Time for a new MTB I think ?

[BADDH]

As per the title. I am thinking of getting back into the MTB scene and hitting the trails again with the lads.

Presently running a 2009 Jamis Dakota Elite XC HT with some upgrades that I have had now for 2.5 years ( from new) and it's done me proud and been kept mint.

I am thinking now going to a kind off trail centre full Sus Enduro bike say 140-160mm travel set up. 

Since hitting the big 40 sadly my eye sight is not what it once was and will not focus as quick so I feel less confident blasting around and down descents as quick as I used too, I am thinking a full susser might help me rather than getting battered around on the HT... 

The Jamis was about £1390 new and nay look to sell her on now to part fund the replacement  bike, full kenisium alloy frame with Carbon fibre stays at on rear end and the FOX float RL upfront and a Shimano  XL group set, very very lightweight bike.

What's your thoughts guys on a bike, I am 6'1" so not to compact a rider... 

[In2bmx]

Always try Alan's mate , he did me a great deal 

[BADDH]

Always try Alan's mate , he did me a great deal 

Yes I might Carl Alan's always good to us.

[priv]

Nukeproof mega do an extra large frame for 6footers, struggle to get a better spec'd bike.

[Pooch]

Sorry I pressed that thumbs up thing.. Didn't know if it would do anything.. It did.

[CD17]

Sorry I pressed that thumbs up thing.. Didn't know if it would do anything.. It did.

Me too 

As for MTBs. I'm thinking of getting another one, they all seem to have gone to 27.5 or 29 wheels  now

I think I'm going to get the Lapierre Zesty 27.5 with 140 mm travel 

[pickle]

They look nice Chris, not sure about the new ones but they used to suffer from frames cracking at the BB 

[Philbert]

I'd stay away from snapierre personally. Not the strongest out there!

[BADDH]

I quite like the. Zesty too a mate has a 2011 in blue and an Orange Crush HT but that's not been used for a while now.

Some good 0% deals about too now... Makes it less painfull ...

What you think my Jamis is worth guys, it's immaculate

[Badbaldie]

I quite like the. Zesty too a mate has a 2011 in blue and an Orange Crush HT but that's not been used for a while now.

Some good 0% deals about too now... Makes it less painfull ...

What you think my Jamis is worth guys, it's immaculate

well if youve rode the Jamis as much as youve rode your bmx's ... you could sell it as nos Darren 

[BADDH]

I quite like the. Zesty too a mate has a 2011 in blue and an Orange Crush HT but that's not been used for a while now.

Some good 0% deals about too now... Makes it less painfull ...

What you think my Jamis is worth guys, it's immaculate

well if youve rode the Jamis as much as youve rode your bmx's ... you could sell it as nos Darren 

NOS we'll close would be a fair description 

[CD17]

They look nice Chris, not sure about the new ones but they used to suffer from frames cracking at the BB 

I'd stay away from snapierre personally. Not the strongest out there!

Really  What would you recommend then 

[pickle]

What sort of riding Chris?

[Devilock]

Maybe try a Trek or Specialized (lifetime frame warranty).
If you wanted to try something a bit special consider Intense or Santa Cruz. The Intense SS is superb.
You could also try a Transition...

[Pooch]

Are Santa Cruz made by giant?

[CD17]

Maybe try a Trek or Specialized (lifetime frame warranty).
If you wanted to try something a bit special consider Intense or Santa Cruz. The Intense SS is superb.
You could also try a Transition...

I've had both of those an 05 Specialized Stuntjumper FSR & an 09 Trek Remedy 8, both good bikes, but I wasn't that impressed with this years Trek line up. I'm also a big cannondale fan & have had three over the years so maybe I will look at them..

I just really liked the spec & looks of the Lapierre Zesty, but haven't tried anything yet, it's been a bit to wet 

[pickle]

Does it have to be full suss chris?

Go for a nice steel long travel HD. Pipedream, Cotic Soul?

[CD17]

Does it have to be full suss chris?

Go for a nice steel long travel HD. Pipedream, Cotic Soul?

Yes I've got a hardltail, full sus ride so much faster + I'm looking at 27.5