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Post by richardm on Oct 16, 2014 19:04:37 GMT
why do we have them is it to remind us how manly we are, i did 22 kms on my one this weekend and have only just got over it . i ached in places i forgot i had wont be doing it again, maybe will do a bit of xc or winter road work next time, as this run was quite ruff lots of rockgarden and roots, damm i feel old normaly do it in 1hour 10 mins on hard tale took 1.25 so much slower still had fun at the time and much more tecy on decents but the aftermathe was not good lol
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 19:12:44 GMT
I love riding hardtails.. Sold one to buy a full suspension bike and wanted it back almost straight away.
I do enjoy riding the full susser but I find I always have a bigger smile when I get off my hardtail.
I'm opposite to you because I find I'm quicker without rear suspension.
I'm going on the forum ride at Llandegla at the end of the month and I'm very tempted to take my HT..
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Post by Matt on Oct 16, 2014 19:19:36 GMT
I love my hardtail as well and I choose it over the full susser nearly every time. I find the full susser takes the fun out of a lot of rides unless it's somewhere where you can really make the bike work. Riding a full susser all the time leads to bad technique and laziness I find.
Having said that, I can't get on with short travel hard tails with what would often be described as 'race' or 'xc' geometry.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 19:23:49 GMT
I miss having a HT, as much as I love the Chief, looks like the C2W scheme might be getting a hammering again.
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Oct 16, 2014 19:25:43 GMT
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Post by notsarkyadam on Oct 16, 2014 19:25:43 GMT
I prefer my hardtails over my 5!... And you're right! Makes me feel even more manly, if that's possible!
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Post by spacemonkey on Oct 16, 2014 19:35:57 GMT
Never had a full sus, but going to build one up next year (with a bit of luck) as I feel I have a itch to scratch.
Got to be honest I've never really felt the need for one. Yes I dare say I would go faster over the rough stuff but is that really important?
What matters to me is that I have a good time when out and with a bit of luck I come home safe and sound.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 19:48:27 GMT
had loads of bouncers and a few mint hardtails and tbh my fave has been my ragley i have now. horses for causes i spose as if i were at inners id want my bouncer but at canock id want my hardtail. i seem be able to do more miles xc on the hardtail but had more mad fun on the bouncer so go figure.
bikes i need = n+1.
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Oct 16, 2014 20:14:04 GMT
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Post by typer on Oct 16, 2014 20:14:04 GMT
I love my hardtail too, so much fun to ride, and I've no doubt in my mind it would be way quicker than my full suss in certain situations. I love nothing more than a quick local blast out on the chameleon  |
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Post by richardm on Oct 17, 2014 4:14:51 GMT
maybe its because its a xc bike with 120 on the front, but i found it really harsh maybe time to build a long travel hard tail |
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Post by duke on Oct 17, 2014 5:56:20 GMT
when I had a HT I wanted a full bounce now I have a full bounce I realised my HT was way more fun to ride. ahh well see what Santa brings me this year, probably something for the motorbike TBH...
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Post by getonyourbike on Oct 17, 2014 6:14:54 GMT
I'm in the 'hardtails are fun' camp. Love my Whyte 909. It's the geometry you get on a 150mm trail bike in hardtail form.
If anyone is after a hardtail then it's for sale. X01, reverb, etc. Only 350 miles of use in the winter/spring. £1100
Please don't bite my face off, dearest mods.
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 17, 2014 8:30:39 GMT
I loved my HT but like most longed for a FS. Now I have the FS i don't see me using a the HT which my son is using. Possibly because i can lock out my suspension completely from the handle bars so i spend half the ride HT and half FS.
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Post by scott on Oct 17, 2014 8:59:39 GMT
I like hardtails aswell. I'd like it even more if it wasn't a bit to small. I'm joining the XL mega bandwagon. Carbon frame and forks for sale btw.  |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 17, 2014 9:07:19 GMT
Did my time on rigids and hardtails to earn the right to ride full sussers...I would never go back
I'm built for comfort not speed these days !
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Post by Nelly on Oct 17, 2014 9:25:02 GMT
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Post by roundie1981 on Oct 17, 2014 10:04:09 GMT
I love riding hardtails.. Sold one to buy a full suspension bike and wanted it back almost straight away. I do enjoy riding the full susser but I find I always have a bigger smile when I get off my hardtail. I'm opposite to you because I find I'm quicker without rear suspension. I'm going on the forum ride at Llandegla at the end of the month and I'm very tempted to take my HT.. I'm taking the crush to degla too, should be a lot of fun. Was going to take the anthem but don't think I'll bother. |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Oct 17, 2014 10:08:23 GMT
I'm taking the Cotic to Degla! Let's do this!...
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Post by barffy on Oct 17, 2014 10:12:32 GMT
I love my hardtail, but that first rocky bit of degla is a killer on one!
I could do with showing the old girl some love actually, needs brakes that don't leak oil onto the pads for a start.
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Post by Jimbo on Oct 17, 2014 10:16:18 GMT
I love my hardtail, but that first rocky bit of degla is a killer on one! Yep ^^^ |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Oct 17, 2014 11:28:32 GMT
Haven't ridden one and don't intend to start. Don't see the point and in the over 40's group don't think my body will appreciate it either. Don't be so defeatist! ...... Sound like my Mrs! |
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Post by spacemonkey on Oct 17, 2014 18:30:24 GMT
As a rider who has never rode a F/S would I find a BIG difference?
I do love the Cotic but sometimes I do feel like I've had a pummelling when I've been at hamsterley but got to say I don't suffer days from it nor do I get a sore arse from being in the saddle for long periods and I do have fun when out on it.
Do I need a full sus?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 18:42:28 GMT
Main reason I got the Chief is that my back felt like it was going to explode when I'd been on a long ride on the HT. Now I've got the Chief though i would love to have a HT again for a quick blast around Cannock. I've done Degla on a HT and on my Chief...believe me, it's much more fun on the Chief!!
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Post by hodgy on Oct 17, 2014 18:44:55 GMT
Spacemonkey
Go up to Kielder tomorrow or Sunday ..no charge to ride and you can test anything from the Santa Cruz / Orange / Kona 2015 stable ..i will be there having a nosey ..I still have not been given the all clear to ride after visiting the hospital today ..no pain but not yet healed properly
Head for The Bike Place hire centre opp the Castle..it's an opportunity to ride a new section of trail ( after 2.00pm) when it has been officially opened ..but they will be testing after 10.00 am
I know that there are Santa Cruz Bronson , Nomad 5010 and Heckler...orange alpine ,5 650b & and Kona Process ..to name but a few !
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Post by spacemonkey on Oct 17, 2014 18:52:12 GMT
Spacemonkey Go up to Kielder tomorrow or Sunday ..no charge to ride and you can test anything from the Santa Cruz / Orange / Kona 2015 stable ..i will be there having a nosey ..I still have not been given the all clear to ride after visiting the hospital today ..no pain but not yet healed properly Head for The Bike Place hire centre opp the Castle..it's an opportunity to ride a new section of trail ( after 2.00pm) when it has been officially opened ..but they will be testing after 10.00 am I know that there are Santa Cruz Bronson , Nomad 5010 and Heckler...orange alpine ,5 650b & and Kona Process ..to name but a few ! I know I should but after just buying a motorbike I'm well skint and riding something I can't afford is not a good idea. The wife gets a bit pissed off when I come in and say "look what I've just bought" lol. I don't know what it is about women, they just don't see things the way us men do! |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 17, 2014 18:56:44 GMT
I know they are bloody strange creatures!
Anyway just to let you know if you change your mind that there is no pressure to buy anything.... Just an opportunity to test the latest bikes for future reference ...
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