Ideal MTB (See requirements)
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby trainedmonkey » Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:49 pm
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby mitzikatzi » Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:02 pm
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Intense Tracer Custom Build Bike (2010)
It's a cheapie and an old model but it is a Flash one. Hey
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby Mugglechops » Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:13 pm
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby kunalraiker » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:12 pm
That's a stunner....alas cannot stretch my budget that much.
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby Nobody » Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:50 am
I still find the price of some bikes amazing. $10K for a MTB you're most likely going to crash and/or wear out quickly? Including depreciation, I wonder how much that works out to be per ride...Mugglechops wrote:Found another brown one
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The current top spec Remedy 9.8 in AU is RRP $5,999. So why is last year's model $4K more for RRP?
http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/bikes/mo ... emedy_9_8/#
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It appears the bike pictured is not the same as the original 2011, 9.9. That might explain the price difference.
http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/bikes/20 ... e/remedy99
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby drubie » Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:54 am
What's the name of the shop? Clown Central? I hope they sell the matching outfit (comically large shoes, fright wig, red nose)mitzikatzi wrote:Damm! It's in a shop not far from home.Mugglechops wrote:Found another brown one
but really, that's rubbish. We get none of it because the choices are illusory.
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby Nobody » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:40 am
It would have to be a 29er to have clown shoes.drubie wrote:What's the name of the shop? Clown Central? I hope they sell the matching outfit (comically large shoes, fright wig, red nose)
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby Kenzo » Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:06 am
Exactly! There is no way a 26er is as sure-footed as a 29erNobody wrote:It would have to be a 29er to have clown shoes.drubie wrote:What's the name of the shop? Clown Central? I hope they sell the matching outfit (comically large shoes, fright wig, red nose)
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby silentbutdeadly » Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:07 am
This'd be about as good as you could get for around a grand...
On 'special' at T7 at the moment for $920 plus freight
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/KHB ... h-mtb-2012
Rather good potential for driveline, forks and wheel upgrades down the line (full XT and those Crank Bros wheels from that Trek perhaps?).
Failing that T7 is also offering a Voodoo Bokor 29er frame with a Mavic/Shimano wheelset for $600...the basis for a bloody nice hardtail 29er.
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby trailgumby » Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:23 am
Almost bought one of those. Couldn't get with the loud chrome-and-cobalt-blue colour scheme (says he who's been riding a bright Kermit green bike the last 4 years ). They certainly go really well.silentbutdeadly wrote:Fair go on those clown shoes...mine resemble them!!
Interested to enquire about your experience with the Crank Bros wheels. Have heard from one bike shop mechanic I respect that they are a challenge to adjust and keep true. What have you found?
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby Nobody » Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:46 am
Only people who are members of Rotorburn can see that pic.silentbutdeadly wrote:Fair go on those clown shoes...mine resemble them!!
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby aeroslave » Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:51 pm
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby kunalraiker » Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:56 pm
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby Nobody » Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:21 pm
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBC ... e=Mountainkunalraiker wrote:I'am getting my mind more and more set on the Specialist Camber Comp 29er, talk me out of it!
Why do you want to be talked out of it? If you think it's too much money, then that's easy:
The reason you shouldn't buy it is the MTB environment is hostile and so things get broken and wear out quicker. Dollars per ride on average is going to be (much?) higher than a road bike. It should date/depreciate faster per ride too as many ride their MTBs less frequently than their road bikes.
My road bike is average in price but my MTB is a cheapy.
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby mitzikatzi » Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:35 pm
29er are "in" an the moment but are not aways the best choice. Others would disagree.
Some say you need to be over 5'8" to 5'10" to ride one (29er). Shorter and often you need to ride in the sit up an beg postion. Which some people like apparently.
To my way of thinking Hardtails hold there value better long term.
The 29er linked to is a lot of bike for the above duties.The bike will be predominantly used to ride on a daily basic along the river tracks Maribyrnong River.
Apart from that it will also be used on weekends to ride on medium difficulty tracks at Lysterfield.
Also will be taken on road trips to be used to be riden on walking and bike tracks.
I see Trailmix at Lysterfield Park use Specialized Rockhopper SL Pro Mountain Bike as hire bikes maybe go and spend $30
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The Merida Demo Fleet has found a home (AT) Trailmix.
Over the next few months the very latest and greatest from Merida are available to test ride at Trailmix.
The following bikes are available to ride. Yes they are the latest (2011) and yes they are the greatest(all of them are the top of the line in each platform).
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O.Nine Team D
One-Twenty HFS 3800 D
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby aeroslave » Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:48 pm
But I wont talk you out of it. Its your money
hell buy them all!
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby Gordo » Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:25 pm
my choice at the moment too.kunalraiker wrote:I'am getting my mind more and more set on the Specialist Camber Comp 29er, talk me out of it!
not completely sold on the 29 thing though. cornering will be less, cant whip them around as much (which is half the fun aint it?). acceleration may be less. more weight in those rotating wheels (rotating mass counts double apparently) so steep steep hills may be a prob. hope to test ride very soon.
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby kunalraiker » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:40 pm
I know, I'am short 5'6 at mostGordo wrote:my choice at the moment too.kunalraiker wrote:I'am getting my mind more and more set on the Specialist Camber Comp 29er, talk me out of it!
not completely sold on the 29 thing though. cornering will be less, cant whip them around as much (which is half the fun aint it?). acceleration may be less. more weight in those rotating wheels (rotating mass counts double apparently) so steep steep hills may be a prob. hope to test ride very soon.
but from what I have read,up hill will be easier, cornering less but marginally.
My riding as someone just quoted included daily riverside riding and will be easier then the 26.
Someone also mentioned to get a hard tail, well I feel the bumps bad and that is just a personal issue, need the comfort in the rear side.
But hey I'am open for other suggestions if you think this bike is too hyped, don't want to draw too much attention you know
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby trailgumby » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:46 pm
Interestingly, ran into another bike store owner who is not convinced about 29ers after having tried them... but then he does crazy freeride stuff that I look at ... and decide "I'm walking".
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby ozdavo » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:49 pm
When off road & hitting bumps... get your BUTT OFF THE SEAT!kunalraiker wrote:Gordo wrote:kunalraiker wrote: Someone also mentioned to get a hard tail, well I feel the bumps bad and that is just a personal issue, need the comfort in the rear side.
But.. that Torpedo7 deal looks awesome, or (pending where you are) Goldcross have a big sale on old stock 2 stores in QLD & VIC until Sunday, eg: 2009 Marin Quake 7.9 was $6899 NOW $1749!
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby trailgumby » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:51 pm
Good point... I admit I took that as assumed knowledge on the part of the OPozdavo wrote:When off road & hitting bumps... get your BUTT OFF THE SEAT!
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Re: Ideal MTB (See requirements)
Postby kunalraiker » Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:57 pm
Superseded models don't knowozdavo wrote: But.. that Torpedo7 deal looks awesome, or (pending where you are) Goldcross have a big sale on old stock 2 stores in QLD & VIC until Sunday, eg: 2009 Marin Quake 7.9 was $6899 NOW $1749!
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