I agree, the spec is phenomenal for the money.

Only minor issue for me was cable rub in 2 places: rear brake cable on upper stay, and rear mech cable over bottom bracket, where there was a frame protector but the cable was running inside it and rubbing the frame. I found it before it had done much damage but would suggest having a look and getting some extra frame protection, I went with the Lizard Skins carbon leather stuff which seems to be working well

Thanks for that, will check it out…..

Giz a go??

Ya cheekyget…..

No bother.

What sortof riding will you be doing on whichever bike you choose?

I will mainly be riding Glentress, Innerleithen, Laggan & Comrie Croft on it.

Once a year we have a boys holiday & ride Dalbeattie, Mabie, Kirroughtree & Ae.

Don’t think it’s overkill for that sort of stuff.

I’ve come across folk on DH rigs many times on these trails.

As long as we are all having fun & getting out riding! :D

Cheers. Really nice.

It is ridiculously plush.

My last 2 bikes have been steel 29ers & I’m loving the rear end.

It doesn’t seem to bounce like I felt my Nomad did, but this might be due to the shock & damping?

Just love it in every way.

Today’s ride wasn’t a great test for it, but it was rougher than the local cycle path :)

A trip to Laggan is happening soon tho….

Yeah, they are a bit long, especially the Reverb & gear cable.

Dunno if they would be willing to shorten them when I take it back for a once over in 4 – 6 weeks?

moose: YGM

Is it the headtube junction she objects to?

No, she actually loves that bit.

I did indeed change the saddle & grips.

Both for sale.

A snip at £3k (for both obviously & including P&P)

Thought it rude to not post a pic from today’s maiden voyage…..

Definitely feel I made the right choice! :D

Brilliant! :D

Ridgeback Scoot XL?

They come with 12 or 14″ wheels.

My 4yr old has been using a 12″ wheeled Scoot since he was 2 & still uses it, even tho he can ride his Ridgeback MX16 with no stabilisers no bother…..

Pics required.

Thanks one & all! :)

Wheels are too small.

?

They are 27.5 / 650b – is that not the fashion? ;)

This:

Oh, wait a minute – I have actually just bought it, 19 hrs ago…..

:lol:

My new steed has Pikes, good to know they have a 2 year warranty!

Is it an xl and when will it be advertised in the classifieds

It is an XL.

Not before its paid off, so at least 12 months from now! :) 

You run 34T?

I personally would’ve got a smaller chainring before messing with the cassette….

2015 Norco Sight 7.1 carbon – anyone on here got one?

Yes, me!

Well not quite – picking it up on Saturday A.M. :)

You are indeed correct! – Congratulations ;)

You don’t necessarily need a wide range cassette though – just MTFU! :)

superhooper / whatnobeer:

Any issues with the press – fit BB?

Thanks for that.

I did wonder if the gold lever was a ‘climb mode’ thing….

the standard spec is very good.

Can’t see anything I like that has a spec list that comes close.

I will probably put my own saddle, pedals & grips on it, but otherwise it ticks all the boxes! :)

£195 – Pffft!

Are they going backwards in the stantion coating department?

Loving the new Rift Zone 29!

Likely that you will need a new chain too….

BigJim – do you ride an XL?

Are you in Scotland?

That’s a relief about the clearance update.

I was told Orange will be an option! :)

Oh, & carbon too, maybe…..

Wasn’t aware there was a known issue.

The builds on the website have 2.25 Nobby Nics out back.

Just wanted to make sure a 2.35 Hans Dampf would be ok.

Red.

Now that the 29er wheel size is obsolete

Bollocks

26 / 750b / 29er???

massive lol +1! :D

renton:

You are correct, Orange don’t know how to design frames……

That’s why they have been in business for a LOT of years & sold a LOT of bikes & frames.

Fancy swapping it for my HT frame?

(+ cash my way as you’ve already admitted it’s pish)

Troy Lee A1.

GavinB:

Thanks, I will be in touch.

Do you ever ride Pitfichie? – Could maybe meet there sometime?

TomB:

I’m having back trouble & really don’t want to shelf MTB all together, so I want to try another full sus.

The exact frame I’m considering!

OP: Where are you based?

I would love to sling a leg over an XL one….

(Currently riding an XL 2Souls Quarterhorse that I’m going to put up FS soon)

I’m in Monifieth, Angus BTW.

Long shot, but I’m in Dalbeattie from tomorrow until Sunday riding the trails around the area.

DO NOT ADD THE FISH NEXT WEEK

Really?

The shop said 7 – 10 days.

Took it back to the shop on Thursday, but it didn’t seem as noisy in the water he submerged it in – sods law….

Internal.

It does rest on the glass, but when you pull the cable slightly to move it off its only very slightly quieter.

Noisy motor I think….

I often meet idiots by me on the path network, much like you did today.

It is mostly folk with dogs off leads they can’t control.

Very irritating!

Good on you to belittle him 1-0 ;)