Am looking at another option just incase Cotic run out of frames again, all the write ups I've read about the Kinesis suggest not running anymore than 100mm. Does anybody have one and run a longer fork? I'm planning on dropping a set of maverick sc's in.
read Benji off here's long term tests - I think he prefers the shorter/lighter approach...
Mmmm I was after real world, not bike trade [s]Opinions[/s] views 😛
I think Benji probably rides his bike in the 'real world' just like the rest of us...
they're all opinions, in the end and why woudl 'all the write ups' say somethign that was wrong? If they were inconsistent it might be worth asking for qider experience?
I have the Versa (loveley bike)and run Revalation 130's on it. For me it's ok and i have no issues but then i'm not really a cross country head down arse up kind of rider... more techy singletrack and trail centre. I read Benji's articles and appreciate his views on the handling benefits of the shorter fork for that frame based on measured angles and such like....but like i said it seems fine for me at 130.
I havent got a versa but after running my HT on 120mm then 100mm (100mm recommended frame) I have stuck on the 100mm setting is better for climbing and steering IMHO - I shaln't give you the make as I have mentioned it too much recently 🙂
I too looked at the Cotic (simple) but the cost £470.00 against the £275.00 I paid for the Virsa was the clincher..that coupled with the versatility of the "Virsa" means that if or when I have to go geared again then I can.
I'm not disbelieveing Benji but these guys do get to ride alot of bikes and everybody has their own favorite so more than one view has got to be better...... 😉
Donks - that's my thinking as well but there is just something about the Cotic.....(still waiting for the phone call from them 👿 )
Just two small things about the Versa should you go that route (applies to singlespeed option only)...first one is the adjustment of the rear brake as the holes on the frame are not slotted, this ment a very simple fix of some washers to correctly space the caliper when the wheel is tensioned.
The second is the supplied chain tug it's self...crap..it doesn't work so i binned it and fitted a surly much better.
Sorry for trying too sell it too you but like i said i really like it.
So is a Versa with 100mm forks slightly more relaxed than a true arse up heads down racer but not as slack as a 456?
"still waiting for the phone call from them"
they had a load of new frames in and are busy checkin, packign and sendign them this week so it may be a bit delayed before you get a response.
Thnx donks, these are the sort of observations I'm after.
I came from a 456 and find the Versa a little more manoverable but your probably right not quite as slack. Better on the twisty singletrack for my reckoning especially trails like Cannock.
Sorry I've not called back. We don't have any Simples left. Sorry. From what Benji says in the mag it seems the Versa would be a good substitute.
Was after a soul, cy 😉
genesis? bit cheaper than a soul...