking to get a new bike, hardtail. I heard good things about the voodoo bizango 29er but cant find anywhere to buy it as halfords dont have it to collect in any of my local stores

Can someone give me some suggestions please? thanks

W!ll · 31 Dec 2013 at 22:29

AtreuS sorted, you got a good price!

Kieran aye you'd get accessories for free before money off a bike with us!

WILD9 · 2 Jan 2014 at 11:30

If anyone has a massive head and needs a new Lid Nema's own shop is selling the Player in XL/XXL on clearout for $150, international delivery is a crazy $56 but that is still $206 or ~ £125 for a top spec full carbon lid (No VAT to pay on CE marked Helmets and it is below the duty threshold) . Damn my medium sized head!

http://shop.nemacycling.com/player-helmet-carbon/

ichabod crane · 2 Jan 2014 at 20:41

varial said:
take our new lights with us ti spice things up, I just cant resist!

Beats fumbling about in the dark

Want some of these in my life!

kieranv · 2 Jan 2014 at 21:36

Has this been posted yet?

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/drowp-9-freeride-mountain-bike-charcoal-grey-green--id_8239942.html

weescott · 2 Jan 2014 at 22:14

Has Ichabod left his wife and bought a 29r frame?

Begbie · 3 Jan 2014 at 01:04

kieranv said:
Has this been posted yet?

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/drowp-9-freeride-mountain-bike-charcoal-grey-green--id_8239942.html

Wow!

The components must be worth that alone!

Caseh · 3 Jan 2014 at 04:05

That Decathlon special looks like insane value! Absolutely crazy!

Shadowness · 3 Jan 2014 at 08:21

I'm sure you could make more money than that by stripping it and selling it for bits.

Too bad the bike looks hideous though

Probably the paint job more than anything.

varial · 3 Jan 2014 at 10:02

Well this sucks....

Was checking my bike out ready for a trip to Scotland and to my horror noticed the following...

Had a reply from commencal ...

Hello Sam,
Thank you for your email.

We apologize for the problem you got with your Meta Am. This problem is only cosmetic, this will not weaken your frame. Enclosed with this email, you will find a document who will show how to solve it, you have to grind a little the chainstay. To appologize for this problem, we will send you a mud-guard and touch up paint.

Best regards,
Jérôme.

To say i am disappointed is a understatement as i have looked after my bike like a work of art and i can live with the frame modification as it inst in a visible area and can be touched up with paint but the rear shock is permanently damaged! is it unreasonable to request a new shock?

I have attached the instructions for anyone else having this issue although it apparently only affected the first 2 batches of frames, just my luck!

http://sharesend.com/qukktrhp

rhysduck · 3 Jan 2014 at 10:06

varial said:
the rear shock is permanently damaged! is it unreasonable to request a new shock? http://sharesend.com/qukktrhp

I can't see the pictures due to work but no it's not unreasonable at all.

jimferno · 3 Jan 2014 at 10:17

Shadowness said:
I'm sure you could make more money than that by stripping it and selling it for bits.

Too bad the bike looks hideous though Probably the paint job more than anything.

Supposedly it has funky geometry, really short front end and fairly long chainstay...

Worth it for a beginner or to strip down but that's about it.

varial · 3 Jan 2014 at 10:18

the shock casing is catching on the frame and worn it down slightly, its perfectly functional and isn't a major issue apart from i keep everything in perfect condition when i can and its going to niggle me! I have emailed them back so we shall see what they say

ichabod crane · 3 Jan 2014 at 10:48

weescott said:
Has Ichabod left his wife and bought a 29r frame?

Don't be silly, it was the only stock image I could find in the right colour!

Lakeland · 3 Jan 2014 at 10:55

Shocking quality control. I wouldn't worried about your frame being weakened either, it's the shock. I would be trying to get a different shock off them which does not foul the frame

Supercow · 3 Jan 2014 at 13:03

My dog corners like a housefly.

Had a very wet ride yesterday at Swinley to start burning off the extra 4kg hanging off me (yay Christmas water retention). Had a silly fall that's now hurting like a bitch!