Have I ordered the right bike?

timpop

I just placed an order with Wheelies (insurance replacement) for a Lapirere Spicy 216. Anyone out there with experience on this bike?
I was considering the Commencal Meta 5.5 Pro but didn't want to spend another £200. I imagine the Spicy is a good bike but the Commencal looks sweet and people on here seem to like it a lot.
Was this the right choice? I sure hope so, it looks like a very nice bike.

cooldad

Bit of a pointless question if you've already ordered it. I voted for the Meta just to mess with your head.

weeksy59

Nopes.... the Commencal is better by miles...

lostboysaint

weeksy59 wrote:

Nopes.... the Commencal is better by miles...

Says the Commencal owner.

The real answer is you f**ked up big style and should have got a Yeti 575. But then everyone's going to tell you that you should have got whatever they've got anyway, that's the internet!

weeksy59

lostboysaint wrote:

weeksy59 wrote:

Nopes.... the Commencal is better by miles...

Says the Commencal owner. !

Couldn't resist

timpop

I know, It is a bit pointless I know. Typical reply from you though Cooldad. Cheeky.

Obviously it's too late but why is the Commencal better?

Maybe I could change my mind...

timpop

lostboysaint wrote:

weeksy59 wrote:

Nopes.... the Commencal is better by miles...

Says the Commencal owner.

The real answer is you f**ked up big style and should have got a Yeti 575. But then everyone's going to tell you that you should have got whatever they've got anyway, that's the internet!

True, everyone will say that unless someone who owns one shows up. I've read some good feedback in another area of bike radar just now. It'll be fine!

Wheelies don't carry the Yeti 575. I could only get what they had and would loose out if I went for cash.

cavegiant

lostboysaint wrote:

weeksy59 wrote:

Nopes.... the Commencal is better by miles...

Says the Commencal owner.

The real answer is you f**ked up big style and should have got a Yeti 575. But then everyone's going to tell you that you should have got whatever they've got anyway, that's the internet!

That is just retarded,

You should have got a WFO!

Bred2shred

Sorry timpop but i'm with cooldad here, i dont see a point to your question since you've already ordered your bike. Unless the shop will let you change your mind ofcourse, but you said you didn't want to spend the extra money anyway.

If your really not sure go and atleast sit on a meta. I drooled over the meta in pics for ages but when i actully saw one in the flesh and tried it out it just didn't feel right for me.

The Rookie

I'm not ging to vote, or mess with your head, just to say that the Spicy is a really nice bike, and you'll love it and I envy the hell out of you.

Go ride and enjoy it!

Simon

timpop

The Beginner wrote:

I'm not ging to vote, or mess with your head, just to say that the Spicy is a really nice bike, and you'll love it and I envy the hell out of you.

Go ride and enjoy it!

Simon

Thanks Simon, I can't wait.

You're right bred2shred, it is pointless as I'm getting it anyway. I had the silly feeling I always get when getting something like a new bike. I've heard it's a nice bike and there's no doubt I'll enjoy it even without a test run. Cooldad is good at stating the obvious without giving any actual feedback. Thanks for yours, I've been drooling to much. Too many bikes.

It's all good. WFO 9 looks very nice but is too expensive.

Thanks peeps.

lostboysaint

In all seriousness they are both bikes that are always at the forefront of everyone's wishlists, test results and reviews so it wouldn't matter which you got. Although I am a Yeti owner I do cast more admiring glances at the Lapierre than I do the Commencal.

cooldad

Nice bike I agree, just enjoy it.

timpop

Thank you all. They both get good and similar write ups so I'm sure I will enjoy it. I can't wait to get out there and get muddy.
It sure does look good eh.
Ride on!

timpop

The answer is 'YES'. I did make the right choice. This bike rocks!
I've had two rides so far and I'm loving it. It's a very good climber with really good power transfer from feet to wheel. The OST works. I really noticed it working when I put some whellie into it.
The handling is awesome, it's really responsive and tracks very well. It feels great to ride.
And it looks fantastic.
Can't wait for the next ride.

cooldad

Good stuff, glad you ignored me.

paul20v

Good choice
i would never buy another commencal after cracking a frame on a 12 month old bike
i bought it second hand but was given no help at all
and the cracks were not an isolated event it had happened to stacks of them
never again :x

The Northern Monkey

paul20v
That was the old ones .... *touch wood*


timpop
So where are the pics?!

The Rookie

Without pics it doesn't exist, make me jealous with some pics please!

Simon

paul20v

The Northern Monkey wrote:

That was the old ones .... *touch wood*

yeah 08-09 more than any
it still hacked me off thou as i had only had the bike 3 months and it was in total 14 months old and in fantastic condition hence why i bought it
i did nearly buy a 2010 frame but my head just wouldnt allow it especially after the complete lack of customer support from commencal
hey ho life goes on i know own an ugly duckling and its rides like ive owned it for years

timpop

cooldad wrote:

Good stuff, glad you ignored me.

I'll get some pics on tonight.

paul20v Sorry to hear about your Commencal.

paul20v

cheers mate
sorry for moaning a bit on your thread
enjoy the bike
and go and get it dirty 8)