I have an original Jeffsy. It's an awesome bike and with the ludicrous spec it came with it hardly bothers the scales, coming in a a shade under 27lbs. It has served me well, and I've replaced a few things - two sets of bearings, 11-speed X01 replaced with 12-speed XT, but it is showing its age. The rims are very narrow by modern standards, the head angle is steep, the seat tube is slack and I know (by riding mates bikes) more modern geo rides much better.
So it's time to get something else - but what? I'm closer to 70 than 60 so I don't really shred the gnarr. I will admit to liking light bikes. I have other bikes, so the main usage for this will be trail centres (Cannock, FoD, CyB, Degla, NyA) and maybe the occasional Peak ride. I have a few ideas in my head, but I'm interested in what you lot think, particularly from anyone who has moved on from a first gen Jeffsy.
Orbea Occam is the first thing that comes to mind for a light trail bike
Scott Genius.
An Epic Evo.
Canyon Spectral seems like the modern equivalent IMO
Or if you're on a budget, you could probably pick up a much more modern frame for £500-ish and move your bits across?
Cotic FlareMax, although may not exactly hit your lightweight requirement
Only medium left and no mention of budget but definitely worth a look at %44 discount
https://www.merlincycles.com/santa-cruz-tallboy-5-cc-x01-mountain-bike-2024-338808.html
Scott Genius
That wasn't on my list but looks interesting. I was thinking of going shorter travel rather than longer but that certainly ticks a few boxes.
no mention of budget
Budget not really an issue, within reason.
Keep 'em coming!
Just swapped everything off my 2017 Whyte T130rs onto an Orange 5 EVO 2022 frame for £300 (with Fox Kashima shock
In the traditional STW spirit of recommend what you have, what about a Mondraker Raze. I've got the 2024 carbon R which has been superb. Done 80+km xc rides on it, a round of the Southern Enduro and days at BPW with nothing more than a change of tyres.
Looks like there is still some stock of it too as Freeborn where I bought it from have it for £3k
Bikes have got way more capable in the last decade so you could get away with a downcountry style bike quite easily. I recently got a Rocky Mountain Element and it's very capable. The only thing is that to keep it lightweight it needs to be a fairly high end build
Canyon Spectral seems like the modern equivalent IMO
Spectral, or Spectral 125 - anyone ridden both?
When looking for similar I ended up with a Transition Spur. Absolutely superb bike, light and capable. Next choice was a Specialized Epic Evo.
Plenty of cheap Orange Stage Evo's about too at Sunset MTB and Winstanley's. My bigger bike's an Orange and that's ace too.
When looking for similar I ended up with a Transition Spur. Absolutely superb bike, light and capable. Next choice was a Specialized Epic Evo.
Spur was may first thought or if budget allows Atherton A130 might fit . I really like the look of the commencel tempo but I think they might have a few build quality issues .
I know downcountry was a bit of a joke and seems to have gone away now but that description and style of bike struck a chord with me and I think my next bike will be something along those lines .
What about an, erm.... Jeffsy?
Not currently shipping to the UK, but will be.
Probably/definitely better off paying on CC in case they go pop - again.
And future warranty, who knows - I can't say I've ever had to warranty a bike though.
They do look nice...
I had the same YT (great bike) and now have a 5010. Id go for the Tallboy from Merlin..
Transition smuggler would be up on my list
Had a 2016 Capra. Was a great bike, but sold it when I bought my Kenevo as it just wasn't getting used
