Jonnyvegas you must have some legs
onya if you pedal that up hill
My only bike now
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Here's my Mojo SLR
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lousy picture, epic bike.
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Racingsnail - What's the wicked like in the real world?
Racingsnail - how are you getting on with it?
Really good so far I've only had 5 or so days out on it mainly round some familiar trail centers to try and get used to it and get a bit of fitness back but it's been pretty icy so been gentle with it.
The bike rides well very natural and stable, climbs quite good even with the TRC off, anything steep enough for the granny ring and you just flip off the back because of the high front end/ short stem. The Bos suspension it quite firm I don't think it would suit an all day ride type of bike it definitely needs to be ridden hard to get the best out of it.
The only slightly disappointing thing is the shock is really clicky enough so that I had to send an email out to check it's working right. Apparently it's do do with an new metal washer instead of an older style plastic one. Going off jumps, drops and slamming through rock sections its silent but just riding along "clicky clicky click click clicky click" I guess I'll just get used to it, never really though about it the last time out.
When I got it changed the tyres over to tubeless (They came with tubes) and fitted an E13 TRS+ (just as well, I clonked a few rocks with it already)
Going to get a new saddle next as the YT one is uncomfortable and lumpy at best and I don't like the the thin grips.
No regrets with buying it though still get exited and have a big smile when I throw a leg over it.
Anything you want to know about it? Bike review are not my forte but I'll give it a go.
Crashtestmonkey, I have been lusting over a nomad for a while now. I see that you replaced the Nomad with an Alpine 160. Whats the major differences?
apologies for late reply. I had a Mk.1 Nomad and it was the biggest disappointment in 18 years of riding. Climbed like a dog with a broken back in the granny ring; the chain compressed the lower link effectively shortening the chain stay 3/4 inch every pedal stroke. Hateful. I can only assume from the total lack of comment in this in all the reviews I read the the testers stuck exclusively to uplifts.
The Mk.2 VPP used on later Nomads and other VPP bikes is supposed to be far better and you should get some different opinions from other Nomad owners, all I can say is stay away from the earlier stuff.
I don't have an online picture thingy so I'm not going to post a picture but I have been riding a Foes Shaver, its a really great bike, goes like a Hare being chased by a whippet on descents and digs in well when climbing. Nice thing with this bike is they now use fox dampers so service and warranty isn't a problem, I have ridden it in France and not felt ruined at the end of the day and finally you don't see many of them on the trails. The other bike I considered was the Mojo HD which is also a great looking bike that is meant to ride like a dream.
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will get a 160mm bike next though.
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100mm travel RM Element 970 🙂
TB LTc for most stuff.
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MK1 shitting dog for other stuff.
Pedals fine when setup right. 😉
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Bonesetter, that is one sleek looking bike, never seen one before looks good and nice bell!
Pedals fine when setup right
Sadly not true because my complaint is with the chain running parallel with the chainstay on the granny ring and compressing the bottom link. No amount of shock tuning or adjustment would have any effect on that. the lower link can move independently of whatever the upper link and shock is doing as the rear triangle is free to hinge on the triangle- upper linkage pivot.
I am so bored I just knocked this up
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Unless by "setup" you mean using a 32T ring as the granny.
It was my dream bike, spent 2 years saving for it, sold it after 6 months. The Alpine isn't perfect but climbing is a revelation.
My Nomad mk1 pedalled shite in the granny gear too.
Anyone know what 😉 means?
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RS - yes, beautiful tube forming. Very nice all round bike. If you're going off the side of Snowdon or on an Alpine trip you may need a little more travel, but this does pretty well
Here's another
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Meta AM in proto form (old 9 speed chainset while I ponder options)
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My Tracer 2. Now has added BOS Vip'r shock and an angleset set at -1
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Soon to be 1x10 as the drive chain is very worn and it all needs replacing
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my intense 5.5 has to do everything it's my only bike
recently put some 2nd hand 55's on and the're shite.doh. running 1 x 10 with gamut p25 looking to see if I can get some 15mm for the 2010 crossmax to give me some more options in the fork market.
1st test ride after I built it
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Now with Reverb and Flow rims
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dont know how to post pics on here sorry
shaun
Scapegoat - is that Norland moor?
Yes, Norland Moor. That descent straight down the middle was a great test.
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Love that kodak yellow tracer 2.
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dirtyrider, that is one megabucks build! Enve rims, SRAM XX1, WOW!
Anyway... Here's my do it all full sus...
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Yup, it's still Marmite, but I still love it... Still nothing I'd replace it with.
That Intense is really nice. dirtyriders SC is a quality build too but fork choice a little out of place 😯
My Spicy. Really like that yellow Tracer above.
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My Zesty 214. Worst it's had to put up with so far is Afan, but bought with some proper exploring in mind. Am on a (very) slow course of upgrading.
Had a great 2009 – 2010 with a Pitch; no upgrades to speak of, just took it out a lot… Trail centres initially, then more big loops and Highland trails -
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STW Weekender 2010 –
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Sadly, taken a child-related sabbatical in the last 2 years. Hoping my colossal drop in fitness won’t cast a disapproving shadow when I finally take it out again…
My custom build Commencal Meta5.5 VIP.
First picture is in it's current state.
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Is it just me that's got one of these?
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Is that a Rune? was sorely tempted by one of those - the bushing life thing put me off. How have you found it?
Their new Rune is on the list for next bike... really like it.
Remedy 7 2012
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Have also put my SLX double chain-ring on it as a 1x10.
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My other Helius ST with Bos Deville up front and Vip'r rear shock. This is in AM guise and weighs 31lb on my digital tanita bathroom scales.
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I also have a reverb to fit (after winter) and some ex823 wheels and Diabolous cranks to beef it up for the Mega and mini downhill. I love it so much that I'm selling its beefier built brother somewhere over there --->
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my new toy.
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Not ridden anything else since got this in Feb.
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The abused, neglected and much loved 5.5
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I've spoiled it rotten and given it a clean for its photo 🙂
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My Dad's yellow tracer in the front with my Alpine 160 in the back. Bit of a colour clash next to one another! In Les Gets this year, hopefully be back again next year 😀
honourablegeorge - MemberIs that a Rune? was sorely tempted by one of those - the bushing life thing put me off. How have you found it?
Yes it is. The bushings are ok if you look after them and don't have one that was overtightened in the factory. I had a Spitfire with that problem and it got replaced under warranty. I only bought the Rune earlier this year and it's been fine.
