Hey guys, I just recently bought a XC full suspension and I love it but I am wondering what would the best full suspension that can take drops but can still pedal uphill. I would like to have atleast 6 inches of travel in the back. I know that rear shocks have their own version of "Pro-pedal" but that doesnt conpletely eliminate the bob. So if yall had to get a bike that could take some drops.....prolly not more than a 10 footer, prolly around 5' or 6'to flats occasionally....but still be alright pedaling uphill, what frame would yall choose? It could be a few years old because I am willing to purchase it used, so it doesnt have to be a newer model
best ALL AROUND bike??
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everyones term "all around" is a very loose meaning, some are more of a shuttle slug and others spend more time pedaling than a XC guy. you need to figure out what exactly you will be doing the most with it and go from there.
It sounds like your budget isnt the biggest so there are a few things to consider, a retail bike is able to be test rode, a build isnt. start riding the all mountian bikes that are at your local retail bike shops and figure out what you like about each brand or model, the components you like, or the geometry and suspension. once you have an idea of the recipe you want then start searching for the parts online and you can buy them week after week rather than having to pay a lump sum for a spendy bike.
that is all
It sounds like your budget isnt the biggest so there are a few things to consider, a retail bike is able to be test rode, a build isnt. start riding the all mountian bikes that are at your local retail bike shops and figure out what you like about each brand or model, the components you like, or the geometry and suspension. once you have an idea of the recipe you want then start searching for the parts online and you can buy them week after week rather than having to pay a lump sum for a spendy bike.
that is all
Turner RFX.
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Freeride_Full_Suspension/product_127001.shtml
Versus Blitz II. Read the reviews. I just got one, and it's amazing. Mabie over your budget, but it's worth breaking the bank.
Versus Blitz II. Read the reviews. I just got one, and it's amazing. Mabie over your budget, but it's worth breaking the bank.
I am going to try a Yeti Seven this summer I think it should work fine.
Foes FXR or Fly or Canfield.
If you are about all mountain/downhill/freeride then you have to give props to the sxtrail. If built up right then it can easily do any of those activities well. If you are more about all mountain/freeride/dirt jump then i'd say go with a transition bottle rocket. Both are solid bikes.
SXT or Nomad
Cheetah Prowler and be done with it!!!!!!!!
i love my sx trail, it's far more versatile than my old yeti asx. the yeti didn't bob as much while climbing, but it tended to wheelie all over the place, whereas the sxt keeps it's front end down very well. descending on the sxt is much better than on the yeti, though it does have a long wheelbase relative to the yeti and other bikes that would make low speed stuff a pain. i am riding a large, but i'm 6'0 and it fits me and my riding style very well. the sxt is basically a pedalable mini-dh bike, it's low and long and can rip any terrain. oh, and one minor issue, to get full pedaling extension i need to keep the seatpost at nearly full length, but the interrupted seat tube only doesn't allow me to run a very long post. to get the seat all the way down, you'd have to cut it and sacrifice some extension.
Specialized Enduro (the older models that look like an SX). Mine weighed 35lbs stock, and can take a beating with the DHX 5.0 and Fox Talas RC2.
Now with Thompson X4 50mm stem and Deity Dirty30 bars (cut to 28").
Now with Thompson X4 50mm stem and Deity Dirty30 bars (cut to 28").
I just got a 08' enduro,
pretty much a great all around bike. unbelievable all around bike.
pretty much a great all around bike. unbelievable all around bike.
There is no such thing... need at least 3 bikes... if you have the dough
Wow a Banshee Scream no longer made by Banshee... how 4 yrs ago.
WoW! You have no Idea, do you? That's the most retarded statement ever! This is by no means a Scream. I've ridden a Scream, and it's not even close. Sorry but try again! Just because it's stout, and four bar, it's a Scream?
I'll throw my name in there for the Versus. I had a Blitz I that I sold a little while back because the frame was too small for me. It was a great all around bike though. It pedaled well enough and had enough travel for me to hit any man made stunt in the midwest and race any DH in the area. If I needed an all around bike again I would probably consider the new Blitz II. The guys at Versus are killer as well.
Here Here!
Actually for the price I paid for one used - it was one helluva fun frame. I ran it with the dual crown for a bit, but also ran it with a long travel single crown fork and it worked fine for my budget.
why did you cut your bars 28 is too shortSpecialized Enduro (the older models that look like an SX). Mine weighed 35lbs stock, and can take a beating with the DHX 5.0 and Fox Talas RC2.
Now with Thompson X4 50mm stem and Deity Dirty30 bars (cut to 28").
There seems to be a lot of good options for 6 inch travel bikes these days. I have a Kona Coiler which I've built up fairly light (33 lbs) and an Specialized SX Trail which I use as my DH bike (39 lbs). Coiler has a bit longer top tube which, make it better for climbing. Of the two, I would say SX Trail is the better all-arounder... if your preference is DH.
On any DH/Freeride bike you plan on pedaling uphill, the seat tube angle and design should allow you to get good leg extension. Having adjustable 'propedal' is nice so that you can crank it down or flick a switch during climbs. If the frame is designed well and sag is set correctly, you shouldn't need too much of it.
On any DH/Freeride bike you plan on pedaling uphill, the seat tube angle and design should allow you to get good leg extension. Having adjustable 'propedal' is nice so that you can crank it down or flick a switch during climbs. If the frame is designed well and sag is set correctly, you shouldn't need too much of it.
I'm inspired by your build, to get one of those frames.
Was it much work getting the FD to fit?
My vote is for the SX Trail with 2 wheelsets - one for xc trail rides and one for DH/freeride.
Here is the DH version at 38.5 lbs
Here is the DH version at 38.5 lbs
If I didn't hate the stealer's around here I would buy a SX trail probably the least rated chassis around.
I still will buy another Yeti first though.
I still will buy another Yeti first though.
How much difference in weight do you get with the wheelset? I just swapped parts from my "all-mountain" trailbike onto the SX trail frame. It sits nicely at 33 pounds with Fox 36 Talas, RaceFace Atlas kit, and EX5.1/Hope wheelset with Nokian NBX 2.3's (will post some pics soon).
Having use the SX trail as a DH bike for one season, I am impressed how well the thing actually pedals once lightened up a bit, despite slack geometry.
Having use the SX trail as a DH bike for one season, I am impressed how well the thing actually pedals once lightened up a bit, despite slack geometry.
I like my Banshee Chaparral . Bought the frame used form the R/M classified section for $325 and built the bike up with parts from my other rigs. Two rings up front , pedals nice up hill-flys down !!
What size chainrings do you run?