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Taking a Mega AM 275 for a downhill holiday in the Alps? (aye or nay?)
Basically I am a former downhill rider (and a long time “creeper” on the sidelines of the forum :oops:) but due to my current location I don't have access to proper downhill bike worthy hills. Thus, I don't own one anymore nor do I find it very reasonable to purchase a new one. However, a holiday to Morzine is looming around the corner. The riding will be mostly “pure downhill” (i.e. riding with some old downhiller mates). A new bike is also conveniently needed.
Thus, I got to thinking that it could be a reasonable idea to go for something like the Nukeproof Mega Am 275 (perhaps with an angle set), to have a bike that could also be useful after the trip. It seems that the frames are sturdy enough, have good ride characteristics and offer good value for money. Additionally, the "commercial reviews" also indicate that the Mega AM would be an enjoyable bike when pointed down the hill. Can any actual customers confirm or elaborate on this?
I have been to Morzine a few times but always with a big bike. What are your thoughts on riding such lower travel bikes in e.g. Morzine? I guess I am still a bit concerned that not having a full on DH beast could make me “under biked” and naturally I don’t want to ruin a holiday that has been a long time coming. Will two weeks of the braking pumps be too much to bear with less travel? (naturally the bigger wheels should at least help a bit). I enjoy the steep natural tracks the most and would also be avoiding the biggest hucks and jumps, as I don’t really enjoy them with any bike.
Surely folk on here will have experiences, opinions and words of 'wisdom' on taking sturdy AM/enduro bikes (or even the Mega AM more specifically) to downhill holidays in the Morzine area (or anywhere with proper hills and downhill geared riding).
I've done morzine on an epic and les arcs on a stumpjumper fsr. They were fine. But I'm small and unconventional.
Guess a lot depends or your ridding style and how much the old peer pressure means to you : ) have you thought about hiring a big bike? I suspect you'd be fine on 95% of stuff. Have fun!
I use one as a guide in thw maritime alps, see my review in dirt magazine...... Basically its a tough alpd descent eater, just change ghe tyres for dualply and your good to go