What is the 6" travel bike..

[moleamol]

..that has just been released and is under 30lbs? I remember reading about it, being very interested, then forgetting everything about it.

[mat205125]

Recall GT adverising that one of their 6" travel bikes was under 30lb.

[moleamol]

Remembering that it wasn't a GT jogged my memory. It's the Trek Remedy I'm thinking of. What do people think of them?

[Jimbo.]

Trek Remedy 9 and Lapierre Spicy 916 (fap fap fap!) are two that spring to mind.

Edited by Jimbo. on Tuesday 12th August 15:37

[Rico]

^^^^ very true!

Trek make a big deal of the Remedy being under 30lbs.

The Lapierre is seriously horny. I'm even considering leaving the Commencal brand for one

[neil_bolton]

Rico said:

^^^^ very true!

Trek make a big deal of the Remedy being under 30lbs.

The Lapierre is seriously horny. I'm even considering leaving the Commencal brand for one

I agree on both counts.

Both those bikes make me go a bit tingly in the shiny bike area: I can't wait to try a Lapierre and see what all the fuss is about, and as for a Trek, being an old die hard fan, I really better stay away from them...

Anyone seen the review on the new Trek EX in MBR - fook me thats a seriously nice bike

[pawsmcgraw]

I've got one to ride, it is indeed just 30lb.Its actually really good for a sponge bike, although not as good to climb on as its real short.On the rough stuff its simply awsome(no skill required, just as well really)Its the most confidence inspiring bike i've ridden on the real rough trails, and i have no ability off road really.

[neil_bolton]

spawny git pawsmcgraw said:

Stuff about being a jammy bastid

Git

[WildCards]

A mate has an Orange 5 build with 6" forks that he reckons is a nats cock under 30lbs. He's a complete XC whippet and seems to be able to make the damn thing climb better than me on the Meta 4.

[pawsmcgraw]

Hey, you don't have to test ride Giant Sedonas for thousands of kms!There has to be some perks to the job

[moleamol]

pawsmcgraw said:

I've got one to ride, it is indeed just 30lb.Its actually really good for a sponge bike, although not as good to climb on as its real short.On the rough stuff its simply awsome(no skill required, just as well really)Its the most confidence inspiring bike i've ridden on the real rough trails, and i have no ability off road really.

Now that looks nice and what you've said sounds good. I want something that can handle full on DH but will climb reasonably, doesn't have to be an excellent climber.

[GHW]

moleamol said:

Now that looks nice and what you've said sounds good. I want something that can handle full on DH but will climb reasonably, doesn't have to be an excellent climber.

What he said!

Also... there was a Lapierre demo day at Cwmcarn a few weeks ago, and I completely missed the chance to get a go on one of those new light bouncy bikes - and now I'm kicking myself! (although probably for the best.. I'm still paying off the Orange )

[Gooby]

GHW said:

moleamol said:

Now that looks nice and what you've said sounds good. I want something that can handle full on DH but will climb reasonably, doesn't have to be an excellent climber.

What he said!

Also... there was a Lapierre demo day at Cwmcarn a few weeks ago, and I completely missed the chance to get a go on one of those new light bouncy bikes - and now I'm kicking myself! (although probably for the best.. I'm still paying off the Orange )

My buddy has a Lapierre. Beautiful bike rides really well but I wouldnt swap my 5 for it. If I didnt have the 5 - I would!

[Akers]

I just bought a Lapierre Zesty 714 last week, 140mm (5.5in) travel, weighs just over 26lb. Took it out for first proper ride over Box Hill on sunday, it rides sweeeet!

[Ponk]

Is it the 09 Specialized enduro with the carbon frame?

[DRB]

2009 Scott Genius limited has been announced, 150mm travel, weighs 22lbs!