Is warranty a big issue? The bad side is that certain parts of the Whyte are lifetime warranty (1st owner only) but the Jeffsy has 2 year warranty, but you get the added pain of it not being uk supplied.

Yeah the warranty is the issue, but hopefully any major claims the seller would help – will ask!

It all helps when I can’t decide lol

@LeeW Up to 12 would be great, majority of bike parts are 3-7 I think, taking it yours is adjustable?

Also, what tools do you need for assembly? Dont want to over tighten anything! Do you not any grease etc.

Finally I read the bike has rub patches on already, still worth getting more helitape or invisiframe kit?

So many questions lol

Yes they can if they want too, depends on store

South Downs & Friston Forest – I need FS due to my tail bone needing a break and my physio said it would really help!

Looks pretty good – even cheaper in Medium (depending on condition as ex demo).

Ok, well bikes I can try near me…

Camber 29er (£1500)
Trek EX 8 29er (£1850)
Giant Trance 2 2016 (£1599)

Whyte T130s (out of price range… shame!)

Ok – looking at the best colours now lol! Should have got the Boardman before they literally all sold out.

I think I can go try the Camber and the Fuel EX8 29. Both get pretty good reviews!

I really wanted a Kili Flyer last year… wondering how much it would cost to build one up – frame and rear shock now £599 at Evans!

https://www.evanscycles.com/saracen-kili-flyer-x-2015-mountain-bike-frame-EV279226

Have joined the 130mm thread!

Rather than another thread, I am hoping I can join in!

After 130mm bike too – max budget £2000

T130s looks great but out of budget, same again with the Fuel EX9.. but do like it!

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fuel-ex-9-27-5-2016-mountain-bike-EV251300

Other options I am looking at are:

Trek Fuel EX 8 29:

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fuel-ex-8-29-2016-mountain-bike-EV251297?esvt=886-GOUKE1046486&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-126384-1&esvcrea=63402922496&esvplace=&esvd=c&esvo=EV251297-19.5-BLK&esvaid=50080&gclid=CNTW_9Wd3M4CFfYy0wodCywNTQ

Camber Comp (budget for dropper):

http://www.southdownsbikes.com/specialized-camber-comp-29-2016

Wait for the new Bird… but not sure I want to wait till December.

Any other options at 2k max (really want price to include dropper).

Top tips people – as for the above, I am planted right in the middle!

I’m starting to explore the more techinal trails my way (still avoided some of the drops for now) and am finding it quite a lot of fun, but on the flip side there are no massive drops or jumps so a lot of it is more twisty and fast stuff.

In an ideal world I want a bike that climbs quite well, but is fun on the twisty fun stuff, but can handle the occasional bit of rough!

I was also looking at the Remedy 8 2015 (Pike Front/Fox Performance Float EVOL) rear but was basically told that 140mm would be too much.

Over budget again, but the fuel ex 9 looked to fit the bill:

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fuel-ex-9-27-5-2016-mountain-bike-EV251300?esvt=886-GOUKE1046518&esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-126384-1&esvcrea=63402922496&esvplace=&esvd=c&esvo=EV251300-18.5-GRN&esvaid=50080&gclid=CPGXvuCP3M4CFcHNGwodIVoDvA

Or EX 8 29:

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fuel-ex-8-29-2016-mountain-bike-EV251297

The T130s was on my shortlist but at £2200 its over budget.

Other than that, the Trek EX 8 29 comes in on budget and the Specialized Cambper Comp 29 is under budget (allowing funds for a dropper).

The Trance 2 (2016) is down to £1500 at the moment and comes with a dropper.

Will check out the Kona Process today too.

So basically 100-130mm is the sweet spot – that kind of helps rule out a bunch of bikes which is a good thing.

As for the Boardman – pretty much all sold now!

Pretty good way to carry your repair kit imo. Ideal if you don’t want it all in a pack or just want to carry a small bladder pack.

Guess I will be on a M/L or Large – but at 5ft 11 I’m usually between sizes so probably M/L!

What kind of grey is it? Dark or light?

Edit – found the grey, just not the orange!

Boardman sold out, just got to find stores that have stock! I’m considering a spec camber comp carbon, but not sure if it will fit yet.

This is close ish to me…

http://www.southdownsbikes.com/bikes/mountain-bikes/specialized-camber-comp-carbon-29-2016

Only in medium, but I guess if it does not fit I have myself a nice carbon rolling storage device?

There is a Camber Comp FSR Carbon 29er for sale I have my eye on – only got a medium left though – how do these thing size (2016 model)

Can you remove the bottle cage from the swat door?

Standard original Freeriders for me – most comfortable shoe I have worn!

T130SX if Pink is ok! Comes in XS sizing with a dropper.

I’m thinking of the t130 but also look out for new kili Flyer on 1st September

I wonder how long delivery times will be. Guess it’s a case of getting pre order in pretty quick on the 1st!

I would love to go for a HT and FS but my budget would not allow!

I was looking at the Aeris but didnt want such long travel, then specced up a TR which I was so close to buying, but then having discovered all the single track near me, I really want FS!

I’m trying to be patient and avoid buying the wrong bike just because I want one NOW!!!

It does look good! Like the Blue, but the orange and grey are both good colours too.

I was thinking about saving more cash for a T130s, but this looks like a really good option.

If I spec one up with same as the T130s (GX/Yari/Dropper etc) it will be about the same price.

It’s nearly same price as Aeris 140, so looking at around 2k for the NX with dropper and £2200ish for the HX or SLX version.

The NX could be the turning point for me! Might bring it within an affordable budget.

Trouble is I really want a dropper and the lefty would need one, plus Im still not sure on its looks!

The Bird looks nice – but might be over budget, but maybe worth saving the extra!

I changed mind from HT after discovering all the new routes my way, and I was pretty much using the full travel of my Reba.

How much is the Carbon Remedy?

New Bird looks good – on the pre order mailing list so will see how much it comes in at.

Must look harder! Bu to be fair, I cant comment on the news pages!

Wanted to look at the vitus escarpe vrx too, but only small and XL left!

Just looked…

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s183p6523/CANNONDALE-HABIT-4-2016

That fork though, never seen anything like it lol!

Stump would be large I think – medium says up to 5ft 9 and being 5ft 11 puts me firmly on the large. The Camber comp I am borderline on, but not really looked in to that one.

Not sure I do need 150, but think I need more than 120! Didnt actually look close enough at the stump to see it was 150 – my bad!

Some nice pics!

Out on my own so just the surroundings!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w251/Beautopia/20160821_145805_zps59ajg5yg.jpg%5B/img%5D