Advice on the right long travel bike

[Scott roy]

25 minutes ago, MORNE said:

As mentioned by the others already…the enduro bike will just delete rough sections at speed.  I use this feature to make up for my lack of skill haha. I own a Forbidden Dreadnaught 170/160 (yes the name alone took my money), but in hindsight i should have gotten the Druid instead (150/140mm). But i still love my Dreadsled. Life’s too short not to ride too much travel on a blue trail😅

How does that ride? I have eyed a couple with interest

[Scott roy]

I want to get something that will provide me the most fun and speed possible. I’m no racer but I wouldn’t mind trying my hand at an event or two. 

[Scott roy]

53 minutes ago, BaGearA said:

Frame fittings that cater for shuttles might be a factor as well then.

Thanks, that’s something I never considered 

[Chrisjanopsyfiets]

This….. You can thank me later

Edited August 23, 2024 by Chrisjanopsyfiets
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[Scott roy]

16 minutes ago, Chrisjanopsyfiets said:

This….. You can thank me later

Very nice, I dig that colour scheme 

[BikeisLife]

These have just landed in the country… 

Jekyll 2

 

[thebob]

this video is the best Stumpy Evo review from a guy who rides some gnarly terrain

[LazyTrailRider]

You will not regret getting a Stumpy Evo. Out of the 20+ bikes I’ve had, it’s been by far the best all-round machine.

The fact that both the Levo SL Gen2 (which is what I ride now) and now the new Stumpy have the same geo as the Evo had 4 years ago illustrates how sorted this setup is.

[Scott roy]

6 hours ago, thebob said:

this video is the best Stumpy Evo review from a guy who rides some gnarly terrain

Thanks, this was very informative. Got me considering the enduro some more

[daveno7]

Bike free until Monday...quick trip home to Ireland...and missing bike time...roll on Monday...decent borrens to cycle on...until the road stops ...

[Scott roy]

So I made the move and went for a pyga slackline. Getting it next weekend, I’m just looking for some opinions on wheels. I’m going to put my DT Swiss xrc 1501 wheelset on however I’m a bit concerned about damaging them due to the harder nature of riding I’ll be doing. I know they’re marketed for trail/enduro use however I’m a bit worried. 
 

so should I keep the DT Swiss wheelset or sell them and get a pair of alloy rims that I’m not scared to batter? I’ve looked at the lyne amp 30, would that be a suitable wheelset, or should I just stick with my current?

[thebob]

XRC are the XC wheels in DT's lineup. If you have the EXC then don't sweat it and use them on the Slakline. If you have the EXC, go for a set of Lyne AMP Carbons or similar. I prefer the carbon rims as they do not ding or buckle and are usually covered by a decent warranty if they fail

[Scott roy]

39 minutes ago, thebob said:

XRC are the XC wheels in DT's lineup. If you have the EXC then don't sweat it and use them on the Slakline. If you have the EXC, go for a set of Lyne AMP Carbons or similar. I prefer the carbon rims as they do not ding or buckle and are usually covered by a decent warranty if they fail

My main thing is I’m too scared to hammer the carbon rims, I ride far more carefully and less aggressively on rough terrain with carbon rims, I guess mainly because somewhere in the back of my mind I know the carbon ones are a lot more expensive to replace. 

Is it not that the xrc 1200 is for xc and the xrc 1501 is a trail wheelset? I’ve seen them specced on a number of trail bikes up to about 160mm and on the DT Swiss website they are in the enduro category

[thebob]

[Scott roy]

2 minutes ago, thebob said:

Ahh ,my mistake. I do however feel more comfortable on an alloy set. Any recommendations on something that won’t break the bank? Are the lyne amp alloy 30 up to the task?

[Simon123]

On 8/23/2024 at 1:01 PM, 117 said:

Sounds like you need a DH bike as opposed to an Enduro style set up

Commencal, Intense (😍), Santa Cruz etc is where I'd start hunting, and will look for a 200mm+ rear travel set up, possibly even in a mullet if needed

And safety gear - I'd definatley invest in good safety gear, XC spandex wont do much on an OTb for you 

I think he needs an enduro style setup as others have said.

Glad you mentioned Intense... loving my Tracer 279.

I'd say if buying secondhand off the Hub, the Spaz Enduro has fnckall value now, so that's a good go-to.   I was nervous selling mine as it was the closest to a DH bike and also the benchmark... but the 279 is way nicer (except in baby head high speed rocks, but niche problem) everywhere.  It pedals miles better uphill (even with DHX2) and going down is miles more fun and first ride out without even suspension set up, faster everywhere.  Confidence wise on the steep stuff it was just so much better.

I've done Morzine with DH Bike (Intense M16C), Enduro and Tracer.   I would have loved a DH bike again, but didn't really feel like I was missing out.    Tracer will be expensive, so suggest an Enduro and whilst it's a dog uphills, you do get used to it quickly.

Stumpy Evo seems the "cool kid" recommendation at the moment, and it's excellent, but for your riding in that area, just get the Enduro, up the fitness and you'll love it way more.