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I didn't either but I love the new ones.
I didn't either but I love the new ones.
Scott Scale 710 +
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Ok, so after this mornings ride on one Scott,
InstagramCapture_8aa8a7ef-d1f9-4e9d-aa98-926d72303008 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
I tried out the titled one this afternoon.
So here it is,
WP_20170429_15_53_08_Selfie(1) by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Assembled with around 30 other riders, we rode up the first long, draggy climb. Despite the bulky look, this bike felt really light, especially at the front.
Had to resist the urge to change gear at the front, despite the temptation!
WP_20170429_15_53_36_Pro by Mike Murray, on Flickr
The levers are actually fork lock out levers!
Generally, you felt like you could get away with riding anywhere, so much suspension and grip. I went off piste on one occasion, to see how it coped on rough ground. Just ate it up!
The pace was generally slow, so I was riding with the leader for most of the ride, Until a demo e-bike came past on a long climb. Expecting this, I latched onto the wheel, and held it all the way up. Hoping to get past near the top, I pulled alongside but ran out of puff. I did beat three other e-bikes up there though, so was pleased with that! Not trying to show off, just wanted to get a feel of what it would feel like to race it.
The long descent was fun, loose gravel, fast, not technical, but I did run out of gears. Didn't look to see what the gearing was, but this is it!
WP_20170429_15_53_59_Pro by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Overall, I liked it, light at the front end, loads of grip, plush suspension too. With a longer stem and narrower bars, it would feel great, I think. Also, with the option of narrow tyres/wheels for racing, maybe.
Oh, and lose the dropper post that I never activated!
I don't have, or could justify, £2.3k on one, though. Nice to get a feel of what modern bikes are about nevertheless.
Mike
Ok, so after this mornings ride on one Scott,
InstagramCapture_8aa8a7ef-d1f9-4e9d-aa98-926d72303008 by Mike Murray, on FlickrI tried out the titled one this afternoon.
So here it is,
WP_20170429_15_53_08_Selfie(1) by Mike Murray, on FlickrAssembled with around 30 other riders, we rode up the first long, draggy climb. Despite the bulky look, this bike felt really light, especially at the front.
Had to resist the urge to change gear at the front, despite the temptation!
WP_20170429_15_53_36_Pro by Mike Murray, on FlickrThe levers are actually fork lock out levers!
Generally, you felt like you could get away with riding anywhere, so much suspension and grip. I went off piste on one occasion, to see how it coped on rough ground. Just ate it up!
The pace was generally slow, so I was riding with the leader for most of the ride, Until a demo e-bike came past on a long climb. Expecting this, I latched onto the wheel, and held it all the way up. Hoping to get past near the top, I pulled alongside but ran out of puff. I did beat three other e-bikes up there though, so was pleased with that! Not trying to show off, just wanted to get a feel of what it would feel like to race it.
The long descent was fun, loose gravel, fast, not technical, but I did run out of gears. Didn't look to see what the gearing was, but this is it!
WP_20170429_15_53_59_Pro by Mike Murray, on FlickrOverall, I liked it, light at the front end, loads of grip, plush suspension too. With a longer stem and narrower bars, it would feel great, I think. Also, with the option of narrow tyres/wheels for racing, maybe.
Oh, and lose the dropper post that I never activated!
I don't have, or could justify, £2.3k on one, though. Nice to get a feel of what modern bikes are about nevertheless.
Mike
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Looked ok until I noticed the sram.
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Oops,
I forgot to put up a proper photo of the bike in question. Pictured here, alongside it's e-bike sibling
WP_20170429_16_59_29_Pro by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Mike
Oops,
I forgot to put up a proper photo of the bike in question. Pictured here, alongside it's e-bike sibling
WP_20170429_16_59_29_Pro by Mike Murray, on FlickrMike
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Actually, I'm looking at stuff on eBay right now, shhhhhhh!
It's a totally different world for me, tbh.
Big tyres, tubeless, you can run them with tubes? Will rims/tyres allow that?
1x 2x as well!
Also looking at, gulp, 29ers again.
Wait for it!
A very helpful retro/mod biker is sharing his knowledge of the pros and cons of this new world with me.
Much appreciated Doug!
Mike
Actually, I'm looking at stuff on eBay right now, shhhhhhh!
It's a totally different world for me, tbh.
Big tyres, tubeless, you can run them with tubes? Will rims/tyres allow that?
1x 2x as well!
Also looking at, gulp, 29ers again.
Wait for it!
A very helpful retro/mod biker is sharing his knowledge of the pros and cons of this new world with me.
Much appreciated Doug!
Mike
You can run any tubeless set up with tubes
1x is the way to go, less weight, more mud clearance and with the right ratio cassette and chainring you really don't lose much in the way of gear ratios
I'm working in the trade at a bike shop (Louth cycle centre) with a race team doing well on the scale 650+ bikes with 1x set ups so if you need any more help feel feee to ask
1x is the way to go, less weight, more mud clearance and with the right ratio cassette and chainring you really don't lose much in the way of gear ratios
I'm working in the trade at a bike shop (Louth cycle centre) with a race team doing well on the scale 650+ bikes with 1x set ups so if you need any more help feel feee to ask
