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Older recreational mountain biker needs new bike
Hi,
I've got an old 1992 Marin Palisades which I dug out of the garage in the last year. Still covered with the mud it was caked in when I last rode it amazingly it still functions okay. Though after trying to source new parts and finding that half the stuff these days is incompatible - from brake blocks that don't reach the rims, to no suspension forks being available for that dia of frame - I have decided that the best thing is to get a new bike. Can't make up my mind whether to go the full suspension route or hardtail. I'm looking at something in the region of £900-£1400. I'm no extreme rider, but I do ride on some pretty rocky terrain sometimes. So really I need a bike that is a good all rounder. I have read a few times that full suspension bikes need a lot of maintenance. What does this entail, and are they really that fussy to own? With regard to how a bike handles, it is worth going for a bike with a system similar to the Scott bikes which can lock off the rear suspension? Simon |
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Older recreational mountain biker needs new bike
ScoTT Genius all the way here.
Bloody brilliant bikes, The Shock is a Arse to set up, but then a joy to ride. Maintenance is not that bad , just keep moving bits clean . To be fair , most full sus bikes a very good nowadays, with lockout ( or pro pedal) on most Enjoy "Simon Wyndham" wrote in message ... Hi, I've got an old 1992 Marin Palisades which I dug out of the garage in the last year. Still covered with the mud it was caked in when I last rode it amazingly it still functions okay. Though after trying to source new parts and finding that half the stuff these days is incompatible - from brake blocks that don't reach the rims, to no suspension forks being available for that dia of frame - I have decided that the best thing is to get a new bike. Can't make up my mind whether to go the full suspension route or hardtail. I'm looking at something in the region of £900-£1400. I'm no extreme rider, but I do ride on some pretty rocky terrain sometimes. So really I need a bike that is a good all rounder. I have read a few times that full suspension bikes need a lot of maintenance. What does this entail, and are they really that fussy to own? With regard to how a bike handles, it is worth going for a bike with a system similar to the Scott bikes which can lock off the rear suspension? Simon |
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Older recreational mountain biker needs new bike
Hi Gooty,
ScoTT Genius all the way here. The Scott's look really good. I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Marins. Does this Quad rear suspension thing do what it says on the tin (ie does it actually make a difference?) Simon |
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In message , Simon Wyndham
writes Hi, I've got an old 1992 Marin Palisades which I dug out of the garage in the last year. Still covered with the mud it was caked in when I last rode it amazingly it still functions okay. Though after trying to source new parts and finding that half the stuff these days is incompatible - from brake blocks that don't reach the rims, to no suspension forks being available for that dia of frame - I have decided that the best thing is to get a new bike. Can't make up my mind whether to go the full suspension route or hardtail. I'm looking at something in the region of £900-£1400. I'm no extreme rider, but I do ride on some pretty rocky terrain sometimes. So really I need a bike that is a good all rounder. I have read a few times that full suspension bikes need a lot of maintenance. What does this entail, and are they really that fussy to own? With regard to how a bike handles, it is worth going for a bike with a system similar to the Scott bikes which can lock off the rear suspension? What kind of riding are you aiming to do? This older mountain biker just got a Kona Dawg Primo and I am well impressed with it. I do a lot of XC style riding for fitness on natural trails but also North shore and jumps on my local purpose built trails. I'm 16.5 stone and it has handled it all perfectly so far. I would go full sus, it's better for your back and joints and you can get a very good deal for 1400 quid. The online dealers are still doing 05 and 06 bikes at massive discounts. -- Devs "Punchdown Pete the old Kroner" |
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Hi,
What kind of riding are you aiming to do? This older mountain biker just All round stuff really. I need something that I can potter about on, as well as something I can take up a Welsh mountain. But I also need room to be able to add panniers for my photography trips too. I won't be performing huge jumps and stuff. Not unless I rediscover the confidence on a bike that I used to have when I was a teenager anyway! ;-) Basically something I can use to do horse work but also something that I could push a bit without it falling apart or shaking me apart on the really rough stuff. handled it all perfectly so far. I would go full sus, it's better for your back and joints and you can get a very good deal for 1400 quid. The online dealers are still doing 05 and 06 bikes at massive discounts. Yes, I think full suspension is definitely the way to go. Though the thing that still keeps cropping up is how much power loss on uphills there are? I can't seem to find full specs, but how many of these bikes allow the rear suspension to be locked off easily without having to dismount? I have also discovered a thing called the Rohloff Speedhub. From the reviews I've seen it is expensive, but worth it. The drivetrain on my old Marin is a bit knackered from all the mud plugging it has done. Has anyone had any experience of the Rohloff, and which bikes it might be most suitable for (since some require additional chain guides etc)? Simon |
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In message , Simon Wyndham
writes Yes, I think full suspension is definitely the way to go. Though the thing that still keeps cropping up is how much power loss on uphills there are? I can't seem to find full specs, but how many of these bikes allow the rear suspension to be locked off easily without having to dismount? I hear lots of raving about i-drives, the Epic system and pro pedal damping. To tell you the truth I went from a hard tail to full sus and if anything my uphill improved. You can pick a straighter line and you don't seem to lose traction as often. -- Devs "Punchdown Pete the old Kroner" |
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I hear lots of raving about i-drives, the Epic system and pro pedal damping. To tell you the truth I went from a hard tail to full sus and if anything my uphill improved. You can pick a straighter line and you don't seem to lose traction as often. Sounds good. So what are the main differences between the ways the different manufacturers rear suspension works (beyond the hype)? What sort of maintenance is needed? I notice that Marin offers a lifetime guarantee on their pivot bearings. But what about the shock itself? What sort of life expectancy do these things have? Simon |
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In message , Simon Wyndham
writes Sounds good. So what are the main differences between the ways the different manufacturers rear suspension works (beyond the hype)? What sort of maintenance is needed? I notice that Marin offers a lifetime guarantee on their pivot bearings. But what about the shock itself? What sort of life expectancy do these things have? This is territory beyond my experience I'm afraid. I'm sure someone better qualified will chip in. -- Devs "Punchdown Pete the old Kroner" |
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