Eddy Gordo Posted October 14, 2019 Share Hairy, BaGearA and T-Bob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falling Over Posted October 17, 2019 Share I'm thinking of building up a Dartmoor Hornet hardtail, with 160mm up front to replace my current Roscoe which has served me well, but I find myself bottoming out the suspension more and more as I get better and faster and jumping further. Am I kidding myself to think that at almost 40, my body can still handle the punishment of a hardtail? Or should I rather just finally take the plunge and move to 160mm full squish? Considering that I have never owned a full sus before, and do I want to do at minimum 4 enduro's type events next year? Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 17, 2019 Share I'm thinking of building up a Dartmoor Hornet hardtail, with 160mm up front to replace my current Roscoe which has served me well, but I find myself bottoming out the suspension more and more as I get better and faster and jumping further. Am I kidding myself to think that at almost 40, my body can still handle the punishment of a hardtail? Or should I rather just finally take the plunge and move to 160mm full squish? Considering that I have never owned a full sus before, and do I want to do at minimum 4 enduro's type events next year?I am turning 41 in December, so our age is about the same.Bought a Hornet frame about a year ago as my duallie frame died, the idea was that it would be an interim measure as I could carry over all my parts onto the Hornet...inc. the 160mm fork.I was concerned that the hornet would be an overly stiff and harsh ride given how overly built the frame is (The main triangle is off their DH bikes), but was really impressed by the ride quality.The bloody frame handles really well on the descents and also managed uber steep climbs easily.Had to recently sell her to buy my new bike, but she will be missed. Redrush and Falling Over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falling Over Posted October 18, 2019 Share I am turning 41 in December, so our age is about the same.Bought a Hornet frame about a year ago as my duallie frame died, the idea was that it would be an interim measure as I could carry over all my parts onto the Hornet...inc. the 160mm fork.I was concerned that the hornet would be an overly stiff and harsh ride given how overly built the frame is (The main triangle is off their DH bikes), but was really impressed by the ride quality.The bloody frame handles really well on the descents and also managed uber steep climbs easily.Had to recently sell her to buy my new bike, but she will be missed. Beautiful bike! Sorry you had to let it go. I have decided to take the plunge and say screw it. I want an aggressive HT, so I am getting one. Busy finalizing the parts list, and luckily I can move most of my parts over, (sans the ridiculous Trek's 141 rear hub) and hoping to have it done before the next DRI. Hairy, Eddy Gordo, Redrush and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted October 18, 2019 Share I have a 140mm travel hardtail. Oh and its a steelie, that thing is a blast to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 19, 2019 Share Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted November 19, 2019 Share Man i hate the look of mullet bikes Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hairy Posted November 19, 2019 Share Man i hate the look of mullet bikes Just go full #29'er4Life and don't mess about BaGearA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 20, 2019 Share Skott5, BSG and Headshot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 20, 2019 Share Sparky and the Warden, Pieter1, BSG and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nox1111 Posted November 26, 2019 Share I stripped the Slade down, and polished/repainted then promptly sold it. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, T-Bob, BSG and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 26, 2019 Share I stripped the Slade down, and polished/repainted then promptly sold it.Slade1.jpgslade2.jpgSlade3.jpgSlade4.jpgSo much sexier in the polish and purple paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavo Posted November 26, 2019 Share I stripped the Slade down, and polished/repainted then promptly sold it.Slade1.jpgslade2.jpgSlade3.jpgSlade4.jpgWish I could have snapped that up! Looks rad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted December 2, 2019 Share Hi guys, Just a headsup, My Bike was stolen on from our house in Worcester on Thursday night. Broke in, alarm activated, but got away. Please keep your eyes open on classifieds, Gumtree, Taxi rank etc..Easiest thing to Identify is the White Pike DPA RTC3. Those are hens teeth around here. Edited December 2, 2019 by Bos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted December 2, 2019 Share Hi guys, Just a headsup, My Bike was stolen on from our house in Worcester on Thursday night. Broke in, alarm activated, but got away. Please keep your eyes open on classifieds, Gumtree, Taxi rank etc..Easiest thing to Identify is the White Pike DPA RTC3. Those are hens teeth around here. Wow sorry to hear. What frame is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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