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Post by xybadog on Aug 5, 2008 20:42:32 GMT
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Post by Taffydoo on Aug 5, 2008 20:50:10 GMT
For an extra £200 There is some with better kit next couple up. I like the look of them,Just need to get the feel of them first before parting with the money.
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Post by Taffydoo on Aug 6, 2008 17:59:14 GMT
Road tested bikes today. Decided on a Specialized full sus with M4 frame. The weight and ride position did it for me. So should have the bike in the next 2 months..
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Post by dyls on Aug 6, 2008 19:35:58 GMT
Nice One.
Which Specialized model did you go for and did you get it from West End Cycles?
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Post by martinw on Aug 6, 2008 20:09:20 GMT
Happy days mate, what you doing with your marin?
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Post by Taffydoo on Aug 7, 2008 9:17:09 GMT
Happy days mate, what you doing with your marin? Gone for a Specialised fsr xc Comp. Could not wait so got it today . Decided to keep the Marin aswell. Going to sell my Specialized racer now with the trainer. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by ady on Aug 7, 2008 10:15:02 GMT
So when you going to christen the newbie!
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Post by martinw on Aug 7, 2008 12:59:54 GMT
Congrats on the new arrival!! ;D
You need to get out on it now!
Oh and a piccy please so we can all see it!
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Post by Taffydoo on Aug 7, 2008 17:20:38 GMT
Congrats on the new arrival!! ;D You need to get out on it now! Oh and a piccy please so we can all see it! Well got the new bike.Not sure about the tyres.Going to try them out Monday evening. Need to set the shocks up front and rear tonight. Will get some pics on tonight. Going to put racer up for sale with the traniner. Keeping the Marin for the easy stuff.
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Post by Taffydoo on Aug 7, 2008 17:21:47 GMT
So when you going to christen the newbie! Tonight in the rain.. ;D
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Post by Fitzie on Aug 7, 2008 22:36:10 GMT
So when you going to christen the newbie! Tonight in the rain.. ;D Getting it accustomed to british summertime weather then
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Post by rob on Aug 10, 2008 20:36:24 GMT
Good buy, sorry i hadn't seen your other post, you would have been welcome to try my fsr xc pro on trails. Mine is about 6 weeks old and iv'e done Penmachno, Marin and the mbr so far and am pleased, give me a shouut if you want any advice in setting up the shocks, although i think they're slightly different on mine.
Had no problems with the tyres on mine, only thing is the chain. Iv'e had some of the links sticking making the bike jump gears, had a work with west end cycles last week and they told be to bring it in for a look, sounds like a warranty problem and not the first one to have problems. Although your's may be ok.
I had a Marin Bobcat trail before and was simply not worth part ex'ing. I was given a discount of about the same value as they would give me for the Marin. Now may put the marin on eaby !!
Happy times.
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Post by Taffydoo on Aug 11, 2008 11:35:21 GMT
Good buy, sorry i hadn't seen your other post, you would have been welcome to try my fsr xc pro on trails. Mine is about 6 weeks old and iv'e done Penmachno, Marin and the mbr so far and am pleased, give me a shouut if you want any advice in setting up the shocks, although i think they're slightly different on mine. Had no problems with the tyres on mine, only thing is the chain. Iv'e had some of the links sticking making the bike jump gears, had a work with west end cycles last week and they told be to bring it in for a look, sounds like a warranty problem and not the first one to have problems. Although your's may be ok. I had a Marin Bobcat trail before and was simply not worth part ex'ing. I was given a discount of about the same value as they would give me for the Marin. Now may put the marin on eaby !! Happy times. What presure you running in your rear shock. I have tried whats recomemned with that gauge and seems a bit soft for me 140psi. Going to try 160psi tonight.
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Post by rob on Aug 11, 2008 20:16:58 GMT
I think there are diiferent shocks on yours to mine. On my triad according to the guide it's set around 140psi, i tend to lockout for the hills and in open for the singletracks. It does feel a bit soft but i've not bottomed out yet.
Let me know haw you get on at 160psi.
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