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I said fuck it, and pulled the trigger on a lightly-used Forbidden Druid frame off PB this weekend. It'll take me some time to build it up given the current component supply chain situation, but I'm planning on going Cane Creek suspension (DB Inline Coil, Helm II), I-9 wheels, and XT drivetrain.
Sweet! That is a pretty unique design.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
Have you ridden one before?
So after dis’ing the whole downcountry thing I keep looking at bikes in this class. Anyone have any saddle time on an Intense Sniper T?
Nope, bought it because I'm curious and all the reviews are great....Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
No, but that $4k build is a pretty good value relative to other bikes! Pretty awesome lightweight bike, just peel the Forekaster off the front and drop a better tire up front and leave that thing out back.Quote:
Originally Posted by ticketchecker
wtf is downcountry? Slack, short travel, lighter weight bike?Quote:
Originally Posted by ticketchecker
It's a "cross country" bike that's designed to be more focused on the downhill aspect of riding rather than the up.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
So an Enduro.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sutter
No. Those are DH bikes with a focus on climbability.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
FUCK the bike industry. :mad:
Ha! It's all beautiful!Quote:
Originally Posted by skaredshtles
So downcountry is a XC bike that has more slack.
Enduro is a DH bike with less travel, less slack.
Everyone should just buy a DH ebike and problems solved.
I bought a new bike that was and model as my old bike. Figured I liked old bike and was confused with all the choices. I like it and and ride it. It rides well with more travel and better components. I just need more air in the shock cause apparently I weigh 200. Too many bikes confusing me. Is that their plan?
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You just need a good hardtail.Quote:
Originally Posted by whyturn
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speaking of the bike industry, sounds like sram and shimano are fubard and new bike launches are super fubard. was looking into the nice and slack SA Slash and it's hopeless until late spring...and then prodeal is a definite no go.
will drivetrains become the next toilet paper?
The industry just wants you to buy one of each.Quote:
Originally Posted by whyturn
Problem solved!
Exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
I rarely use most of the travel my Bronson has. The thought of dropping 4-5# and getting a better climbing bike is appealing to me.
I’ve never been a gram counter but pound counting is different.
Call it my bridge to an e-bike
No but picked up a Tracer this year. I get they are not the same bike but commenting because I really like the rear suspension which should be similar to the Sniper.Quote:
Originally Posted by ticketchecker
I am still trying to dial in my new bike. Do not need more bikes! Except maybe a dirt bikeQuote:
Originally Posted by Robik
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You definitely need a dirt bike. Pedal bikes are good but not this good
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Ha!
Does a 5010 fit that description?
I rode a Salsa Rustler last year, and that thing was pretty sweet. I don't know what you call that, but it's 150-130mm, like a Hightower gen1 I guess. So what is a Hightower? Not really an Enduro and certainly not an XC.
When are they gonna start mixing up at the fat bike terms :smile:
IDK what that is, but it's sexy af.Quote:
Originally Posted by eldereldo
Now that I have a new-to-me car, I guess it's time to save up for and/or finance a new bike.
Shit, there's always Trek. My LBS is down the alley and they are a client of mine and I thiers. Very symbiotic. Fuel EX looks nice. Do you really have to use their proprietary stem though?
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Originally Posted by simple
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Rode 70 miles Sunday. Some dirt roads but mostly high quality singletrack and saw hardly any other trail users. With how hot and dry it’s been this summer it’s been really nice to have moto as an option.
Have an option for 2003 Honda 600 dirt bike. Just have to get it here. Grew up on dirt bikes Bikes over 50000 miles in life on all types of bikesQuote:
Originally Posted by dfinn
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Just found the YT Izzo in my downcountry shopping/dreaming journey. Value seems great and reviews speak to me on climbing performance and downhill capability.
Comparing to Spur/Sniper/etc I’m curious: does the change to a Fox 34 Float Elite/Float Factory make a truly noticeable difference to a suspension newb compared to the lighter Fox Step Cast and SidUltimate on other, lighter downcountry offerings? Can someone make a ski analogy there for me - that’s what I speak...
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What do you weigh?
You can get an adapter that lets you use any stem, but the knock block system is still there. Although the trek stems are fine. The knock block system as a whole is occasionally annoying, but not a huge deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn