Corratec X-Vert S CA 0.2
CA material creates a one-of-a-kind rugged frame. Excellent stiffness is combined with minimum weight. Technology: In a high-tech production process, aluminium and carbon are combined. The result is a frame which combi ....Read More...
I had this bike mid 2012. All im going to say is it was worth every single penny. I own a bike sales/repair shop so have the pleasure of riding many many bikes. And this one destroys all others. Its quite lightweight. Yet solid enough to take a real beating over Cannock Chase. And at under a grand, the spec you get is more than excellent. And if your worried about the people who go to Cannock to show off/brag about their new XTR rear mech, this bike will boggle their minds. As most of them are unaware of it unless its a Giant/Spesh/Orange.
I got this about a month ago, I spent a lot of time looking at a lot of different bikes but the level of spec and the 10.5kg weight brought this out on top. It is replacing a Cube Analogue which is itself a great bike and somewhat more robust for more trail stuff with jumps and drops but the X Vert S CA+ whips it up the hills and is lively in the fast turns which is what I need. I was nervous of the xxyyzz items as I could find out anything about them but they seem to be nice stuff. The frame material seems a bit more forgiving on the tail than a normal aluminium frame but no problem with flex. The tyres are dry weather race tyres and get nervous in the wet and mud which is the only draw back. (it is Ireland and it is always wet)
We've put this guide together to assist you in choosing the best mountain bike for you. It will give you an idea of what you should expect to pay and the bike's intended use.
Expect to pay
- Around £350 for hardtails (front suspension fork)
- Around £800 for full-suspension (suspension front and rear)
Intended use
- Leisure rides
- Fire roads
- Beginner trails
- General off-road riding
Components to expect
- Durable, reliable entry-level parts
- Strong, reliable mechanical disc brakes
- Aluminium/steel frame
Geometry and ride feel
- Relaxed, comfortable riding position
Expect to pay
- Around £600 for hardtails
- Around £1100 for full-suspension
Intended use
- Versatile all-rounder
- Trail riding
- Natural trails
- Blue/red/black trail centre routes
- Race-capable
Components to expect
- Lighter, higher performance and upgraded components all round
- Lightweight frame with upgrading potential
- Dependable hydraulic disc brakes
- Adjustable forks with 100mm or more travel
Geometry and ride feel
- More gravity friendly, trail-oriented position
Expect to pay
- Around £1400 for hardtails
- Around £2000 for full-suspension
Intended use
- At the lightweight end of the scale, the bikes are built for out-and-out speed, suitable for marathon and cross-country racing or all day epic rides
- Downhill and freeride bikes are made for gravity racing, jumping, and are built to takes the biggest hits
Components to expect
- High end, lightweight parts
- Carbon fibre or titanium frames
- Bombproof aluminium frames
Geometry and ride feel
- Steep head and seat angles for optimum seated pedalling position
- More of a 'stretched' feel
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Our promise is to bring you the best products from the best brands at the best possible prices.
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We endeavor to understand how things are in your neck of the woods by stocking things to suit your season, communicating with you in your language and offering after sale care that feels like we are just down the road.
We've put together this fit guide to assist you in choosing the right size bike.
There are three basic steps in the bike-sizing process:
1] Measure your dimensions accurately and carefully
2] Use the table to figure out what size will fit you best
3] Once your bike has arrived use our setup guide to adjust the components to fit you, and you're ready to ride!
What and how to measure up
The majority of our sizing guides take into consideration your height and inside leg as it gives you two points of reference to help choose the right bike size for you.
All measurements are best taken in your bare feet and with the help of someone else.
Stand upright against a wall with your legs together and shoulders back.
Place a pencil on the top of your head and mark the wall, measure to the mark and take a note of your height in feet and inches.
To measure your inside leg, stand barefoot and measure from the floor, up the inside of your leg.
