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Rob-Is-On-Fire
Joined: 29 Aug 2009
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 Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:08 pm |
Ok, so i know this type of thread has been done to death, but i can't find another thread about exactly what i'm after. Which is...
*An aggressive all mountain full susser, leaning more toward DH/FR than XC.
*Must be able to handle reasonally sized drops, say 5ft-ish
*Be good on decents, i'm not bothered about getting to the top of the hill in record breaking time, just getting to the top sooner or later will do.
*Good for a bit of FR. I'm often to be found in the Glentress FR Park, and although i can do everything there, i want a bike that'll allow me to get more air, without being afraid that i'm going to snap my xc frame. (I'm not looking for a freeride-specific bike tho)
*I would also like something that could handle the occasional trip to Fort Bill or Inners as i don't think i want to ride my rockhopper down them again. Tho i am impressed by the amount of punishment the rockhopper took!
So far i've been looking at the Orange Five S, La Pierre Zesty, Spesh Pitch.
Budgetwise i'm talking around £1500-£2000. But if the bike was £2000 i would have to really like it, as this bike is gonna become part of my student debt.
Thanks in advance for any comments
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supersonicLives Here
Joined: 25 Nov 2005
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Location: Chapeltown, Sheffield
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Rob-Is-On-Fire
Joined: 29 Aug 2009
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:15 pm |
You're right, that looks a bargin! In my size too (large)
Thanks for the suggestion
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fatfreddyscat
Joined: 03 Oct 2009
Posts: 23
Location: Surrey
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GHill
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
Posts: 1059
Location: WA, USA (Brit abroad)
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:32 pm |
Bargain!
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Rob-Is-On-Fire
Joined: 29 Aug 2009
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:34 pm |
Only problem with that GT is it's on offer in Norfolk and i'm in Edinburgh 
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ilovedirt
Joined: 16 Mar 2006
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Location: United Kingdom
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GHill
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: WA, USA (Brit abroad)
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:36 pm |
| Rob-Is-On-Fire wrote: | | Only problem with that GT is it's on offer in Norfolk and i'm in Edinburgh |
Yep, you'd have to take a chance it was right for you and get it delivered.
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Rob-Is-On-Fire
Joined: 29 Aug 2009
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:16 pm |
I've just been looking at the Felt Redemption 3. Can anyone shed any light on that ride?
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grumsta
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:10 am |
I use my Pitch for exactly the kind of use you are talking about, it's ace.
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albo
Joined: 09 Aug 2007
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 9:17 am |
I have a mate who uses a Giant Reign for what you are talking about - he goes to Les Gets, Morzine and Cwmcarn on it. But also lives in Suffolk! (FLAT)
So if your'e looking for a bike that can handle hits and still climb well, the Reign is a good'n.
Also, Chris Smith used to use his for Freeride before he switched to Corsair!
http://www.macdonaldcycles.com/acatalog/Reign.html
The Reign X2 looks good there?
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MacAndCheese
Joined: 06 Aug 2009
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Location: West Sussex
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