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Yeah you’re still lugging a motor I guess. 22kg isn’t bad for an enduro emtb tbh

I suspect we’ve done the support level/model on this to death now. ;) Will be interesting to see how they keep up with demand as Specialized have, err, struggled to say the least (yes, I have one on order - I wanted local support at my LBS but I understand those that don’t value that as highly...

2020-model Turbo Levo. Comes with a roll of cling film to keep muck out of the motor :)

In another thread there was talk about how forums are returning after the fall of Facebook groups. I think people value and thrive on personal contact. It’s that sense of community that I was getting at. The traditional small town centre with mixed shops is a much nicer environment for this...

My carbon comp delivery date has slipped twice too. I think they have issues with the design (based on early faults - well documented on here) and also demand. I’m considering options for other bikes at the moment before I make a decision. I’m not keen on missing a whole summer waiting as that...

I went for the Comp Carbon in Rocket Red. Partly due to a lighter frame (not much, 600g?) but also I have preference for Fox. ETA is end of May though, so still weighing other options as that date has slipped twice so far. Expert is August and the S-Works is not available until 2020 (this is...

I think this is possibly off the topic now but it’s also ok we don’t agree. These things are very hot topics for government and economists. What level of regulation is needed? Who owns the data? What constitutes a monopoly? I’m at a lucky point where I’m happy to support local (bike companies...

I think a modicum of respect might be nice. Matty, I’m stating what kind of retail environment we have right now in that scenario - that is actually not some future scenario. We have non-local chains like Evans go under. City centres are shadows of their former selves. All I’m saying is, if...

Perhaps but try and get something like a Levo 2019 for less than a shop by going online. And you get to demo it too. When all you can shop in is amazon and they tailor your price up by knowing your whole life (hello Alexa).... Technology will indeed well and rule change everything, but will you...

I’m realistic about this as everyone has a data shadow - I’m fully aware of the technical aspect here. There’s things you can do to minimise this exploitation of your data though. And regulation is only just around the corner. —- The nice thing in this thread is that a consensus is emerging...

I’ve stopped shopping at Amazon too. I choose not to as one day they will be the monopoly. They are also trading on personal data and I choose to duck out of that. This is a general point but applies to a LBS - what is a high street? In that sense I agree that the LBS has to survive on...

You might have read my comments in another thread but in case not I think it’s personally important to support your local independent LBS. They are more often than not involved in the local cycling community (and wider community, for that matter). I’m tending to think that way of supporting...

Well, I’m going to demo a 6E. I’ve been waiting for a Levo and given delays I’m just entertaining this has an option even though they’re very different beasts.

Still looking for a good one. Tips welcome ?

I think there’s a strong case however for supporting your local bike shop and the direct sales route part bypasses this. (Servicing might not though...) Independent LBSs are generally run by enthusiasts who contribute their part to the local cycling community (and local community). That’s...

Re: Levos, getting 2019 models is a real struggle. Next delivery into country is end of May (I’m looking at carbon models so Alu might be different).

Would really like to hear what you think of the Alpine 6E now you’ve had it for a bit. Any further thought?