You going for one Martinh?

I emailed Banshee and they replied saying:-

You are correct and its something we call the “shock block”. It makes a huge difference to soften the feel of the aluminum but you wont give up the lateral rigidity of the frame. Its super stiff and that will allow the power to the pedals.
I will be honest though my friend Lance Canfield did say it was bloody harsh, but he’s used to his own plush DH bikes and has had a few back surgeries. Others who have ridden the bike had no complaints and to be honest with those big fat wheels I found it less harsh then the Scirocco I used to ride which the Paradox is based off of but it was a 26”

Thaey do seem a very down to earth company, and I really like their approach to their 26″ & 29r HT’s. the geo is exactly whatb I’m after.

I suppose it’s the square alu rear triangle look of it and a seeming unforgiving ride, which gives me hesitation

Thanks for all the replies, and offers of help!

I’ve ordered two pairs from UK bike Store which will be here in a week hopefully

Top recommendation, Cheers

They too are out of stock, their delivery a couple of weeks ago sold out real quick. Another del is arriving next week

I haven’t used them for wheels but got some Stan’s sealant which was cheapest anywhere.

Their web site is very good and is their efficient dispatch, so they get my heads up there

Speedgoat are doing them for $1200 8O 8O

OIC :oops:

Problem is you don’t drink, or have any other vice I know too (except for some piercings in dodgy places), so it’s difficult to bung ya

fozzybear – Member

Stu is on his a lot from what my friends say..

Good to see you around James :D

Very entertaining, thanks for that

Fit dog

Yes, you must be a big fecker to make a 21″ look right (which it does) :wink:

The big wheels are blessing for us BF’ers. I remember what I looked like perched on top a 26″ bike :lol:

What size is the frame in your pic?

You wouldn’t like it – it’s 1×9

What size is the frame in your pic

Terrain dependant of course, but how about 1×9 with either a 30t or 32t

Is this for the Chumba?

ton – Member

fella’s, the reba’s are the biggest 29r fork available

Except the White Brothers 135 & 150mm :wink: See my ebay auction *cough*

What’s the HTA?

When these forks are set up correctly Bob is left at home

Ton, I’ve put those forks on the bay as I hadn’t heard from you

Chumba Gooood

I’ve always thought you should build a HT with stronger components, esp wheels

What HT you bought?

Ooohh, nice pics…

Ditch em and move on

The price was certainly right – pretty much cheaper than anywhere else. Went with them from a recommendation from another forum user and they were saying they had stock of this fork

Turns out they did not have stock, but took my money anyway – and yes via credit card

I ordered a discontinued item which they charged me for (£471 Reba fork)

Charged me Wednesday last, couple of emails later and still not had a refund.

CRC charge on dispatch – much better idea and saves alot of anguish

Although over your budget, but what about Niner HT’s? What MTB mag loves the SIR9 to death. Sublime 853 ride

And I just happen to know of a used XL for sale

Short rear cage, chain as short as poss – never dropped in in two years

Ton – the UK is Reba Team dry – I’ve searched everywhere

2010’s arriving July 27th in US according to a forum poster

The only thing I’ve picked up about tubesets such as Life and Spirit is as they are ultra thin walled, the tubing can be vulnerable to denting from mis handling or stones

I’ve been looking to replace a torn MK, but sorry Charlie CRC are £23.99…

8 years – Oops! Well astablished i should say

Hadn’t seen you bumped my original thread, but have just ordered my new bespoke ‘trad’

Thanks again

sheldona – Member

Off to Mayhem tonight to set up Camp Ashton and the castle ready for the Knights of Niche

He’s keen – have a good one

Thanks for the heads up muddy – might have to cry off rain keeps up :x

Taken from your link above (Strong Frames)

The extreme strength of this alloy allows Columbus to draw the tubes to thinner specifications than ever before, down to 0.38mm!…This tubing is marginally heavier than aluminum while still possessing the strength and ride qualities of steel.

What’s the magical part?

(We all want a bit of magic in our frames don’t we? :wink: )

Is your Scapin a MTB?

Stourbridge DY9

Postage is only £10

Frame builder is not for public forum veiwing yet – I’ll PM you

Hey Ton – tell you what isn’t daylight robbery – £400 for a custom Columbus Life 29er HT!

You wont notice the difference

Well, developments!

Decided to go full Columbus Life. Going to check if TT can be bent easily otherwise we’ll go 631 for that. Hoping for a 4lb frame, stronger (and alot lighter) than the 853 with big strong tubes too

Chain stays 17″ 8O

It is alot. Gordos are said to be very nice though.

I’ve taken to waiting a bit now, and find something you’re more happy with comes up at a better price

I’ll be there Mick!

We ripped up Clent today didn’t we – FFS! nothing could stop us

FF **** F F sake!! Why can’t we get a **** bling wheelset at a decent **** price FFS already already!!!

:wink: No – not in that thin a gauge tube – TT will need to be different, unless Mark Reilly can give the standover with a straight tube

I still think you ought to build it for me and save me all this grief