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Post by barffy on Sept 8, 2014 7:03:07 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 7:12:01 GMT
It's obviously a good bike but I REALLY don't like the no sticker look on it!
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Post by lowcogger on Sept 8, 2014 7:21:04 GMT
I don`t think I`ve ever seen a bad nukeproof and yours is no exception,looks really well kept. I`m also impressed with the fact that you`ve managed to colour coordinate your helmet,backpack cover and facial hair  |
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Post by barffy on Sept 8, 2014 7:22:50 GMT
Yeah I know, It needs something that's for sure. I took them off, ordered a new set, opened them and then returned them because the yellow looked cack with the all black scheme. I want to get some plain black Nukeproof stickers at some point. Whether I bother is another thing though, I've had it like that all season!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 7:26:32 GMT
Like I said, it's obviously a good bike, I've got one myself. The naked look just isn't to my taste really.. It would look mint if you can get hold of black decals though.. I may just copy you  |
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Post by barffy on Sept 8, 2014 7:46:23 GMT
@lowcogger I've also got ginger shoes now!
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Post by barffy on Sept 8, 2014 8:19:16 GMT
You lot have also made me order some decals now. Cost me 2 quid! (Want to see if I like them before I have some good quality ones made)
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Post by duke on Sept 8, 2014 8:21:36 GMT
Nice beard, the bikes nice too |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 8, 2014 8:28:21 GMT
Cracking bike!.... The homeless beard, will come into great effect in the next few months no doubt!...
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Post by sprite on Sept 8, 2014 10:00:34 GMT
Nice bike, with a beard like that he has to be a trail builder a well.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 12:53:19 GMT
Pikes look ace on that barffy, think a couple of decals will look good as long as you don't overdo it - I am a fan of the nekid look, must admit. Less is more.
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Post by barffy on Oct 6, 2014 9:00:09 GMT
Now with a new Fox Float RP23 Factory series Kashima shock. That's a mouthful!  |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 6, 2014 11:23:52 GMT
Nice bike, with a beard like that he has to be a trail builder a well. Sprite ...ya cheeky git...I have done a bit of trail building in my time for Kielder Trail Reavers ..where having a beard is actively discouraged for fear of not being able to see the trail in front of you ...don't believe the hype ! |
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Post by hughesthedaddy on Oct 6, 2014 22:20:24 GMT
Very nice. I like the no-decal look too actually. Like a reaction to bike snobbery, remove all branding. You could de-brand the entire thing, forks etc too. Now that would be maverick  |
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Post by barffy on Oct 7, 2014 6:51:36 GMT
It was the yellow and the sheer number of times 'Nukeproof' was written all over the bike that made me do it. It looked far too busy for my liking and as I say the yellow looked kak. Glad to see they have toned the branding down on the new frames, the 2013 and 2014 ones were ridiculous and non-removable.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 8:04:36 GMT
Didn't you get on with the Monarch RT3 mate? mine seems fine I must admit - is the Fox really that much better? Just interested.
How are you finding the dropper? great ain't they - I've been a bit lost without mine, seem to give me a load more confidence when riding with one.
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Post by barffy on Oct 8, 2014 14:22:23 GMT
The Monarch seemed fine at first. I had it serviced and it did me for 6 months. As you know this has been my first FS, so i've nothing to really compare it to. I was on the lookout for a debonair for tart reasons because the monarch looked plain compared to my Pikes (daft reason to change I know). To be honest, the difference between the two shock is like night and day though. It was as much of a step up as the Pikes were over my old coil Sektors! So plush and smooth, I'm assuming due to the super slippy Kashima.
The dropper is the single best component on my bike. I wear baggy downhill style shorts to ride in and I've often found going down something steep I get them caught on the saddle. No problems with the Reverb now! Like you say, confidence inspiring!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 15:02:59 GMT
Interesting mate and am in full agreement on the reverb. I've never had a F/S before either so nowt to compare against - though I have got a Debonair on the way (it is higher volume than the stock RT3) so it will be interesting to compare. I see no problem in wanting a Debonair to match the stealth look either |
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Post by barffy on Oct 8, 2014 18:44:11 GMT
Is that a warranty replacement? Didn't you have trouble with the monarch or are you just tarting it up too?
I didn't expect to win the fox, I got it barley used off ebay, mint condition for 130 squid! Think it looks smarter anyway. I really don't think there is anything else I want to do to the bike now (once the 1x10 is sorted) unless some Crossmax enduros come
My way for cheap that is!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 18:54:31 GMT
Yes mate warranty - Rose were great about it, the rebound knob went stiff (still works though) and when I emailed them they agreed to replace it with a Debonair!
Schhwinnng!
You got a bloody bargain with the Fox shock - it does look better too.
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