Kevin, i can offer the deal on the XCL for £1699

O, the VF2 is amazing 😉

http://www.progressive-bikes.co.uk/xcl_build_kits.html

In a world of cookie cutter bikes built for the masses who wouldnt know a gr8 bike if it bit them on the bum its still fantastic to see Brent Foes doing his own thing.Lovely bike, im very jealous.

Amen to that brother! Lovely bike 🙂

that frame is one of the last US made XCL's, someone snap it up it's a bargain!

Anyone wanting a v good price on some 36 Floats, just drop me an email 8)

al, to sugest we only discuss things with which can be answered with a definite answer seems silly, no? 🙂

Gravity sports also doing CCDB at sensible ish money. Richard at Gravity is also a top guy!

http://www.gravity-sports.co.uk/forks-and-shocks/40-cane-creek-double-barrel-shock-ccdb-.html

Ooh that Chumba looks pretty nice.

That is the early proto of the new generation EVO. Finsihed frames will have a similar top and down tube to the VF2 with beefier tubes. It's a multi link bike too. Chumba decided it's time they had a go with a multi link design, they are not dropping the horst link frames though (thankfully imo) just looking at others options to get into the market.

I should have one of 5 finished proto's by the end of May 🙂

Rickos, did you spot the image of the proto evo in this months dirt mag? It was in the crank bros article at the back if one if the shots!

To me it's not about how fast good kit makes me, far from it in fact 🙂

£700 for a trail centre shock?

Not sure i get your point? Does that go for other expensive parts for trail centres?

One of my points is, people will spend £400 on wheels, £400-£700 on forks, £100 on a carbon bar and then scrimp on the most important part of any full suspension bike, doesn't make sense, regardless of what surface or where you ride.

It is odd that Jones didn't like the CCDB on the F5, Richard from Gravity Sports, who sent the F5 over for test, rode it with the Fox RC4 and CCDB and prefered the CCDB, Dunacn Riffle who rode the F5 in world cups last year prefered the Vivid, opinions eh?

I agree, it's hard to say the CCDB is the best out there, however, shocks like the Elka and Stoy require that you know what you want from your shock when you order it, once it is set it is more difficult (though not impossible) to change the settings, unlike the CCDB. So even though the CCDB may seem confusing, once you start to use it and understand the principals of each setting it can be easier to tune to your preferences on the fly.

I really want to get my hands on an Elka, once i understand a little more about what my frame and my riding style likes.

My bike still has the same 5" travel, it just works better 🙂 so to make trails more fun you prefer parts that don't work as well as they should?

I really do have to disagree. Why should the suspension on a 3k bike not be as good as it can be? Weight is the only reason I can think of for not wanting a good coil, but it's a trade off worth having IMO

Sorry to drag this thread back up, but i finally had the chance to ride my VF2 with CCDB yesterday at Llandegla, and all i can say is wow!

Small bump compliance, big hit and control are massively improved over the RP23. What suprised me most was how well it climbed. Even though i was running around 35% sag the bike felt balanced and composed, but still taught, without the feeling it was wallowing in its stroke, which i always felt the RP23 was doing without the pro pedal switched on.

Traction was amazing, felt like i was running the best tyres in the world if you know what i mean?

All in all very impressed, and i have had only a couple of rides with it!

in my experience, though i rarely hear others say it, the Fox air forks do take a time to bed in. i also think the PSI settings fox give can be a little out. Fox forks can also be dry from new, so try a basic leg service and adding fresh oil.

HTH

Just go into Sheff and get drunk 🙂

My opinion as a customer rather than dealer is, that there seems to be a fair few people who have had to send their Lyrics back for whatever reason, whilst the Fox 36's seem more reliable?

Certainly of all the Fox i have sold i have not had a single pair back yet *touch wood* 8)

Was very windy on the first climb, felt like i was going backwards!

The top section where the jumps are on the black, can't believe how different that looks with the felling that has gone off! Thought i was lost 8)

Was a good ride, nice to blow away the cobwebs!

First proper outing with the CCDB on my VF2, wow, what a shock! 8)

Chumba XCL in size extra small

Just a quick question, are the 500 exactly the same as the 5.1 but with new stickers?

Great stuff! Any snow left?

Dino, how did you get on? Compared to the 575?

What you want is good old 4 bar, Chumba XCL or VF2! Tough as old boots too 🙂

Si, shoes fit the missus well, not managed to try them much in anger yet, she has been too busy with work, even had to work today and tomorrow!

Important thing is she likes how they look 😉

Fair, just make sure you have biscuits or cake….

You can always pop down to my house in Chesterfield, i'll do if for free!

Not mine but i had one of these in black, always regret selling it 🙁

580 for 2010 36RC2 fox vans, where where where?

probably a little late, but i can match that, or maybe even a little less than that.

Now that is a VAN! Fab work, did you kit it out yourself?

Have Evans confimred they are coming to Sheff?

singlespeeddan, i thought i read about that a few weeks ago, might actually be true 🙂

Hi, not seen your email, dropped you one anyway!

I would echo some of the above, spend a bit less and you will still end up with a great bike, 2-2.5K would be a good point for a full susser.

Also, let me be the first to say a Chumba! Just about to offer a rolling chassis deal on the VF2 frames, £1950 gets you frame, Fox Float QR15 fork, Hope Hoops, Thomson stem and post, Chumba grips and saddle. Add a SLX group set and away you go!

Another STW regulars bike 🙂

a bit more sealant well sloshed around helped when i had the same issue.

Slight hijack, what's this CCDB offer you speak of?

I have a 200 x 50/57 new style CCDB available, mail me if you fancy it?

200 x 50 or 57, latest ccdb has a spacer you remove for 57mm stroke

curly68, i have a CCDB that i could do for £450? brand new never fitted.

an AFR for all day riding? don't get me wrong i love Nic's but wouldn't want to ride an AFR all day with that spec. IMO you are also being generous with 35lb weight for that spec on a AFR?