karatechris
2008 VIP Frame
Pike Dual Air Forks
DT Swiss 5.1d rims on Hope Hoops
Full XT Shadow chainset
Shimano DX pedals
Hope Headset
SDG I-beam saddle
Easton bars
Avid Juicy 5 Brakes
Pike Dual Air Forks
DT Swiss 5.1d rims on Hope Hoops
Full XT Shadow chainset
Shimano DX pedals
Hope Headset
SDG I-beam saddle
Easton bars
Avid Juicy 5 Brakes
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lucianoas1 said on 14 April 2011
nice dude! what's the weight?
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hundersham said on 11 October 2009
Very tidy, how are the dual air pikes?
karatechris replied... on 13 October 2009
Basically: Excellent! In its class its the most rigid I have tried. The 20mm thru axel gives a very solid feel.
hundersham replied... on 13 October 2009
How do you rate them on torsional and fore/aft flex?
hundersham replied... on 13 October 2009
Ho w do you rate them on torsional and fore/aft flex?
karatechris replied... on 12 October 2009
I got dual airs on my other bike and was so impressed I plucked for the same again on this one. Very rigid, good control and the dual air give more plushness to brnig the performance up to the foxes. Good reliability so far after 1.5 years use. Whatever your forks I recommend Juicy Lubes Fork Juice for the stanchions. It REALLY makes a difference.
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dhulluk said on 18 July 2009
Looks great i just picked one up myself this week, so far i have to say it rocks.
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popeye32 said on 29 May 2009
That linkage lets it down in my opinion.
karatechris replied... on 12 October 2009
Have you tried a meta 5? Aesthetically some dislike the linkages but I'm not bothered either way around. In terms of performance I can't fault the linkage, it suits my riding style but that's obviously a matter of taste. My only criticism would be it needs a bit more lateral stiffness in the rear swing arms.
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superrupe123 said on 28 May 2009
nice bike mate..
rate mine please!
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djvagabon said on 27 May 2009
That looks the bollox. I love the paint job.
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KONA1996 said on 27 May 2009
cool forks!!
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vitaminjayz said on 26 May 2009
im loving white bikes at the moment even tho mine is black ,may get my dirt jump frame powder coated in white after a while
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Tyrrell said on 13 May 2009
sick bike mate
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antop34 said on 13 May 2009
Massive fan of Commencal, and this is a lush build. How does the double chain ring set up suit trail riding? Is it a race face bash ring?
karatechris replied... on 18 May 2009
I'm always riding/bashing over large logs at Epping Forest so a large chain ring would not have lasted very long. I haven't missed the large ring so I've left the bash ring on. Luckily I had this 32t Raceface bashring spare and it matches the XT cranks perfectly.
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myster-t said on 9 May 2009
nice, gd brakes aswell :)
rate mine
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Stug said on 5 May 2009
Sweet as!!! Very similar to my VIP. Love the superteam graphics too.
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ross_e said on 3 May 2009
bloody gorgeous.
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nickfry228 said on 27 April 2009
Nice to see another 55 vip!
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JimmyR26 said on 14 April 2009
Lush!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looking at getting a hardtail that has similar paint job, dont rate my bike at the mo its dog S@@t
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lovetoride said on 14 April 2009
really good spec and a great bike, likning the paint work on the frame :)
please rate my orange
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