Littleted

Although I wont hold my breathe for a quick delivery

http://vimeo.com/santacruzbikes/solo

I did own an Orange 5 Pro and E8 Pro, but sold the 5 to my brother. Mt wifes taken my E8 and I now cant join her when hes getting fettled in the woods by the local MTB group.

So I started the research on MTB and rang 5 shops posted on various forums and the list finally came to a top 3, same tune from all the guys at each shop

Santa Cruz
Lapierre
Titus

I was initially going for the Titus El Graupo as I was advised by a well known Yorkshire MTB guy called Ed Oxley, but as they wanted cash and not 0% I didn't wana hit my savings.

So I look at Lapierre and quite like the new intelligent shock, but I thought after a few bails that would smash.

I eventually went to my brothers up in Hebden Bridde and tested his 4

My Old Orange 5 pro
Orange Blood
Titus X XC
Cove Full Sus.

the blood was like riding a sofa awesome but heavy, the 5 was the daddy, the XC bikes were very good but not for me.

So eventually decided to steer away from Orange and go Santa Cruz, as its been on my Bucket list for years.

Initially went for a Bronson, but got the new SOLO 650B in Alloy Orange with uprated Kashima shock and forks, but as of yet don't know ETA maybe October.

I didn't go Carbon as its 1100 quid more, and if I have a heavy fall it may shaft the frame at least alloy bends, and with only 2Lbs in it I thought id spend the cash on goodies.

next buys will be Head Cam, skateboard type helmet and tools

Type20Paul

Nice bike! And that's a cracking video. Making me depressed being at my office desk and not out enjoying some trails! I'm lucky to have some great places to ride within half an hour of home. That's me inspired now. I feel a weekend blast on the bike coming on! I really want to buy a new full sus but I just can't justify it right now sadly. Soon I hope. Get some pics up when you get the bike. And for the head cam I thoroughly recommend the GoPro Hero 3. I have the black edition and it's a great bit of kit!

scoobyverysoon

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I used to have an orange evo 8 hardtail it was a great bike

a lad at work has just got this http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/1...sion-bike-2013

he got 10% off that price - a lot of bike for the money very very nice

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vwlwp63npn...2008.41.34.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qd6cb2guzq...2008.42.19.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vps0do4svv...2008.43.00.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mj9ml63ln6...2008.44.15.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tq5w2f80u8...2008.45.25.jpg

alcazar

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Still riding my hardtail Titanium bike, frame made by Titec for RSP, the rest handbuilt by me, including PACE rigid carbon forks.

Matteeboy

That looks VERY trick!

I'm not convinced by 29 or 650b sized wheels yet but they seem popular. I'm very much XC/trail as I'm a gayer on technical DH stuff (had a nasty crash a while back that really spooked me) but give a good turn of speed on most stuff, especially uphill.

Ed Oxley writes for Singletrack I think?

Just got some nice Fox forks fitted and now waiting for a nasty calf injury to heal before I can properly test it - BAD TIMING!

Enjoy that bike; it looks awesome!

Littleted

yes ive been looking at the hero 3 black, how do you fix it to a helmet is it a sticky thing or is there a proper mount ?

I narrowed that down to Hero 3, Sony Action Cam or drift Ghost

Liking the drift ghost because its small and waterproof no need for outer case.

Sony picture quality and steady cam are great. there is a review online of all 6 at once....

that Santa Cruz is epic, mega bucks build. i went for the solo because i do a bit more trail, and it falls between Tallboy and Bronson.

Boro

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Any pics of the bike ordered?

Give me a shout when you decide on a camera, we stock GoPro's and all the mounts/accessories you need ;-)

SN discount too!

Littleted

Littleted

Boro do you do any of the other makes also ? Sony Drift ?

give me a link to ya shop i,ll see whats what

scoobyverysoon

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I use a mobius action cam HD with the helmet mount - for 43 quid from china its a stunning light camera - I mainly use it as a dash cam. a lot of the RC guys use them on there planes etc

I was witness to a crash while out on my bike footage here

pick 1080p hd on these clips - youtube does kill the raw quality


car mounted outside


car inside

The Dogs B******s

Very nice, does it come with them tyres? If so, they're about the best tyres money can buy.

Littleted

Fork:32 Float 130 CTD Evolution - (TBC)
Shock: Custom tuned Fox Float CTD Evolution
Rear Mech: Shimano M675 SGS (SLX) Shadow Plus
Front Mech: Shimano M781 (XT) 10spd
Shifters: Shimano M670 (SLX) 10spd
Crankset: Shimano M552 24/32/42 10spd
Bottom Bracket: Included w/ crankset
Cassette: Shimano HG 81, 11-36 (SLX)
Chain: Shimano HG 74 10 spd
Brakes: Avid Elixir 5 w/ 180mm front 160mm rear rotors
Bars: Raceface Ride low riser 710mm
Stem: TruVativ AKA 60mm, 70mm or 80mm
Grips: Lizard Skin "494"
Headset: Cane Creek 10
Seatpost: Raceface Ride 30.9x375mm
Saddle: WTB Volt Race
Wheels: WTB ST i23 TCS rims laced to Hope Pro2 hubs
Tyres: Maxxis High Roller 2 2.3 EXO tubeless
Tubes: n/a
Rear Shock: Fox Float CTD
Fork: Rock Shox Sektor Gold RL SA 27.5" - 130mm

gears ok, you can go XT but i wanted something to upgrade LOL, if i change anything it will be to Hope brakes, rest is good enough for me

Matteeboy

You seem to get very excited about tyres...!
Do you work for Maxxis?!

Sounds great the OP!

Unless I go to over-light XX spec, I can't actually upgrade any part of my bike any more! Possibly the wheels but that's it really. Sad cretin that I am. Still it's light and fun.

Keep an eye on your brakes; most Elixirs tend to need bleeding a lot; my CRs were terrible so sent them bs k and got a free upgrade to X0 brakes! They have only needed one bleed in two years.

I've just bought a similar fork to yours; it's great!

Boro

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We have an account setup with Drift, just never used it. If you do want something though, we can get it.

http://www.hobbymounts.co.uk

scoobyverysoon

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I would upgrade the slx gear for at least xt if not xtr

Matteeboy

They'll soon wear out (except the shifters); I'd wait until then except I'd replace with X0 not XT. But for the front mech, definitely XTR.

Littleted

woot just had a phone call SHE LANDED

But front forks from rockshock are on 6 week wait with kashima coating, so ive paid another 100 for the top 140mm Fox fork..Cant wait 6 weeks

Also got stupid and changed pedals from V12s to Hope, a Camalback Mule bag

Tools Bottles etc

Matteeboy

Excellent; that fork will be veeery nice!

fatscoobfella1

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Dukinfield doesnt look good from any angle does it ??

stevebt

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Is it a light bike ? as in the video he has it above his head but I wouldn't exactly say my Kona is light enough to do that easily

mrmadcap

Have you seen the size of Peaty, he's a fecking giant

Littleted

Not really light, 30lbs ISh

Plan is to get it to around 28

My e8 is 23lb. XC

Leslie

Think I'll stick to my Suzuki GS1000. It has got very good brakes!

Les

Boro

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That Mobius camera looks very good for the money!

stevie boy

have a look at the chest mount fella, i think it's by far the best place to mount a camera for mountain biking and was one of the reasons i went with gopro, as they were the only decent camera that had the chest mount

stevebt

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My Kona Coiler has excellent brakes and because its a little lighter than you bike I bet it will stop better

Littleted

ive just seen the new garmin Virb camera, now thats a nice cam, Due out next month

Boro

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I've seen that. Looks interesting but not quite upto GoPro standards yet but not bad for a first attempt. Wonder if it sells?

Littleted

what standards are these. i like the idea of case less cams and with GPS etc its a nice idea.

The Go pros deffo have it on the mount front, whats missing i find is steady shot. i think only the sony and Garmin have this..
See how it fairs when it comes out.