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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 13:44:14 GMT
Rite peeps , mite be looking at getting a second bike I considered a hard tail , but due to having a lot of back problems .. It sort of canceled that one out..  Max 2k budget .. Got to be a 29er sorry guys I like them.. When they saw me ride that's why they made em.... They make up for a lot of my lack of skills on a bike..  Will be be looking at doing xc sort of rides be comfy for say 60 miler loops , be easy to climb on up hills .. Aka not a bloody lardy Orange 29er not looking for a big hitter ... The above bike does that .. Well when I'm not the one riding it..  any way the one that seemed to tick the boxers for me and gets good reviews is the Camber comp eve .. Spesh.. Just wondered wots your views are on it?  www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/full-suspension-bikes/specialized-camber-comp-evo-reviewplus ideal for the wife to be to ride it as well.. Well that's wot ive told her  |
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Post by Nelly on Mar 17, 2015 13:56:44 GMT
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Post by andyr on Mar 17, 2015 14:20:02 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Mar 17, 2015 14:25:05 GMT
While reviews are a good pointer to how the bike is ..one mans heaven is another mans hell ..and I wouldn't buy anything without testing it first
Any decent bike shop will have a demo bike that you can ride for a fee ..and if you buy the bike they will usually refund that fee
Go find your nearest spesh dealer and take it for a spin..
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 14:59:29 GMT
Canyon no mate just don't do it for me ., Test ride wots that then I'm a bugger for buying with out a test ride it saying that I did ride one of these , a couple of years back That wot got me in to the 29er thing .,  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 15:04:57 GMT
Looks good to me Gaz - what Hodgy says though, have a test ride - then you'll know!
Looks a very capable bike that and the review is glowing.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 15:06:36 GMT
Nelly the Cotics and Stantons (especially the Stantons) are my dream HT. Wish I could justify the 2 grand + spend but I certainly can't.
Shame you can't manage a HT Gaz- lots cheaper and in some cases - more fun!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 15:22:07 GMT
Sorry ht not a chance with my back bad enough on the road bike !!!
Looking for uk dealers canyone is nice and loads of top speck just pain in the arse when things go wrong !!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 15:24:49 GMT
Sorry ht not a chance with my back bad enough on the road bike !!! Looking for uk dealers canyone is nice and loads of top speck just pain in the arse when things go wrong !!! Fair enough mate, you know your back best. As for buying from abroad - you are spot on. As you know I love my Chief but I will never buy from abroad again. For all the great spec and savings - you just can't beat dealing face to face with a UK brand instead of endless fecking half understood phone calls and emails to get something replaced. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 15:25:24 GMT
Isn't a road bike even worst than a HT? fully rigid and some of our roads are like being off road!
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Post by Nelly on Mar 17, 2015 15:28:24 GMT
Nelly the Cotics and Stantons (especially the Stantons) are my dream HT. Wish I could justify the 2 grand + spend but I certainly can't. Shame you can't manage a HT Gaz- lots cheaper and in some cases - more fun! Me to, was thinking of buying a BFe 275 and slowly building it up on the cheap but that will end up being, buying a BFe and a month later having a 1x11 hoped up pimp build with a large amount on a credit card Then I would ride the arse off it, realise the 160mm mega is pretty pointless and sell it Would love a Stanton but there biggest size has a 30mm shorter effective top tube than cotic's and the cotic is on the limit for me size wise |
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Post by Nelly on Mar 17, 2015 15:52:34 GMT
Nelly the Cotics and Stantons (especially the Stantons) are my dream HT. Wish I could justify the 2 grand + spend but I certainly can't. Shame you can't manage a HT Gaz- lots cheaper and in some cases - more fun! Me to, was thinking of buying a BFe 275 and slowly building it up on the cheap but that will end up being, buying a BFe and a month later having a 1x11 hoped up pimp build with a large amount on a credit card Then I would ride the arse off it, realise the 160mm mega is pretty pointless and sell it Fuck it, just pre-ordered a BFe275 for there April release |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 16:07:15 GMT
Can't take it with you Nelly!
Unfortunately, my Mrs can.
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Post by Nelly on Mar 17, 2015 16:12:17 GMT
Can't take it with you Nelly! Unfortunately, my Mrs can. My wife is gonna murder me, I will message them when its ready and arrange a delivery date when she is out, it will then go in the loft while I collect parts then just appear in the garage |
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Post by wolfenstein on Mar 17, 2015 16:19:21 GMT
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Post by rossco832 on Mar 17, 2015 16:28:54 GMT
That spearfish is nice, I couldn't see a price though Rockshox RS1 and XX1 I bet it would be eye watering |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 16:35:34 GMT
Well above Gaz's budget of 2k, nearer 4k. Very nice though, especially the beargrease fatty!
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Post by andyr on Mar 17, 2015 16:46:06 GMT
Hardtail & a thudbuster?
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Post by Cheap as chips on Mar 17, 2015 17:07:55 GMT
i know you cant try befor you buy but this looks canny for the price!
SEE NEXT POST!! LOL
leaves cash for upgrades!
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Post by kirky72 on Mar 17, 2015 17:08:13 GMT
The camber evo is supposed to be a very good bike, if you want a bigger difference from the orange though and more cx you could also test ride the Epic. Another that is supposed be great for long cx type rides of the big wheel flavour is the giant anthem,.
There's great deals to be had on the 2014 versions though, same frame but much better a possibly better and defo not inferior spec only last years model? You can get a 2014 carbon camber for your budget not sure about an evo though.
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Post by Cheap as chips on Mar 17, 2015 17:09:37 GMT
like specializeds but unless you shelling out closer to 3k they are relativley poor value for money.
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Post by Cheap as chips on Mar 17, 2015 17:10:58 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 17:12:02 GMT
Isn't a road bike even worst than a HT? fully rigid and some of our roads are like being off road! No mate look at the trails we ride plus I don't want a ht looked long and hard and nearly brought an on one .. But nope need something for comfort as well .. Dont for get im doing the Scott marathon this year 100 k rides .. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 17:16:23 GMT
Stunning bike mate but well out my budget ... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 17:20:10 GMT
The camber evo is supposed to be a very good bike, if you want a bigger difference from the orange though and more cx you could also test ride the Epic. Another that is supposed be great for long cx type rides of the big wheel flavour is the giant anthem,. There's great deals to be had on the 2014 versions though, same frame but much better a possibly better and defo not inferior spec only last years model? You can get a 2014 carbon camber for your budget not sure about an evo though. Thanks pal ridden the giant , not that keen on it , very fast bike as well shows a clean pair of heels to my five round hicks ... Lodge .. Not keen on carbon my mate had the camber carbon , it went crack round the linkage part They replaced the frame and he sold it ... Was a big lad like me ... |
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