Absolute BOS (yt wicked 160LTD)

petriodet

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i have a problem with the reverb, the barb has actually snapped.







spec
Frame:7005-T6 Alloy, carbon seat stay
Shock:BOS Vip'r
Fork:BOS Deville TRC
Travel: f/r160mm / 160mm
Headset:YT Taper
Rear Derailleur:Sram X0 10speed
Front Derailleur:Sram X0
Shift Lever:Sram X0
Chainguide:Bionicon C/Guide
Brakes:Sram X0
Discs: f/r200mm / 200mm
Cranks:E.13 The Hive XC+
Chainwheels:38 /24 Teeth
Cassette:Sram PG-1070, 11-36 Teeth
Bottom Bracket:E.13 The Hive
Wheelset:Mavic Crossmax SX
Front Tire:Maxxis Ardent 26x2.4
Rear Tire:Maxxis Ardent 26x2.4
Stem:Race Face Turbine 60mm
Handlebar:Race Face SiXC Carbon
Seatpost:Rock Shox Reverb
Saddle:YT
Size Medium
Weight13,20 kg (w/o pedals)

specialeyes

That looks the business! Would love to try out that bos suspension!

IT66T

That looks really sweet and i take it you've been in touch with the suppliers regarding the damaged part then ? .

Levi_501

God I wish I had a garage like that!

Nice bike BTW!

petriodet

Levi_501 wrote:

God I wish I had a garage like that!

Nice bike BTW!

yeah so do i ! unfortunately it's my place of work but the boss is happy to let store things here. That boat isn't mine just the bike.

Zheka

Stunning looking bike you got here.

VWsurfbum

I'd like a go please?

bluechair84

Very nice! Hopefully Delcol will find his way here as he was querying this or a Canyon Torque. Would love to feel what she rides like myself!

Stevo_666

I like that and it's cracking spec for the money 8) . YT really seem to be on the up at the moment.

+1 for a ride report.

Thewaylander

Time to get it on some downs!! it's to clean with no scratches yet!

Still very sweet looking little number

appy

they are nice, looking forward to some ride reviews

steelie600

Ive just had a trouser accident!!! Thats gorgeous

delcol

bluechair84 wrote:

Very nice! Hopefully Delcol will find his way here as he was querying this or a Canyon Torque. Would love to feel what she rides like myself!

lol.. i found it...
it was the yt tues i was after but they all sold out before i could get the cash to place an order..

nice bike and alot of kit for the money to.. i had seen this bike on the yt website.. and bos suss is the plushest suss i ever ridden.

looks nice.. you will have to give us an update after a few rides....

petriodet

thought i'd give an update and a few quick snaps.






I have bike taped the frame and forks to help stop cable rub etc. what a pain in the rear end, it took ages to get it on properly but finally got there.
The geometry is spot on for me it's pretty much the same as my 140mm.
The frame is good the rear is nice and stiff and has a 12mm thru axle which can only help.
I put the recommended amount of air in the fork and shock and the sag spot on which is nice, the fork and shock are so smooth,they help the bike just float over roots and rocks, i'm so impressed that said i haven't used it to it's full potential, i'm taking it to a downhill course next month so it should get a good test there, also unbelievably it climbs better then my 140mm bike and seems to accelerate really well, cornering is good but i guess that's down to the tyres and suspension setup .
The saddle is simply terrible it has no padding.
Tyres are brilliant not to much rolling resistance but grippy as hell.
The gear shifters remind why i hated sram the up and down have to be push the same way and they are too close to each other making it difficult to shift some times, the gear changes are very quick but clunky like hulk hogan is throwing the chain onto the next cog.
The brakes are superb i now can one finger brake with enough confidence .
I didn't really use the reverb, i forgot it was there only used it at the end of the ride but from what i can tell it is a really useful bit of kit.
Any questions i'll try to answer them.

davew

Am about to buy one myself but can't decide on the right size: I'm 5'8 1/2". Just shy of 32" inseam. Size calculator thing tells me to get a small, but 570mm top-tube seems very short. Not helped by big jump to 600mm top-tube on the medium.

Yours is a medium right? How tall are you, and how do you find it sizewise? Any comparisons with other bikes?

Would really help if you could do a couple of measurements for me please:
down-tube: from centre of BB to centre of headtube at lower edge by the lower cup.
front-centre: centre of BB to centre of front wheel axle.

Many thanks.

nickbennett

Very nice! Got one on order too

bails87

Got to say that looks gorgeous. Bargain price too.
€1500 of fork and shock, >€600 of wheelset, €350 of finishing kit and full X0 for €3k is excellent.

M1llh0use

Any updates on this bike? thinking of getting one but a bit nervous of warranty issues...

petriodet

M1llh0use wrote:

Any updates on this bike? thinking of getting one but a bit nervous of warranty issues...

no issues so far it's been a great work horse, the bos shocks make it a joy to ride, i ride it every chance i get, infact i done a 22 mile the other weekend had some pretty steep climbs but i didn't have to get off once.
the only thing i have changed is the saddle which imo is a must.

M1llh0use

cheers!
can i ask a few more questions?

what sort of places have you ridden it?
how does it compare to other bikes that you've ridden?
what is the hadlebar width? and the seatpost diameter? (can't see either listed on the YTR site)

M1llh0use

forgot to ask, how did they sort the reverb remote?

petriodet

M1llh0use wrote:

cheers!
can i ask a few more questions?

what sort of places have you ridden it?
how does it compare to other bikes that you've ridden?
what is the hadlebar width? and the seatpost diameter? (can't see either listed on the YTR site)

lots of places mainly in the south, i have had an outing to rogate dowhill which was fun, the bike managed it fine.
the bikes i have ridden are 100mm hardtail then a 140mm full sus and now this, comparing it to the 140mm it is a lot more capable on the downs and climbs just as well, setting up the suspension was more difficult then the 140mm but i have got there finally.
i believe the handlebar width is 785mm,don't know about the seatpost, i'll get the tape measure out tomorrow.
They offered to source a new barb to me but i had already sorted it by then,so they sent me a set of brake pads(the barb cost me less then a fiver the pads cost a lot more) so i'd say the they are keen to keep their customers happy.

JayKay3000

WOW! Looks awesome!

Myster101

Now that, is one good looking bike

petriodet

M1llh0use wrote:

what is the seatpost diameter? (can't see either listed on the YTR site)

hi just got the calliper out and the seatpost diameter appear to be 30.9mm

M1llh0use

smashing. cheers for the info!

testing a cotic rocket the weekend after next so will be making a decision about which one to buy after that...

dusk

is the rear mech long cage? I've just ordered my YT but I want to buy a Sram type 2 mech ready to switch when it arrives

nickbennett

Yes It has a long cage rear mech changed mine to a medium Type 2 already

nickbennett

BTW the bars are 730mm wide.

dusk

medium works ok then?

nickbennett

Yes a medium cage works fine with 24t / 38t chainrings