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Thanks all! Really appreciate the reviews & info.
Think I'll have to discount the Five. I can't get a test ride and the lack of water bottle mounts annoys me.
I also think the Rocket is probably too much travel, so that's out.
Fight between T130 and Flare..
Some thoughts then..
> The T130RS is £2750, but the equivalent Flare build is £3200.
> The T130Rs geometry is arguably better- longer reach & shorter CS.
> The Flare is from a smaller guy and I like Cotic, but then I also have affinity to Whyte.
> I like the idea of a steel front triangle- it looks nice, but it's also heavier.
> I can pickup the Whyte tomorrow and get riding, over a slower build with the Flare.
T130 test ride tomorrow, and waiting to hear from Sam about Cotic.
jimw - Member
I can guess why the bolt on the DS is apparently "too long" on the droplink bikes. The same bolt on NDS screws into the brake mount as well, so rather than have two lengths of bolt they buy in just one.......
I know I am biased a bit, but I never notice the nut when I'm out and about on my Rocket, having too much fun.
Yeah, the engineer in me appreciates that as a sensible solution. But the Cotic fan in me expects their FS bikes to be as pretty and nicely finished as their hardtails (and they are, for the most part)
Wobbliscott- what did you think of the Flare vs Rocket? Where they easy to manual?
I'm fond of a wee manual. The Rocket Max is many more longers than my Stumpy Evo and my first attempt was uugh!!! Like trying to open a door from the hinge side 😀 . Next go i shifted backwards a bit and it wasn't too - a bike length or two maybe. Third go and i floated down the length of the street on the rear. And that's with a bad back. Stumpy is a bitch to manual in comparison.
Not trying the hard sell the Cotic btw, just answering your Q.
whitestone - MemberIf you turned her round she'd start wagging surely - Dad we're going biking - wahay!
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Like you said, hypersensitive.
Yes it's a curse! On the plus side I earn a living from it (not with bikes, with my other obsession...)
I wouldn't say the T130's geometry is better than the Flare's - it's more on trend but I'm not convinced that's it's the best thing for everyone. I'm 5'10.5 and I prefer the balance and fit of my bike with 430mm chainstays and 430mm reach (and 740mm front-centre so 1170mm wheelbase) to my other one with 420mm chainstays and 460mm reach (and 770mm front centre so 1190mm wheelbase).
boooooooooring, rides like something designed by committee.
And the five like something designed by an octogenarian when he was in his 20's. Oh wait.
In a word - fugly
Again. Orange five.
Cokie YGM... Hopefully might be able to hell you out!
Cokie - Flare vs. T130 - you're a lucky boy (assuming you're a boy of course! sorry if you're not) I've not ridden a Whyte, but know them to be great bikes from mates who have had them. It's like choosing between Claudia Schiffer and Elle McPherson (I grew up in the '80's!). I think either way you won't be dissapointed.
So, ended up with this, a Whyte T130 RS with Pikes upped to 140mm, tubeless & some wide Burgtec bars. Mboy from The Missing Link Cycles in Droitwhich sorted this for me within a day and even travelled to drop it off! It's the last '16 in the country. Personally I prefer the spec over the '17 version.
Took it out for a spin and it was exactly what I wanted. Feels like a T129, but more nimble and easier to play around on. Was nice being on something that felt so familiar, but better.
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That's a very nice bike indeed. Except for the colour matched Pike decals - I hate colour matched Pike decals - actually, I jsut don't like any Pike decals except blacked-out ones.
But again, now that I'm done nitpicking, it's a lovely bike.
When you're finished messing about on airfields, pop west to come and ride it on some proper trails! 8)
You don't hang about.
Good work, looks a great bike.
That's a very good looking bike. Enjoy!
Cheers all. Certainly not used to having Pink & matching decals..
Mboy, I'll definitely try and take you up on that offer.
I had the same wheelset on my T129, and I've already noticed how much stiffer they are in 27.5'' form, which I thought was interesting.
We love an update. Happy riding.