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Post by Admin on Oct 21, 2014 12:29:41 GMT
After speaking with the shop this morning I can now reveal what DH bike I am getting. It's the new 2015 Saracen Myst Pro 650b, it was meant to be last years version but after I ordered it they said that they could no longer get them in the size that I wanted so they offered me the 2015 one for a much reduced fee. I've not got any actual pics of the bike yet as it's still at the warehouse getting QC'd, but I've been told it should be up here for around the 28th. Heres an online pic that I found. Mines will be pretty much the same bar different bars, stem, shifter and brakes.  The reason I went for the Saracen over the Commencal or Canyon (even though the Canyon has a better spec)is because I have ridden the 2014 Myst pro and I liked the fit and feel of the bike and as it's a DH bike there may be more chance of me needing the warranty so buying locally was always going to be the better option this time. |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 21, 2014 12:57:00 GMT
Looks great ..makes sense to go with what you have ridden and liked .
I think your I-phone has done an auto correct you didn't need on the first line ...the word in question being " revile " ..which I'm sure means " hate " or something similar
Was wondering why you had bought it ! Lol
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Post by Admin on Oct 21, 2014 13:00:37 GMT
Looks great ..makes sense to go with what you have ridden and liked . I think your I-phone has done an auto correct you didn't need on the first line ...the word in question being " revile " ..which I'm sure means " hate " or something similar Was wondering why you had bought it ! Lol Hahaha, good spot, corrected now  |
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 21, 2014 13:24:16 GMT
Very nice
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Post by cubist88 on Oct 21, 2014 14:27:01 GMT
Euan, that is tidy mate! Love the black stanchions on the Boxxers.
Zee cranks as well? let me know what they're like as was looking at them as a possible upgrade in future.
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Post by Admin on Oct 21, 2014 14:50:09 GMT
Euan, that is tidy mate! Love the black stanchions on the Boxxers. Zee cranks as well? let me know what they're like as was looking at them as a possible upgrade in future. Will do when I get out on it mate, was hoping to get it this week but just typical that it's not going to get here till next week when im stuck at work |
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Post by jgmu97 on Oct 21, 2014 18:02:22 GMT
That is a cracking looking bike! I agree, it was a wise option to get it locally, especially after the hassle with the latest Canyons!
Really really really want a more gravity orientated bike now!!!
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Post by typer on Oct 21, 2014 19:58:05 GMT
Good choice Euan, supposed to be a cracking bike. I expect a full review after its first outing |
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Post by Admin on Oct 21, 2014 21:33:21 GMT
Good choice Euan, supposed to be a cracking bike. I expect a full review after its first outing As long as I survive the outing then I shall give that review lol |
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Post by typer on Oct 21, 2014 21:37:55 GMT
You'll be fine mate |
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Post by bettyswollox on Oct 22, 2014 7:00:42 GMT
Like I said to u before mate, it's a very capable bike
Simmonds and dale have come on LOADS this year and obv we know how well manon has done
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Post by Admin on Oct 23, 2014 12:58:48 GMT
Fucks sake. Love the look of that. Very similar to the YT Pro i ordered.....which you said the graphics looked crap.  Looks nothing like the YT |
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Post by bettyswollox on Oct 23, 2014 13:05:08 GMT
Fucks sake. Love the look of that. Very similar to the YT Pro i ordered.....which you said the graphics looked crap. Looks nothing like the YT Are you blind? or being sarky? lol  red blue and black |
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Post by Admin on Oct 23, 2014 13:09:11 GMT
Red blue and black are about the only similarities, everything else is different
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Post by bettyswollox on Oct 23, 2014 13:20:57 GMT
Red blue and black are about the only similarities, everything else is different lol he mentioned graphics..........he didnt say the frame was the same! ya sour buzz |
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Post by Admin on Oct 23, 2014 13:31:26 GMT
Ok ok, I get your point, the colours are the same just a different design
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Post by bettyswollox on Oct 23, 2014 14:41:28 GMT
Ok ok, I get your point, the colours are the same just a different design sour buzz sour buzz |
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Post by bettyswollox on Oct 23, 2014 16:07:35 GMT
Euan, that is tidy mate! Love the black stanchions on the Boxxers. Zee cranks as well? let me know what they're like as was looking at them as a possible upgrade in future. Zee cranks are shit u got xt cranks atm? |
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Post by Admin on Oct 23, 2014 16:11:30 GMT
Euan, that is tidy mate! Love the black stanchions on the Boxxers. Zee cranks as well? let me know what they're like as was looking at them as a possible upgrade in future. Zee cranks are shit u got xt cranks atm? Whats so shit about them? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2014 16:12:39 GMT
Great looking machine Euan - why didn't you go for the YT though?, just out of interest?
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Post by bettyswollox on Oct 23, 2014 16:12:40 GMT
Zee cranks are shit u got xt cranks atm? Whats so shit about them? just deore cranks with different graphics which rub off instantly lol so make sure you put loads of helitape/slik covers on them! |
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Post by Admin on Oct 23, 2014 16:16:36 GMT
Whats so shit about them? just deore cranks with different graphics which rub off instantly lol so make sure you put loads of helitape/slik covers on them! I mind you saying that before, due to that I bought some crank covers from Slik lol, it's just a pity that I cant use my Saint ones as they are the 73mm version. |
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Post by bettyswollox on Oct 23, 2014 16:21:42 GMT
just deore cranks with different graphics which rub off instantly lol so make sure you put loads of helitape/slik covers on them! I mind you saying that before, due to that I bought some crank covers from Slik lol, it's just a pity that I cant use my Saint ones as they are the 73mm version. I know mate, i had saint cranks when I had my summum but they were 73mm so i couldnt put them on my TR450 when I built it back up  BOOOOO what brakes u got??? dont get me wrong, i am not into expensive cranks on DH bikes, it just annoys me when ppl rant and rave about zee stuff, but its just deore!! |
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Post by Admin on Oct 23, 2014 16:33:39 GMT
It comes with Deore brakes which were good on the hire bike but I found that after a days riding they were struggling so I got a set of zee brakes for a good price wich i'll be putting on when I pick it up, I've also got a saint shifter that will be going on it as I hate the way the Zee shifter feels.
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Post by bettyswollox on Oct 23, 2014 16:37:59 GMT
It comes with Deore brakes which were good on the hire bike but I found that after a days riding they were struggling so I got a set of zee brakes for a good price wich i'll be putting on when I pick it up, I've also got a saint shifter that will be going on it as I hate the way the Zee shifter feels. I had zee brakes and I wasnt that keen, BUT I think that was due to shitty superstar pads that I had. They felt ok with the OEM pads NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BIG MISTAKE in regards to the shifter!!!! U want an slx one mate. the saint one can shift up more than 1 gear at a time IIRC, whereas the SLX doesnt! |
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