That's def the thinking Jon
It's tough thinking about selling the demo though
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
I've been pondering for a while chopping in the demo for something more versatile I realistically am going to struggle to put the money together to buy a decent 2nd bike so I am wondering about selling the demo. The demo is pretty much dream spec with Saint drive train, mavic rims, xt brakes, renthal bars etc So I should see a decent return on it The replacement would have to be pretty capable I like to jump a lot in a dh/freeride sort of scenario I want to be able to pedal the bike too as I have never ridden a trail centre which isn't an uplift style place Any suggestions would be great. I doubt I'm in new bike territory and I'm pretty against buying a bike that I can't test ride first so yt etc are out I think Budget would be about 1500 maybe more I'm not overly sure what the demo will fetch |
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| Author: | Jon [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
So ur after a burly enduro bike? For £1500 ish there are a lot of http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list/?q ... ntryid=193 about - seems solid for the money with good geo - not sure how you would test one though? or maybe http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list/?q ... ntryid=193 Having something you can pedal will certainly open up the places you can ride. I hardly ever get out on the Dh bike these days. 90% of my riding in on the shorter travel bike. |
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 6:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
Thanks Jon. They are two i def have my eye on I love the demo it is exactly how I want it but I miss being able to go out for a ride without having to pad up |
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| Author: | unityjon [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:15 am ] |
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150 /160 bikes are so capable now. You know how to jump and not land like a sack of spuds. You know not to let the bike do all the work and imagine the fun you'll have with a maneuverable bike! Sounds like a good decision |
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
That's def the thinking Jon It's tough thinking about selling the demo though
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| Author: | unityjon [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
So whats on the shopping list as far as brand names are concerned ? |
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
Nukeproof mega orange alpine / five Commencal Meta transition covert santa cruz nomad some of these may or may not be out of my price range open to more suggestions |
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| Author: | NickTKS [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:09 pm ] |
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Come have a play on the Spicy.... see it surprises you 
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
I know its a tarty thing to say but i'm not a fan of the looks :s |
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| Author: | Mattvanders [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
I think you should get a spesh ptich...
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
I had a pitch! i need fresh ! http://www.bikeactive.com/PBSCProduct.a ... D=10728784 this is fresh! |
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| Author: | Mattvanders [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
nwmlarge wrote: I know you had a pitch Andy  thats why i suggested it, everything goes full cycle/circleIf you want a try of my meta to see how they are give me a shout |
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
I think i'll take you up on that offer matt. looks like i'll be spending the evening cleaning the demo for some for sale photos that deal from bikeactive is pretty good though isn't it? |
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| Author: | Mattvanders [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/commencal/meta-am-2-2013 http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/commencal/meta-am-2-2012 Looking at the specs for mine and the newer meta there not loads of differences but there are a few. Forks and shocks gain CTD dampering (guess making it abit more all mountain and easiler on the climbs) and the crank outer ring drops from 39 tooth to 36 tooth (again making it easiler on the ups). The biggest thing that could put someone off is the frame weigh is high compeared to other simular bikes but you have to remember than they use the same frame on the meta SX 160mm for enduro racing. I personaly find it makes it very sure footed and very fun trail bike. You have seen me ride mine to know how capable they are. Mine had rrp of £2850, i paid £1900 at end of season so £2900 down to £1875 is very good. Have a look on CRC as well as they have got a few topend 2012 for silly money now. |
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thinking about chopping in the demo... |
What size is yours matt? good info by the way a commencal meta has been at the forefront of my choices |
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