I had a 08 heckler and changed to a five, really liked the heckler but prefer the steeper SA and slacker HA of the five..
the 2013 heckler has a new geo, 72/67,5 with a 150mm fork!, ISCG 05 and tapered..so geo is close to the five now …

racing QH..or better racing SJ frame..

(pic from 2soulscycles.com)

this one should be on the list..

http://www.2soulscycles.com/products/quarterhorse-qqhq-98

thanks !!
answers some questions for me…

that chart is fine for the old sov (size only regular and long), the new one..(sizes s,m,l,xl) has for 140mm forktravel, 68HA and 71SA..
which is close to the bfe with 68,6 and 71,6..
but they ride completely different..

thanks ash..
like the pics..
its a fantastic are there..

wherever you buy, avoid unitybikes.de in germany..

yes ..I remember the first nightrides, and still have my lights of the old days..
which makes me smile while reading the “expensive lights” thread..

a charger which does not get red hot and smelly while charging is …so far !… a “good” one for me….
looks like the recommendation from PeterPoddy, but different brand..

the charger which came with my magicshine CT 808 two years ago heated up extremly and smelled like burning plastic while charging..
batteries went hot also….

since I bought a good charger it is fine now..

as far as I remember are the stickers on the blue frames under the laquer, but not on the gritstones frames with the reflective decals..
just look on the website under colour options for the old bfe..

as far as I know…
troof, bagger and pig are discontinued..
but for next year there should be..the blue pig 2 (thought we already had it..the MK2..)for 160mm forks..
a new piglet and the big wig a 29er steel HT for 120mm forks..

fantastic area…spent several winterholidays in this region..
from christmas until end of january..
friendly people,good food, brilliant trails..

just respect the “private property” signs..
or ask for permission..

as northwind said…
I have a GD since 3 years, ugly but perfect…constant use, never had any issues..
and since spring I have a KS SUPERNATURAL for my HT, so far no problems..

+1 for hope !

old tire does the job …

just be aware with…. unitybikes.de

had problems with them 2years ago and found out that they have very bad reputations in germany..

caustic soda removes the anodising..
most toilet cleaners work with caustic soda..so it`s easy to get..
apply it and let it work just!! until the colour is gone…and remove!,
the parts will be shiny grey, ..(kind of..)

goldenwonder ..
thanks !, 2 or 3 years ago I tried to buy one with no results..
will have a look again..

look here, starting at page 23 ..

http://www.dtswiss.com/Resources/Support/HUBS/DT-Swiss-Hubs-240s-Technical-Manual

for some tasks you need a special “dt swiss tool”, (which is nearly impossible to buy..) but as far as I remember you need it only only for the rear hub disassembling..

except size L right now…
all gone from the first batch..

my choice will be a dropper post..(KS supernatural..)

with carbonposts be aware..
don`t overtighten seatclamps !!

http://www.bustedcarbon.com/

this one,

found it by decathlon in france on my last trip to chamonix

http://www.btwincycle.com/DE/adap-flaschenhalter-apb-300-17139155/

works perfect !

paypal gives better rates and no fee for you ..just for the seller

another one…worth checking..

http://www.2soulscycles.com/index.php/en/products/quarterhorse-qqhq

I´ve seen several NP silver ano frames…
and for me there are differences !
the welds on the one I got where really! dark and had a rough surface,
on the welds, the welding itself was perfect
normally I like the industrial look of it ,
but on mine it was just looking like something went wrong !

the look was quite different to the scalp shown !!

I got one..
wasn`t happy with the dark welds
(same look as tomtomr´s)
frame went back..

don`t know whats wrong with arguing about prices as in the closed thread..
sooner or later everybody will have a rig to sell …

price seems not too high for me..

otherwise as druidh said..it takes some time..or splitting

[/quote]nmdbase – Member

Had a new Heckler and I have a new Five, they are different bikes, I prefer the Five even though it is uggggly
Posted 6 days ago

same for me…

got my book yesterday,

absolutely brilliant !!

thanks tomw n

mine is on its way..
thanks tomw n !

+1
works perfect..

ton…go for it
a friend of mine bought an e-bike last summer for commuting…
I didnt thought that it is a good idea for somebody fit and healthy..and still dont think so ..
but borrowed it from him for a test ride..
it was real good !!…couldn`t believe it..but it was just a lot of fun
if I wouldn`t be able to ride my bikes anymore for any reason,
I wouldn`t hesitate a second..

YES!

arventrail in zermatt…

mk1 were 4 sizes, 15.5/21, 15,5/22, and 17/22,17/23..
the 17/23 frame with 160mm fork had 67 headangle,73 seatangle, BB 13,4,chainstay 16,75, wheelbase 44,3..
had a mk1 and now a mk2…just brilliant !

waiting for the Ti Alpine …

there are fireroads..of course…
but also a steep “trailcenter”…with uplift, bikepark bad wildbad..
just for an impression..

or many trails like that..

http://www.vogg-net.de/home/fotos/schwarzwald/08-bm_04/08-bm_04.html

and across the border in france, not far away..

http://www.lacblanc-bikepark.com/

a long intro..but more than 50 minutes long !