Id imagine in a few years you'll find what you think is the perfect bike, but IMO the weight thing holding you back (if that's your thing) is probably the least concern once you get some time. IIRC you posted plenty about DH racing back in the he day, those bikes were 55-60 lbs. Good geometry good motor good suspension and good brakes, have at it. Depending on the ride length I get more upper body fatigue before leg fatigue. Never have I said boy I wish my Orbea Wild was lighter, well with the exception loading after a hard ride 🤣 Either way get over to Halters or any other shop that has demos, and lay down a proper hard 2hrs on the trail. My personal opinion skip the midpower go straight to full power.
TBH, I really want one, but not going to happen this year with the limited disposable income. A few years back tested an entry level Giant which was terrible but a mid power Rocky Mt was loads of fun. I'm still unsure about why I'd want full power. If okay riding OOS pace and sessioning skinnies/jumps, why not just stick with mid? Is full power just for going faster?
there are some companies on ebay that sell metal skidplates if you crack yours a lot. My skidplate broke several times.
Thanks, and yes i have one of those metal skidplates. I've smashed it pretty hard a few times
Again only my opinion
I agree! (about the website)
Yeah... but I was also a weight-weenie when i came to my DH bikes. And even my Megatower would struggle to get much lighter. I agree I do need to get out on a trail to determine what feels good to me. On Sat I was at Halter's and rode jdog's Pivot Shuttle and Moterra demo bikes, but only around the parking lot, which isn't really much of a test. Part of it is the super-short stem on both bikes, which I really don't like at the moment but neither felt all that good at least in a parking lot setting. The Shuttle felt terrible. The Moterra felt better but didn't give me warm-fuzzies either to make me want to whip out the Discover for one.
good point 🤔
Video said 16 kilo on the lightest and 20 kilo on the long travel version
I think that's a big decision to make. From what I have seen in reviews is that the midrange bikes feel and handle more like a regular mtb bike while the full power bikes have a completely different feel and need more adjustments in your riding style. I'm still not sure which way to go when I go in on this. Dr. Says go easy on my heart ❤️ but dam I love pain. Anyway I think I might get both. ;*)
