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Post by rossco832 on Apr 7, 2016 20:09:22 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Apr 8, 2016 5:45:50 GMT
It's hard to have an opinion on something you have yet to try .....
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Post by rossco832 on Apr 8, 2016 6:40:55 GMT
Over 300 pink bike comments would disagree. It's quite a change for the industry
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Post by hodgy on Apr 8, 2016 7:26:05 GMT
OK then ...maybe it's just me ..but I prefer to try something first then offer an opinion rather than just speculate ...
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 8, 2016 7:43:57 GMT
^^^^ a bit like E-bikes!? Lol
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Post by rossco832 on Apr 8, 2016 7:53:55 GMT
OK then ...maybe it's just me ..but I prefer to try something first then offer an opinion rather than just speculate ... Probably is. Or is this just some passive aggressive thing about e bikes? |
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Post by hodgy on Apr 8, 2016 8:14:45 GMT
Nothing passive on that subject ...I think I have been fairly forthright with my views...
This topic is totally unrelated and something I haven't tried so how can I have an opinion on it ?
Apart from maybe liking/ disliking the appearance of a bike I don't think that I have ever commented on something that I have no experience of ...in terms of bike components ...
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 8, 2016 8:54:09 GMT
Looks a great bit of kit... havent tried it.. but as it's the latest standard no doubt I'll have it on next year's bike.
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Post by getonyourbike on Apr 8, 2016 8:58:17 GMT
It is progress. Progress is good. If you're buying a new bike anyway, a change of shock size isn't going to impact you negatively. It'll only be a matter of time before Fox follow suit...
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Post by rossco832 on Apr 8, 2016 9:05:26 GMT
I was about to pull the trigger on a new bike. But I am now considering hanging off to see what next years model will look like with the new shocks. Only because I like to the latest and greatest
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Post by hodgy on Apr 8, 2016 9:47:19 GMT
..can't argue with that ...but what happens when the next new technological breakthrough happens just as you are about to buy ...
Could end up that you never do ...
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Post by rossco832 on Apr 8, 2016 10:01:54 GMT
..can't argue with that ...but what happens when the next new technological breakthrough happens just as you are about to buy ... Could end up that you never do ... Yeah that could be a problem especially with the way bike parts seem to adopt a new standard. However Rockshox have been quite clear that they will only be keeping parts for the old standard for a few years. They say 4-5 but depends on demand. So if I buy a bike now have it 6 years (potentially unlikely but you never know) and then the shock fails then I am fucked. |
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Post by andy4d on Apr 8, 2016 11:57:54 GMT
I have a hardtail  This is why I am always hesitant to spunk a huge wedge of cash on something bike related as the industry keeps changing and potentially leaving you with something that's worthless when you can't sell it or get parts. What wheel size, how many gears, boost or no boost, metric or not....What's next to change. I am all for change and progress but slow to adopt it. I like to wait till it gets cheaper and things settle, then you you won't loose so much if it goes tits up....I only went 2x10 the other month ffs. That said if I had the cash who knows what I would be riding.... |
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Post by timbo on Apr 8, 2016 12:11:39 GMT
..can't argue with that ...but what happens when the next new technological breakthrough happens just as you are about to buy ... Could end up that you never do ... Yeah that could be a problem especially with the way bike parts seem to adopt a new standard. However Rockshox have been quite clear that they will only be keeping parts for the old standard for a few years. They say 4-5 but depends on demand. So if I buy a bike now have it 6 years (potentially unlikely but you never know) and then the shock fails then I am fucked. ll you really need is the seals/o-rings, they're usually standard parts so i doubt there will be any problems finding them. Tf etc will service shocks 15+ years old. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2016 12:41:59 GMT
Looks nice (I've got a Debonnair already so looks very similar) and the tester likes it, but tbh, with my kind of riding I wouldn't be rushing out to get one (even if it did fit the Chief) as I almost certainly wouldn't notice any difference.
If I ever get another new bike I'd like to have one with it, but tbh, I'm just a bit 'meh' about this sort of thing. Great for top level riders, not so much for XC bimblers like me. Course, if you are one of the 'Must Have' brigade - fill yer boots!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 8, 2016 15:41:19 GMT
..can't argue with that ...but what happens when the next new technological breakthrough happens just as you are about to buy ... Could end up that you never do ... Yeah that could be a problem especially with the way bike parts seem to adopt a new standard. However Rockshox have been quite clear that they will only be keeping parts for the old standard for a few years. They say 4-5 but depends on demand. So if I buy a bike now have it 6 years (potentially unlikely but you never know) and then the shock fails then I am fucked. If a shock lasted me 6 years, on a bike I'd be well chuffed!... And the bike would definitely be ready to throw away anyway! |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 8, 2016 15:42:05 GMT
Looks nice (I've got a Debonnair already so looks very similar) and the tester likes it, but tbh, with my kind of riding I wouldn't be rushing out to get one (even if it did fit the Chief) as I almost certainly wouldn't notice any difference. If I ever get another new bike I'd like to have one with it, but tbh, I'm just a bit 'meh' about this sort of thing. Great for top level riders, not so much for XC bimblers like me. Course, if you are one of the 'Must Have' brigade - fill yer boots! I will! |
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