pitch pro 2009

little wiser

Thanks supersonic think i may go for it
Everyone else what you think off this bike/spec
pitch pro
hope headset
easton vice stem
race face low risers
x7 shifters
mono mini brakes with floating rotors and goodridge lines
thompson elite layback post
xt crank and bb
x9 rear mech
hope hubs
mavic 521 rims
rocket ron tyres
pike 351 95mm/140mm
fox float rp2 shock
what you all think? been offered it for a good price so may go for it need to lend money but to me seems a good deal/spec. :?

The Spiderman

How much?

grumsta

Pretty decent spec - how much?

little wiser

lets say mates rates

little wiser

pm sent to grumsta and spiderman

GHill

I personally wouldn't have put the mono mini's on there, but otherwise the spec is great.

Obviously nobody can tell you if it's a good deal without knowing the price and condition. Assuming good/nearly new nick and £1000 or less it's an absolute bargain IMO.

little wiser

anyone else own one if so thoughts please

Daz555

little wiser wrote:

anyone else own one if so thoughts please

Bike was a complete sell-out last year and every single comment I've heard from individuals or the press has been positive.

grumsta

I love mine but it does depend where/what kind of riding you do. I use it for general xc duties in the Lakes and it's great for the rocky descents, but maybe a bit on the heavy side for pedalling up big hills (I have still taken it up stuff like Helvellyn and High Street no problems) or riding all day.

It was also great in the alps doing semi-dh type stuff (Megavalanche etc) with some big dual-ply tyres and a chain device. I have also used it on some easier dh tracks here like the Shredder at Ae.

But if you only ride trail centres or less steep/rocky xc stuff you might not see the benefits as much. It's not as good on tight, twisty stuff because it's quite long and has a slack head angle. But just pointing it down a steep rocky hill and going as fast as you dare is amazing fun.

little wiser

ahh you have got me thinking i ride mainly trail centres and some local routes for which i love my hard tail but feel as though im missing something not having full suspension. I like climbing :shock: and single track stuff ,my down hill is ok but could be better my twitch point is to low .
My first plan was to hopefully get a trek ex8 with some money i should be getting but this has come up and seems to good to miss when i do ride all day its usually only once a mth due to family etc, but other times can get out most weekends and some night times.
I suppose what im saying is would this bike be to much for me oh yeah and im also hopefully going to carry on racing xc next year when i get better. (not on the pitch)
Thanks all any thoughts?

GHill

It might be a bit much in some cases, but it'll be a blast down the more technical descents.

Having seen the price via PM, buy it - don't even think about not buying it :twisted:

(Fuel EX 8 owner for what it's worth)

supersonic

Just to let you into the price...

£600!!!

I told him to bit this hand off!

The Spiderman

supersonic wrote:

Just to let you into the price...

£600!!!

I told him to bit this hand off!

Me too!

grumsta

Yeah I said just buy it too - even if it is ott. It will still be great fun. Wasn't he trying not to let on the price in case his mate ended up selling it on here etc? :P

little wiser

yeah that was the case but whats done is done thats why i pmed ,up to 95 percent i will have it just gotta tell missus and get money together

GHill

little wiser wrote:

i will have it just gotta tell missus and get money together

Tell the missus? It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission! :twisted:

little wiser

missus just took grader off clipers while cutting my hair to trim around back off neck and put them on my head by mistake when i had calmed down and gone down to grade 1 to hide the patch on my head i brought up the bike she is cool about it but questioned do i need 4 bikes! and can i find money :oops: (no but its a early xmas prezzie to myself).
Do i need 4 bikes no do i want 4 bikes yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Thanks.

little wiser

Brought it im nervous in debt again! but happy some nights cleaning and fettling soon, hope i like it gonna be a long five weeks while i wait for collarbone to heal properly

GHill

Awesome (well, not the haircut or knackered collarbone)!

little wiser

cannot wait really excited, collarbone will heal, hair will grow back (p!ss takin at work my last a bit though).

Duffer

You'd be mad not to. They sold out last year, for a damn good reason. I use mine for everything from the local woods to trail center black runs and Dartmoor day-outs. Can't recommend it enough.

little wiser

Got it and im in love

Duffer

Pics, or it didn't happen!

little wiser

You will have to take my word on it trust me it has happened! Cannot post pics because in my run off bad luck (oven,cd player,hoover,camera,camcorder,collarbone) all of these broke :roll: