Hello from New Zealand, Joining the darkside

[JP-NZ]

Hello all,

Names John, currently ride two bikes an Intense Carbine and Giant XTC carbon 29er. Going to sell both to put money towards a 2022 Trek Rail 9.8 XT in Medium.

The rail arrives in July, was very lucky to get it as supply is so limited at the bottom of the world. My LBS only got 2 9.8's in my size.

Here's a pic of my Carbine and a pic of the Rail.

 

[bazxa]

Welcome, enjoy the new bike

 

[Boltdude]

Welcome to the dark side! The 9.8 is a beast. You’ll forget about the acoustics when you start hitting jumps on the climbs

 

[Rusty]

Did your bike arrive?

 

[JP-NZ]

Did your bike arrive?

Hi Rusty, not yet I believe it’s due the first week of august now. Im going to my LBS today to ask

 

[Rusty]

Long wait these days

 

[JP-NZ]

Confirmed 1st week of august. Off to order my ride wrap this week.

 

[bazxa]

Mine blew out a couple of times but worth the wait. good luck

 

[The Hodge]

The Darkside?
Naaaah..thats when you decide to ride those skinny drop-bar contraptions..either road or " gravel "
From where I'm sitting you've just seen the light ..enjoy ️

 

[JP-NZ]

So very happy with it

 

[JP-NZ]

Also as a bonus, with the time from order to arrival in-store blowing out to over 6 months. That meant I was able to save for longer and didn't need to sell my Giant XTC. Its about to receive a new pair of commuter tyres and become my ride to work in the summer and perfect for weekend trips to the pub