racman Posted August 10, 2013 Share I currently own a BMC FS02 26" which I recently purchased used but am finding that IMO it is very race focused (or is it just me) in terms of riding position etc. I am 5'10 but find the riding position very stretched out ( in fact my Spez Roubaix is more comfortable) While I managed to get an entry into 2014 j2c, I really am not a race snake and am looking for something that would suit the j2c but also be enjoyable for single track and fun riding - perhaps a slightly more relaxed riding position but not too heavy. I doubt I will be doing more than one stage race a year so it seems senseless to me to have a bike that is more racing orientated, just for this. Any ideas, suggestions etc Edited August 10, 2013 by racman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted August 10, 2013 Share Ripley! I'm sure the quote as is still stands... Behan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted August 10, 2013 Share Ripley! I'm sure the quote as is still stands... I was wondering what happened after my last e-mail as I never got the quote. Resend please Crow? Edited August 10, 2013 by racman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted August 10, 2013 Share I ride a FS01. I put a riser bar, fatter tires and a 120mm fork on it. It made a massive difference. It is a beautiful trail bike now.Even if you keep the 100mm fork and just raise the handlebar it will work lekker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtblife Posted August 10, 2013 Share Trek or better a Rocky Mountain Elements (not BC) 970 if you got bags of cash. Lower your tyre pressures. Bring your seat forward. Raise from bars. Add padded palm grips.Try a few seats.try a few j2c you need to feel you on a lazy boy or you have a nurse popping your wounds on your butt. Get a PROPER SET UP. Again get a proper set up. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niterider Posted August 10, 2013 Share Specialized Stumpy FSR, Pyga, Cannondale Trigger, Giant Trance, etc. There's loads of bikes that should fit what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted August 11, 2013 Share What sort of budget are you playing with? I recently bought a Spez Epic Comp Carbon. It handles better than my merida dual 26r. (i also bought it for J2C) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysterperd Posted August 11, 2013 Share One word -Tallboy Behan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted August 11, 2013 Share What sort of budget are you playing with? I recently bought a Spez Epic Comp Carbon. It handles better than my merida dual 26r. (i also bought it for J2C) Around the same budget Wayne but I am once red about going for a our race bike again like the Epic. I may be incorrect but an looking at the following: Spez Camber, SC Tallboy (pricey though), Rocky Mountain Element, Ibis Ripley etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted August 11, 2013 Share How does the Pyga fit into this requirement or is it purely a trail bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted August 11, 2013 Share How does the Pyga fit into this requirement or is it purely a trail bike? I think the Pyga suits your requirements perfectly, and there are quite a few demos around, so give one of the demos a go, and see for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyluis Posted August 11, 2013 Share Rockey mountain element 970.... Awesome fiets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racman Posted August 11, 2013 Share Tallboy looks and sounds great but seems very pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooimoer Posted August 11, 2013 Share The pyga will be the most fun you could have on bike that won't kill you on a marathon and able to do a downhill fun, singletrack ! http://www.bicycling.co.za/bikes-gear/full-suspension-mountain-bikes-29ers-reviewed/6/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted August 11, 2013 Share Specialized camber comp carbon. Perfect bike, little bit more relaxed tan the spez epic, but not as heavy as the Pyga, and still cheaper and much much much cheaper than the Tallboy. Also very light compared to the rivals and handles like a dream. I rode everything from most bike shops and fell in love with this bike. canfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 11, 2013 Share The pyga will be the most fun you could have on bike that won't kill you on a marathon and able to do a downhill fun, singletrack ! http://www.bicycling...ers-reviewed/6/Pyga is too heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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