Buying Advice but have to use Evans
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Who's going to see the paint work when its covered in mud anyway0
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I think the orange is quite funky in an old school retro70s tastic kind of way! I quite like the lime greeen on the Core 20,too..... 8)
Its funny because I normally like subtle colours,but I reckon a fun bike needs to be a fun colour!2006 Giant XTC
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
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2017 Canondale Supersix Evo0 -
oh bloody typical! Ordered the Core 40 yesterday and its now out of stock!! Wont be getting anymore in either.Live just by Wimbledon common but still a beginner0
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ok so now its between the Felt Q920:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fel ... e-ec017065
And the rock hopper expert disc:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec016015
any ideas?
Ill just get either one now, shame the orange had grown on me!Live just by Wimbledon common but still a beginner0 -
Hi mate. I got the R'hopper from Evans RTR scheme last year after nearly 10 years on a 1999 R'hopper.
It is a great bike, and so much better than me. I have replaced the SPD's because I didn't like them off road and they are now on my road bike. I've recently put new tyres on, Kenda Nevegal and Kenda blue grooves as recommended by Toasty and Northwind off here. The OE fasttracks were not suited to loose surfaces/mud and I kept puncturing. I've also put some lock on grips on her as the OE ones came loose in the wet.
I'm very pleased with the bike and would highly recommend one.
Have you looked at the Gary Fisher Hookooekoo?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gar ... e-ec017172
Spesh Pitch Pro looks tempting for an under £1k full susser
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec001433
Happy spending whatever you go for.
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Hadnt seen thart GF, was mainly looking aty sale bikes and the RH got in there as spidey suggested it early on.
I dont need a full suss to be honest as I dont really do much jumping.
if that core 40 was in stock Id have it by now!Live just by Wimbledon common but still a beginner0 -
few differences (that I can spot) between the RH and the Q920:
Q920
Avid Juicy 5s
RH
Avid Juicy 4s
I dont know much so cant really judge whats got better spec apart from the Q920 having better breaks
The GF only has Juicy 3s so quite a bit of a jump down on the breaks anyway.Live just by Wimbledon common but still a beginner0 -
Felt, Rockhoper, roughly same spec, so what ever you go you won't be wrong.
The Altitude 10 is still an option if you want adjustable travel fork.0 -
say I kinda wanted to do a few jumps now and then, should i go for full Sussy bike? if so any iodead for around 8-900? I know I ask a lot of questions sorryLive just by Wimbledon common but still a beginner0
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If I go full suss Id like to be able to lock out the rear suss if possible
Short list so far:
Specialized Pitch FSR Comp 2009 - £977.99
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec001433
From what I have read though it may be a little bit hardcore though as I am not a massive jumper and DH but want to do a bit now and then
Cannondale Rush 6 2008 - £899.99
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/can ... e-ec000090
Specialized FSRxc Comp 2009 - £977.99
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec016447
Gary Fisher HIFI Plus 2008 -£999.99
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gar ... e-ec000650Live just by Wimbledon common but still a beginner0 -
My vote is for the Pitch. It's not that heavy, around 14kg, maybe less, but the main
advantage over the three above is that whatever you want to jump, you don't have to
worry if the bike can handle the stuff.
If you're not a serious XC rider that wants the lightest bike, then 2kg more won't hurt.0 -
I think its between the Pitch and that Gary Fisher now, the GF has some great reviews from what Ive seen.Live just by Wimbledon common but still a beginner0
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any other updates on the full suss one as Ill be ordering on Monday, might be a blessing in disguise that the core 40 was out of stock after all!Live just by Wimbledon common but still a beginner0