Tried a zesty and a sort of Orange 5 what else should i try
robbroo
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OK so i tried out a modified orange 5(150 mm fork single ring..heavier brakes) and i have tried a zesty 714 around Dalbeattie yesterday ... took me about half the trail before i got the hand of the bike and it inspired such confidence..
other stuff you need to know is i am getting on a bit 50ish and my local riding is all single track/ trail centre type stuff and includes some fairly big hills. I am currently using a completely rigid 1990s Orange P& whic i love riding.
anyway i have decided i would like a full suspension bike with about 140mm front fork. I enjoyed riding both the orange and the Zesty but the lighter weight and its better climbing ability are pushing me in the direction of the Zesty.
I am going to try an unmodified Orange 5 because the bigger fork and heavier weight definitely didn't help on the hills.
Soo ...the question is which other bikes should i try that would meet my needs here. Your help would be gratefully received.
other stuff you need to know is i am getting on a bit 50ish and my local riding is all single track/ trail centre type stuff and includes some fairly big hills. I am currently using a completely rigid 1990s Orange P& whic i love riding.
anyway i have decided i would like a full suspension bike with about 140mm front fork. I enjoyed riding both the orange and the Zesty but the lighter weight and its better climbing ability are pushing me in the direction of the Zesty.
I am going to try an unmodified Orange 5 because the bigger fork and heavier weight definitely didn't help on the hills.
Soo ...the question is which other bikes should i try that would meet my needs here. Your help would be gratefully received.
Robbroo
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To be honest if your looking at a 714 you obviously have a decent budget so your choice is quite varied also have a look at the Trek EX8 awesome climbing bike and not to heavy, you may want to have a look at the Giant Anthem which is 100mm travel bike and although there is less travel these bikes are awesome my mate loves his and it goes anywhere my Zesty does.
+ some other bikes.
as for budget....i will spend the right amount for the right bike....as you can see from my old p7 when i get something i like i tend to keep hold of it. The zesty is probably at the very top of what i am willing to spend but if i found a bike a lot cheaper that was the right one for me then i would buy that one.
The Canyon Nerve's are great - problem being you'll need to find someone who's on one to test it as they're direct sell only.
Properly testing a five (sounds like you wont have done it justice)
The Trek as mentioned.
Specialized FSR Evo
Giant Trance
Some more exotic builds in the price range:
Santa Cruz Blur
Intense Tracer
Mondraker Foxy R
Pivot Mach 5.7
+ some other bikes.
Depending on where you live have a look at Biketreks web site for details of Orange demo days.
My current wish list having been window shopping last weekend includes;
Whyte 456?
Cannon dale Jekyll
Spesh Camber and Enduro(good deals at Liesurelakes ATM)
Trek Remedy or as already mentioned the EX range is very good
Transition Bandit.....search for Flying Fox cycles
Outsider would be the new Scott which is to replace the current model for 2013. Liking the current one but got a shake of the head and a nod/wink re new one from my friendly shop owner
Another to consider is the Spesh Pitch. Being discontinued I believe but is highly rated
Santa Cruz Butcher. Nearly came home with one but had left my wallet in hotel room :idea: