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01-09-2019, 12:24 AM #26
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01-09-2019, 12:30 AM #27
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01-09-2019, 12:38 AM #28Registered User
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01-09-2019, 12:44 AM #29
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01-09-2019, 01:18 AM #30Registered User
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Unno FTW!
Re-pricing - I wonder how much the glorious trade disputes and worsened exchange rates (or fear of / factoring in of potential worsening) plays into the increased prices. Canyon has had the same development over time, with prices becoming higher over the years. Though to be fair, the higher end bikes remain priced roughly the same (price increase of 100eur on the capra pro race though). Can't wait to see the updated Jeffsy!
To be honest - that Vital Test Session Video had me super duper pumped to go downhill bike riding this summer. My plan was to sell my dh bikes focusing primarily on my trail/enduro bike intstead, but that video def postponed that plan A bit odd that the Tues CF was left out of the test though. Oh well.
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01-09-2019, 02:34 AM #31
There was some good riding footy in the vids. Tester was no slouch. I’ll probably buy a used 26” that’s been collecting dust for dirtcheap and call it a day
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01-09-2019, 04:27 AM #32Registered User
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yeah, that is a pretty good option as well. I've been trying to sell two well specced 26er bikes for quite some time now for a whole lot less than I paid for them: a Makulu and a DHR - both in medium with Bos suspension, carbon hoops, DT/CK hubs and the works, both in excellent condition. The 26er market is beyond shit, at least over here in Euroland - so getting rediculous value is kinda par for the course.
Just to illustrate: Med stock Turner DHR w/ CK hub/Derby rims, Bos RaRe fork, CCDB shock and the works - only quality parts.
Cous Cous aka the owner of Unitedride's old frame - a custom slacker/lower medium Makulu in medium with DT240s/Enve m90s, Bos RaRe fork etc etc aka only quality parts. Rails turns like it is going out of fashion.
Both currently listed at approx 1700 usd. Pretty good value imo
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01-09-2019, 11:01 AM #33
Couple of lookers there. Very nice . Still beyond my pay grade for what I’m after. If I had those I’d keep them or atleast one. I prefer 26 for a park bike. Local ski hill is opening for bikes next year so something might have to happen
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01-09-2019, 12:52 PM #34Registered User
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26ers are pretty magical for bike park schenanigans for sure. I am a bit surprised that they haven't sold to be honest since both offers lots and lots better performance than lower end 27.5s, but oh well - any day now eh
I have considered keeping both (one is mine, one is my brother's, but I manage/maintain the bikes), but want similar reach on my DH and trail/enduro bike - so so far the 27.5 are staying put. But for sure, the sensible thing would be to sell the 27.5ers and keep these.
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01-09-2019, 05:58 PM #35
Doesn't the 2019 Boxxer RC have a Charger 1.0 damper (i.e the previous one that was on the Team/WC fork on the old chasis)? Of course the Charger 2 is nicer with HSC/LSC and design improvements, but the 1.0 was pretty good... not garbage like the old Motion Control on the Domain/old RC.
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01-10-2019, 12:22 AM #36
Nope.
2019 DebonAir RC comes with a new damper. The call it Charger RC but it is quite different from Charger 1 which I rather liked before moving to Avalanche which I LOVE. The new Charger RC seems to be similar to Marzo 350/380 RC or Fox GRIP cartridge - self bleeding / spring pressurized IFP. It might be nice but without having seen its guts I would guess that it would be cheaply made - basic shimstack, probably plastic piston, etc.. There isn't enough information yet.
Edit: Just checked SRAM Service manual and the compression adjustment seems to be orifice based - couldn't see shimstack there.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fe63179ed4.pngLast edited by aanev; 01-10-2019 at 12:31 AM. Reason: new info
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01-11-2019, 04:13 PM #37Registered User
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Anyone know if Canfield is coming out with a new version of the Jedi?
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01-11-2019, 05:17 PM #38
Canfield is done son
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01-11-2019, 05:42 PM #39Registered User
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01-11-2019, 06:18 PM #40
Ya also curious. Good company . Good bikes. Parts too. Really like their pedals
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01-13-2019, 10:26 PM #41Registered User
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Any word on canfield?
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01-13-2019, 11:07 PM #42
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01-14-2019, 10:48 PM #43Registered User
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I'm curious, is there any place selling a discounted "build kit" of wheelset/fork/drivetrain minus frame, as the frame only supreme 29 is $1700?
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01-15-2019, 09:45 PM #44Registered User
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01-15-2019, 10:20 PM #45
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01-31-2019, 09:12 PM #46Registered User
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Anyone have any thoughts on how the Commencal compares to the Zerode G2/2.5?
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02-01-2019, 02:47 PM #47
Supposedly they were going to add carbon frames, spent a large amount of capital on it, then the production batch came out flawed and fucked them over. It's unclear whether they're going to be back.
Also, if folks haven't seen it, there was a 29in DH bike comparison review on Pinkbike yesterday. They don't do everything (the Zerode isn't in there), but they do a reasonable comparison of 5 bikes.
As a relatively new and relatively unskilled DH rider, I don't think I'd want a 29in DH bike even though I'm pretty tall. I don't care about racing, so the extra few seconds they bring don't matter to me and so I wouldn't be willing to give up the more playful feel to get it. The 29er DH bikes now sound like they are pretty much pure race machines. I almost bought a 27.5 DH bike the other day and I'd consider one of the really long travel enduro bikes (including the 29ers) as sufficient for what I ride.
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02-01-2019, 03:33 PM #48
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02-01-2019, 04:29 PM #49
So sexy. As are the Commencal and Norco Aurum.
It's why I keep thinking "Well, I'm 6'3" almost 200 geared up, the fit would probably work for me" even though I know that I do not need an actual race bike. Really I just want something that will be a bit more forgiving than my Bronson when I'm riding lifts (and spare that bike from the abuse). But the heart always has dangerous desires...
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02-01-2019, 04:40 PM #50
Tough to know without riding one. Not actually having to ride bikes can save you an incredible amount of time.
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