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lightweight, all-day, racy full suspension? (pics)
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Posted 1 year ago #
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As far as the fork goes, the Lefty may be lighter, smoother, and more rigid than any of the other options - something to bare in mind.
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Interesting thread this, good for me to dream about the next bike I would like to buy...
"As far as the fork goes, the Lefty may be lighter, smoother, and more rigid than any of the other options - something to bare in mind."
A mate of mine rides a lefty, at times he finds the not being able to take the front wheel off a right royal pain!
Posted 1 year ago # -
You can take the front wheel off, can't you? Just need an allen key.
Also worth noting you don't need to take the wheel off at all to fix a puncture
Posted 1 year ago # -
hmmm...needs to brake down to fit in a fiesta
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You need to take the calliper off to take the wheel off, so that's two allen bolts, plus the wheel itself, that's three.
It is more of a PITA than a QR for sure.
But as noted, you don't need to remove the wheel to change tyres or tubes, fix punctures etc. So unless you need to remove the tyre for transport, it is not a big downside.
Posted 1 year ago # -
the Turner Flux does look awesome IMO!
found these pics...
anyone got one?
would it be OK with 100mm Sid's?
Posted 1 year ago # -
Just another observation, only the Giant out of all them would you be able to carry on your shoulder comfortably...
Posted 1 year ago # -
I'm hoping to ride it TBH
(well spotted though)
Posted 1 year ago # -
Really like my Top Fuel, far nicer than any of the Epics I've had IMO.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Can highly recommend a Cannondale Scalpel (had two) or a Scott Spark (current race bike).
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Hows the scalpel for all day rides 5plus hours (Pennines, dales, lakes)?
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2 guys I ride with, one has an anthem x2, other has a scott spark (not sure which one- but carbon frame, 100mm rebas, slx etc)
Both of them leave me for dead on the climbs if I'm on my FS (2006 marin quad tara 140mm revs etc) or HT (456SS with pikes) but on the downs I am waiting for them at the bottom.
Not sure what this tells us other than both are light efficient pedalling but steep & twitchy XC bikes (and/or both my mates are fitter than me but a pair of wusses going downhill).
Has anyone suggested trying them all and seeing which one you like best?Posted 1 year ago # -
Sefton - what did you get in the end? I'm swaying towards an Anthem X
Posted 10 months ago # -
lad on here has jsut got himself a Transition Bandit, looks nice..
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/new-bike-transition-bandit-contentPosted 10 months ago # -
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Posted 10 months ago # -
Did you decide??
Posted 10 months ago # -
This would fit the bill - rides a good as it looks.
EDIT - you'll need to follow the link through MTB components to the F2Posted 10 months ago # -
Has the same question myself. Ended up with an Anthem X1 (2009) frame (£350 from STW classifieds), put on some 100-130mm Revelations and transfered the rest of my hard tail kit. Rides like a dream. Happy to race on it, play on some steep stuff or ride it all day. I'd never had a full sus before, but I can now see why people want them!
Posted 10 months ago # -
I keep wanting a bike like the ones in this thread. But every time I ride my Cannondale Rush (still in one piece!) I really can't fault it. 5 years old I think and running like a dream. Love the lefty too!
The anthem always looks attractive option.
Be nice to ride a Canyon.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Assuming that you haven't made the change yet...
If your hardtail is 23lbs, and assuming your frame is 4lbs, a swap to the flux would make it 25lbs.
The flux is a very efficient pedaller (no propedal needed) and its zerk pivots are very weather resistant for all round use.
For a frame swap the sale flux frames are very good value compared to an Anthem frame.
The anthem is also a good pedaller, but didn't feel as stiff or 'classy' as the turner when I was making my mind up.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Mate at work has one of these, bought it twelve months ago and swears by it -
http://reviews.mtbr.com/2009-trek-top-fuel
He's absolutely gutted because he is moving into a flat in Leeds and is having to sell it! I had a spin on it the other day and was very impressed.
Posted 10 months ago # -
yep made the change
Posted 10 months ago # -
Zesty 714 carbon frame easy as light as hard tail with dt240 crest rim wheels. Smooth light fast up and down.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Ignoring the Cannondale hater, when it comes to putting a 'dale with a lefty in a small car - just take the back wheel off ! That's what we do with my son's front wheel bolt-through bike. Not really anymore hassle.
Posted 9 months ago # -
Why not buy 2nd hand?
Infact buy my Yeti ASR C LargePosted 9 months ago # -
dude bought the turner - months ago now
Posted 9 months ago # -
I will sell this bike to somebody!!!
Posted 9 months ago # -
I've had 2 anthems an Anthem X0 2009 and 2011 Anthem X. Awesome bikes. by far the best 26er FS i have used.
Going to be useing it for Keilder this weekend But i am thinking of going 29er fullsus next time SC TallBoy or 29er HT Yeti BigTop...
Posted 9 months ago #
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