650 + hardtails ?

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650 + hardtails ?
sheepshifter
Free Member

Fancy one , who’s using what ? what’s the go too brand . After 1×11, 120 travel not too bothered about a dropper 2k ish .

Posted 7 years ago

bedmaker
Full Member

Two mates have Genesis Tarn and new Surly Karate Monkey. Not sure on pricing but they are both lovely.

Posted 7 years ago

wiggles
Free Member

I have a Specialized fuse and Love it best hardtail ive ever had and never thought id say that about an alu frame!

The big tyres make it more comfortable than any steel bike ive ever had, was £2k when I got one think they are about £1400 now.

Building a new FS but keeping the fuse as dont want to be without it as it is just so much fun.

Posted 7 years ago

retrorick
Full Member

Fuse here also. Really enjoying the riding on it. Bought an ex demo 10spd expert version for a chunk under 1k and i don’t regret it one bit. Not ridden any other 650b+ bikes so nowt to compare too but would recommend having a test ride on one of you can.

Posted 7 years ago

metalheart
Free Member

Cotic SolarisMAX. £1899 in silver version (1×11, 120 McQueens, no dropper)

http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/solarisMAX#black-orange

Posted 7 years ago

prawny
Full Member

I’d be tempted by one of these bargain basement fuses at the moment. Some of the kit on them is great for the money, didn’t think I’d ever say that about a Specialized.

But I think I’d rather have a Sonder Carbon Transmitter.

Posted 7 years ago

rOcKeTdOg
Full Member

Mk2 solaris, 1×11,130mm fork, scrapers & recon+

Posted 7 years ago

SaxonRider
Full Member

I am on a Genesis Tarn 10. Honestly, after first a full sus Trek Fuel, then a Fisher Big Sur hard tail (both 26″ obviously), I feel like I will never need another mountain bike.

I rode Cwmcarn earlier today, which was the Tarn’s first time at a trail centre, and it was simply phenomenal. The plus tyres were perfectly suited to the rocky technical climbs, and on the descents, I felt no need at all for suspension.

I know that I can only really compare to my meagre past selection of bikes, but the Tarn has been a revelation.

Posted 7 years ago

mm93
Free Member

Crikey,them fuses look really good for the money,how do they ride? Liking the look of the pro model for £1299.

Posted 7 years ago

seosamh77
Free Member

I just googled that tarn, why is it so heavy for a bike with a rigid fork?

Weight: 13.28(kg i’m guessing?) that’s 29.2lbs. Is that a typo?

Posted 7 years ago

wiggles
Free Member

I have 140mm forks on my fuse now and it is a bit of a hooligan! Love it on roots and rocky stuff just floats over them. Ive had 3 sets of forks on it now and think it really suits bigger forks over the rebas It came with more from the stiffness point of view than travel, the only thing that lets down the spec really.

my weighed just under 28lbs standard (with pedals IIRC) looking for some 29er wheels for it now to use it for commuting and ditching the road bike as I just prefer riding it.

Posted 7 years ago

nemesis
Free Member

Got mine direct from China via Sobato. Full carbon. Brilliant bike rigid or with front suspension. 120mm travel, 1×10 (11-42), i35 rims and purgatory / nn

Posted 7 years ago

pigyn
Free Member

2k gets you a whole lot of Orbea Loki, and they are amazing.

Posted 7 years ago

n0b0dy0ftheg0at
Free Member

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/laura-trott-mtb-1-womens-moutain-bike

Only large (fits up to ~5’10”) left for £350 before discounts.

Posted 7 years ago