Good write up and the event looks worth a trip :)

Rode my new bike for 2 months before I realised they were shorter so I could not tell any difference

I have some Hope ones which I have been impressed with, bit more involved to fit and pricey but seem durable and showing very little heal rub. They do a boost ring as well if that a factor.

If Jekyll can’t show you around I am sure I would be available to Guide :)

I am no expert but I reckon that may be knackered.

Normally the tokens that hold them up I thought which allowed lower pressures but if you are at 25% sag this does not seem to leave much room for change. Your rebound seems bit quick to me maybe although I am not sure that would help with your problem. If you are riding some trails with big hits and drops you are likely to get through 130mm anyway.
You could run a bit more low or bump the pressure up a bit

Had non boost on my boost bike for a couple of rides waiting for my specific hope ones, it worked fine

Fair enough I will give it a go

Set the rebound on the fox guide not noticed much dive but will speed it up a bit, so adding LC does not make them harsh ?

Orbea Rallon, Maybe 3199 but Bike Active did me 10% off on credit so 2800 ish may even get less for cash.

Orbea rallon x10 – £3099 and you can get a bit off at some dealers

They have 2.4/2.3 high roller combination and they feel generally sluggish compared to crossmax, superstar tesla’s I have had on before with same tires on previous bikes. New bike is boost back which is a bit limiting at the minute hub wise. I can get a set of pro 4’s with some Easton arcs or wtb KOM’S for 390 ish which maybe best option. I was toying with sticking a pro 4 in to see if this speeds it up.

Looked on there they seem to look similar to 471’s but not conclusive

I have Troy Lee Moto s pretty heavy duty but I find them comfy enough, vey tough and only 37 on CRC at the minute

Would not class it a weathly persons sport, I do it and am not even approaching wealthy and neither are the people I ride with. Racing cars, yatchs are better examples.

I live in the peak and had a bfe never enjoyed riding it here though, horses for courses I guess. I had a go in my mates patrol at the weekend, nice bike could not believe how small the large felt though I am 6″1.

Mine does it to especially in the cold, like above its as the phone has got older.

I may be able to get along, no help on off piste though

My new bike came with 170s on and I can’t tell the difference, 6 1 on a lg bike

I am a svelte 95kg, will have a look st them var things.

Been riding since 96 and lost count of how many pedals on road, mountain and kids bikes and never had the problem before, not saying no chance me but unlikely in my mind. The burgtec are tight ish in the bearings and the cranks just seem soft to me.

What irritates me is following a collapsed scrum I can make a cup of tea before it resets, get a move on fat lads

Normally 12 – 18 months, however I have had 5 in the last year. Need to keep the latest for a while otherwise I run the risk of being homeless.

Yeah had a couple of rides on the higher setting, felt really good but fancy trying the lower one.

Ta, yeah 2016 bike and comes with 170’s. Didn’t fancy trying to figure it out in the dark tomorrow morning.

Ta, yeah 2016 bike and comes with 170’s. Didn’t fancy trying to figure it out in the dark tomorrow morning.

I have the 1900’s on my bike and would go for that upgrade at that price, lighter with much better hub.

I am going for a place or watching.

Strange this new sizing, seems like the new way is to barely reach the bars so on that basis you need a xxl. I am 6 foot and had a sit on the large whyte and it felt alright ish I would have put a 30mm stem on it though.

I just got an Orbea Rallon x10 on credit from Bike Active 10% off and free burgtec pedals over 36 months, worth a look if down credit route,

Orange have put a weight on it they say 27.5lbs and shorter chainstays with 184mm shock.

My commute is 20 miles and I have a forme cyclocross a go for a bit and then went back to a road bike. I just found it slower really and although I fancied taking in some off road sections I never found myself doing it. Think if I had spent more on the cross in particular lighter wheels I may have stuck with it

Not quite the same but I had a ti switchback having tested the steel one. I actually preferred the feel of the steel one and wish I had gone for that. The corrision thing was on the older finishes.

I snapped my Dune so chose between process 153, whyte g160rs and rallon. The Rallon arrives tomorrow it seemed good value especially with discount and free pedals from Bike Active. 2016 model looking forward to getting on it. Not much to chose between the 3 from what I could see.

Fingers crossed

Recent review in WMB was not that great on them saying they are not particularly stiff and when combined with cost it makes them not a great option. Not sure how much weight I put into the review but the XT s on my bike are my oldest piece of kit and for the money are great, do run hope brakes though and never got on with shimano offerings. I am a bit behind as still on 1×10.

I do 25 miles and find a decent rucksack far more comfy than a courier bag, tried panniers to but found them really draggy

Think I may give one a go next time around on my hardtail

Slightly off topic, sorry OP but do people find a noticeable benefit with an oval ring.

Fox doss best for me had multiple reverbs go back, have 2 mates struggling with command posts at the minute. Luck of the draw a little bit in my opinion.