I want a bike that will slot in between my hardtail (RM Blizzard) and my DH bike (Demo 8) but one that will replace my hardtail.
It should be raceable, all-day epicable, and playfulul.
I am thinking 120-130mmish rear and front and 68-69 HA slack.
I want carbon because I want carbon and my dh bike will never be carbon.
I want a DWaestro VPP suspension.
I want to run a dropper post have a long top tube and be able to climb this bitch all day.
This bike will be ridden mostly on the sickest singletrack in the galaxy with a ton of climbing and a ton of descending.
I will drink two Stiegl Radlers after every ride while still wearing my spandex and yes I am in Europe. Please help.
OH SHIT, I forgot to say 26" wheels please.
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09-27-2011, 10:21 AM #1
Sultan of Sentiment
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Help me find my bike and no I don't have a short list
bumps are for poor people
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09-27-2011, 10:28 AM #2
Steezy Leprechaun
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Blur TRc... done.
dayglo aerobic enthusiast
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09-27-2011, 10:29 AM #3
bikepathlete
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giant trance x advance w/ 130-140mm fork.
the end.
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09-27-2011, 10:34 AM #4
Sultan of Sentiment
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I am an idiot. I got trapped by the Specialized website and came here to vent my frustration. Blur TRc or Trance X, nice options.
Good work boys, back to the regularly scheduled programming...
EDIT to add: these are some pricey options. shit.bumps are for poor people
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09-27-2011, 10:58 AM #5
Sunday School Dropout
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Yeti ASR-5 Carbon XO build - $3700
Same frame, X9 buld - $3000
EDIT: Oops, didn't see the DW/Maestro/VPP requirement. Still solid options at really good prices.Last edited by Dickeymotto; 09-27-2011 at 11:19 AM.
All I know is that I don't know nothin'... and that's fine.
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09-27-2011, 11:46 AM #6
Harvey Wallbanger
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Not carbon but maybe the Intense Spider 2 with a 140mm fork???
Dollar sign that bitch.
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09-27-2011, 11:51 AM #7
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Scott Genius LT 10 or 20?
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09-27-2011, 12:59 PM #8
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ibis mojo sl/slr
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09-27-2011, 01:40 PM #9
hercules rockefeller
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Pivot Mach 5.7 Carbon
Intense CarbineWe heard you in our twilight caves, one hundred fathom deep below, for notes of joy can pierce the waves, that drown each sound of war and woe.
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09-28-2011, 01:12 AM #10
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Yeah, those are all good too. The Carbine is crazy! The Ibis would be nice too, but I am definitely more skewed to the 120 side. Even thinking of going with this and a 120mm up front: Fourstroke FS01 only because of a sick discount. But again, I think the Blur TRc would be the best.
I feel like I don't need a ton of travel, just something really stiff and light is nice.bumps are for poor people
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09-28-2011, 01:25 AM #11
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too much travel, and the regular Genius ain't that great.
Originally Posted by zombinate
I love my Trance, I'm sure the blur is awesome too.
Used Blur LTc? No idea on what the prices on those are, but gotta be cheaper than new. I rode one, and its definitely a bike you can climb with.come join me, rideit, and all the other retarts at f88me. Now under new management!
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