Just wondering if anyone has any experience with running a 6point7 setup? I'm looking to build up a new frame and have a 8.75x2.75 dhx5.0 that i could use..
90% of the time I ride trails in the greater boston area (lynn woods, vietnam, etc..) and try to get up for a few DH weekends each year (4-6 days usually)..
my days of hucking drops to flat are pretty much over but i'll still throw down on pretty much everything out at highland mtn and vietnam (and the few drops in lynn that aren't totally flat), so i need a bike that can take some abuse but don't think need a 45lbs monster like my current stinky.
anyways, i was thinking having a 6point7 setup would be nice because it would be a reasonably light bike for the aggressive trail riding/fr that i mostly do but having the full 7" of rear travel would allow me to have fun on those few DH weekends that i get in every year.
anyone have any experience with running this setup? or with how well a regular 6point will take some abuse? my friend rides a 7point, and i really like it, but if the 6point is well built i think i would prefer this for the geo and wieght savings (plus i'm a solid 20lbs lighter then my freind anyways)
any input from people with experience riding a 6point or 6point7 would be great. also, if anyone has input on how the 6point stacks up against the sx-trail (my other possible frame)....thanks!
90% of the time I ride trails in the greater boston area (lynn woods, vietnam, etc..) and try to get up for a few DH weekends each year (4-6 days usually)..
my days of hucking drops to flat are pretty much over but i'll still throw down on pretty much everything out at highland mtn and vietnam (and the few drops in lynn that aren't totally flat), so i need a bike that can take some abuse but don't think need a 45lbs monster like my current stinky.
anyways, i was thinking having a 6point7 setup would be nice because it would be a reasonably light bike for the aggressive trail riding/fr that i mostly do but having the full 7" of rear travel would allow me to have fun on those few DH weekends that i get in every year.
anyone have any experience with running this setup? or with how well a regular 6point will take some abuse? my friend rides a 7point, and i really like it, but if the 6point is well built i think i would prefer this for the geo and wieght savings (plus i'm a solid 20lbs lighter then my freind anyways)
any input from people with experience riding a 6point or 6point7 would be great. also, if anyone has input on how the 6point stacks up against the sx-trail (my other possible frame)....thanks!
