Newly Released Bikes General

[Zaf]

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[creaky]

I get that. I'm saying that a fox 34 is a fine selection for a 140mm trail bike. The bike being a little heavier does not constitute a need to go to a burlier fork.

You're an enigma. Think a 17kg trail bike is fine but don't see the benefit of a 200g heavier fork?

 

[beeb]

I get that. I'm saying that a fox 34 is a fine selection for a 140mm trail bike. The bike being a little heavier does not constitute a need to go to a burlier fork.

IMO - The 34 Rhythms/Marz Z2 with the thicker stanchions are okay, I find the Fox Factory/Performance CSUs too flexy under brakes (and that was only 27.5 forks set to 130mm travel). I'm about 95kg kitted up though, so starting to test the torsional tolerance levels of lighter forks. I also much prefer to cop the tiny weight penalty for less flex.

 

[Zaf]

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[creaky]

Hahah! Yeah, it's complicated, I'll try and be succinct.
It's more to do with people going "heavy bike = brawler/chunder beast" and putting the bike into a weight class. Also, quality of components these days is pretty good all round, and although I would personally never choose a Fox 34, for the design breif it's not a bad choice. There's also this really weird phenomena where you see people put 100kg of bike and rider on these components regularly without a second thought, but the moment the bike takes up a larger percentage of that equation it's all of a sudden "under specced".

For reference, my G13 is about 16.5kg. Never weighed the G15 GPI...but all I can say for sure is "heavier".

So basically you're saying it's not OK to fat shame a heavy set frame with a beefier fork.

 

[Zaf]

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[brawlo]

@Zaf-alicious...

Nicolai Saturn 14 GPI:

Been contemplating an ST for a while now, but hesitant at the nightmare of getting the parts to build it ATM, particularly the drivetrain. Me likey the gearboxes too. This could be a clincher. Need to save up a wee bit more though

 

[hifiandmtb]

Clean, simple - bet it's quiet...

Review: Pipedream The Full Moxie - Pinkbike

Pipedream's latest creation is a steel single-pivot trail bike.

www.pinkbike.com

 

[pink poodle]

I quite like that colour. Perhaps not for the entire frame, but maybe. Or do some fork lowers.

 

[Ultra Lord]

Looks good imo.
Be bette with a black fork but waddayagondo.

@HamboCairns, start saving bud.
Probably hasn’t replied yet because his hands are too busy.

 

[pink poodle]

He could voice to text if he really cared about us.

 

[Ultra Lord]

I reckon he finished and passed out.

 

[pink poodle]

I reckon he finished and passed out.

I hope he wasn't having a chokey.

 

[Minlak]

Not really a newly released bike per se but I see FTR announced today you can buy Scott from them now.
Scott bikes normally represent pretty good value.

 

[hifiandmtb]

I saw that too - seems bike shops are "launching" whatever brands they can get in stock.

I'm told that's why Summit Cycles are now pushing (higher end) Specialized bikes too - because they need something to sell.

 

[HamboCairns]

Looks good imo.
Be bette with a black fork but waddayagondo.

@HamboCairns, start saving bud.
Probably hasn’t replied yet because his hands are too busy.

Wait what?

 

[hifiandmtb]

Made you look. #newbiketime

 

[pink poodle]

Wait what?

You know you want to bounce around on the steel hard pink hunk of bike!

 

[HamboCairns]

You know you want to bounce around on the steel hard pink hunk of bike!

Ooh well yeah there is that!

 

[pink poodle]

It is a sensational colour