So then...
I Bleedin knew it !! 
14 April 2008, 08:14 PM
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14 April 2008, 08:28 PM
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Been out and ridden a few tonight lads.
Rode a:
Specialized Rockhopper Disc 08'
Specialized Rockhopper Comp 08'
Scott Aspect 20 08'
Scott Scale 50 08'
Marin Bobcat Trail 08'
Marin Nawk Hill SE 08'
Marin Nail Trail 08'
I really thought I wanted a Specialized RH and have to admit i liked it alot. However they were the first that i rode so was strong mindede and went to another shop and rode the rest. I found out that i liked the smaller 17" framed bikes better and i really fell in love with the Scotts.
The guy in the shop was very helpful and not pushy in anyway whatsoever. I really felt at home on the Scott scale 50. So i think im going to order one in the morning.
It was head/shoulders better than anything else i had ridden and really felt right.
I never realised how different they would all feel, after all a bikes a bike right?
How wrong i was.
Thanks for all your comments and help guys but i think the Scott is for me
Rode a:
Specialized Rockhopper Disc 08'
Specialized Rockhopper Comp 08'
Scott Aspect 20 08'
Scott Scale 50 08'
Marin Bobcat Trail 08'
Marin Nawk Hill SE 08'
Marin Nail Trail 08'
I really thought I wanted a Specialized RH and have to admit i liked it alot. However they were the first that i rode so was strong mindede and went to another shop and rode the rest. I found out that i liked the smaller 17" framed bikes better and i really fell in love with the Scotts.
The guy in the shop was very helpful and not pushy in anyway whatsoever. I really felt at home on the Scott scale 50. So i think im going to order one in the morning.
It was head/shoulders better than anything else i had ridden and really felt right.
I never realised how different they would all feel, after all a bikes a bike right?
How wrong i was.
Thanks for all your comments and help guys but i think the Scott is for me
Heres the Scott
Specification:
Frame Scott Scale Alloy 7005 DB hydrafrom monocoque tubesV dropout designDelta SST bridge / Integ. HTBOX chainstay bridge
Fork Rock Shox Tora 302 / alloy steerCoil Spring / keyturn lockoutreb. Adj. / 100 mm travel
Headset Ritchey OE 1 1/8"semi integrated 44/50mm
Rear Mech Shimano XT RD-M772 SGSShadow Type / 27 Speed
Front Mech Shimano Deore FC-M530 / 34.9mm
Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M530Rapidfire plus / 2 way releasew/gear indicator
Brakelevers Avid Juicy 3.5
Brakes Avid Juicy 3.5185/F and 160/R mm Rotor
Crankset Shimano FC-M542Integrated BB44Ax32x22 T
BB Shimano Cartridge / 68mm shell
Handlebar Scott X-Rod600 mm / 5° bend
Stem Scott Comp4 bolt1-1/8" / 6° angle
Pedal Shimano PD-M505Clipless pedal
Seatpost Scott Comp / 31.6mm
Seat Scott Racing
Hub front Scott Comp Disc
Hub rear Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Chain Shimano CN-HG53
Cassette Shimano CS-HG50-911-32 T
Spokes DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm
Rims Alex TD-24 Disc 32HBlack
Tyres Scott Ozon26 x 2.0 / 60TPI Kevlar Beadsingle compound 70a
Specification:
Frame Scott Scale Alloy 7005 DB hydrafrom monocoque tubesV dropout designDelta SST bridge / Integ. HTBOX chainstay bridge
Fork Rock Shox Tora 302 / alloy steerCoil Spring / keyturn lockoutreb. Adj. / 100 mm travel
Headset Ritchey OE 1 1/8"semi integrated 44/50mm
Rear Mech Shimano XT RD-M772 SGSShadow Type / 27 Speed
Front Mech Shimano Deore FC-M530 / 34.9mm
Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M530Rapidfire plus / 2 way releasew/gear indicator
Brakelevers Avid Juicy 3.5
Brakes Avid Juicy 3.5185/F and 160/R mm Rotor
Crankset Shimano FC-M542Integrated BB44Ax32x22 T
BB Shimano Cartridge / 68mm shell
Handlebar Scott X-Rod600 mm / 5° bend
Stem Scott Comp4 bolt1-1/8" / 6° angle
Pedal Shimano PD-M505Clipless pedal
Seatpost Scott Comp / 31.6mm
Seat Scott Racing
Hub front Scott Comp Disc
Hub rear Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Chain Shimano CN-HG53
Cassette Shimano CS-HG50-911-32 T
Spokes DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm
Rims Alex TD-24 Disc 32HBlack
Tyres Scott Ozon26 x 2.0 / 60TPI Kevlar Beadsingle compound 70a
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14 April 2008, 09:38 PM
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14 April 2008, 09:43 PM
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Frayz - Might be worth checking whether ford is part of this:
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14 April 2008, 09:46 PM
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Frayz - Might be worth checking whether ford is part of this:
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I doubt it will happen anytime soon either, ive made enquiries too
14 April 2008, 10:20 PM
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15 April 2008, 05:55 AM
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Yeah, the Scott scale 50 is in their XC race series of bikes. I prefered the more lent forward riding position as i felt i had more control and the bike responded better.
You know im not making it up when i say how different they all feel. I was amazed.
The Scott blew everything else i rode away, even some more expensive stuff (Which is usually right up my street lol)
Like i said, havent bought anything yet... just testing the waters
You know im not making it up when i say how different they all feel. I was amazed.
The Scott blew everything else i rode away, even some more expensive stuff (Which is usually right up my street lol)
Like i said, havent bought anything yet... just testing the waters
15 April 2008, 10:03 AM
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15 April 2008, 10:05 AM
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Cheers Speccy,
I think i'll be okay with the fezza but if im real stuck i may give you a bell. Very kind and well appreciated offer.. thankyou
Already got a few mods for it...
Well as if you'd expect anything less from me lol
I think i'll be okay with the fezza but if im real stuck i may give you a bell. Very kind and well appreciated offer.. thankyou
Already got a few mods for it...
Well as if you'd expect anything less from me lol
15 April 2008, 10:25 AM
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Stunning looking Bike Frayz!
Would love to have a look over it, but that allways leads to me spending more money.
I'm sure it will go in the car, maybe with the front wheel off, but if needs be I have a van
Would love to have a look over it, but that allways leads to me spending more money.
I'm sure it will go in the car, maybe with the front wheel off, but if needs be I have a van
15 April 2008, 11:47 AM
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Nice one Frayz, lovely bike!
That Scott is the same as my mate Kevs bike. He loves it.
Tiny....you rode this bike when you were testing them. You weren't keen on the riding position on this one.
Take off the front wheel and it will fit in the fezzy no problem. Ask Les to help, he has a special way of loading a MTB in to a fezzy and it fits great! Just make sure you don't pull the front brake with the wheel off otherwise you might have trouble getting the caliper open again on the hydraulics! 
That Scott is the same as my mate Kevs bike. He loves it.
Tiny....you rode this bike when you were testing them. You weren't keen on the riding position on this one.
Take off the front wheel and it will fit in the fezzy no problem. Ask Les to help, he has a special way of loading a MTB in to a fezzy and it fits great!
Just make sure you don't pull the front brake with the wheel off otherwise you might have trouble getting the caliper open again on the hydraulics!
15 April 2008, 11:57 AM
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Dont worry guys, i'll be careful.
Got the pedals swapped from the Shimano SPDs to some billet flat jobbies, a Scott chainstay protector and a cateye wireless computer.
Just gotta get myself a bash hat when im there and i'll be good to go.
Well excited now
Got the pedals swapped from the Shimano SPDs to some billet flat jobbies, a Scott chainstay protector and a cateye wireless computer.
Just gotta get myself a bash hat when im there and i'll be good to go.
Well excited now
15 April 2008, 12:31 PM
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