Took alot of peoples advice and went for a Last year's model and saved a small fortune.I got the bike in the end for £900(haggled down from a grand)plus got some gloves chucked in.
I want to say thanks to Luke,Andy......etc.......etc..............etc for there help.

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What do ya think?

Cheers all

Nick Y

Nick

Which model is it and what group set. I would suggest you remove the rear Radiator. This could cause you problems over large bumps!! Did you get a shock pump??

Luke

Luke,
The model is a Rock Spring.................without sounding too dumb,what do ya mean about rear radiator.Oh and yes i got a Shock pump mate.

Nick Y

Spec:

US made Aluminum E-XC 3VH extruded front triangle with multiple position shock mount, extruded 3 position adjustable travel swingarm with disk mounts. • Rock Shox Judy XC, Alloy steerer tube, 100mm Fork • Rock Shox Sid XC Rear Shock • WTB Momentum Comp ST Threadless 1 1/8" Headset
Shimano Deore Shifters • Shimano Deore Front Deraileur • Shimano LX Rear Deraileur • Shimano 9 speed, 11-32 Cassette • Shimano Deore Hollowtech, 22/32/44 Crankset • Ovation Comp, Linear Pull Brake Calipers • Avid Speed Dial 5 Brake Levers
WTB Speed V Comp Saddle • Marin Comp Alloy Micro Adjust Seat Post • Ovation DH Rise Bar Handlebar • Cold Forged Threadless with 6 Degree Rise Stem • Marin Logo Pro Grips • BOX Clipless Pedals
Ovation Comp Disk, Double Sealed 32 hole Hubs • Mavic X-139 N, 32 hole Rims • DT 15 gauge Black Stainless Spokes • IRC Notos XC with Kevlar bead, 26"x2.1" Tires

Very nice Nick :)

Not too sure about the net curtains though ;)

:)

Nick
Wake up you muppet!!!! ( look at the photos..What do you see??!!)

Nice bike!

Make sure you get a lid if you're going serious off road, I got the Giro Switch Blade with the face guard, saved me a few times I can tell you :D

Next up for some serious serious fun, get some BFO lights and go out at night into some woods for a night ride :D

Nice bike, very popular amongst the longer distance hardcore off roading types especially people doing trail quest competitions etc - it should be pretty quick and dead comfy.

The Shock pump will be required to keep the pressure in the rear shock up as it is an air shock, and requires lots of psi to provide its springy ness - they are about 30 quid each. You may or may not need one. The shocks dont leak that much in my experience so you could occassionally take it to your friendly bike shop. However, if you want to tune it to your own weight and play around a bit with the settings (I would!) then you should get one.

Enjoy

Andy

Luke,
:)Ive just cottend on mate.....................u funny man u!

Nice bike Nick.

Keep an eye on the headset as the WTB ones are very prone to sucking in crap and grinding themselves to death. I know, been through two this year :D

Also, the black boots over the front suspension sliders. Make sure you take them off and clean underneath every couple of rides (or ever ride if wet). They do protect the fork from sucking in crap but there again, crap that does get under the boot has no where to go excpet into the fork. Personally, I run without the boots, but I think the jury is still out on what is best.

Cheers

Ian

No Boots is the best way. You can see any damage to the forks and clean them better. Dont direct presure washer at any seals.

Whats the best way of removing the black boots........................cut them off?

Nick,

Yes, cut them off with a blade, but be careful not to score the suspension legs with the blade.

Cheers

Ian

Take it back! The engine's missing :eek:

Or have they managed to squeeze a V-twin motor into those frame tubes ;) Amazing technology these days. I guess those pedal things are just an emergency get-you-home mode :D

Richard (In need of new legs - bike quietly rusting in garage :( )

[Edited by Hoppy - 4/6/2002 12:08:39 PM]