justal
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| posted on 4-2-2009 at 08:22 |
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Which Full-Sus MTB?
OK, I know you'l all say I should have got a full-susser in the first place, but the time has come to treat myself to one... So, now I
have to decide which one.
Currently like the look of the Lapierre Zesty, but it isn't cheap. Other options include the Santa Cruz Blur LT, an Orange 5 Pro or a
Commencal Meta 5.5.
Anyone got any opinions on any of these... Has anyone tried a Zesty as that does look nice!
Al.
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chase
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| posted on 4-2-2009 at 14:02 |
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bikes
dont know which model it was but my brother in law had loads of problems with a santa cruz, it was a hand finnished job pick your own
componants, he went real top end and had nothing but trouble.
On the other hand my sisters been riding in france for a year and thinks the orange 5 is the dogs.
vaguely remember her trying the santa cruz and orange back to back and said the orange out climbed the cruz.
if its worth doing, its worth over doing.
Kitesurfing and activity breaks
http://www.coastriders.co.uk
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Spooker
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| posted on 4-2-2009 at 15:02 |
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Hey Al...
YOU SHOULDD HAVE BOUGHT A FULL SUSSER IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!
Met a guy in France who rode a Commencal 5.5 and quite an elegant piece of kit it was too. Not sure how you'd be for dealers /spares in
the UK?
And for the same kinda money you could get a Specialised Stumpy.....
You know INSTINCTively when you're living on the EDGE...
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col123
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| posted on 4-2-2009 at 15:23 |
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YOU SHOULDD HAVE BOUGHT A FULL SUSSER IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!
specialized enduro any time
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mNeil
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| posted on 4-2-2009 at 15:35 |
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[Edited on 4/2/09 by mNeil]
A KITE IS FOR LIFE!! THAT IS IF ITS A YARGA.
founder of storm'n Normans van club!
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justal
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| posted on 4-2-2009 at 16:14 |
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Spooks... Commencal are pretty common in the UK... Merlin do them as do quite a few other shops so that shouldn't be a problem.
I know I can get an Spesh Enduro / Stumpjumper for half the price, but they are a bit common and it would be nice to have something a
little different... I don't like to follow the crowd, I am a windsurfer afterall!! 
Still like the look of the Lapierre Zesty, and the write ups about it sound good.
Al.
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Spooker
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| posted on 4-2-2009 at 16:37 |
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I see that capn Bluebeard is his usual eloquent self...
in fact he summed the situation up AND offered advice with the most efficient use of the written word...
SO efficient in fact - he used none at all!
You know INSTINCTively when you're living on the EDGE...
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shem
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| posted on 4-2-2009 at 17:10 |
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Giant Al, parts last longer than specialized!  Loads of deals on them as
well. Mymate has just had a trek and that a sweete bit of kit mind, frame looks great with the magnesium alloy as well. Oh......and u
shud ave got a full in the first place, lol
Kite & SUP wales
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justal
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| posted on 5-2-2009 at 08:43 |
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Yeah yeah... But buying a Giant or Specialized or Trek is like buying a Ford... Why get what everyone else has got when you can get an
Aston Martin!!
Al.
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mNeil
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| posted on 5-2-2009 at 10:24 |
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Spooks cant remember if it is mad cow or alzhiemers and cant remember how to spell it either!
oh i remember: dont get one of these Al
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JpkuduhnMs&feature=PlayList&p=75FB9E5871A1A9F8&playnext=1&index=77 />
anyway i am far too busy getting out in the snow for some more snowkiting!!!
A KITE IS FOR LIFE!! THAT IS IF ITS A YARGA.
founder of storm'n Normans van club!
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justal
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| posted on 12-2-2009 at 12:07 |
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Currently being swayed by the Commencal Meta 5.5... Esepcially as Merlin have quite a deal on them at the mo:
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=1104&categoryId=129
Looks good to me... Will see if I can get someone to let me have a go on one tonight! (Although the lapierre still LOOKS nicer')
Al.
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Spooker
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| posted on 12-2-2009 at 15:58 |
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Looks like quite a sturdy frame too, and nearly the full 6" of travel, wheelset and gearset pretty high spec for a £1700 bike, not
too heavy...
I think your earlier comment about an Aston Martin was a bit wide of the mark tho - think of something quirky and French instead...
2CV?
You know INSTINCTively when you're living on the EDGE...
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justal
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| posted on 12-2-2009 at 16:44 |
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Hahaha!!
At least it'll have character. For some reason the two bikes I like at the mo (The Lapierre and the Commencal) are French.
I still prefer the look of the Lapierre and it is a little lighter, but the Commencal is currently around £700 cheaper!
Decisions, decisions!
Al.
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shem
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| posted on 12-2-2009 at 21:44 |
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just buy one al, or youll be waiting for 2010 bikees to come out, he he
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justal
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| posted on 13-2-2009 at 07:59 |
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I did think that could be a plan Shem.... Spend all year having fun testing bikes and making a decision on a nice shiny 2009 bike and
then buy it early next year when the 2010 bikes come out and I can find a deal on a 2009 bike.....
Wonder how long this thread will be by then!
Al.
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justal
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| posted on 19-2-2009 at 14:37 |
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Finally plumped for a Commencal Meta 5.5.1 as I couldn't resist the deal that Merlin had on them... £1750 rather than £2500 for
the 09 version.
Still like the look of the Lapierre, but the sums just didn't add up.
It arrived yesterday an all I can say so far is that it is VERY green. So bright in fact that I may not need lights for the night ride
tonight!!
Al.
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col123
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| posted on 19-2-2009 at 17:14 |
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should have brought a hard tail!!
To Infirmary and beyond..
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shem
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| posted on 21-2-2009 at 08:32 |
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ha ha
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justal
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| posted on 21-2-2009 at 19:40 |
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Did you get your bike sorted Shem?
Had a bit of a problem getting my Conti Mountain King to seal on my rim using the
Ghetto Tubeless System.. My fault really as it was a brand new
tyre and had been folded in the box for months. I should have put it on with a tube first and rode it for a while so that it moulded to
the shape of the rim.
Took it to the garage in the end and used the air compressor to get some air in to seal it... Now just waiting for it to seal up
properly, and will do the front tyre sometime soon as well.
Al.
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| posted on 21-2-2009 at 20:41 |
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al
when are you going to do a full test report on the new bike as there are millions of people around the world waiting with baited
breath(well me anyway)be interesting to see which you prefer full or hardtail.
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