okay,
i am broken, and downdgrading from my vp-free as soon as i get the ability to sell it (physically). I need new ideas on my replacement bike.
My requirements are as follows:
i am broken, and downdgrading from my vp-free as soon as i get the ability to sell it (physically). I need new ideas on my replacement bike.
My requirements are as follows:
- No less than 5" of travel, no more than 6"
- Must have a proper linkage a la DW, FSR 4-bar, VPP, Maestro, etc. NO single pivots or linkage actuated SP's (read Kona, TNT Turner, et al) need apply.
- Uninterrupted seat tube for lots of adjustability.
- Geometry suitable for trail riding. Not too steep. Can be too slack, but there aren't many bikes out there in this travel range that are very slack.
- Light, but not featherlight. i weigh 180. I want to work back up to drops, and don't want to break it. No tank though, either. I have never broken a bike before. e.g. Banshees are too heavy.
- 150mm rear a plus since I have a Hadley i like.
- I want to put a six inch fork SC on it.
- Azonic Saber
- Giant Reign
- Turner Six Pack/RFX (older linkage)
- SC Nomad