Yes I think that’s a good plan….to keep with them and ride them. The reason for selling was that they have had a few dodgy reviews when going over small bumps etc and they felt a little unresponsive when I was out the other day (only ridden three or four times) so was thinking cut my losses and get more for them if they are newer rather than wait, but I don’t know how much to even price them for as I can’t find them online. Any ideas how much they are worth? Perhaps I should have got the Stoic 3 which has RockShox Recon Silver fork as people have said that is better. But as you say, I am new to modern forks and may need to wear them in/adjust/play around with them. I just noticed that adjusting the rebound didn’t really do much.

Thanks v helpful. Noticed people use this expression when describing fork on my new Canyon Stoic 2. It’s a Suntour 34 Air Boost with 140mm travel. Feels fine to me but I’m not experienced so wondering what to look out for.

Thank you. I have read this fork isn’t the best which is a shame as it’s on a bike with otherwise decent components. Should do for my needs

Good advice thanks. What about how open you have the lockout thing (blue) though?

It’s the new 5008. It would be great if you could let me know. Thanks!

How do you measure the right cable length? And what tools/stuff will I need? Vid on the internet seems to suggest lots of things i don’t have and all kinds of grease etc

What’s are the advantages of tall vs not tall pedals? So many options!

What sort of dropper post should I look to get? Need advice on siZe really. The Brand X ascend looks good value. What sort of travel? 125mm or 150mm.

Feel annoyed if they are budget as the bike cost £850! Not high end but not lowest.

It has an air one.

That’s how I feel

Thanks for all your help. Will go ahead without the paste. I’m in Kent so a fair distance from Edinburgh but thank you! Is it hard to put on the back wheel? Don’t want to screw it up.

Thanks for all your advice. Looks like the stoic for me. Any advice on pedals to slap on it?

Are these the tyres on the Canyon?

Just want a fun smooth ride over some xc paths and the odd trail. Wish Canyon didn’t charge so much for boxing and delivery.

Yeah you don’t often hear bad things about the Bizango. Like the look of the Stoic 2 though but not really reviewed too much. Wondering if it’s worth the 250 quid jump in price. Maybe!

I was riding a road so that would explain it- intend to be doing XC and the odd trail really- nothing too wild for now. So are we thinking Canyon Stoic 2 better than Bizango if money not an obstacle? Have ruled out specilialized as would be too small in the one they have in store.

Also I had a go on someone’s Bizango a few weeks ago. Was good but found the higher gears did not go high enough. Wanted more resistance.

This Canyon looks cool. Any other suggestions or ones to compare it to before making my decision?

Thanks this is really helpful. How do you measure reach?

The reviews tend to be on Bikeradar and the mtb websites.

What is a modern reach? I am 39 and so won’t be going too hardcore.

Damn, the large was the only one in stock and I filled in the Specialized measurement thing and it said large. Will check out the Stoic and Sentier.

I get what the spec is better on the Bizango but in your opinion, would it be really noticeable?

Also, really hard to find bikes at the moment but can get my hands on these two. Not sure whether I should wait and spend a bit more when there are more options out there. Got around £1000 to play with. Worried a large in the specialized may not be big enough too. I am 185 cm but can’t try it our as online order

Cheers, yeah I hear what you are saying. I just feel like the Voodoo looks like a man-child’s bike in orange. Wish the Specialized one had the better functionality.

Thanks that’s really helpful. How much does it cost to change out to an 11-46? Also, the angle/reach comment- what should I want? I am a relative newby to things.

Thanks Voodoo has suntour raiden fork and rockhopper Rockshox Judy solo air. Both have tubeless ready wheels.
Voodoo has sram nx gears and rockhopper shimano.

Also the voodoo is orange which is not really me but it gets such cracking reviews.