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Drake, on 25 May 2011 - 07:27 AM, said:

I find it a lot smoother than my mates Scorpa not sure why but his is snappier.

My bikes the R model mate, it's got advanced timing etc hence the slight snappyness..

[Neo]

Zookeeper, on 25 May 2011 - 06:13 PM, said:

No offence, but you by better off getting rid of a few pounds yourself rather than paying £££££££££ for a lighter bike, its a cheap and easy fix

Actually I don't agree....I think there is a distinct advantage to anyone who's body weight is greater than the bike weight.... But this concept does have it's limitations

Best of balance.
Neo

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Neo, on 26 May 2011 - 10:42 PM, said:

Actually I don't agree....I think there is a distinct advantage to anyone who's body weight is greater than the bike weight.... But this concept does have it's limitations

Best of balance.
Neo

Yea, you said you were light, I am not heavy, yet slightly more than the bike, but it seems to me that manipulating a heavier bike over the course of a trial will cost you some in the lost energy and fatigue factor. Yet at the same time, other than the Montesa's being a bit lumpy, the differences in the last decade have been rather negledgable as compared to most bikes from the 90's and such, which were maybe another 10 kilo's greater in girth, and had lesser suspension, yet did amazing things with normal riders. We are spoiled!