Recent content by Chaser

Surprised there hasn't been more updates on this thread. I've had mine since April but I've only managed about a dozen rides on it, none being the bikes fault. I'm about 20 mins drive away from any routes and 40 mins from a trail centre so it's not like I'm grabbing a casual hour. I've got a...

I've never done anything more than the odd commute in the dark, but I'm looking to toe dip into the lights world to give some off roading a go in the dark. Do you go for brighter on the bars or on the helmet? I've used CandBseen website before as they check the quality of the chargers and...

The Rise was definitely high on my list but the LBS couldn't get hold of any this year. I've gone the opposite way due to availability and bought the Vitus E Sommet VRS. It's a beast but it'll mean I'm on an eMTB by the end of this month and also I'll get an idea of whether I like Eebs and...

I think the Zeb is a flick of the switch to pare it down but without rear adjustment it'll probably mess the handling up? It'll be ok for super steep climbing.

Hi, how are you finding it? I'm due to get mine next week...

I bought via wiggle but as it's same place it'll probably be the same response.

I rode a hardtail not so long ago and it was about a kilo lighter than the e-Sommet and it was a beast to lug over a gate. It's not so much lifting it up, it's putting it over the other side of a gate which is putting the weight further away from your body. Acts like a pendulum! Id have never...

Have you heard anything yet? I've not had notification that it's due out for delivery. I also had Monday as estimated date.

I don't think it does, I've seen one sold on Tri Sport and it looked bare. Invisiframe also sell kits for them. Can anyone with one give some updates on how you're finding the bike? Im waiting on an order but I'm probably more concerned about being totally overbiked on flatter trails given the...

Bought the E Sommet.

Well just to update the thread, I took too long waiting on the Whyte E150s from the LBS. I always said I would only buy local. Wiggle sent me a stock alert that the Vitus E Sommet VRS is back in. It's the same weight as the e150 but it's 170mm and a bit slacker. Not sure if that matters as...

Only needs to be an entertainment investment!

Well due to the fact that by procrastination I missed out on it (And pretty disappointed that I did) that one has gone however, I can get my hands on a couple of demo's. I'm going to take a Levo out next week solo and just see how I get on with it. It'll probably convince me one way or another...

I'm getting some anti roadie sentiment here folks! I was MTBing 20+ years ago, had a gap, went roadie about 14 years ago because it was more accessible. I enjoy the fitness aspect of road work yes but it's good for the soul too. I like riding bikes. I like exploring. I like being outdoors...

Yeah I think all valid arguments from my experience. The Whyte is available but there is a chance that I'll not get enough use of it and then struggle to punt it on, guess that's why the Specializeds keep their value.