Hmm I'm a bit suspicious about the weights quoted here, if that bionicon is 29lbs then I might need to reassess the laws of physics, same with the op's voltage at 34lbs?
Have a a peek here at the official Bionicon Facebook - a larger frame (medium, mine's a small), running 2x10 and 2.5 Maxxis Minions, plus a heavier build spec, came in at 32lbs with pedals 🙂
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We weighed mine as part of forthcoming promo for the Alva 180 Air - you'd be surprised how light they are relative to what people expect when looking at them 🙂
There are many options out there and a really nice situation to be in OP 😀
So, I'll add to the mix! My early impressions of this bike are very very positive (and some would say that I would say that, after shelling out a not inconsiderable amount of my hard-earned on a new bike 😉 ), in terms of climbing and descending abilities.
I'm still fettling with my preferred set-up to give a full review, however, my initial foray's have shown it responds very nicely to deftness of touch and has amazing directional control at both slow and fast speeds. My current quandary is whether to run wider bars than the 685mm one's at present...
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Toys19 "op's voltage at 34lbs"
It's running with Tubeless flows running Conti MK2s, Fox 36 Air RC2s and Bos Vip'r - Defo 34lbs even with a Reverb - The frame is about the same weight as the covert. It's an awesome bike, but just slightly too much for longer rides and steeper climbs.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I can see a few demo rides coming up.
That Pyga looks sweet!! 🙂
Muddyfunstet, we're agreeing ultimately though our view on value might be different. You mention the £3k, but that's chuffing expensive for a bike. There are bikes at half that cost that are easily at less than half the bike or even as good. I just think setting a budget then looking for a bike to meet that is a bit of the tail wagging the dog and people might look over a decent bike just cause its cheaper than their budget and might be missing out on a bike that might be better for them.
wobbliscottMuddyfunstet, we're agreeing ultimately though our view on value might be different. You mention the £3k, but that's chuffing expensive for a bike. There are bikes at half that cost that are easily at less than half the bike or even as good. I just think setting a budget then looking for a bike to meet that is a bit of the tail wagging the dog and people might look over a decent bike just cause its cheaper than their budget and might be missing out on a bike that might be better for them.
Ah yes, I'll agree that on the one hand letting budget dictate the bike might not be the best way, but at the same time if someone has a budget, and that's what they can afford to spend then there's no reason why they shouldnt spend it on something they like if they can afford it.
I think the relative value/cost of high end mountain bikes is a whole other subject. I'm not wealthy by any stretch but for me £5k is expensive for a bike but not unjustifiable.
As for a £1500 rrp bike being better than the 2013 Enduro, well I would have to ride it back to back but I very seriously doubt it.