I have an original first edition renaissance 1 album so no worries there.

Thanks for the other suggestions will check them out!

Ygm!

Chumba HX1 photo to give you an idea!

Including "unsagged" geometry (at the bottom) which will allow you to compare to other peoples unsagged geometry (Orange, and USA brands show unsagged geometry – it makes no sense to me, though it's OK if you want to measure things with your iphone against a wall…)

What happens with different sag levels? At least measuring at without gives consistent measurements?

The XCL in that image was a 2004 frame. The XCL frames (like the one in that image) have a very low failure rate, (i think only a handfull have ever broken) and if you dig hard enough you will find broken 5's http://brightonmtb.org/2009/05/13/bad-luck-or/

Good shout on the Nicolai though, they are really nice frames.

I like the chumba but are they strong enough with the carbon rear?

The carbon is plenty strong enough, i ride in the Peak amd have had many a rock strike and it is fine.

Chumba always build their frames on the 'over built' side of things so be rest assured they are tough enough.

ahem…. Chumba VF2 🙂

Nice and light, VERY stiff and versatile. The suspension action is very linear, and feels predictable when using all of the 5" of travel.

I have run mine with light weight bits for a weight of 27Lb, and now with coil shock and burlier parts and it works very well both ways!

Hijack alert! I could build you a Chumba VF2 for £2300 with a tasty spec?

Si.. can you still get muchocheapo 36 Floats??

I can, i have a few pairs in stock, mail me for a price…

I have used the 150 TALAS 2010 forks and they are very good, and i don't notice anymore flex than the 140mm 2009 forks they replaced. The FIT damper in the 2010 forks is much better, seems to sit in the travel better.

All in all a good light weight travel trail fork. I can also supply at much cheapness prices 🙂

To keep prices low i think it will be a no option build so i could keep an eye on stock levels and values.

Something like the XCL frame, Fox Float fork, full SLX group set, Hope hoops, easton ea50 kit, maxxis tyres for £1900 ish. I think that represents great value for a top quality bike.

Again, thanks for all the feedback!

Looks like we are going to offer 3 build types, one based around the excellent SLX groupo and the other 2 will be XT and X9. All with Thomson finishing kit and easton or Sunline bars.

The biggest challenge has being able to secure Shimano parts CHEAPER than Merlin sell them for! You would think i would be able to buy full group sets at wholesale prices from the USA cheaper than what Merlin cycles sell them for!

Really excited to be offering full builds with some really good savings, certainly cheaper than buying the parts yourselves!

Sorry for the confusion, I
meant xt or x9 🙂

Some good points well made, keep them coming.

In particluar we are working towards an full SLX specced bike around the £1800-£2000 point and a more expensive X9/XT build around £2.5K rather than custom specced bikes.

I have 1 set of TALAS 36 2010 forks if your interested? Much cheaper than anywhere else too 🙂

Not mine and not white and blue but blue and white, but you get the idea 🙂

I can supply 2010 Fox 32 TALAS/Floats for good prices. Mail me for info 🙂

Jedi if you don't manage to recover your demo I am willing to help you out with a Chumba frame. mail me for some info

Hope have quoted me 2 weeks for stock. I have a spare pair on order if you want them?

Why's that then?

Chumba only did a limited run and they have nearly sold out, next production run won't be until mid year next year.

Here is my own HX1. Not many of the HX1 frames left in existance, so am glad to get it built up at last!

Pikes would get my vote if going 20mm. I do have a few pairs of fox 32 float oe rl qr forks for sale at £399 if your interested?

incidentally. how much are those vf2 frames mr progbikesman?

Not sure if you have seen the banner ad at the top that is on rotation? Free Fox Float fork with the VF2 at £1599 🙂 Or email me for a price on the frame on its own…

there you go

Looks good John!

I have just built one up today, a bit more AM/heavier than yours, hopefully get a ride tomorrow.

I can supply Thomson kit, silver too 🙂

Andrew, they will be just fine on the stiffee 🙂

Will give them a go, 18bikes, got any 9's in stock?

Have a search for a Hope group buy that was on here not long back from Richard at Gravity Sports, i am sure he still has a few Hope LED4 leftover….

Nonk, where did you buy it from?

Jupiter, just had a word with Chumba and they have done me a deal on a few frames drop me a mail for a good price 🙂

I have a few HX2's in small available if you still fancy one?

I have the new Mule NV and an old Dakine Apex (I think) and the Dakine is better, more stable, better storage and pockets for organising stuff.

Email me for Fox prices, supplied a few guys on here 🙂

4 hours Si? You are losing it!

yeah, my Dad's business has just burnt down so been a little busy helping out…..

Chumba XCL, super tough, agile and VERY stiff. Seriously this frame is a great UK short travel frame, very underrated!

I have a couple of frames on offer too 🙂

Chumba VF2, just fitted a Cane Creek Double Barrel to mine and it is a bit good 🙂

I am sorry to say but that sounds like every dhx air I have ever come across 🙁

I don't even think tf can work their magic on those shocks either…

silver thomson is nice!

How about the Chumba vf2? Similar design, but better executed 😉