Fellowship Mountain Biking Forum

Glad to see so many views of my post during the winter months, but no replies!!!  Don't tell me FOTW members don't have an opinion?!?

I re-read my post and it sounds like I buy a new bike every year.  I wish it were true, but in 2010 I'll be looking for something to join my 2000 Heckler in the stable.  It's been a long time so help a brother out, would ya?

I'm also intrigued by the Transition Covert.  Reports on MTBR say it may be a bit flexy, but that could be an older model.  The videos on their website are great, showing each bike model.

Where is your brother at, to be testing out a Remedy this time of year?  Showroom floor at Earl's, maybe?

I'm still pretty hung on the 575, although my wish list has changed to omit the Reign and add the Fisher Roscoe.  I just can't seem to wrap my head around the parts mix that come on the Trek company bikes.

Thanks for the reply.  I can't help it, just like talkin' bikes.

wsanderson...you are partially to blame for getting me stoked on the Covert.  I'm going to check one out tomorrow, local rider owned, and another this weekend at Chuck's Bikes in Morrisville.  I'll post up my findings.  I really need to figure something out soon, so I can spend at least a small percentage of my life on other things, like family and work!

I'm riding a set of Mavic Crosslines on my SC Heckler, described by Mavic as a budget freeride wheelset, but they are pretty respectable weight wise.  They are stiff but give you some feedback, too.  I like them a lot and they don't break the bank.

Transition makes wheels, too.  If I go with the Covert, I'm gonna throw their RevolutionAM wheels on it.  They get good reviews, are fairly light and inexpensive.

I own a Covert V.2 if anyone wants to give a Small frame a test ride.  Heckler1 already did - might as well offer to others, too.

On the wheel front, I've been super happy with the Crossmax SXs.  They're money, but hold up real well and are light.