one inch..
I figured. You could have also said "About $400"one inch..
actually they are quite similar. the Reign is longer, slacker and better suited for aggressive trails like Downeiville, etc.. not that the Trance X couldn't handle that, but the Trance shines on tighter true singletrack.
haha - it's a bit more than that unfortunately. if you want a Reign, you have to buy a complete bike since it doesn't come as a frame kitI figured. You could have also said "About $400"
I was using teh google and that was about the price difference I was looking at. Looks like an 08 Trance X2 could be had for about $1350, that's a lot of bike for that little coin.haha - it's a bit more than that unfortunately. if you want a Reign, you have to buy a complete bike since it doesn't come as a frame kit
yup...like I said, bang for the bucks they are hard to beat. As an added bonus, they are also stellar performers.
With a Fox fork, it is very tempting. I will have to go check them out for sure.
Care to elaborate more?
BoXXer kits will be ready soon...real soon
Very nice indeed. I am a SRAM girl (usually) but I am going to give the full XTR set-up a try and see how it goes. I'm looking at running the UST Kenda Blue Grooves too. I have them on my HT and like them.
T - go with the XT's and save your $$$ for other stuff. The XT outboard bearing cranks are great and aren't much heavier.
The heaviest rim that Mavic makes....on a trial bike for a 'smaller' person. Seems just a little overkill.
I actually bought the whole bike (minus wheels). Why would you think the 823s? I do ride hard, but I don't think I need that tough a rim. I've had great luck with my 819s and my CrossTrails.
You can go with the 819's if you want to save a couple hundred grams. I like the 823's because they are less likely to flatspot, and I can switch wheelsets with my other bikes when necessary.
Pretty much everybody these days.
Did a 10ft at REI, then promptly got off and gave the guy the bike back. Not a fan.Just for ****s and giggles - see if you can test ride a Marin Wolf Ridge - the version that has the maxle front and rear.
No and won't. I have disdain for that company.
What didn't you like?
I have a Trance X and don't notice any pedal bob @225-230 lbs w/gear. I wonder if the shock may have a different valving for the smaller frames.
Angles and lengths. I have a very particular feel that I am looking for, and the Nomad has been the closest yet. That being said, when I ride my buddy's 575 with a 5" fork, I really like the feel; it;s just a bit to steep ~1*...
Angles were okay; a bit too steep though. A 6" fork would have helped, but the rear suspension was too stiff when setup to pedal. The shock was a DHX Air, sprung correctly. Manualling the Nomad felt much more natural and stable compared to the Heckler as well.
I have the old version of the 575. As much as I love the bike I would not say it's still laterally. Did you try a carbon rear one?
I love my Slayer.
Hey I'm 6'3" and that Large Covert has been a good bike. I just rode it for a week in Moab and it went much better than I was expecting. I was able to push the limits of the bike and myself. I didn't think the bike would hold up, but it did! It was awesome. The paint hasn't been holding up very well though.
