Modern FS advice

[Andy B]

Well worth making a shortlist of bikes to test...

...then buy an Orange 5

Weighing in at 28lbs...

'06 Orange 5
Fox Float 130R forks
Manitou Swinger Air 3-Way
Hayes Nines,180mm front, 160mm rear with Goodridge Braided Hoses
X9 Rear Mech & Shifters
Mavic X317's on Hope XC Hubs
Thomson Elite Seatpost
WTB Rocket V Stealth saddle
On-One 80mm Stem
Lizard Skins Loc-On Grips
Shimano M520 Pedals
Panaracer Fire XC 2.1 (Kevlar)

 

[andrewl]

Important: Make sure that the pivots run on sealed ball bearings instead of bushings.

Even more Important: If you ride in wet areas avoid sealed bearings, buy a Turner with proper bushings and grease ports

Here's a shot of my marathon race bike the bumblebee Turner Flux. For everyday riding I use the 5 Spot though.

 

[scant]

Important: Make sure that the pivots run on sealed ball bearings instead of bushings.

Even more Important: If you ride in wet areas avoid sealed bearings, buy a Turner with proper bushings and grease ports

to be fair the turners are the only bikes that have decent bushings, so as a generall rule i'd always recommend bearings over bushings. wet areas? yeh surface water to 3in deep & more 5months of the year, i'd say i live in a wet area. 4years on the same set of bearings & havent had need to touch them...

 

[kingroon]

Just got me a nice Santa Cruz Superlight.. For a song too

A proven design and favourite amongst the mags.. Not long travel tho, only 100mm, but good enough for the North & South Downs

 

[scant]

my mate curlys got the identical frame (size, colour & year!) get the shock custom valved @ mojo dude, makes a massive improvement to pedalling performance. solid rig the superlite

 

[Geoff]

So own up Roon, how much does a superlight go for these days?

 

[kingroon]

So own up Roon, how much does a superlight go for these days?

US$540 Shipped

I'm guessing a bit more on Duty, but still not bad

 

[Geoff]

Hmm that is tempting...I shall keep my eye out for something similar...plus as you know, no duty here!

 

[kingroon]

...I shall keep my eye out for something similar...

I was hitting the Auction Watch page for weeks

 

[kingroon]

...then buy an Orange 5

Weighing in at 28lbs...

That just looks bloody lovely mate..