[mavis8]

i am thinking about getting one of these with the duc fork.
interested to know how do you find the bike ?

 

[Count Zero]

i am thinking about getting one of these with the duc fork.
interested to know how do you find the bike ?

I find it outstanding. Rides like an ML-7, only a little 'more' in every way.

Climbs well, almost as well as the 7, and goes downhill like a madman.

However, if this is going to be your only bike, you ought to consider the ML-7. My 8 weighs about 29 lbs with stout wheels and appropriate 2.4" tires. My 7, with lighter wheels and tires can go down to about 26 lbs.

 

[mavis8]

thanks for the info.

it won't be my only bike. have an xc hardtail and a jumpy hardtail so want something for all day playing about .
do you find that you can ride it all day(5/6 hours) no problem?

 

[Count Zero]

Yes, no problems there. I'd say it's ideal for long pedally rides such as Porcupine Rim.

 

[mavis8]

i think i best get myself a test ride then :^)

 

[gmookher]

get both, if i had to choose, i would complement my hardtail with the ML8, since i can ride the hardtail for longer smoother days, and for the ruff stuff, theres 6.5" or rocking rear ride!