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Post by sasquatch on Apr 12, 2008 23:45:44 GMT
I need another bike that I can use everyday. Back and to from work 6 miles each way (To get rid of the flab) and round my local forest loop every time I get the chance. I'm so lucky to have a huge forest less than 800 yards from my house, but it's pretty flat and tame. I was looking at getting a long DJ as some of you folks have it rigged up as an xc'ish type machine, but from having a Specialized P1 I know pedalling a dirt bike for more than 5 minutes is a real waste of time and effort.
I was considering selling my DH9 and buying a new 575, but I can't bear to part with the old girl. I need a cheaper alternative so I can still do the downhill when I get the chance but get out more regular (Llandegla type riding) on an efficient and fun bike.
Hope ya'll can help.
See you at the meet.
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Post by yetilady on Apr 13, 2008 12:09:49 GMT
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Post by shane ward on Apr 13, 2008 12:56:51 GMT
I have a dj set up as my all rounder...use it 4 xc/cycling to work and have raced dh on it.........have seen plenty of p1s in work to know what there like and my dj is a by far a nicer bike to ride....the main thing is to build it light and not like a dh bike! I built mine with a fox talas 32, mostly shimano xt drivetrain with e13 lg1 and used the mavic 819 rims..........the bike is mainly xc components...but I have given it some abuse and havnt broken anything......as for cycling the bike...its great! I find even on trails it accelerates quickly..compared to my santa cruz jackal...it climbs like an average xc bike...but you wont have a low granny ring for steep climbs..so its down to your fitness! A set of 2.1 tyres are perfect and I bet you wont regret it if you get one! its great!
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Post by jaccuse on Apr 13, 2008 19:06:31 GMT
I got a DJ at the end of last year with the intention to build into a tough xc trail bike, during the build (about 3 months) i changed my mind after reading some of the debates in threads in this forum.
So I built it as nature intended around jump/4x use (Fox F100 forks), she weighed about 26lbs when finished and looked sweet. Blinged up with a white saddle, gold pedals etc etc.
I used the DJ for trail riding for a bit the longest trail I rode on her was about 20km and I started to feel it at the end especially on some of the steeper climbs. It was still a good ride, just harder.
3 weeks ago, I've started jumping with it, and I have to say that's where she excels. The DJ makes me feel like a teenager again; building jumps, riding down stupid nuts and generally doing things on a bike I thought I'd forgotten (over) 20 years ago. Mid life crisis, quite possibly.
I've put a F120 fork on her now and that's as big as I would go, as the seat angle is starting to get a bit too relaxed, changed to some EX5.1 rims, and hope Mini's so she's put on some weight, 27.5lbs, But I guess that you can let yourself go in a happy relationship.
I'm lucky enough to have a choice of a few Yeti's to ride. Collected over the years I love them all, but when saturday comes it always seems to be me and the DJ going out for some fun.
So, I'd always go for the DJ - not the perfect XC trail tool but it more than makes up for it in grin factor on the fun stuff.
I might bring her to the Tribemeet, but she gets a bit travel sick on planes, If I do feel free to take her for a thrashing in the woods yourself.
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Post by Eddy B on Apr 14, 2008 21:11:33 GMT
I have been commuting on the DJ for the last six weeks or so, it's fitted with Pikes that are rarely set at anything other than 100mm.
To be honest its ok in the woods on some nice singletrack, its quick steering and very easy to ride, but on everything else its a dog.
Totally unsuited to commuting. or XC of any distance.
too short, too heavy.
If you want a steady hack for a couple of hours its good fun but hard work on the climbs and on the flat - especially on the canal where I run out of gears and get left by chavs on Halfords bikes.
prefer the ARC any day.
Though having ridden the 4X at the weekend, I think that could be the next purchase as an all round bike.
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