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hi y'all
looking at re-entering the world of full suspension next spring looking at 120-150mm travel aluminium framed not too heavy but not too light.... ALL Mountain if you will!!!!
my current short/long list is:
SC BLUR LT
SC HECKLER
SC BUTCHER
ORANGE 5
TRANSITION BANDIT
STUMPJUMPER COMP EVO
TREK REMEDY
I had a heckler previously and loved it and know all the fors and against for the heckler vs 5 and I'm more interested in real world comparisons of the others? and any others to consider?
currently being drawn to the SC BLUR LT or BANDIT
cheers
I'd be looking at a cheap ASR-5 frame from Rutland Cycling myself.
Zesty and Foxy.
Stupid names, great bikes.
yup that was the other one i was trying to remember good call!
Yeti 575 should also be considered, some great deals about at the moment.
Cube Stereo worth a look. CRC has some models discounted.
what about the blur LT any views on this?
My mate demo'ed a Blur LT from Skyline Cycles at Afan. He loved it but it was his first go on a full-susser so it's difficult to say if it was the LT or just the switch to full bounce. It definately made him a good 25% faster overall than he'd been previously though, and easily 50% faster downhill!
nukeproof mega?
something from mythic (can't remember the name of their AM bike)
giant trance x or reign?
Blur LT2 here, and its the best full suss bike I've ever had! I've put 160mm Lyrics up front, and this bike tackles everything so well, and quick too.
Love it
jekyll
hustler
I've owned a Blur LT and ridden a Butcher in the Alps. The Butcher was definately more All Mountain, felt heavier duty, more help from it on the big stuff.
Canyon Nerve AM is the bang for the buck answer. Look at this for £2600
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2566
read Matts review and the ASR 5 review
leaning towards the yeti now
We'll have some new Titus El Guapo's in shortly.
Very affordable. Lovely.
Saracen Ariel.
The new [url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/93388219@N00/ ]Chumba EVO G2[/url], just arrived in the UK! £1150 with RP23 rear shock, bargain.
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/93388219@N00/6266275862/ ]Chumba EVO G2[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/93388219@N00/ ]srbwilson[/url], on Flickr
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/93388219@N00/6266271656/ ]Chumba EVO G2[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/93388219@N00/ ]srbwilson[/url], on Flickr
The new Ragley full sussers might be worth a look? Not sure when then be available though...
read Matts review and the ASR 5 reviewleaning towards the yeti now
That's my lust-bike of the moment too.
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I have a 11 heckler, single pivot easy to maintain and with 160 fork on its slack enough. Prefer it to the spicy I had before.
still the yeti in the lead! heckler might win on price though!
The yt industries wicked is a bit of a bargain. Alternatively,just go with the heckler and save yourself some cash.
Problems with that new Chumba? Read down the posts (past the usual appalling customer service stuff)
http://forums.mtbr.com/chumba-racing/chumba-head-tube-badge-745613.html