The MTB thread - Page 90 - SV650.org

northwind · 26-10-10, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Dont suppose its online or you could scan it?

Don't have a scanner mate, sorry... Dirt don't put their reviews online as far as I know.

26-10-10, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Would someone enlighten a noob what bit of it would be too race focussed?

Wrong rear suspension for going up hills or something else?

i have found usually that race focused bikes work well flat out and been pushed to the limit, but not so good at a slower pace.

well thats what i found with my bike, when it was set up for just Free ride, to focused for any thing else.

Luckypants · 26-10-10, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Would someone enlighten a noob what bit of it would be too race focussed?

Wrong rear suspension for going up hills or something else?

Well a race focused XC bike will have a 'racer back' riding position, so you are more stretched out than on most bikes. This one has flat bars and long top tube to achieve that. Also it has a lot less suspension travel than a more 'recreational' full suss bike (100mm) but that makes it tighter and more flighty. It'll take more riding on the downhills for sure. The plus side to that 'tightness' is better hill climbing and speed on the flatter sections.

My current hardtail has quite a sporty riding position and almost flat bars, so it will probably feel ok to me, but it may be too focused for long days in the saddle. Bit like going touring on on a supersports motorbike

I'm just after opinions of folks who have seen them in action or may have even ridden one, because I'll be buying it untried (no chance to get to a shop to try one either)

26-10-10, 10:36 PM

The stem can be replaced with a shorter one mate , takes mere seconds to do so you can customise your "Stretch" , you`ve seen my bars and stem , I prefer to be almost upright so I can get over the back on steep stuff .

Cursory glances at reviews say it is more of a Trail bike than an out and out Racer , so good news for you on that front

Luckypants · 27-10-10, 01:50 PM

EEEeeeek! I have put down a deposit!

Drew Carey · 27-10-10, 02:04 PM

Cooooooooool. Nice bike that.

27-10-10, 04:40 PM

Sweeeeeeet!!!

maviczap · 27-10-10, 04:41 PM

Now that is a cool looking Trek

pookie · 27-10-10, 05:54 PM

thats a great bike, they've got a good price on them at evans at the moment.

27-10-10, 07:50 PM

that looks very nice ....for a trek

26-10-10, 10:36 PM	#894
xXBADGERXx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread The stem can be replaced with a shorter one mate , takes mere seconds to do so you can customise your "Stretch" , you`ve seen my bars and stem , I prefer to be almost upright so I can get over the back on steep stuff . Cursory glances at reviews say it is more of a Trail bike than an out and out Racer , so good news for you on that front Last edited by xXBADGERXx; 26-10-10 at 10:39 PM.

27-10-10, 01:50 PM	#895
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The MTB thread EEEeeeek! I have put down a deposit! __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

27-10-10, 02:04 PM	#896
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: The MTB thread Cooooooooool. Nice bike that. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

27-10-10, 04:40 PM	#897
xXBADGERXx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread Sweeeeeeet!!!

27-10-10, 04:41 PM	#898
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The MTB thread Now that is a cool looking Trek __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 27-10-10 at 06:50 PM.

27-10-10, 05:54 PM	#899
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The MTB thread thats a great bike, they've got a good price on them at evans at the moment. __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

27-10-10, 07:50 PM	#900
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The MTB thread that looks very nice ....for a trek

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