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I'm looking at buying a G160 but am struggling to get a demo. Has anyone got one and there opinions on it. I ride mostly natural trails the occasional trail centre. I've read it's not the best climbing bike but not much said other than just that.
Thanks
Posted : 29/03/2017 11:11 am
Long .. slack and at 14.4kg a bit heavy
Posted : 29/03/2017 11:13 am
I ride mostly natural trails the occasional trail centre
My question would be why the G160 and not the T130? I had a similar predicament and after a test ride opted for the t130. The G160 is fantastic but I think you'd have to live somewhere seriously rocky and steep to justify it. The T130 is plenty enough- I've ridden all the usual trail centers (mostly Red & Blacks) and it's excelled. No doubt the G160 would be better descending, but if you have to slog it back up too, I'd go T130. I had the forks increased to 140mm travel and it;s still great on the local XC bimble.
Posted : 29/03/2017 11:15 am
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My current bike is a shade over 14kg so that isn't too much of a issue
Posted : 29/03/2017 11:21 am
Hi there had my t130 stolen and have the same dilemma for a replacement t130 or upgrade to g160. Same weight at 14.2 vs 14.3. Hmmmm not sure whether to go for more travel. Probably thinking a yes at the minute.
Posted : 24/04/2017 3:45 pm
Demoed one a year ago, bought a Mega.
Whyte too heavy and skittish, didn't climb well either.
Posted : 24/04/2017 6:00 pm