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 Post subject: What full sus??
PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:12 pm 
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Hey all,
Need a little help here I'm after an good all rounder full sus, gonna be doing a bit of DH, Freeride and a little XC now and then. I was looking at the Cube Stereo Pro but can't find anyone who has got one is stock.
My budget is £1800 tops. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 4:41 pm 
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New Saracen Ariel has good reviews. £1000 for frame only, though.


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:04 pm 
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Addiktion cycles in ST albans had the cube a few weeks ago, could try there


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:49 am 
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With what you want to do i would go for a second hand sx trail


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:55 am 
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There's a White sx trail 2010 on ebay......


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:08 pm 
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Gotta say - the more I use my Nomad - the more it is coming through in the freeride and DH side of things - been around for a while and should be going at a good price.

Regardless I would recommend getting a frame that lets you swap between an air or coil shock. ALso think about what kind of freeride - a lot of 6" bikes (which I think is around where you are looking at) are built for enduro and built lightish which is find for Danbury / aston hill etc - but 50/50 some serious gaps and you will be kippered!


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:49 pm 
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Last years Froggy on sale here and I've read good reviews; http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.p ... ory_id=142
(if the short version suits)


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 5:07 pm 
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I have a transition dirtbag frame for sale if you want a DIY build?


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:11 pm 
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Just seen this too - looks like it could handle most UK DH and a bit of XC but haven't seen any review of this one so it might be on sale coz its rubbish! http://www.freeborn.co.uk/devinci-2010-hectik-3


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:20 pm 
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It's an American Brand I think, for reviews check MTBR.com, usually find loads.

But I don't think it's rubbish!


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 Post subject: What full sus??
PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:42 pm 
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Thanks all, I managed to get me a kona stinky 6 from eBay, saved me a fortune however I'm not overly impressed with the brakes. Suppose I'll have to try it out at danbury this weekend.

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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:18 pm 
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Merida, they make a lot of frames for other well known makes also have their own brand

http://www.factorydirectbikes.com/bikes ... ain_bikes/


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:44 pm 
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Swap the brakes over from the stuff? might want to think about upgrading the rotors at some point though, 160s wont be that good
go for a 200 up front if the fork can take it, and a 180 on the back


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:43 am 
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Maybe the brakes need a bleed or new pad and/or rotors?


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 Post subject: Re: What full sus??
PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:50 am 
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I wouldnt buy a 2nd hand bike and assume the brakes were ok, Id almost certainly give them a full rebuild, new pads, bleed and perhaps hoses too - all pretty cheap.

Certainly see a lot of Kona Stinky's going cheap on Ebay and Pink Bike, Ive often thought Id start with a frame if I wanted to do a very cheap DH bike build :)

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