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Buckingham Bikes Demo Day
Review Buckingham Bikes took over Aston Hill this Sunday for another one of their superb demo days, but don't worry if you've missed it, Buckingham Bikes are also around on Monday 9th May [tomorrow].
^ The Trek range - The Session 7, the Liquid, and the Fuel Ex
It was good to see a wide selection of bikes from both brands; including downhill, freeride, all-day trail bikes and out and out XC bikes... even a road bike got in on the act...
The carbon fibre Scott Scale hardtail bikes, were something special amongst the XC bikes present, especially with full XT groupset and fox forks that put together an image in my head of an ideal lightweight XC rig.
^ One of the new Scott Scale Carbon Hardtails
The much awaited Trek Session bikes were also there to fit the freeride mtb discipline. With 7in travel at the back, Manitou stance forks up front, Hayes discs, and a good overall weight, they rode really well on most of the Aston Hill terrain. It was another great example of a very versatile do it all bike.
^ The new Trek Session 7
Scott's new High Octane was also there for the DH boys - this year coming in stealthy black, with two versions available for the privateer DH racer.
^ The new bottom spec High Octane
^ Close up shock detail of the High Octane
Along side the High Octane was the new Nitrous SL model, with the mighty Manitou Nixon fork with an amazing travel setting control mounted on the handlebar. The Nitrous seems to be an extremely versatile bike - lots of travel, adjustable, but light at the same time - a possible winner in the Freeride-Light market for sure.
^ One of the new very versatile Scott Nitrous SL's
New for this year, the Trek Fuel Ex is the 4in trail/XC bike take on last years 3in rear travel Trek Fuel Bike. This also had handlebar mounted travel comtrol that worked both front and rear suspension. On the tight twisty singletrack of the Aston Hill XC track they rode like a dream. It ripped round Aston Hills XC course a treat.
^ One of the impressive Trek Fuel Ex bikes
Scott and Trek both had a full selection of the top spec and budget bikes for most disciplines of riding. We've only showcased a few we feel were damn good and worth looking at for proper mountain biking.
^ Even a Trek road bike was on display
Aston Hill's car park looked the business as well, with the Buckingham Bikes, Scott USA and Trek vans, pit tents and banners all up with the rows of shiny new bikes.
The best part of the day, well.... it must have been John's superb burgers.....
Its nice to see these events being put on, so that you really can try the new bikes in your own riding areas, to see what best suits you.
Ok so the day wasn't set up for us entirely [although its nice to think it would be...] but we would like to give a big shout out to Buckingham Bikes, Trek, Scott USA and Aston Hills time for putting on the event and giving us something worthwhile to do on a very sunny Sunday afternoon. Nice one!
John? Can i have another burger? Please...
Don't also forget Cycle Care bike Shop's demo on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th of May also at Aston Hill, where you will be able to ride ScottUSA bikes. 10am til late both days.
Photos copyright of S.Camber 2005. All rights reserved
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