 Not to be confused with PRST-1...
But perhaps as ugly? Nah, not possible
IGMC
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 Streakx sell virtually identical 'faux bars" for a lot less. Kona too for that matter. Seattle in Washington state is perhaps better known for a corrupt plane maker, a megalomaniac software company and a moutain that exploded in 1982. Why do people think American/Canadian stuff is better just because it comes from over there?
How about testing the latest marathon offerings from Streakx and Nicolai Mike.
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 John - you forgot "a culturally imperialist coffee bar chain"
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Founded 1971. Thanks for jogging my memory Sloboy. The point was simply that there are great European MTBs that merit a bit more space on BM IMO.
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 "Why do people think American/Canadian stuff is better just because it comes from over there?"
Do they?
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 I also noticed that the describe the frames as being four bar linkage when it's actully a rocker actuated swing-arm.
Surely that's a bit naughty?
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 From what I've seen Transition are proven without carrying a major brand price tag they just happen to be American/Canadian.
The designs used by Transition mean that their isn't the need for a massive outlay on development costs or patents. The frame and fork packages are obscenly cheap even with carriage and tax, you could do a lot worse.
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12 euros for the Horst link licence or just over 1% on the selling price.
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Unless you're any sort of credible Specialized rival, in which case no chance ;-)
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With the exception of Giant of course.
But there again Giant do build a lot of the Spec full sussers.
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 Well I think it looks very nice :)
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 me to timmyh
might even be a contender for my first FSer
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 Hey that's great news, glad you like them!
Of course the proof is in the pudding as they say, so if you're in the market for a shorter travel fr/am rig, an out and out FR weapon or a Jump/Trail bike let me know and I can hook you up with a demo!
J - [url]www.transitionbikes-uk.com[/url]
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The Preston's a good looking bike Jamie.If it rides as practical as it looks I'd consider one. Any demo's in Devon??
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Sorry not as yet but if ever you're up in the North East let me know :)
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Thanks to Jamie for being more than helpful with my recent enquiries. I'm very impressed with these, geometry is good, build quality also good and a good company ethos to boot. I was looking at second hand rigs but I've been so impressed with Transition that I've just placed an order for a Dirtbag.
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No problem, thanks for going with Transition! I know you're going to be happy!
Went out last night for some DH on the Preston in 5" mode, what a blast!
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 Where about's in the north east do you demo these bikes?
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Around the North York Moors and the surrounding areas mostly.
Let me know if you fancy coming along some time...
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Well I and a friend have been looking at the dirtbag, we live in sheffield. I'll get hold of him see if he knew about the demo possibility, he's a bit more interested than I am as he definitely can afford it, I probably shouldn't, but that's bike for you
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