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Sounds very similar to my thoughts, mine comes in at 30.5lbs.
It climbs very well and goes down hill better, it seems to carry speed well into and out of the corners, I am pretty blown away how good it is.
I think you'll notice the difference between the xfusion and the Fox 🙂 I did.
Flamejob, How are the new 36s?
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They track beautifully and they feel amazing at speed but I'm having a few [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/36-talas-rc2-setup-tips ]problems with the initial setup[/url]. I think they are the most consumer adjustable forks you can buy.
I bought them at trade price, but even so, its a lorra lorra cash!
Buy buy buy buy!!
PS: they're at 130 in that shot /\ where they will stay for most of the time to be honest.
I bought them at trade price, but even so, its a lorra lorra cash!Buy buy buy buy!!
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I've just looked at the price and there's NO WAY ON EARTH I'm putting £600-£700 forks on a £1000 bike. Not never, not nohow.
I've just ordered a stiffer spring for my Pikes and that should see me all nicely set up for the foreseeable future.
Took it to Afan last weekend. Fek me. It sodding flies downhill.
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I'd confirm that PP was moving rather quickly on that thing with me mincing along at a much more sedate pace behind
(NB I would just like to point out that I put none of the transwales tags on this thread. I am innocent of this crime and think the real perpetrator should step forward and confess)
To be honest, the Pikes are really really good forks, but I need something bigger that doesn't weigh more.
As far as putting £700 forks on a £1400 bike; I consider the frame more than worthy of spending the cash; I'd put them on a Yeti or Santa Cruz, so why not the Mighty Bitch I say 😀
I consider the frame more than worthy of spending the cash; I'd put them on a Yeti or Santa Cruz
That is true, actually. But I don't NEED them. WANT? Yep.
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My name is flamejob and I am a fork whore
I'm kinda thinking of painting them black and putting Pike stickers on 8)
Tell you what, I can see the Pitch becoming a bit of a classic bike in the same way the old 130mm Enduro was, or the SC Superlight. The price is right (If you can get one) and they work so well, and are such fun. I wonder what the 2010 version will be like?
<- also doesn;t need new forks, but would love some 🙁
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Tell you what, I can see the Pitch becoming a bit of a classic bike in the same way the old 130mm Enduro was, or the SC Superlight. The price is right (If you can get one) and they work so well, and are such fun. I wonder what the 2010 version will be like?
I reckon the 2010 bike will be exactly the same but even cheaper, maybe £797.36 for the Comp and £913.87 for the Pro. Bothe will come with a free "how to really annoy bike snobs" training package 😆
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I've had someone refer to mine as "That [i]THING[/i]"......
flamejob yuo selling the pikes? could be int martin_varey"yahoo.com
I gave them to a friend in a fit of Karmic enrichment.
My local bike shop was building up a pro with custom parts for a customer. Had lyrics on and more of a DH / Freeridey build with duel ring and bash, different wheels and I must admit I was rather taken by it!!
I gave them to a friend in a fit of Karmic enrichment.
Can I be your friend please? Just in case you decide to do the same with the 36s..?
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Mine is headed in the 'Freeridey' direction; I have had the rear wheel rebuilt using the same rim with a Pro II (did the calcs and it is better than a Mavic so kept it) and I got a bashring yesterday which I might fit tonight.
I am trying to keep it as normal looking as possible... sort of stealth 'showroom spec', which is why I am strongly considering painting the forks black and putting white Pikey and 'FOX SHOX' stickers on them, like the original Pikes.
I kinda like that double take you get from riding something a bit weird.
FJ - I know where you are coming from with that. I chose my bashring because it matched the bike and looked rather like it was fitted at the factory....
So.. as suggested in other threads... who is up for a P(B)itch tribe meet/ride??
Any location ideas would be nice.
I am in London, but will travel.
I am well chuffed. I just did quite a big drop/steep rock thing on my Pitch Pro at Stainburn yesterday. It's on the red downhill route bit.
My best mate's got a Pitch, he bought the frame for £300, spec's Lyrik Coils, ProII/729, Dual Ring SLXs, X9, J7s etc. seems to be a good build and makes a pretty cheap full sus considering his old cham. frame was £450.. He enjoys it at 160mm but apparently most of the time runs them at 140mm, to me coming off of a reign it seems a little sluggish in parts but a bargainous price as a full build!!!
I love mine, upgrade wise its got Sunline V1 bars 710mm wide, new grips obviously. DMR V12 flats. I want a flappy paddle seatpost for it next.
Its there if anyone doesnt know what one looks like by now! 😀
I'm probably going to buy a comp just for the frame. Flog all the bits on fleabay
Does anyone know if there are any issues with fitting a 200mm E2E DHX 5 to the pitch?



