I admire the spec on that, particularly the DV46s, but I think it's a hideous bike!
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Show me pics of your XC race bikes and give me your suggestions
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Oldgit is fairly local to me Nick.
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ooh harsh
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hey up sam did you ride 10 around kiry last year?
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njee20 - Member
I admire the spec on that, particularly the DV46s, but I think it's a hideous bikeeach to their own, I wasn't super enthused about the no name carbon to be honest
lucky we all have different needs/tastes really.
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But the no-name carbon was really cheap, and that was the sole motivation for buying it, that's not
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sam what are the forks on that singular?
njee20 you have some lovely bikes, can i pick your brains on kit choice for a build i am doing, not racing but looking to get as light as possible?
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It's a Niner rigid carbon fork.
You can indeed, email in profile...
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hey up sam did you ride 10 around kiry last year?
Yep, and I loved it. Really great event, nice folks, brilliant course and well run. We were very pleased to take second in the team of three. Hope to make it back up there this year.
That was actually the first event in which I rode those wheels (though on a Gryphon with drop bars) and they blew me away, biggest upgrade ever on a bike. I'd almost be tempted to say to anyone wanting to spend 2k on an XC race bike get some carbon tub wheels instead and stick them on your current bike. Save the balance (though it may not be much) for entry fees and the inevitable chains, cassettes etc. They will make a bigger difference (assuming current bike is not a complete porker and in decent nick) than just buying a new 2k race bike.
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nice bike that mate i oggled it a fair bit that day.
what about flats though?
i was on the team that won the three man race.just about killed me thanks to you boys.
i think one of out team said something like..we have to beat them they are on road bikes with no gears..
in fact i have a picture of us all on the podium stuck to the fridge.Posted 2 years ago # -
Aha! We'll have you next year
You mean flat tyres? Yes, can be an issue. Eventually had one at 24/12 which was dispiriting. owever Ihave been using caffelatex sealant since then and none since.
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nah, were winning it this year...
Not.
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bloody dougal and his mate was in the pairs race and did more laps than us
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This is what I'm using this year. Set of Stans instead of the carbon rims though. Weight, 18lbs with my Crank Brothers Pedals on. Obviously cost a pretty penny but they do much more reasonable priced ones...
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Have they stopped them snapping constantly!? It'd better weigh 18lbs for £6300! The demo bike I weighed last year was a whole lot heavier than that, despite MSCs claims! At least you have a constant supply of frames for when yours snaps!
Sam, do you think it's the fact they're carbon that makes them feel better, or the tubs, or the weight?
You could spend less on a lighter clincher set up, which I'd expect would be better for most, more versatile certainly!
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Just keep the receipt from the MSC- other than MSC's snapping a lot, that is a Lovely bike
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is that how much it is? fek.
it is nice though.Posted 2 years ago # -
Here's mine (not that I'll actually be racing!) - just ordered a set of American Classic wheels for it. Gone back to risers since this pic though.I've got a set of SID Race forks for it as well, but having run it with both I prefer the Float 80RLT's even if they're a bit heavier.
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epicsteve
Is that a Zion? I was thinking of swapping my Stumper HT frame for one of those. I guess it's a nice ride is it?
Cheers
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For what it's worth, GO TITANIUM, IMHO Carbon is for Road bikes - It doesn't like being crashed, You WILL crash. If you're looking for a bike that will last, it's your best option. Doesn't have to be US made!!
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Is that a Zion? I was thinking of swapping my Stumper HT frame for one of those. I guess it's a nice ride is it?
It is indeed a Zion. I've had a few months and am still working out the best set-up for me (80 or 100mm forks, flats or risers etc) but have been impressed by it so far. I've no other Ti frames to compare it with but it's noticeably comfier than the Dave Hinde M3 frame I also have (which also a bit lighter than the Zion).
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With Brant's new carbon Carnegie's bars, Stans new crest rims on American classic hubs from JRA and weighs in a fraction over 20lbs.
It's great for up to 3 hours unless it's a smoothish trail then it can go all day.
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Johnclimber - i salute you. What a **** gorgeous bike that niner is
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my hardtail ..
and my new full sus ....
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Johnclimber - i salute you. What a **** gorgeous bike that niner is
Not to my eyes I'm afraid, although usually I find niners the best looking (which isn't necessarily saying much!) of 29ers. Partially I think it's the colour, but also something about the relationship of saddle and bar height seems to make it look like the frame is too big for that rider.
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relationship of saddle and bar height seems to make it look like the frame is too big for that rider.
I realised the saddle needed raising a bit after I sat back on it after this shot, the seat clamp wasn't tight enough and it had slide down a little
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Probably the weight of that saddle bag that made it go down - How do you fill it ?
Incidentally, are those Carnegies on there at the moment ?
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Any excuse to show the old bird:
In Sweden I am just about the only guy on the start line riding a FS setup and I do it for the exact reason njee20 wrote before, I can just sit down and peddle. Off road I am racing the 1 hour + lap XC series and some marathon events.
May be her last year with me racing mind as I am being seriously tempted onto a Superfly 100, if only the frame prices would come down
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When it was brand new
Thinking about some new forks at some point...
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njee20
Leighton Buzzard or Woburn.
TBH that's my only MTB, if I was only racing it I'd do more to it. Hoping to do well on it in the Grande Vets at this years FNSS.
But cross and road is my main thing.Posted 2 years ago # -
njee20 & cullen-bay:: I've certainly seen/heard of some MSCs snapping. I wouldn't say a lot though and mainly the full sus.
For the record, I rode/raced last years bike hard tail with full XTR and never had any issues.
I ride for their UK team so £6,300 isn't what I paid but I never said it was cheap!
On the weight front, 18lb IS the weight on my scales (at the moment).
I admit, the tyres are not usuable in this country, the term "semi slick" would be generous.
Having said that, I've only got MSCs 355 wheelset on it at the moment because I've got Stans to go on. This in weight terms will balance out usable tyres so I would still expect the weight to be in this area.
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So you've got the Maxxlite 285s on it?
My eBay special with Mud-Xs is 20. So you've got 530g on tyres, yours has XX, and a SID WC fork.
I'll wager if I spent another £4000 I could get mine lighter
That's rubbish about there not being a problem with them snapping and you know it! 2 at Dalby, Paul Robertson's Koncept and I've heard of various other problems. I really want to like them, but they're not tough enough considering the amount of cash you have to lay down!
I'll have a Flash Team if I'm spending that sort of money!
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Bream, excellent choice sir!!
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are most folks running 355s these days?
i am on standard race (not 7000) and find them a bit bendy in the corners.
still true and doing the job mind you just a bit noodly.Posted 2 years ago # -
njee20, yeah the tyres are insane, although I used them at sherwood last year! Probably shouldn't of, but they got me round quickly!
I didn't say there wasn't any problems, I said I had no issues with my bike last year. Just because I ride for them doesn't mean I'm going to defend them to the death. I can only account for my own bike and honestly it's the best mtb I've ever ridden.
Paul has had a few issues with his bike but it is a full sus and you always have a load more issues with them than HTs. In my opinion they've made the FS too light and are bound to have problems.
A couple of the bikes from last year where considered pre production and I remember there was a problem with a batch of swing arms. I know some bolts have snapped as well but this isn't really the frame.
It seems like your opinion is being coloured by the FS and not the HT.
I'd probably agree with you on the Flash, it's a stunner aint it!
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