[dablake914]

got my new frame out and rode it for the first time today, its a dream to ride

2006 specialized sx
2005 rockshox pike race
e13 srs guide
kenda nevegals 2.35"
ditch witch wheelset (replacing soon)
shimano bm-525 hydralics
truvativ stem bars and cranks
shimano lx rear derailer, cassette and chain
specialized seat
ODI lock on ruffian mx grips
crank bros 5050x pedals

 

[glivingston5]

shiney, i like

 

[be-radd]

sick bike man, i got the same frame but with a fox, raceface and xt-xtr build and couldent be happier. enjoy the bike

 

[Dan89]

i like the kicker in the background!

oh and sick bike!

 

[PepperJester]

sweet. I'm on a '06 SXTrail. I love mine, I'm sure your SX will be good to you also!

 

[dablake914]

went riding today and i absalutely love it, corners like a dream, jumps very nicely, can even handle semi dh trails and 4 packs. its sooo cuteee

 

[SteezyWeezy]

sexy for sho, have fun. i just got my first ride on m new rig, a little different though, mountaincycle 9.5 shockwave

 

[SuperKat]

Great bike...have fun getting it dirty.

 

[dirtpaws]

Sweet SX!

Question...
Have you tried just trail/xc riding the SX?

I wanted to build up an all purpose play and trail bike and this seems like it's the winner because:
- 17" seattube means I can raise the seat to pedaling height (on the Long frame)
- Front der mount, sweet because not all 4x full susp can hang a FD
- 69/69 geometry

 

[jonnynails]

Sweet SX!

Question...
Have you tried just trail/xc riding the SX?

I wanted to build up an all purpose play and trail bike and this seems like it's the winner because:
- 17" seattube means I can raise the seat to pedaling height (on the Long frame)
- Front der mount, sweet because not all 4x full susp can hang a FD
- 69/69 geometry

Yeah, I have the same question to you SX owners. I'm looking for a slalom/4x bike that I can easily convert to trail use by raising the seatpost. Does this bike fit the bill

 

[dirtpaws]

As to not hijack this thread, I started a new on the whether the SX frame is ridable as a trail bike...

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162911

 

[dablake914]

lets just put it this way.... it handles anything from pedaling uphill to railing berms and semi tech trails and jumps. drops i wouldnt take it off very big unless its got a smooth transition and youre relatively smooth, seeing how 4.2 inches with an airshock wouldnt be very forgiving off a 7+ foot drop

 

[be-radd]

ive riddin some north shore wanna be stuff with mine 6-7 foot drops to sketchy landys and if your a smooth rider its great. its really an awesome bike. I was riding street on it before i broke my ankle climbing, and i was being pretty hard on it. i wouldent be hestiant to drop bigger things on it as long as it had a good tranny. my only complaint was the rear shock, about 3 weeks into riding it the shock experienced stuck down which i guess is a warrenty issue, and fox took care of that.

 

[Jeremy R]

Yeah, I have the same question to you SX owners. I'm looking for a slalom/4x bike that I can easily convert to trail use by raising the seatpost. Does this bike fit the bill

The way that I have my bike setup all I have to do is drop the seat for slalom or jumping, but honestly, I have used mine 90% as a trailbike. It is awesome in Pisgah. I ride it in the steeper setting with a 69 degree head angle, and it rips everything. I am 5'10 and the long frame fits me great. It may be too small for a trailbike if you are 6'0 or over though.