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I recently had my Commencal Absolut stolen and due to a claim on my house insurance I have the chance to replace it with a new bike up to the value of approx £1300.
I have narrowed the bikes down to the following, in order of preference:
DMR 898
Scott Voltage YZ 0.1
Specialized P3
Identiti P66 Comp
The bike is merely a play thing so doesn't need to be comfortable geometry for all day riding, I will only use it for trying to progress my jumping & pumping skills, and for clowning around on.
I had my last jump bike as 9sp, which is how I justified buying one in the first place, the idea being that my wife could use it if the opportunity arose (it hasn't so far).
This is not a deal breaker but would be nice to be able to easily convert if I decided to.
My other option would be to take £950 cash instead and buy a 2nd hand absolut again (9 speed).
Comments or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Does it need to be a complete bike? If not, why prevent yourself the fun of buying a frame and building something up yourself? Something like a small Cotic BFe or a Dialled Holeshot would be more versatile, probably lighter and wouldn't compromise jumping?
The caveat is that it has to be from bike replacement dot co dot uk.
It can be a bike and components up to the value of £1312.50. If it's a custom build I get less to spend taking into account labour charges. I did say I could quite comfortably build it myself if they send me the bits but apparently they couldn't offer any warranty that way.
A full bike plus extra loose components would come with a warranty.
Or I take a cash settlement of £1k minus £50 excess and spend it on what I want.
I've a lovely Yeti Dj doing nothing 😉
I've a lovely 24 inch 24/7 for £380 which will more than get the job done 😉
Take the cash and buy something 2nd hand. £500-600 will get you a seriously pimp jump bike that you will only lose a 100 quid on if you sell it.
I am seriously considering the cash option, just don't wanna feel like I've lost out if I did.
I've got a Scott voltage yz lance McDermott signature issue that I'm trying to shift, it's hardly been used, I put it on the classifieds a couple of weeks back
i have just built a new jump bike.
ohhh its nice.
will get some pics up soonish.
i have a cove sanchez great frame. ss or geared.
cant fault it in anyway.
main bits are.
sas wheel's (purple haze) on king hubs
identity rebate forks.
cove team green frame
spank stem.
look mean feels nice. just cost a fair bit for a bike with no suspension. worth every penny tho