MatG
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I know there are few Bike people on here, so I thought I would share the news on my new bike 
I have ordered my Intense Slopestyle today:
Large frame in White (the same as above), I am hoping it will arrive in time for my trip to Morzine / Les Gets on the 17th July, going to be very tight indeed but a fantastic way to get to know a new bike 
Very excited indeed 
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Russ
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Registered: 14th Mar 04
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nice. how many pennies? where you riding it?
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MatG
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build comes in at £3900 so not the cheapest but I have built to last but hopefully be still light as well.
We ride at various places in the west mids, wales and a trip abroad once a year. We go out pretty much every Sunday (unless I have a car show or work), so it will get plenty of use/abuse 
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Doug
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Registered: 8th Oct 03
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Christ that is a nice bit of kit 
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AndyKent
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Four grand 
At least you'll enjoy riding it is all I can say
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C2RL R
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looks good. hope you're insuring it?
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MatG
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yep it will be fully insured all my bikes are, just not worth the risk these days, even the out of the way trails have scum bags knocking about 
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Doug
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I dont suppose you have any brakes or front forks knocking around?
Im browsing ebay for some so its worth asking!
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MatG
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sorry I dont I can ask my mates though for you and see what they have knocking about?
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Jules S
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quote:
Originally posted by MatG
build comes in at £3900 so not the cheapest but I have built to last but hopefullybe still light as well.
You spent near on £4k on an MTB and you are 'hoping' it will be light enough?
Given you say 'the build' I would hope you have individually spec'd the parts? hence my comment above 
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Tiger
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Fuck my big sweaty armpit. I'd fuck off to Australia for 4 months on that money
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All Torque
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Registered: 17th Nov 05
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Could drive the F-100 down the road for that amount!
Seriously ice bike though 
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Ren
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Sorry, I dont mean to sound ignorant and rude, but what on earth makes that bike worth £4000? I bought my last bike for £450, and I thought I spent to much
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jacko198
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
I dont suppose you have any brakes or front forks knocking around?
Im browsing ebay for some so its worth asking!
What forks you looking for matey??
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MatG
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quote:
Originally posted by Jules S
quote:
Originally posted by MatG
build comes in at £3900 so not the cheapest but I have built to last but hopefullybe still light as well.
You spent near on £4k on an MTB and you are 'hoping' it will be light enough?
Given you say 'the build' I would hope you have individually spec'd the parts? hence my comment above
Spec:
Intense SS Large (White)
Fox Van 36 RC2
Fox DHX Coil 5.0 (with stronger coil)
Sram X9 Rear mech, triggers and front mech, cassette, chain
e.13 DRS Chain guard
Shimarno Saint Crank
Pedals -Truvativ Holzfeller
Hope Moto V2 Floating and vented disks 203mm front and rear, braided hoses.
Headset – Easton Havoc
Bottom bracket – hope
DT Swiss - DT EX 1750 F Wheelsets (white)
Easton - Havoc Handle bars
Easton – Havoc seat post
Grips – Intense DH Bonus Kit (black)
Seat - SDG Bel Air Titainium
Hope - seat clamp (black)
I think thats about it, yes its a full custom build, yes I spec'd it . Have I sat there and added up all the weights of every component? No I have not because I have a life
Building this sort of bike is not just about having it as light as possible, its about trying to get a good reliable and strong bike that isnt stupidly heavy. I could have made it lighter but it would have cost another £800 of there abouts, I am happy with the components I have chosen and more importantly have confidence they will perform well
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Superlite Ltd.
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rapid setup
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morpheus22
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lovely bike there matey , hope bottom brackets FTW
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deano87
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Oh my oh my that is nice.
I'm off out to Chatel, Morzine and Les Gets on 3rd August.
MatG, you ever been to Chicksands?
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MatG
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Not been to Chicksands as yet although its been on the list for some time of places to session! Need to get ourselves down there soon.
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SAL
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That is HOT, i would be on that everyday !
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by MatG
Not been to Chicksands as yet although its been on the list for some time of places to session! Need to get ourselves down there soon.
I live about 20 mins away so if you're ever down, drop me a call. Was going to organise something in the next week, because mum and dad are away, so I can spend all day down there etc as I normally go with dad.
But it's a long way for a lot of you to travel.
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