Spesh 2010 Pitch Comp or FSR XC Comp or Felt Compulsion 4'09

matt1eg

Hi

I am looking for a good all rounder and have seen these three.

Felt Compulsion 4 2009 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/felt/compulsion-4-2009-mountain-bike-ec017076

Specialized Pitch Comp 2010 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/pitch-comp-2010-mountain-bike-ec020327

Specialized FSR XC Comp 2010 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/fsr-xc-comp-2010-mountain-bike-ec020338

I can get the specialized at 10% less than RRP so not much in them on price. Just not sure what one is best for money and for its job.

I ride at trail centers and do some XC so was thinking that the Felt and the Pitch might be too much. However I do like the idea of being able to tackle more if I need to.

I know the pitch comp doesn't have lock out on either front or rear sus which I think would be annoying . Not sure if the felt has lock out on the rear but it does on the front.

Any opinions/advice would be much appreciated. Cheers

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dan45a

I would go for the Pitch, but upgrade it to the Pro model. My mate has one and it really is the do it all bike in this price range. From xc marthons to trail centre blasts to uplift days at cwmcarn DH track. It takes it all in its stride.

If you go to www.wheelies.co.uk and add one to your basket and enter promo code dis18 you can get the pitch pro for £1311. (18% discount) A bargain!!

If you are looking for something lighter and better on the climbs stretch to the stumpjumper fsr comp. The extra cost is really worth it in the long run. The dis18 code will also work for that.

matt1eg

Thanks for the reply. That is an amazing discount, opens up a lot more options, too many! The spec on the pitch pro seems much better than the comp and the lockout on both is a big plus but I just don't think I could ever get used to it being gold. A bad reason I know but just can't get past it.

I also don't think I will need a bike that can do DH as won't ever do it so maybe the pitch is not what I need. The stumpjumper though is very tempting, sounds like it is the most suitable of all the bikes and with the discount is that little bit more viable but I don't think I can justify that can that kind of money (wish I could).

How about the FSR XC PRO http://www.wheelies.co.uk/p28534/Specialized-FSR-XC-Pro-2010.aspx

I can just about afford this, would it be a good compromise? Also do you know how long the discount code is valid for?

llamafarmer

It doesn't sound like you need a Pitch, the Stumpy or the FSR XC will handle anything you're likely to find at a British trail centre.

Have you ridden any of these bikes yet?

dan45a

The FSR XC Pro looks good and has the fox rear shock which I think makes the difference. It looks to have the setup/components to serve you well.

It all depends on how much riding you do or plan to do? If you're like me and out on your bike every spare minute then my advice would be to stretch to the SJ FSR Comp if it’s at all possible. It will save you a future upgrade!!

As far as I’m aware the discount code is ongoing.

Good luck!!

matt1eg

I haven't ridden the stumpy or felt but have ridden the pitch and the fsr xc at my lbs. The pitch was definately heavier. I don't do loads of riding, don't have the time sadly.

I'm guessing the way no one has mentioned the felt means that I shouldn't really be considering it? ( it is the cheapest though with £400 off last years price). Are the specialized bikes better?

Thewaylander

Try and get the newer 140 stumpy.

I ride an 07 120mm travel stumpy, and it ahs eaten trail centers and some downhills easily. the pitch is a bit much for trail centers, as in overkill. a well set up 140 trail bike will see you through from uk trail centers to traveling to the alps.

matt1eg

I think I will forget about the pitch going on what you guys have said it does seem as though it's not what I need.

The felt has 150mm travel and an adjustable front fork. It also has pro pedal which must help with climbing, it's no stumpjumper though. I can't justify the extra £500 for it though.

I think it will be between one of the FSR XC's (comp or pro) and the felt.

Thanks for your advice

99thmonkey

Ive just got an XC Pro and its everything I want it to be, no compromise in the range and perfect for trial riding. I did toy with stretching upto the Stumpjumper FSR but it just wasn't worth the extra for the gains.

Briggo

The FSR XC Pro is a quality bike for the money with discount its an excellent choice, obviously the Stumpy FSR Comp is a brilliant bike too and if you can afford it I would definately recommend it due to the better frame and upgraded parts compared to XC Pro (I've tried the XC Pro but bought a stump comp instead)

GHill

The Felt is a lot bigger bike than the FSR XC. Be honest with yourself to decide what type of riding you're likely to do.

welshkev

i've got the felt compulsion 2 and i love it. my choice at the time was betwen that and the pitch comp. i tried them both and couldn't feel a lot of difference and the felt was cheaper. it is a bit more difficult on the climbs but it has 140mm of travel for the descents and its amazing

but it depends on the type of riding you do and which bike feels 'right'

matt1eg

Well I tend towards more XC but do like to get to trail centres. The felt might come in handy for some of the trail centre routes but the benefit of a better climber will most likely out do the benefit of the extra travel.

Pierscoe1

dan45a wrote:

If you go to www.wheelies.co.uk and add one to your basket and enter promo code dis18 you can get the pitch pro for £1311. (18% discount) A bargain!!

this no longer seems to work... where do you find out/get these codes from?

(would LOVE a Pitch Pro for £1300!!)

mtbit

Had the 2007 stumpy, and now the 2010. Which seems to be a lot more stable on the rear end. It also comes with much better tyres. Not too sure about the shorter stem though, may try a slightly longer one and see how it goes.