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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2014 20:39:42 GMT
So guys I'm after opinions for next years ride MY Hart says Santa Cruze but my pocket says Orange Alpine 160 or Nukeproof Mega all would have to be second hand as I'm to tight to buy new as I think they all over priced anyway
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Post by marsbarman on Oct 12, 2014 20:44:02 GMT
Having an Orange Five myself, I'd say go with the Alpine 160. I really can't deny the fact I'd love a Santa Cruz though, have you thought maybe about a Yeti/Mondraker/Commencal/etc?
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Post by Cheap as chips on Oct 12, 2014 20:44:29 GMT
Alpine all the way, every buggers getting nuke proofs !!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2014 21:06:46 GMT
I do like a good juicy orange love my Sub 5 but just think it's aging abut now being a 2003 model
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Post by barffy on Oct 13, 2014 6:10:45 GMT
I can vouch for the Mega. Charges down stuff and makes you look better than you are.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 6:49:08 GMT
I can vouch for the Mega. Charges down stuff and makes you look better than you are. Totally agree with this.. You just point and shoot! The 2014 Mega AM is a beast of a bike but still fairly expensive and the 2015 NP models (in my opinion) look amazing but again, are very expensive. 2014 Mega AM's pop up now n then as real bargains if you don't mind waiting and searching. They seem far better value if you buy frame only too. I'd love a Santa Cruz carbon Bronson but that's a hell of a lot of money for a bike that is said not to be all that good.. Having said that, Munky on here has one and it looks the dogs danglies! I'm not much of an Orange fan but I do like the Alpine 160 but don't think they offer as much value as a NP Mega.. 2012 Mega's are holding their value very well but bargains can be had if you look hard enough.. |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 13, 2014 7:18:27 GMT
Pity you don't live nearer...you could have tested the Alpine against anything in the Santa Cruz stable at the Big Bike Weekend at Kielder this coming weekend ..Kona will also be there with their 2015 range.
The Hai bike ( electric full sus ..with fox suspension) is also there to test ..and northern downhill have a race on the Sunday.
There is a re-opening of part of the Deadwater Trail which has an addition and re- working ..the trail now runs in the opposite direction.
Personally ( and I have mentioned this more than once before ) ...the best bike I have ridden ..and I rode it at Glentress and also across moors and mountains is the Santa Cruz 5010 c which having tested it against the Orange 5 . 650b just blew it out of the water .. And to be honest..is not really that much more expensive . I can't afford a new bike at the moment but would rather wait a little longer to be able to buy this bike than settle for second best.
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Post by hodgy on Oct 13, 2014 16:30:24 GMT
C .... For carbon.
They are however making a cheaper carbon version ..so I think the one I rode was called the c .. But will now be known as the Carbon c ..which you can custom build ..but the new " c " comes ready built in two different formats.
This is a move by Santa Cruz to move towards more mainstream " affordable " pricing ..which can only be good news!
I didn't really know what you were getting at by writing
SC 5010 ..
Hopefully this will explain things better
Edit... Apologies ..I now realise that this would be what you also would personally choose ..I'm a little slow but I got there in the end ..and the extra info doesn't harm !
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Post by typer on Oct 13, 2014 19:32:29 GMT
I've heard nothing but praise for the Solo, could quite fancy one myself when the el guapo dies.
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Post by Nelly on Oct 13, 2014 19:35:12 GMT
What's your budget? 2014 nukeproof mega am are on sale at chain reaction, £1700 iirc
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 20:27:22 GMT
Great price but watered down parts on new models .
i think I might get frame and forks and build one if I can't get a second hand one then I'll get the spec I want or get a second hand one cheep enough to upgrade a few bits
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2014 5:40:59 GMT
Go for what you really want Bob - we're all a long time dead.
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Post by top15 on Oct 15, 2014 20:25:15 GMT
I've just done a custom Pivot mach 6 build which I am more than happy with as everything on it is what I wanted so I would say push the boat out and build your dream as parts prices are quite good right now.
If you asked my wife see would tell you "its just a bike" and "he's a twat"............
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Post by top15 on Oct 16, 2014 16:00:30 GMT
When I'm next out on it I'll get some good shots of it for you but works mad right now so it might take a few days.
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Post by top15 on Oct 19, 2014 18:53:42 GMT
Let's see the pics of the Mach6 then. I considered one of those recently. It took a while but here they are, Really happy with it.   |
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Post by top15 on Oct 24, 2014 21:19:44 GMT
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Post by Munky on Oct 26, 2014 5:13:47 GMT
Do some research, try and test ride the bikes you like the look of or see if anyone will let you have a go and then get the one you like. Everyone will have an opinion based on their preferences so your best getting the one you like and works for you. If you get the one you like the best then chances are you'll keep it for a bit, in my case that gave me more of an option when looking at cost, knowing I'd get the bike I wanted and felt good meant I would keep it longer so I was able to justify spending more. Thats what I told her anyway!!!!
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Post by Chopper on Oct 26, 2014 6:30:15 GMT
Buy Euans bike, what a steal that would be, you wouldnt need to change ine thing on that bike, top notch
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