Nic Barnes
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quite a few people lately have said they don't rate the canyons say they ride quite badly.
Eh? Ffs...
where did you read they ride badly and thats all im gonna say on the matter about canyons
Really.
taylorboosh above for one. loads of topics on internet about it also  depends what you ride them on i guess. people say they fall apart 
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20 miles and 3800ft of climbing today. Happy with that.
ride up past the hollywood sign?
No was just looking for fucking belleneds but halfway round I remembered you resided in ellesmere port.
looking for what?
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taylorboosh
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Mine isnt falling apart tbh - its just like riding a fucking penny farthing down a hill
I am way way faster on the trek - way more confidence in it in any respect
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Cole
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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by smcGSI16V
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Originally posted by Cole
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Originally posted by Jimbothebarbarian
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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quite a few people lately have said they don't rate the canyons say they ride quite badly.
Eh? Ffs...
where did you read they ride badly and thats all im gonna say on the matter about canyons
Really.
taylorboosh above for one. loads of topics on internet about it also depends what you ride them on i guess. people say they fall apart
There is lots of topics about every bike falling apart ie lappieres snapping yt capras breaking in the mech hanger treks carbon bb shell warping most frames these days are all made in the same factorys in taiwan so that argument doesn't really stand. And saying 27.5 is to big not a chance proven to be alot faster than 26" in most disciplines of mtb bar xc
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Nic Barnes
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I find them awkward hence the imho bit. Proven by who and by how much faster? A second over a mile is the info I can find
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Cole
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All wc downhill world enduro series riders that use them they absord bumps better they roll quicker once at speed they are easier to keep at speed just like a 29er is quicker in a straight line than a 26" you probably find it awkward because you are not used to it you do have to adjust your riding style to suit them but once you do that they are really good
[Edited on 03-11-2014 by Cole]
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Nic Barnes
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will stick with what i know tbh. im no slower than people i know with big wheels so cant say i notice them being better at all.
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Robin
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29" I tried and couldn't get on with, felt like I was going to hit my knees on the wheel when turning!
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Mad Moe
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I've not long changed from 26" to 29" and at first though I had made a massive mistake, I was undoubtedly quicker over nice level trails however just didn't feel as composed on any kind of technical descents. However bearing in mind how much I had just spent I have perservered and with some very minor adaptations to my riding style I can safely say that I am now far quicker over the same terrain that I used to be with the old bike. Can still feel a little loose on the downhills so I can only imagine a 27.5 would be the best of both worlds.
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Cole
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^^^exactly that
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nibnob21
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Bought a new road bike today. Accidentally spent a bit more than originally planned. Looks sexy though 
MX5 Project Thread
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taylorboosh
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Wish id just bought another 26" tbh
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Nic Barnes
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Wish id just bought another 26" tbh
seems most people are afraid to say that and instead prefer to buy what they feel will be more acceptable around other weekend strava warriors with all the tackle.
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Nic Barnes
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Joking by the way. I only bought my bike as I liked the colour of the wheels.
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taylorboosh
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Nah it seems great on long distance xc so i will keep it, but for any kind of downhill i prefer the trek - infact i think i prefer hardtail aswell
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taylorboosh
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Joking by the way. I only bought my bike as I liked the colour of the wheels.
I did buy the 29er because it came in a better colour tbh
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Nic Barnes
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a lot of pro riders are going back to hard tails. full suspension bikes are for people who cant ride properly imho.
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taylorboosh
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Has cole swapped to hardtail like?
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Cole
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Dont you fucking start
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taylorboosh
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Hahaha
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Nic Barnes
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Pmsl John
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Robin
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What shoes do people use for mtb?
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taylorboosh
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Airmax for me
Nic wears airwalks or some shit like that
If its got air in the name its ok
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Nic Barnes
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cheap shit ones normally air walks or whatever old trainers ive got kicking about that are dry tbh. not fussy/dont need big name brans on my feet.
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Jimbothebarbarian
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I've got some 510's bit to grippy tbh. If you misplace your foot you have to literally lift your foot completely off and back on. This can be a right fucking pain if you're nailing it through some rough shit.
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