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Possible 2nd Bike - Opinions please
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Author:  VW-surfbum [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:03 pm ]
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http://on-one.co.uk/i/q/YBSHM214811/tit ... ack_yellow
Author:  stumpie [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:10 pm ]
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How is that any more flexible than the Spark mate? This reads more like my RM than the Spark?

The on-one website is pants - keeps crashing!
Author:  Jon [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:41 pm ]
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stumpie wrote:
I mainly ride XC


you might think you ride XC, but the manufactures definition of XC is -

bum in the air, head to toe in lycra, shaved legs, mega stiff, saddle like a knife, helmet with no peak, racing speed machines.

so if thats you then cool... get an XC bike..... but if you just go riding in the woods then the modern 120-140 trail bikes would deffo be the best fit. They are sub 30lbs and rapid as fook.. but also good fun.
Author:  stumpie [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:45 pm ]
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Cheers Jon - and your suggestion - apart from leave you alone and no fecker pays attention anyway!
Author:  chatman [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:21 pm ]
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Jon wrote:
get a 140mm trail bike mate - the spark is a xc race sled and they are never 'playfull'

Dave, my KHS is a 140 setup and loved the Surrey Hills experience...

Good UK setup and service from KHS dealer
Author:  stumpie [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:23 pm ]
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Chatman - is that you Mr Webb?
Author:  chatman [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:32 pm ]
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stumpie wrote:
Chatman - is that you Mr Webb?

YES....

Stumpie
Author:  stumpie [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:42 pm ]
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Ah - cool, didn't think about the KHS but will look into it...
Author:  chatman [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:06 pm ]
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stumpie wrote:
Ah - cool, didn't think about the KHS but will look into it...

They come out top in most tests...the new full sus 29'ers are great just a stupid name though...
Author:  stumpie [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:09 pm ]
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According to khsbikes.co.uk there isn't a distributor in the UK any more :(
Author:  chatman [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:12 pm ]
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stumpie wrote:
According to khsbikes.co.uk there isn't a distributor in the UK any more :(

Arrrr balls just see that?? Looks like they don't then :shock::shock::shock:
Author:  stumpie [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:15 pm ]
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At least they say you can buy parts from the US if there is an issue - Rocky Mountain didn't give that!
Author:  chatman [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:17 pm ]
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Yea getting parts has not been an issue... for me so far.. bike has been faultless only changed rear mech and bb so far
Author:  NickTKS [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:50 pm ]
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stumpie wrote:
I rode a Zesty with 160mm and hated it...

Thought you said you liked the Zesty you tried @ Evans - but theyre 140mm???? Or you refering to my Spicy???
You honestly cant go wrong with the Lapierres though, try and find a bad write up about them, and always come up top in group tests, not that im bias either :)... One of the best handling aggresive trail bikes ive ridden, and ive ridden a few!!!
Author:  hairygit [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 3:59 pm ]
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A Trek EX or Giant Trance ?
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