Rode it Wednesday – its open only Hidden valley closed

someone knew what you had and where it was and came equipped to do the job :evil:

Spicy 516 is 6 inch travel bike and some 5 – 6lbs in old money heavier than a Zesty. Not surprised you couldn't keep up with a hard tail weighing I suspect about 5 – 2 lbs less on single track? I'm not.

They make 314 40cm ladies – see the review in What Mountain Bike. Came 1st against Orange 5 diva and SC Jukliana. The Orange diva is 14 inch frame. Also great bike.

Dont think 'fat bloke pushing up the hill thus bike is poor at climbing' analogy is a useful test of a bike LOL

wasn't me BTW did Cym carn when it was 'cough' closed in the last blast of snow. I did push through the snow near the top on the way up though so it could have been me :oops: could have swore I didnt see another sole on the trail. Coming down was ok until you get to a corner with a bank of snow!

Same thoughts as Akria – Same issues with the brain technology + it costs more to maintain I just don't think its performance justifies the extra cost and weight.

The choice between Zesty/Trek for was:

Wanted 140mm travel major point
Gobi seat – wow unexpected pleasure after years of faffing with different seats I have found the one!
UST wheels – ah no more punctures and roll well at low pressures.
Bolt through fork – nice to have not essential
My ETSX70 and the Trek has similar suspension setup which although good is nowhere near as efficient as the Zesty up or down
Its all black :-)
Looks way better than Ibis Mojo (ugly bike)
Cable routing is superb.

3 weeks in and 3 trail center days I know I made the right choice. The reviews are right the Zesty is relentlessly fast.

Which Zesty you thinking of getting? You should ride the bike first and try out the others. A lot depends on how and what you ride. If you looking for Enduro type try the Spicey? All those reviews cant be that wrong :wink:

714 Zesty here their very fast, light and acceleration is amazing. Simple to set up and the OST system is ultra efficient. Had it 3 weeks – twice to Afan 1 x Cym carn + local trails. It really is very efficient down and up. Easy to set up – not touched mine since setting it up.

RM was great bike but Zesty is loads faster. The Zesty rides a lot like the Stumpy – tried the 09 version before the Zesty (Not surprising as the geometry is very similar) 09 Stumpy impressed me, its very stable and assuring ride but felt dull. Zesty will fling you down the mountain at mach 10.

Previous bikes
ETSX70
Stumpy
Giant NRS

Nope hasn't leaked or fallen over although I do sort of prop it in place between frame and forks in back of car. Yup Afan was completely sodden today still better than not riding. Think I will try Malvern's tomorrow. Although weather is supposed to be worse!

CG – I got the 12v battery one so no need to link to car although it comes with a car cable if you need it. So no need to leave car open.

I use the 17 liter Mobi washer. Used today in pouring rain at Afan :-) They are waterproof and quite robust. They are great for hosing yourself down as well! The 17 liter maybe a little heavy for you CG try the 15 liter version?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=46653

Zesty 714 :D – 2.35 High roller LUST front 25psi 2.1 Medusa rear LUST 25psi joes sealant – fast sure footed. I was conti man for years but these seem great in the winter weather. Trail center regular.

why add 500grams to my bike?

Trail centers I do lower slightly epics up more and thus save 500grams of weight.

Gratuitous tights and top shocker – reported :twisted:

I insured similar one through Halifax home contents insurance and they do at home and away for named items so if its nicked from somewhere else its covered 100% replacement cost first 3 years.

mm bit of a dogs dinner going on at the front agree

Rakers way too much drag and no fun on the roots and rocks on the up. Definitely not required on the down. Trails are all weather and hard.

UST High roller on the front and minion on the rear 25psi – what tyre for trail center friendly? LOL

Broken femur twice in cycling accidents still going strong at 51 :D
You can get back your fitness you just got to work at it slowly and dont give up.

Take it easy on learning new DH skill. Start small work up.

Will keep an eye out Bradley Stoke here 8)

UST High roller 2.35 front and 2.0 minion rear on Zesty 714 nice combo for trail speed and mud

RM ETSX 2.35 Conti Vert – still a great dry weather tyre

Cmw carn still 'officially' closed but managed to ride the red route today :-). Lots of snow still on top. Not really that much fun tbh, you will need to push in some areas near the top. Lower areas are ok though.

I have ETSX 70 for sale. See classifieds or email. Good spec, willing to haggle.

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/rocky-mountain-etsx70-for-sale-1500

Here

http://www.bikemagic.com/event-news/2010-events-calendar/7470.html&?source=weeklyemail&attr=news4