Luke Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 http://www.whytebikes.com/2013/product.php?xProd=42&xSec=98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 It's a decent chunk of bike for the money Have you thought about buying a used one - six to 12 months old. There are LOADS on the market, not necessarily Whyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 For £1999... I'd want to know where the engine has gone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Where are you looking Mook? Ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I just don't like 29" wheels on a MTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I just don't like 29" wheels on a MTB. Why? Because they should be on an Audi? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I've always ridden 26''. But it seems that they're being dropped in favour of 29 and 650b. I'm concerned that everyone will drop 26'' eventually. What are you riding Milo. Most of my riding is xc, I don't really do big jumps. I plan to ride a few more trail centres this year though. I'm quite happy on a hardtail but I think a full susser might be a bit more comfortable, especially on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I'm riding a full carbon 26" Scott Scale hardtail. And like you, I do XC. I tried their 29" model and hated it with a passion. They do a 27.5" now I think, but I'm yet to try it. I'll probably go for a full suspension next time but it'll not be a 29". Each to their own though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 How do you rate the Carbon Scott? Would you go 26'' or 650b next time. Must admit I haven't tried a 29'' yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) It's by far the quickest bike I've ever ridden, it really does flatter. My only complaint is that it can be a bit twitchy over rougher ground at speed; the stiff carbon frame doesn't yield much. I'm talking about rocky downhill sections though, not your normal tracks. Once you get to know the bike, you know its limits. I've had no mechanical problems, only problems with flats but that is to do with the tyres and tubes I use. I've changed a few bits and bobs to suit me. I would go for the airbag option next time, though. I went over the handlebars at speed almost 18 months ago and broke my elbow and cracked both wrists. I'm going under the knife next month to hopefully fix my elbow once and for all. That was a result of getting over-confident and travelling way faster than was safe, which I've always blamed on the bike ;-) Edited January 13, 2014 by Milo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 As for a new bike, if I go full suspension, I may go Specialized or Lapierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 29ers roll more easily over rough terrain - I don't think 26" wheels will ever disappear though. Full carbon hard-tails are twitchy as hell, but I've gotten used to that, although I've got to adjust my riding style when I'm out on my full-sus. Don't start talking about new bikes though - I'm getting twitchy to drop the Lapierre 714 and get a 916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 So are you 26 or 29 on the full sus'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 my mate runs this place and does deals is anyone is interested in anything: http://www.nbikes.co.uk/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 So are you 26 or 29 on the full sus'. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 29ers roll more easily over rough terrain - I don't think 26" wheels will ever disappear though. Full carbon hard-tails are twitchy as hell, but I've gotten used to that, although I've got to adjust my riding style when I'm out on my full-sus. I noticed very little difference (if any), despite the claims otherwise. I didn't like how they rode. If I was buying another hardtail, I'd still go full carbon. Once you get to know how they behave, the benefits far outweigh any negatives, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Oh I'd not have anything else now other than a carbon hardtail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Could you explain why, Mook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Acceleration, speed, lower centre of gravity and responsiveness. They're lighter and easier to throw around and you don't tire as quickly when you're hauling it up massive hills. Think of it like a comparison between an MX-5 (great car) and a Lotus Exige (brilliant car) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now