i ran a 800lb spring on my heckler....
i reckon that spring is way to big for you suggsy..
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what full sus frame for a heavy rider?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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No trust me I bottom it out-I ride more like 30 stone
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Coil is great and plush but air is easier to fine tune and adjust. To be honest your weight is nothing to worry about. I wouldn't fall into the trap of thinking 'I'm heavy so I need a 6/7-inch full sus bike to cope'.
Any 4/5-inch trail bike will do you. Although if you get an air rear shock I'd get a high volume can for it (£40 for a Fox one).
FWIW I'd recommend a Cove Hustler, Boardman FS Team or Pro and the Giant Anthem or Trance. The Boardman is the raciest of them.
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Or maybe a 5 Spot with a coil.
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2006 S-Works Enduro 17.5 stone.
Wales Scotland Peak Alps - no worries anywhere.
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I am 6' and am partial to a light ale as well as a pie myself.
My 18" 5 pro is a minter with the RP23 and rides like a dream.
The ride over my old Marin wolf ridge is no comparison.
The 5 is planted, plush and rides like a mountain goat.
And as yet no speaking or creaking either.
Its a ride that just gives bags of confidence and a massive smile on my face...............go on you know it makes sense.
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Cool hand luke - they are great bikes until they break. I guess you haven't had any problems? I went through three chainstays and finally the main frame gave out.
Weight is not a determining factor for how much travel you need but the overall strength of the frame is. At your weight (like mine) you do need something clearly robust rather than light weight.
If you've got the budget then nicolai helius am or perhaps the ac definitely qualify as robust and come with a five year warranty.
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