Who's planning on coming out to the Demo?

I'd love to try out one of those 27.5 EX 9's but if I do then I'm really gonna want to buy one.

Dang it!  Moving this weekend.  I'd have come down just to try out that new top fuel!  Majorly bummed...

I'm assuming the EX will be the 2016 models ?  Super interested in the new suspension.

Any chance of getting a Fuel EX 8 29 out there in 19.5?

SirNotAppearing wrote on 08/27/15 at 1:17am:


I could ride it with $6,000 in my pockets, it would probably make up for the weight difference between the alpha platinum aluminum and the full carbon. 

Which is why I want to ride the EX 8 29. 

Question stands.

Definitely interested in the Remedy in 21.5.  I'm looking for greater travel than my Fuel 21.5 26er. Too bad the Slash won't be there.

sCvHeaVens wrote on 08/26/15 at 1:01pm:


Yes - all new models.

CamTrailsNC wrote on 08/27/15 at 6:42pm:



THIS, also how long will we have them for?  Coming from a Remedy Id like to take a fuel out through South Main (30 minutes~).... Also how busy are these demos; are all the bikes typically gone first thing  ?

Yes, you will be able to take the bikes out on the trails.   

It's hard to say how many folks will attend.  I know our FB post has been seen by over 500 people and the THTB post is well over 300.

We want everyone to get a good feel for the bikes, especially the mtn. bikes.  But like everything else in life, take a look at what's going on and use your best judgement for how long to ride the bikes.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Mike

I was out there with 2 friends and we had a blast! Two of us (Me & friend A) are just recreational/"fun exercise" riders the other (friend B) has never done any real MTB'ing. We got there a few minutes after 10a, long line but we were able to get out there on bikes in short time. We did a short ride on South trails and Carpet, then ate lunch and were able to do a little longer ride hitting the slalom too. Bikes we rode:

Me: EX 9.9 & Remedy 9.8
Friend A: Remedy 9.8 & Pro Caliber 9.8
Friend B: Top Fuel 9.8 & Remedy 9.8

I loved the EX 9.9, it felt very quick, easy to climb, smooth on the rough stuff and stable through everything. I was very excited to ride the Remedy considering it's longer travel but it felt clunky and slow though very easy on the rough stuff and slalom. I'm on a new hardtail 29er and love it, really like the 29" wheels coming from a 26", and when I do go to a full susp I will certainly look at the EX!

Friend A liked the Remedy a lot but having only ridden an entry-level 26" hardtail he was loving the 29" wheels and air fork more than anything. He liked the Pro Caliber on everything but the slalom, of course. I tried it out briefly and it climbed incredibly well but I wasn't a big fan of the geometry.

Friend B was spoiled getting to ride two high end full suspension bikes so he was grinning ear to ear when he was complaining about how not running in a year has ruined his cardio. I'm working on getting him to get a bike and start riding, this was a big help!

The experience was awesome, bikes were excellent, the people were all super nice and gladly set each bike up for you (pedals, suspension, saddle)! Spoke to a couple guys for a few min about the bikes and they were very informative/helpful even though we were clear we were not really in the market currently. Although we aren't in the market right now, this was a great sales technique to get us thinking/wanting. Got a free water bottle and some coupons out of it too! Thanks to all involved in setting this up!

I took the remedy out and was blown away.  Huge improvement over the aluminum one that I rode a couple years back.  That new rear shock is amazing.  I am considering buying one now.  I was all set to buy a tallboy LT but now I am considering the Trek.  I was blown away by how well it pedaled for a bike with that much travel.

bdjohnson121 wrote on 08/30/15 at 6:36pm:


I would ride both before making a purchase decision