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New stuff looks effing amazing in the flesh

There doesn't seem to be much love for em though.

I wandered into je james today and they had two in, the orange one was awesome enough for me to give it some thought.

However before I give up my hard earned are they shite or not.


 
Posted : 27/05/2016 8:58 pm
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They seem to be built with interesting manufacturing in mind, rather than good bike design, the suspension platform is badly designed, the pivot is in a bad place for pedalling.

For the money much better bikes are available.


 
Posted : 27/05/2016 10:04 pm
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They seem to be built with interesting manufacturing in mind, rather than good bike design, the suspension platform is badly designed, the pivot is in a bad place for pedalling.

Personal opinion or real experience? As for every review I've read it's been very well received. A good friend has one, and although I don't like the look of it very much, it rides incredibly well.


 
Posted : 27/05/2016 10:19 pm
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I quite like the look of them but I've never actually seen one in the wild. Do they sell many?


 
Posted : 27/05/2016 10:22 pm
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er mmm

My mates the machinist for them and has one, next time I cant reach near his climbing times i will point that out.

they aint light but they are strong.

tbf not my bag I dont like single pivots.


 
Posted : 27/05/2016 10:22 pm
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I nearly bought one, but seller didn't get back to me for ages. From what I've read they got very positive reviews.


 
Posted : 27/05/2016 10:25 pm