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Fun dh/play/park bike to replace a stinky? (Read 15346 times)

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Be wary of ordering a YT. They've got great specs and look to be good bikes, but their customer service sounds like it is shit as they can't keep up with demand. There were quite a few people on SDH/ride who ordered the Tues and had massive delays and hassle trying to actually get hold of their bikes. This was the ltd edition WC bike that was preordered, so they may have it sorted now, but certainly worth checking to see if the delays still exist.

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YT have been brilliant with me. They announce delivery times before you order and in my case bumped me to an earlier slot due to some cancellations. The Reverb post had a leak, 2 of their guys phoned me to advise what to try. When it didn't work they sent a new post out straight away. Can't fault them personally

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Wait for the YT Tues. don't bother with the Stinky frame, just make do with the EVO till the Tues arrives

Beginning to have similar thoughts. Not actually sure anymore that I want to drop a grand on 5 yr old dh bike. Especially one as gopping as that orange :sick:

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1000 isn't a good price point tbh

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. Can't fault them personally

Fair one, I've no personal experience of them. Sounds like service has improved massively since last years Tues WC problems then.

What have you got? A Tues? Like canyon, you get a lot of bike for your cash...

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1000 isn't a good price point tbh

That's why I was thinking replacement frame only.

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Wicked 160 Ltd... Same bike as Jay Z, Kanye and Puffy all ride.

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Too light, too twitchy for DH. Gret for up and down enduro.

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Wicked 160 Ltd... Same bike as Jay Z, Kanye and Puffy all ride.



You have been misled about its practicality for riding off road  :whistle:

Any thoughts on this?

http://ride.io/forum/index.php/topic,266519.0.html

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V heavy that's Solid for u..

I've sent u a txt...


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Wicked 160 Ltd...

Fuck! I wish I'd known that when I saw you at the wall today! Give us a 50 word review...

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http://ride.io/forum/index.php/topic,267011.0.html

Any thoughts on this one?

I know its a shit load more than my set budget but I like the colour scheme and it seems a pretty good price for the kit.

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Ian, my first response was BUY! BUY! BUY!

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I saw this 12 hours ago, and dismissed it on yr terms of budget... It's standard price.. But A mint example ofa  Superb bike.

U sure the link of mine above is no good??

If u have the cash, and want a demo... It's a good deal.


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As for underground.. He will buy anything ;)

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I'm tempted
How did you like your demo?
The guy has a 300 spring for the shock, would that be ok for 10 st?

The GT doesn't do it for me somehow, maybe I am just being a tart but I don't think they look that nice.


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300 fine.

Demo epic, amd that one is near on 8lbs lighter than mine.

A sweet ride mate...

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Buy the demo :jab:

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made an offer on the demo,  :popcorn:


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You wanted the TLD one in Les Gets so you may as well succumb to it now :)

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Wise decision, after due consideration.. Underground... Some learning points there my friend

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I've re read the spec.. And thought about it...

It's MINT

Txt me yr offer ian. These bikes go for a lot.

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No idea what you mean

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Demo: WTF is going on here do you think?

Ask some stuff about spring rates- answer pretty quick
Make an offer-answer pretty quick but he says that at that price he would swap wheels to saints with some dints
Ask for pics of the wheels as I have never seen a pair and want too see the condition- radio silence
Chase him up on the weekend-radio silence
Bike now relisted with a price drop

 

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