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 jedi
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I've had my Pivot two years now and what to get another non Pivot. 160 travel and slack 650. Thinking giant reign or....


 
Posted : 02/05/2019 6:40 pm
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....YT Capra,I've got the MK1 and I absolutely love it-it's an easy pedalling mile muncher with a fun dark side. I can only imagine the newer one is even better - definitely looks like they learn't from the first one,looks burlier .

My old Reigns were good bikes too mind as I'm sure the newer ones are.


 
Posted : 02/05/2019 8:09 pm
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Ibis Mojo Hd4. Best bike I have ever owned! Pedals amazingly, wonderfully compliant rear end. Screw in BB! No need to look anywhere else


 
Posted : 02/05/2019 8:26 pm
 wl
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Orange Alpine 6. And no I haven't got one (Five suits me better), but they are mint. A long-term Dirt magazine favourite, and after demoing one I can see why.


 
Posted : 06/05/2019 10:52 am
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I think you are right on your choice Jedi.

The DVO kitted model variant!

👍😎👍


 
Posted : 06/05/2019 3:09 pm
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Radon Jab?

Recently spotted their Slide Trail model for myself. The only negative seems to be PF BB (I still prefer threaded).


 
Posted : 06/05/2019 3:40 pm
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10mm short on travel, but, the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO 27.5 is pretty bonkers in my book.


 
Posted : 06/05/2019 3:47 pm
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Bird Aeris 145 LT


 
Posted : 06/05/2019 4:24 pm
 jedi
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im looking at giant reign
kona process 157
ibis mojo

love the pivot but pricing is 400 pounds more per frame if i buy one


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 10:58 am
 poah
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transition patrol?


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 11:26 am
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Specialized enduro
Yt capra


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 11:27 am
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Something from SICK!!?


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 11:34 am
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I was thinking the other day, as modern enduro bikes have got similar in geometry the main thing to choose on for a lot of people now is chainstay length.

Short and playful, long and stable or somewhere in the middle?


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 11:43 am
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I know you like your bikes quite short in reach, how about a Hope HB160?
Nirvana stock them, maybe Simon could have a word with Hope... ;0)

All 10mm shy on travel but...
Evil Insurgent
Santa Cruz Bronson
Mach 6 Alloy not an option?


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 11:57 am
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"I was thinking the other day, as modern enduro bikes have got similar in geometry the main thing to choose on for a lot of people now is chainstay length."

I think this is a good point. I'm guessing Tony errs towards shorter chainstays being more about style, flow and jumps than enduro racing.


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 1:59 pm
 jedi
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I like the rocky Mountain but there's a new one out in July


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 2:22 pm
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Ibis hd4

This just arrived today


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 2:38 pm
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Mojo

I love mine


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 4:00 pm
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Wildcard option: Propain Tyee


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 10:28 pm
 jedi
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Never heard of them


 
Posted : 08/05/2019 10:56 pm
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Devinci Spartan would suit you Tony


 
Posted : 09/05/2019 6:33 am
 jedi
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i have ordered a giant reign . should have it next week 🙂


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 7:35 pm
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Giz a go mister


 
Posted : 13/05/2019 8:17 pm
 jedi
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🙂 🙂 getting it invisiframed and tftuned before i ride it


 
Posted : 16/05/2019 7:52 am

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