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Anybody got one?if so how do you rate them and what's the pro's and con's. ?
Thanks
One of my mates has - I rode it a few weeks back, very good geometry indeed!
A mate has one, looks good with decent kit, but the back end seemed a bit lacking in lateral stiffness and moved a lot when I gripped the wheel and seattube and twisted - bridge less stays may be the culprit? Perhaps it makes the trail come alive..?
I've got one. I opted for the G-150 rather than the works and was worried I'd be instantly disapointed but even the RC3 pikes are excellent.
I don't notice much flex in the back so far, but I've mostly been riding it on very rooty technical trails rather than flowing berms etc.
Waiting for a chance for a really long ride on it soon. before I bought it I also tested the new orange 5 on an epic ride in Tweeddale down fairy glen. it was great but to spec it with RS suspension was going to come in at £4200 for the RS.
I also tried out the Trek Remedy 9 (29er) but it was like riding a tractor in comparison to the 650bs
Most of the guys in my local alpine bikes have either bought one or are shortlisting the G-150
Yep I have had one since November and I love it. The pikes are excellent, even though they are 'only' the RC3 model.
I know that the lateral stiffness of the rear end has been mentioned in reviews but to be honest I haven't noticed it all, whether that be chattering down the rangers path on Snowdon, flowy trail centres or steep and technical descents.
Geometry seems spot on, rear suspension is great and it comes with really good spec for the money. Most bikes at £2.5k don't even get a dropper and this came with a Reverb stealth. Some Whtye finishing kit on the contact points but is all good quality and well suited.
Bloody bonza if you ask me, but just don't go telling everyone!