[Closed] Pictures of you Pitch Pro please

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I was going to sell it, but it's such a great bike I just can't!

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i bet non of them have done the Trans Wales 😉

Out of interest - why were you thinking of selling it?

Get lost RD!
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Anyway, back on topic....

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Flamejob - How did you do the 'B' in Bitch please?
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@snoop I'm a bike snob at heart; there is this weird vibe you get from people on 'expensive' bikes, but I'm over that now 🙂

@PeterPoddy After I painted the flames on the forks (at midnight I must add, hence the hack job), I stuck some tape on the frame and squirted some gold over it. The flames were suposed to fade to gold, but I couldn't see what I was doing.
Go on... do it!

Amen to that. I swapped a Yeti 575 for the Pitch: It's amazing how many people called me stupid, or just can't understand why.

So basically, you masked it off and sprayed it, that tiny bit on the 'B'?

How do you find the Pitch compared to the 575?

@PeterPoddy yeah exactly! It's really easy... 4 bits of tape and it's done. I think the colour is an old Ford colour.
Like you, I have owned all kinds of bike (mainly pimped to the max), but this one is just totally brilliant. I found the brakes a bit spaz though....

... and I'm thinking of putting some TALAS 36s on it

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Just got a KS i900 adjustable seatpost for it. 8)

The pitch is the first Specialized I have ever felt the need to own, mainly and probably wrongly I think it would ride like a Orange Blood but is half the price!!

How do you find the Pitch compared to the 575?

Well, it doesn't climb as well, but that's to be expected because it's heavier and slacker. It's lower specced so the drivetrain isn't quite as crisp. And being a Spesh it's lower so you clip your feet occasionally, but the trade off is stability. I've had a Stumpy FSR before and loved it.
But the Pitch's suspension is better controlled, the back end is solid as hell (I found the Yeti flexy) and I love the handling downhill. Solid and confident, an absolute blast. The Yeti was maybe a bit smoother, but the Pitch is more accurate I reckon, due to the extra stifness

The Pitch does what it says on the tin, basically..... But very VERY well.

Would it be as good for the trans wales? 😉

I'm ignoring that.
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Flamejob - You want one of these next, mate... (On my Yeti)

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They you'll have a Pikey Bitch.
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Love it - how did you get the 'Y' on the fork?

I rather fancy one.It seems to me the replacement to my 06 Enduro. Reckon big S took the SX too far 1 way and realised that the new enduro was OTT for many and they had lost a slot in the market. Add some 36 Vans and it would be brilliant.

It's a whole new sticker. Bought it off a bloke on here a year or so ago, he had several made up. I guess any graphics company could do it.

Add some 36 Vans and it would be brilliant.

Not needed. It's fine as it is. The front and rear are very well matched IMO. 😀

The only thing I've changed is the grips to lock-ons (Which I already had) and I'll probably fit a bash ring and a 36t ring. The bars are a tad narrow, but I don't notice it whan riding. Even the saddle and seatpost are pretty good....

Yeah I could throw money at it, but it won't make much difference and it's defeating the object really. It's a budget bike...... 🙂

This has made me really want one. Like matt I see it as an alternative to my 06 Enduro but a bit lighter and with an air shock. I cant help myself but want one.

Anybody fancy a swap?(frame only)

I have to agree about the forks; they're perfect! Though I WANT 36TALAS's... no I don't!

Swap... I'd rather spoon my eyes out!

We need to start a B(P)itch appreciation society!

Definitley - keep the photos coming guys i can't wait to get the beast to wales. What are the tyres like on it i've heard conflicting reviews?

They're getting a bit common now - I might get rid of mine 😛

Tyres are fine in the dry - rubbish in the wet - though I shouldn't keep saying this as I want to sell mine! Get some 2.35 maxxis high rollers on there - perfect.

Tyres - I reckon the standard ones are fine, TBH. Bit draggy maybe but they seem tough and grippy, unlike previous Spesh tyres I've had. I've got some 2.35 Kendas I might try, but I'm going to try ghetto tubeless I think....

[url= http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=pitch&w=82129022%40N00&page=2 ]All my Pitch pics[/url] are here.

Tyres; I didn't bother changing them, pretty good for everything; nice soft compound edge tread.

They're getting a bit common now - I might get rid of mine

Err, Spesh UK have now run out until September. Hang on to it!
(You might make a profit)

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I'm thinking of nitromors ing mine and sticking some 36TALAS and CrossMax SX's on it.

Mussst fiddle....

are you running spds or flats on your pitch's?

Slim Jim Flats, the riding you can do on this you don't want to be attached (unless you do)

Handles great but even better with some low rise wider bars and 60mm stem.
Had mine since last spring and can't praise it enough, it is built for speed more than climbs but climbs ok if you got the legs.

XTR SPDs on mine but thinking about some kind of flat/spd combo possibly for the mega.

545 SPDs all the way. They'd do for the Mega too, though I used really old DX SPDs on my Mega trips.

PS the Pitch is perfect for the more local of the Avalanche Cup races, the Avalanche Enduro- this year there are two, Ae and Keilder this year, great fun.

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Stourport Specialist Cycles in (ahem) Stourport might have a large in stock as I cancelled my order 2 weeks ago... 😳

Any Pitch Comp pictures kicking around?

You know I said I was thinking of putting some TALAS 36s on mine?

....guess what is sitting in a box in my living room 😯

FJ - Are they 160mm? I'd like to know how it feels even slacker....
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Yeah, they're 160-130-100

To be frank they will probably spend most of the time at 130 then get cranked up for mean stuff, especially when we move to Spain.

This is the relative crown heights at 160 (Fox) and 140 (Pike)

They (apparantly) weigh the same as our Pikes, but I'll confirm that. The downside is the price 😯
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Hells bells.
Chopper-tastic!

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Still, the frame's designed for that length fork, and I'll bet you'll ride pretty much anything with those bad boys up front!

... and I will, when the whole 'moving to Spain' comes to fruition.

I'll post some pics when the forks are on (psyching myself up to put the star nut in)

I got a Comp in the end and changed some bits, great bike really pleased with it, have changed a few bits too, it's now running a RP23, look forward to hearing about the 160's I noticed it took them.

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This is my Pitch Comp, not the best pic in the world but it's the only one I've got in it's most recent incarnation.

Upgrades wise:
- Hope Hoops with DT 5.1D's
- Maxxis High Rollers (ST front, Maxpro Rear)
- SLX Crankset, XT Cassette & KMC X9.93 Chain
- Outland CNC'd pedals (Slim Jims by any other name)
- Sunline V1 AM Stem
- Sunline V2 Bars + Outland Lock-ons
- Crank Bros Jolin with Charge Spoon
- On the way a FOX DHX 5.0 Air
- Hope seat clamp & Head set.

What do you think of it Steve?

My changes :
SLX shifters
XT Rear Mech
XT Chainset/BB
High Rollers 2.35
Presta Inner Tubes
XTR SPD
RP23
Earl Grips
Thomson Seatpost and Bel Air RL Saddle

Possible change to Pro II wheel set on the cards.

forge - bloody love it, total overkill for my night time rides back home but once you get it into areas like above (it's the altura trail btw) and wales trail centres / more natural stuff or if you wanna prat around on a 4x course it's brilliant.

It's superb on the downs and the more confidence you get the faster it becomes as I found out when I shot past my mates when we did nant-y-arain on teh rocky down hill bits, two of them were on Ramsons and a couple on Meta 5.5's

To be honest it's not mega light but it's 31lbs so not exactly heavy.

Cant' wait ot ride it again at the weekend with the new shock fitted.

And hopefully off to the Mega next summer

Sounds very similar to my thoughts, mine comes in at 30.5lbs.

It climbs very well and goes down hill better, it seems to carry speed well into and out of the corners, I am pretty blown away how good it is.

I think you'll notice the difference between the xfusion and the Fox 🙂 I did.

Rode round to a friend's house pre-ride to get his ass out of bed...

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Flamejob, How are the new 36s?
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(must not buy new forks must not buy new forks must not buy new forks must not buy new forks must not buy new forks must not buy new forks must not buy new forks must not buy new forks must not buy new forks)

They track beautifully and they feel amazing at speed but I'm having a few [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/36-talas-rc2-setup-tips ]problems with the initial setup[/url]. I think they are the most consumer adjustable forks you can buy.

I bought them at trade price, but even so, its a lorra lorra cash!

Buy buy buy buy!!

PS: they're at 130 in that shot /\ where they will stay for most of the time to be honest.

I bought them at trade price, but even so, its a lorra lorra cash!

Buy buy buy buy!!

LOL!
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I've just looked at the price and there's NO WAY ON EARTH I'm putting £600-£700 forks on a £1000 bike. Not never, not nohow.

I've just ordered a stiffer spring for my Pikes and that should see me all nicely set up for the foreseeable future.

Took it to Afan last weekend. Fek me. It sodding flies downhill.
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I'd confirm that PP was moving rather quickly on that thing with me mincing along at a much more sedate pace behind

(NB I would just like to point out that I put none of the transwales tags on this thread. I am innocent of this crime and think the real perpetrator should step forward and confess)

To be honest, the Pikes are really really good forks, but I need something bigger that doesn't weigh more.

As far as putting £700 forks on a £1400 bike; I consider the frame more than worthy of spending the cash; I'd put them on a Yeti or Santa Cruz, so why not the Mighty Bitch I say 😀

I consider the frame more than worthy of spending the cash; I'd put them on a Yeti or Santa Cruz

That is true, actually. But I don't NEED them. WANT? Yep.
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*puts hand up

My name is flamejob and I am a fork whore

I'm kinda thinking of painting them black and putting Pike stickers on 8)

Tell you what, I can see the Pitch becoming a bit of a classic bike in the same way the old 130mm Enduro was, or the SC Superlight. The price is right (If you can get one) and they work so well, and are such fun. I wonder what the 2010 version will be like?

<- also doesn;t need new forks, but would love some 🙁

PeterPoddy - Member
Tell you what, I can see the Pitch becoming a bit of a classic bike in the same way the old 130mm Enduro was, or the SC Superlight. The price is right (If you can get one) and they work so well, and are such fun. I wonder what the 2010 version will be like?

I reckon the 2010 bike will be exactly the same but even cheaper, maybe £797.36 for the Comp and £913.87 for the Pro. Bothe will come with a free "how to really annoy bike snobs" training package 😆

LOL!

I've had someone refer to mine as "That [i]THING[/i]"......

flamejob yuo selling the pikes? could be int martin_varey"yahoo.com

I gave them to a friend in a fit of Karmic enrichment.

My local bike shop was building up a pro with custom parts for a customer. Had lyrics on and more of a DH / Freeridey build with duel ring and bash, different wheels and I must admit I was rather taken by it!!

I gave them to a friend in a fit of Karmic enrichment.

Can I be your friend please? Just in case you decide to do the same with the 36s..?

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Mine is headed in the 'Freeridey' direction; I have had the rear wheel rebuilt using the same rim with a Pro II (did the calcs and it is better than a Mavic so kept it) and I got a bashring yesterday which I might fit tonight.

I am trying to keep it as normal looking as possible... sort of stealth 'showroom spec', which is why I am strongly considering painting the forks black and putting white Pikey and 'FOX SHOX' stickers on them, like the original Pikes.

I kinda like that double take you get from riding something a bit weird.

FJ - I know where you are coming from with that. I chose my bashring because it matched the bike and looked rather like it was fitted at the factory....

So.. as suggested in other threads... who is up for a P(B)itch tribe meet/ride??

Any location ideas would be nice.

I am in London, but will travel.

I am well chuffed. I just did quite a big drop/steep rock thing on my Pitch Pro at Stainburn yesterday. It's on the red downhill route bit.

My best mate's got a Pitch, he bought the frame for £300, spec's Lyrik Coils, ProII/729, Dual Ring SLXs, X9, J7s etc. seems to be a good build and makes a pretty cheap full sus considering his old cham. frame was £450.. He enjoys it at 160mm but apparently most of the time runs them at 140mm, to me coming off of a reign it seems a little sluggish in parts but a bargainous price as a full build!!!

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Love mine and get to ride to work everyday on it .... prefer blasting round rocky north wales though !!!

Here is mine at the Tocks

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I love mine, upgrade wise its got Sunline V1 bars 710mm wide, new grips obviously. DMR V12 flats. I want a flappy paddle seatpost for it next.

Its there if anyone doesnt know what one looks like by now! 😀

I'm probably going to buy a comp just for the frame. Flog all the bits on fleabay

Does anyone know if there are any issues with fitting a 200mm E2E DHX 5 to the pitch?

Oh go on then... here's another...
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