Hi
What do I replace my stolen Whyte T120 2011 with? I loved the Whyte, completely awesome, something different and British.
Do I replace it with with the 2012 T120. I'm sure I would be more than happy or do I go for something different? British would be good.
Being considered are: Whyte T120 & 146, Orange Five, Mondraker Foxy, Norco Site, or a custom build....
Suggestions please. 120-140 travel all round trail bike £2-£3k. A bit of personality/attitude wou be good.
Thanks
Custom build is the way to go. I will never buy a stock build bike as there is something on the spec of nearly every off the self bike that I would change.
Any other ideas? Ventana El Ciclon?
The Ventana El Ciclon is a superb choice.
I think the new norco sight 2 looks good and the spec for 2.5k looks very good
AJR.....have you ridden the new El Ciclon? If so what do you think?
Jonny, I really like the look of the Norco too. But....it is only available through Evans which puts me off.
2011 Turner 5 Spot frame from Merlin and then spec it with your choice of parts. I reckon it'll come out under £3k and you'll have a stunning bike.
Cotic Rocket has to be on the shortlist
Turner and Cotic both tempting.....especially the Cotic (might be a tad over gunned though?).
Not british, but how about a Pivot Mach 5.7? is that too much travel?
Had a test ride recently and loved it, didn't ride like a 6"travel bike, but the suspension seems to kick in when you need it.
Ok - so it maybe doesn't fit any of your criteria 😳 but it is a great bike...
As I am the importer of Ventana I think it may seem biased if I give you a rave reveiw. The 2012 frame has been reveiwed by What Mountain Bike and is on the Bikeradar site.
The Pivot, i'm not sure. Looks a great bike, but I prefer a slightly longer and lower geometry.
AJR, what is the weight of the El Ciclon medium frame? I really like the look of the bike, it is different! BUT, do you lose standover with the upward curved top tube.......important as I have short legs but a relatively long torsoe.
More run of the mill.....Zesty anyone?
Was it you who emailed me with those questions ?
Cotic rocket is I lush ride. I would have one of them.
AJR.....yes.....the mist clears.....yes it would have been me.