Grahamt1980, if you still fancy the look of the VF2 drop me a mail as i have a VF2 at a price that might tempt you 😉

No finance i'm afraid 🙁 but i can take credit cards 🙂

No Air isn't best, a nice strong stiff frame with a low shock leverage ratio and if you can afford it, a custom damped coil shock is what would be ideal.

I agree…

Chumba XCL with a coil 🙂

You will never break it, and it is not too heavy either!

I'm more embarassed by the twunts that 'rock-up' in a car park of a weekend, take twenty minutes or so to 'set up' their 'rigs' then go for a 'quick blast' round the 'sweet singletrack' – I'd be willing to bet that many bikes spend more annual mileage strapped to an infernal combustion machine than on the trails – a bike should be a political statement not a lifestyle accessory !!

Why should they not also be used as a recreational tool, for having fun rather than having a deep meanng political statement? or have i missed your irony?

I could spec an XCL full build for around £2.5k with some very tasty kit on it, best of both worlds, boutique frame and top kit and put together by me 🙂

Email me for details info@progressive-bikes.co.uk

Graham drop me a mail I might have something to tempt you 🙂

Aye the VF2 is £1599. The xcl can be had around the £1100 mark and is utterly bomb proof. 2 year warranty but if you broke it riding normal stuff I would be amazed! The xcl is a very under rated frame, proven 4 bar suspension and probably the stiffest bike I have ridden in it's class.

Ton, Due in on Monday. Will post as soon as they land.

To be fair i think Alan was implying that CC had tuned the shock settings specific for the VF2 after running the VF2 through the linkage program that CC use, but i know he came across as telling porkies.

lol, nope, yours is on order 🙂

I always find CC headsets to be some of the best?

Psychie, i can only get sizes that fit my Chumba Frames, mail me for details.

nope no way at all….

They are indeed for bigger head tubes, presuming your headset is a 1 1/8?

what, bars higher than saddle? crazy fools

Why?

They are white 150mm

Blatant plug – I have a few sets of OE Floats QR15 RL FIT for £399 if that's any use to you?

IMO go coil, the boost valve is OK, but coil is far better. If you can afford it go for a CCDB, or failing that a new Van coil (RC4? )will be fine.

I have recently fitted a Hope stepdown headset to a Prophet, went in just fine!

That Winstanley price is cheap! I can't remember exactly but i think my cost is around that price!

Thanks all, got something to go with there me thinks!

Just this minute built this up, last one i have and ready for Ebay!

Wheels for sure, you will notice the weight loss with improved acceleration if you choose the right wheels.

Though i am not sure i would go with the Fulcrum wheels, they seem very expensive!

I have a small brand new (16") Brodie Catalyst that i a can do at silly money. Tange DB tubing, Marz forks etc..

Retail at £1099 this one bike for £500

spec here http://www.progressive-bikes.co.uk/catalyst.html

I could build you a Chumba XCL for around 2K with Fox forks 🙂

bit like this…

Green VF2

i have been in my brothel, chillin with my crew, want some? 🙂

I have owned a 575 and can honestly say that both the XCL and VF2 are way stiffer than the Yeti.

The XCL is super tough, but if you don't need the burleyness of the XCL (even though it is not heavy) then the VF2 is for you. It is very versatile and can run a CCDB just as well as an air can. The suspension action is very linear throughout its travel, which feels very predictable and bottomless in all situations.

If you are interested mail me and I will see what i can do for you 🙂

Have you looked at the Chumba VF2? I obviously am biased, but i believe they are one of the stiffest bikes in its class and has exceptional build quality. It is a 4 bar design similar to the Ventana too.

That looks ace, might get a VF2 custom coloured in that pink!

Either way, your bike looks great 🙂

How do you find the Spot with a coil? Looking at the linkage path and the fact the rate becomes regressive (unless i am mistaken?) at the end of the shock does it bottom out easy?

The large VF2 would suit just you just fine, i also believe they are one of the stiffest frames in it's class.

Proper four bar too, stays active under braking. The frame is very versatile, can be built up light ish or with a coil shock and 6 inch fork for a tough trail centre Alps bike.

I am about to stick a CCDB on mine, The suspension is designed to be very linear and works really well with a coil shock like the CCDB or the RP23.

for the pikey in me

Ton are they Church's?

Si you doing any deals / ex demo on a VF2 then?

I couldn't say on here, it would not be right 🙂

The Nicolai AC is a great frame; if you fancy one have a chat with Richard at Gravity sports in Scotland as he is the Nicolai man!

Don't forgot the Chumba Vf2 🙂 5" travel, torsionally very stiff, carbon rear end and beautifully made 😉

I must admit the lapierre's look really nice, for an off the peg bike they tick all the boxes. For me the decals look a bit over the top, but the rest of the bike looks great, very clean lines and looks a hoot! Still, would rather ride an alloy one 🙂

In all the years i have used camelbacks i have never cleaned the bladder!

Rinse it out when done then stick it in the freezer, job done 🙂

I have a few sets of OE FLoat 150 32's in QR15 flavour at good prices 🙂

Hora, i have some OE Float 150 RL QR15's for good money if you are interested?