[Spec8in561]

Ok so months now after I sold my HT, I miss the fluidness of a lighter more agile bike. I am wondering if it makes sense to get rid of my current bike

Current Bike:

Foes Fly w/ Curnutt & Marz 888

I would like a

RM Switch or comparable with a Marz 66

I figure if I switch to a SC fork instead of a DC and get a lighter less travel frame I would be happy. I do live in florida and do not seem to be making the DH trips I had planned...so the bike may be considered overkill

 

[profro]

I rode a Specialized SX for awhile and it had 4" in the front and 4.5" in the rear and that thing frikkin rocked. I loved riding that thing hard. Urban, DJs, light DH, and even XC. I think you would be much happier with a "lighter" bike. I mean that weight and responsiveness wise.

Maybe even a Heckler or something like that. I think Specialized is coming out with a trail version of the SX, that might be the ticket.

 

[binary visions]

Would it be in the budget to build up an inexpensive hardtail and keep your Fly frame?

 

[Spec8in561]

Since I am not riding as much as i used to I would be getting rid of the fly frame.

 

[MikeD]

the grass is always...something...what was it? Oh, yes, greener...

But if you're not riding much, it makes sense to have a versatile bike. And I generally like riding a bike that's smaller and more agile for full-on DH than a heavy DH/FR bike for general trailriding, if I have to make the choice/compromise.

 

[profro]

I used to live in San Antonio for a short stint. I tried to keep my DH bike and ride it around. But since moving back to the mountains I have this to say...DH bikes are for DH trails. I am much happier riding my DH bike where it was meant to be and for everything else I ride a hardtail. I know what it is like to want to be a DHer in a realitively flat state, but unless you travel a lot, just rock out on something more suitable to your local. I have respect for anyone who rocks on a bike whether its a DH bike or a hardtail prider thrashing the trails, jumps and street. Give up the big bike and go for something smaller.

 

[Bulldog]

I think a solid 6x6 bike is the ticket for just about anything these days. Maybe "by the book" too little travel for some things and a bit much for others but still very capable. Once I get the 66 fork on my 6" RFX I'll be right there. Suspension technology is allowing longer travel bikes to ride efficiently where short travel once ruled, but at the same time a DH bike had only 6" of travel not very long ago. Right now I think 6x6 is the king of versatility for aggressive, go-anywhere riding.

 

[CHOP]

Check out the 05' Ironhorse lineup. I think they have a bike called the 7 point or something that comes with a Marz 66. That type of bike might fit your bill.

 

[biggins]

i'll trade ya my turner xce, 5 in the front 4 in the back awesome do all bike.

 

[Monkeybidnezz]

How about dropping the back in to 6 inch mode and putting a sc fork on? Chainwhip did it, and it rode a lot more nimbly than when he had his dorado on it. I'm kind of partial to my fly, and I've always been a fan of having too much vs not nuff. The nice thing about keeping the fly is that you can always switch it back to a dh style rig if you want vs having a nimble ride that can't dh well....just my 2 cents.

 

[Spec8in561]

I would love to drop it down, but I do not think you can with the curnutt shock.

 

[Jm_]

Fxr, 6/6".

 

[WARider]

Sell the curnett and pick up a different rear shock. I had a Norco A-line beginning of the summer, parted it because I got a deal on a Giant DH with a Dorado. I missed the Norco's linkage design so I sold the Giant DH and picked up a Transition frame. I started off with a 6 & 6 setting and then went to a 7&7. You have to fart around with different products to find your nitch, for me, the transition with a super t fits the bill at just 40lbs. That's the good thing about ebay, its a market you can buy and sell and trade parts to keep your budget all the same. I spent $2k on the Norco, and ended up selling it for more parted, then got the Giant for cheap cuz of a bike shop job, sold it when I had to quit and picked up the transition Dirtbag. I think I ended up only spending $2k on my bike this summer and had three new one's. Buy and sell, it's a fun way to try new stuff, just my $.02

 

[RAcErX336]

I have three bikes. I love them all and I use them all for certain things, and they are all good for those things. Sometimes I will change it up and ride one bike where it wasn't meant. But I only do that every once in a while, it would be impossible to keep doing that. I would say keep your bike you have now, you can find a used p.1/2 and get a better used fork if it doesn't already have one for well under $600.

DJ's, Park, 4x,: 2003 Specialized, P.1 w/ '03 DJ2

Bigger DJ's, Northshore, Some DH, 4x, XC, Freeriding, : 2002 Norco VPS Launch 4.5/5.2 in rear, '03 DJ2 in front.

Pure DH Racing, : 2003 Santa Cruz V10 w/ '04 888R

 

[nh dude]

Jedi MInd

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

That turner trade isnt a bad idea, check it out.

 

[Monkeybidnezz]

I would love to drop it down, but I do not think you can with the curnutt shock.

The rear link allows you to change the settings and travel drop it down, Curnutt included. Here's the verbage straight from Foes.

"** Fly 3-position adjustable travel range: With 2.75" stroke shock 6.25"/6.75"/7.5". With 3.0" stroke shock 6.5"/7.25"/8.0"."

The Curnutt is the 3.0'' stroke shock, and its all about changing the leverage ratio. Your call, but it wouldn't hurt to at least try it in 6.5 inch mode to see if you like it. All you have to do is remove the screw, from the real linkage and put the shock in the other position. Pretty simple. I've tried my fly in all the modes, and the 6 inch mode is more active so you might like it.

 

[ioscope]

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