@ muddyfunster
what are the bikes you would reccomend?
@ muddyfunster
what are the bikes you would reccomend?
Well I suppose it ultimately comes down to what you are most comfortable on. In that category though, personally I would have to rate the stumpy evo s-works as the best of the best.
Mr DH capable than the Whyte, more nimble than the Mega.
Listen to the funster....he talks sense.
Stumpy evo is an xc bike
my Mega will outclass on gravity downhill by far....maybe not pedally stuff
built up beefy though.
lyrik 1.5 coils
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minion super tackys
stumpjumper:
evo comp,
evo expert,
or s works ?
freeridenickStumpy evo is an xc bike
You are so wrong it's not funny. Can you just admit you are wrong and save me having to put you right?
my Mega will outclass on gravity downhill by far.
No it won't.
mrbumpstumpjumper:
evo comp,
evo expert,
or s works ?
Specifically I would go for the EVO carbon if you can afford it (not s-works soz). It could probably benefit from a stiffer fork up front, but other than that it's as perfect an all round bike (platform,geo) as you can get. It's an xc riders dh bike, a dh riders xc bike etc etc. Stunning piece of kit.
funster you are a **** of the highest order with your posts.
stop being an arrogant so and so. this is a friendly discussion.
I don't think there are any better bikes than the Mega with similar geometry, my Mega rides better than my old mans Nomad MK2 on shallow trails.The frame itself is only about 1/2 to 2/3rds of an LB heavier than the Alu Nomad MK2 (can't quite remember the exact weigh I measured). So you can easily get it down to sub 30lb with a decent build.
Personally I think the Nomad rides better than the Nukeproof, but we all want different things. However, for the price the NP was always good value, now even better as they seem to be blowing them out (updated model coming?)
Mega weighs 6.9lbs w/o shock. Nomad (alu) weighs 6.9 with. You could build a Mega to ~30lbs or under & not compromise on strength, but it's going to require a lot of high end bits. I've just finished building a Meta SX for my Mrs (almost identical frame weight to the Mega) & that just snuck in under 30lbs by a gnats ballsack.
Thoughts on the meta sx when you can hob nob.
Thinking of changing to one (from a mega )
My mates large mega dripping in XTR (single ring) flows on burgtech hubs, rental bars & stem, reverb (shortest one available) posh 36's and tubeless Rubber Queens is 30lbs 4oz on park scales.
Not exactly a reasonably priced build.
Built my Mega frame up with all the bits from my 2010 Orange five, which included Revelation 150 teams, 1x10 spd, Pro 2's with Flows, Hope race Evo X2's etc. Weighs in at 29.3 lb ( med frame & shock 7.9lbs ) and handles trail centre type riding superbly. 160-170 forks would be great for more DH/Alps type blasting, but I a more than pleased with the 150/150 balance. Only planned change will be a Fox RP23 in the near future. The RT3 is fine for most situations, but does get a bit out of its depth in fast rough going.
Yup, only way to get a Mega under 30 is compromise on the fork or the reverb, which kind of misses the point of the frame....
Thread hijack - how does the frame weight of the mega compare to the frame weight of a saracen ariel?
freeridenickfunster you are a **** of the highest order with your posts.
I presume the word with astrix is sage because all I've done is provided informed opinion. You, on the other hand come out with crap and name calling.
Yup, only way to get a Mega under 30 is compromise on the fork or the reverb, which kind of misses the point of the frame....
Seriously, it's not. You could build a Mega with a Reverb & a proper fork & still get it under 30lbs fairly easily. You just need to spend some money to do it.
A smidge under or a smidge over 30lbs? Who cares..
Is 30lbs a magic number which determines if the bike will go uphill or not? I find my mega climbs really really well. It maybe just me, but I love the geometry and while it's heavier than some (but not by much) and thus it doesn't accelerate quickly on slopes, you are never fighting to keep the front wheel going where you want it. I find it so much fun to ride, I love it as a trail bike and I'm really happy with it.
I don't have a dropper post though, and rely on the old school seat qr method until I save up enough money.
Anyway, have you all not read the latest dirt? 26ers and slow and 29 is the future! 😕
