The World's Fattest Man with no bike! aka - find hippy a new bike aka - Just get ( fill in blank )

Hippy needs a bike called a 'beefy'

https://www.shandcycles.com/shop/bikes/bahookie/

No idea on build times but fits a few requirements I think? I just enjoy the name.

Indeed it is. It’s been like dealing with a good riding mate that I’ve not met yet.
Talked/email over my spec to ensure that it was right for what I was after.
Kept me very well informed when things started to get delayed due to Covid. We’d on the side of caution with dates as to not over promise.

https://road.cc/content/news/262468-made-china-era-over-says-giant-worlds-biggest-bike-maker-and-blames-donald
I stand corrected.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324492912954
🤔

160mm. Perfect for a noob!

It wasn’t a suggestion, just a response to @BareNecessities comment

But as mentioned a few times already, Helm forks can be set to 120/140/160mm with the use of spacers

I shouldn't take any notice of that guy

Maybe just an XC race bike covered in 'hippy is fat' stickers then

Noob, hadn’t realised it was you replying

If Hippy buys an XC bike, do I win something?

But as mentioned a few times already, Helm forks can be set to 120/140/160mm with the use of spacers

They are very nice forks, as @Dammit can possibly agree now

A year's supply of gravel and a tin of paint for your shed

Or a supply of Immac

And a 2022 race license

Surely if anyone gets a prize for the purchase of an XC bike it's me?!

nah you are on the verge of asking hippy to weld his own frame, you are completely out of touch with the common man

What do you need all that Immac for?

Good point.

Fucksake.

Yeah, I have EU friends so I was looking at UK and EU options depending on availability and costs of shipping to one or the other.

I’d look at US>UK before looking at EU>UK, transit times including customs seem faster on more established routes.

Are you their sales rep now?

https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/pace-rc529-any-owners-around/

It says "pre-order". Pre order for when though? ah "Delivery approximately April"

Oh, full bikes might be available. £3500 for their XT version.

"If your colour choice of complete bike is instock then delivery is 6-8 weeks." Still 2 months!

Well, I’m familiar with the bikes and like them- so I’m prepared to recommend them. Other bikes may be better but I’ve not ridden them.

I think delivery will depend on component availability- if you call them and say “what can I get fast?” they will work with you.

I have a set of Hunt 30mm internal 29er wheels with new Schalbe tyres and an XTR 10-51 cassette that you could borrow.

Would work. Is there one available or are these built to order? How much?

I emailed Stanton this morning. I'll email Cotic and see what they say.