Eddy Gordo Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 A few years ago when I was shopping for an All mountain rig, there used to be lots of options. Gt Force, Specialized Enduro, Mongoose Teocali, Scott MC50, Intense, Ellsworth..... You dont see most of these any more, let alone a range of All Mountain rides. Am I missing somthing?
TAAHIRWP Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Well if I may shed some light on the Meta AM I have now spent some time on a Meta AM 2 (about 1600km ridden) and below is some of my findings THIS BIKE STRAIGHTS UP ROCK! Sorry on a serious note After reading some reviews I decided to go for the AM 2 as on the 3 there is an issue with the rear shock that isn't valved right and has issues blowing though its mid travel but apparently this can be fixed.The original headset is shocking and is a cheap Cane "Creek" variant that got notchy super quick.The Fox 32 fork was well just meh and didn't inspire any confidence when pointed down.The original tyres are cheap single ply OEM variants and I removed them before even riding the bike. The rest of the spec on the bike I was pleasantly surprised with and in retrospect never should have removed the Formula brakes. This bike climbs like a goat and with the rear shock setup right you hardly notice any pedal bob when pointed upwards.It rails turns like no bike I have ever had and this bike will reward you the more you lean it over.Sending it down a hill makes me question why I ever bought a bike with 200mm travel as this bikes 160mm travel feels limitless and soaks up the big hits. Hope this helps a bit and let me know if you have any other questions Yeah, how does the bikes rear suspension handle braking during descents. the current 2012 AM3 im looking at comes with the fox float RL rear sus and fox 32 float RL150mm, is it these components that have issues?
patches Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 I'd say there are more AM bike options than ever. I know the local market may seem desolate, but consider the followingSanta Cruz BronsonSanta Cruz HecklerSanta Cruz NomadMorewood JabulaMorewood SukumaNuke Proof MegaCommencal Meta AMCommencal Meta SXGiant Trance 27.5Specialized EnduroSpecialized Stump Jumper EVOBlack Market RoamWhyte 146Dartmoor Wish EnduroYeti SB 66Cannondale JekyllScott GeniusPyga One Fourty PascoeRocky Mountain AltitudeRocky Mountain SlayerIbis Mojo HDThose are just a few off the top of my head, all available locally through one channel or another
Eddy Gordo Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 I like Santa Crux, Yeti, Rocky Mountain, and Commencal
Flowta Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Yeah, how does the bikes rear suspension handle braking during descents. the current 2012 AM3 im looking at comes with the fox float RL rear sus and fox 32 float RL150mm, is it these components that have issues? According to www.commencal.co.za The fork is the same on both models, rear shock on AM2 is RP2 Wheels: AM3: Mavis XM119; AM2 :Fulcrum Red Power XL Drive Train: AM3: X5/X7 mix; AM2: X7/X9 mix
TAAHIRWP Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 I'd say there are more AM bike options than ever. I know the local market may seem desolate, but consider the followingSanta Cruz BronsonSanta Cruz HecklerSanta Cruz NomadMorewood JabulaMorewood SukumaNuke Proof MegaCommencal Meta AMCommencal Meta SXGiant Trance 27.5Specialized EnduroSpecialized Stump Jumper EVOBlack Market RoamWhyte 146Dartmoor Wish EnduroYeti SB 66Cannondale JekyllScott GeniusPyga One Fourty PascoeRocky Mountain AltitudeRocky Mountain SlayerIbis Mojo HDThose are just a few off the top of my head, all available locally through one channel or anothershot Patches, and the cheapest of the lot being the 2012 commencal meta AM3... ^_^
Flowta Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 A few years ago when I was shopping for an All mountain rig, there used to be lots of options. Gt Force, Specialized Enduro, Mongoose Teocali, Scott MC50, Intense, Ellsworth..... You dont see most of these any more, let alone a range of All Mountain rides. Am I missing somthing? Mongoose:AFAIK the Teocali is still around, Scott: now has the Genius models, Specialized: has the Enduro still (different wheelsize tho), GT: Force has morphed a bit, no more Sanction. New Force takes over and is NICE but >R60k The Sensor uses the new suspension design, travel up to 130mm, R35k and up Intense: They'll have something Ellsworth: They must still be around
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Mongoose:AFAIK the Teocali is still around, Scott: now has the Genius models, Specialized: has the Enduro still (different wheelsize tho), GT: Force has morphed a bit, no more Sanction. New Force takes over and is NICE but >R60k The Sensor uses the new suspension design, travel up to 130mm, R35k and up Intense: They'll have something Ellsworth: They must still be around Intense has the Tracer... and the tracer 275. And the Carbine.
Flowta Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 There's also Bergamont: Threesome range Focus: SAM Cube:Stereo HPC (different wheelsizes)
Hairy Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 How can one say no to this threesome http://cdn1.coresites.mpora.com/bikemagic_new/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/BWP_2342.jpg
Steven D Williams Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Have a look at the Trek Fuel EX. Comes in both 26" and 29" options. Also the Trek Rumble Fish or Remedy.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Have a look at the Trek Fuel EX. Comes in both 26" and 29" options. Also the Trek Rumble Fish or Remedy. He already has the EX. Wants a bit more for a reasonable amount...
RockCoach Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 I found a Tracer 2 for my buddy in the classifieds for R15k a couple of weeks ago. Full XT.
gwhite Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 What are your opinions regarding Commencal Meta 5.5 Carbon 2011?
Flowta Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 What are your opinions regarding Commencal Meta 5.5 Carbon 2011? Can't give you any feedback on that. The 2013 got 4 stars on bike radarhttp://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/product/review-commencal-meta-5-5-carbon-10-35578/ gwhite 1
TAAHIRWP Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Having a bit of trouble setting up my Fox 32 Evolution series RL 150mm front suspension fork... do i go ahead here, or can someone please post a link to the correct forum/thread.
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