I rode one of the original DH's and have always regretted not buying one of the later frames they made before they switched to the Bighit. I rode a 2002 bighit until last year, and it was good, but the TT was way too short and although I hate to jump on the 24-bashin' bandwagon, I didn't like being forced into a 24" wheel. Regardless of whether it rolled well, I hated being limited as to which rims and tires I could use. I also still ride a 2002 Enduro, and I think it's a confused bike. It doesn't pedal great, but it's pretty spindly. It's BB is too low to be very usable on the trail, but the other angles are too steep to make it much good for anything high speed. I haven't spent very much time on a D8 or D9, but my guess is that they're closer to the original S-Works DH. I've been thinking about trying to get enough interest together to make a limited run M1-ish FSR bike similar to the S-Works DH. I'd want it very low, long in the top tube and slack. It's funny that Specialized put something like that out in 2001. Titus made a 4-bar DH bike for a while (may still be made) and I believe the geometry was customer-specific. I agree with the previous posters that the geometry of the S-Works DH won't make a grea trail bike. Although its travel and weight are similar to a Giant AC, the AC is a very different bike. The AC has more usable seat tube, front derailleru compatibility and uses a Manitou rigid shock (I think they call those things SPV or platform or something). Anyway, the rigid shock makes the bike pedal like a hardtail, which is better for climbing.Superdeft said:
Many many companies have/had been making M1 clones for a long time now.stgil888 said:
I don't think he's bought it yet...BikerBoy28 said:
