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[Golden Oli]

I have recently bought a Combi DLX and I love it!  Unfortunately everyone else on this site seems to have much better bikes than I do!!  There must be members on here that own a Combi??
What do you think?  Any recommended upgrades etc?

[Vic-Tim.com]

Plenty of Combi owners on here....just not as loud as everyone else 

[Golden Oli]

Come on my fellow Combi owners, shout from the roof tops!!! 

[ginger_head_man]

i have a combi disc and the first thing that i upgraded were the pedals to DMR v8s which made a massive difference to how the bike rides, so if u havent done that, then pedals r a great upgrade, I also upgraded the forks, from a  RS dart 2 to fox floats, but your bike comes with RS recons i think so u mite not wna do that as im sure theyre much better than the dart 2s

[ianandangie]

hi mate,

the combi dlx is a mint bike - its considered a decent intermediate level hardtail frame set up with good geometry and all that. its lightish  fast and agile and a lot of fun. so enjoy it man and dont worry about mentalists like us who blow all our money on the more expensive fancy models.

the combis are great - i bought 1 for our lass and i wish it was my size as i would nick it off her all the time. if it was my size i would upgrade the pedals immediately and after that just buy better bits as they wear and tear - better forks would make a massive difference and then its the headset etc etc. and so on. the crucial thin is you have a good frame and good geometry and a good brand with lots of technical advice and encouragement at hand on this forum - so dont panic - just ride the bike and see how it goes - you will not be dissapointed with a combi dlx.

we could go on but i think the combi dlx is an ace  bike

cheers,

ian

[Golden Oli]

Yeah you're right about the shocks.  Although very inexperienced with suspension they seem to be alright.  I got some M424 spd pedals, I can't imagine cycling with just the flat pedals!!
What do you reckon to the Kenda Block 8 tyres?

[Golden Oli]

It's awesome to know there are people out there!!!  I'm going out on my bike as soon as I get home!!!!   

[ianandangie]

you got me there mate,

yes the kenda tyres are small block road tyres - you want shot of them asap for riding in mud but they are ok tyres in dry hard packed trail stuff - so dont chuck em.

i have a spare set of wheels for my meta with pythons on and i would use them in very dry conditions and on the street if i was just doing some exercise around my area.

but you need decent tyres - but dont get the fat ones like all the dh and fr am riders do - your bike is fast and nippy - you want 2.1 size front and back  with decent grips - maybe someone else could advise here? i'll just advise that the colour matches after that

cheers

[Golden Oli]

Nice one!!  Yeah would like some advice on tyres....wasn't all that impressed with the Kendas and need something for the forthcoming mud bath!

[Golden Oli]

I'm worried now...I bought the medium frame and I'm 6ft.  Just read another article where someone is worried about buying a large but they are smaller than me- only 5.10.  I haven't ridden properly for 10 years but I was always under the impression to buy the smallest frame you could to reduce weight?

[hanleyrh]

As long as you can get full leg extension you should be ok with a medium. Large would probably have been the better option.

As for tyres. Go for a set that can cope with all conditions. Something like the Conti Mountain King.

[ianandangie]

my opinion

bollocks!  6ft is just about right - bordering borderline? but there you go.

i think your medium frame for 6ft is a good start - next thing you know you will  b a star.

smaller frames is good - especially for beginners- improve your skills on the lighter bike to get used to bad things like rocks and roots- bad for everyone when their going at speed  

so a light and agile bike will make it easier for you to blast the trails at a quiker pace. (than most beginners)

the problem with a lot of beginners i imagine is they buy full suss bikes ? no - ride a bmx first . then a hard tail then a full suss then turn late 30's and crash a lot like me - but hey thats my eyesight,.

look if u wante to go on a  pony trek - rent a pony. if you want to go on a  ride -get a combi hardtail.

thats all i can say

cheers goldie

[elbo]

i have also just bought a Combi DLX and i am the 5'10" guy with the large.

I was concerned that i should've bought a medium but i have decided i am gonna stop worrying about it.
Even if a medium might have been a tad easier to chuck about i still have loads of fun on my large, as i reckon you will on your medium.

From what i gather both a medium and a large would suit someone that is our size and it's just down to personal choice.

i reckon there is no point worrying about it mate, just go out and enjoy it! 

[Steve P]

Heres an idea - why don't Golden Oli and elbo get together and compare bike sizes to end the medium/large debate once and for all,???

Damn. I was going to say that...

If it feels good, just ride it...

As for tyres. Go for a set that can cope with all conditions. Something like the Conti Mountain King.

Hmm,  Lots of people have lots of opinions on lots of tyres.  The Conti MK's are good & light & fast rolling in the dry and slightly damp.  Tend to slip around a lot in the mucky stuff.  Predictably though.  High Rollers and Nevegals get good reviews as general purpose tyres.  Currently running a 2.3 Super Tacky HR front and a 2.1 Nevegal rear (only 1mm less wide than the HR) and in the current wet conditions definitely a better combo than MK's, though without being dedicated mud tyres.

[elbo]

Heres an idea - why don't Golden Oli and elbo get together and compare bike sizes to end the medium/large debate once and for all,???

i'd be too scared of liking the medium more than my large!   

While on the subject of upgrades, does anyone know of any clipless pedals with a white cage?