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In particular the Al version?
Considering one with the biannual cycle to work scheme opening at work next month, I'd prefer that steel one but it's well over the £1000 limit.
Is the back end as stiff and unforgiving as it looks? Does it pedal along well for regular riding etc?
Ta.
Where from?
Del's lbs in Hednesford do 'em.
Spec looks like you'll be spending alot on it.
HT just in time for dry trails 😛
Agreed.
Have had two AL1s the first one broke but was quickly replaced by Commencal.
The first one was an '11 model with rounded and kinked seatstays and was fairly compliant as far as brutal aluminium hardtails go but the new replacement has box-section seatstays and is as stiff as a very stiff thing. In some ways it's better - very direct drive when sprinting and clatter-free when landing small jumps - but it's a harsher ride.
Not much of an issue when used in its natural environment i.e. ragging around Cannock but for sit-and-twiddle riding I would look elsewhere.
Stu, 650b time for you, I have a demo sometime this week.... just right for a six footer.... dropper post the lot.... 🙂
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Thanks Rocketman
Dave, fine with 600 quid knocked off the price.
Any of the evening peeps know owt?
Can't comment on the Al but I have a 2012 steel Ramones which I built up for under a grand. I ride mostly Forest of Dean and Cwmcarn xc and downhill runs and it handles that no problem. Climbs well but really comes alive on tight fast technical trails. Most of my rides are about 3-4 hrs and it is still comfortable at the end.
Agghhh! Didn't want to hear that, the stell version is the one I really like but isn't work scheme tax dodge compatible...
All schemes are flexible..... 8)