Transition ... Recommendations?

[aepeak]

Male
5'7"; 130 pounds

Tri-State Area (NJ) - home turf is Hartshorne/Huber and the Del. add Diablo and other local lift accessed terrain. don't enjoy XC, enjoy smooth downhill.

any opinions on the TR250 or Blindside? suggestions?

[scrublover]

Male
5'7"; 130 pounds

Tri-State Area (NJ) - home turf is Hartshorne/Huber and the Del. add Diablo and other local lift accessed terrain. don't enjoy XC, enjoy smooth downhill.

any opinions on the TR250 or Blindside? suggestions?

Whatcha riding now, for comparison?

Man, with all the adjustability built into it, I'd go for the TR250. Only things I could see as deal breakers would be if you can't swing the price, or if you need a double ring setup to get to the top of some of your riding spots. Or I suppose if the lack of full seat tube or seat tube angle on the TR250 doesn't work for you. Though if you're not planning ot be pedaling it around like an XC bike, I guess that wouldn't matter.

[lincolnturns]

How smoove is "smooth downhill"? And what type of sled are you on now?

[RegCT]

I've got it bad for the Blindside, but that TR is a sweet ride...smooth downhill = bottlerocket? I've ridden Diablo though and there is nothing smooth about it.

[jester]

If going fast and is your your main goal the TR250 fits the bill. If you would like the bike to be a little nore flickable jumps and what not. The Blindside is the more versatile ride. Have ridden both before i bought Kidwoos Turner DHR. I was going to get the TR after riding both. It fit my riding style best. Hold on to the bars loosely and hope for the best. Then Kidwoo posted his frame for a lot less money.

[aepeak]

bump. let's ignore all that shenanigans that i posted above.

thinking used: ideally sub 1500, max at 2000
transition bottlerocket http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/886950/ *is a 2007 pushing it? what's the difference between 2009 and the current model?
giant glory http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/880032/ *can I trust this bike, if not I'll replace the fork?
giant reign http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/693192/
santa cruz nomad
giant faith

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/849890/???

any advice? was thinking about negotiating down on the bottlerocket or glory... does 1250 for the bottlerocket and 900 for the glory sound reasonable

[grinch]

i'd vote reign for the smooth dh. its basically new. maybe he takes 1500. great deal already. swap the stock bar adjust those spacers and your gold

[iscariot]

Smooth DH = Bottlerocket or even a Double.


DH with chunky chunder and babyheads = TR250/TR450
I have the TR250, reviewed here: http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...n-TR-250/page2

[aepeak]

Now, I realize you are not me and I am not you, but what would be your pick for riding Diablo occasionally, and the local trails that include technical singletrack, but require a climb to descend (Hartshorne)? I've narrowed my choices down to ...

2009 Giant Glory FR 0 $1000
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/880032/

2007 Transition Bottlerocket $1300
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/886950/

Edit: Basically, what is holding me back from picking up the Bottlerocket is knowing that I would be passing up a full DH rig. Can the Glory even climb reasonably? It would have to climb a fire road.

Edit: Ignore. I have pretty much settled on the BR. I will give each a spin this weekend.