[JohnE]

About to jump on my first FS XC bike, and really leaning towards the Titus Racer X/X9 build package. Anybody riding one?
Also looking at the Giant Trance 1. Not as spendy, but reveiws are just as good...

 

[reflux]

No experience on a Racer X, but Mtbkr Girl had some "issues" with Titus.

 

[TreeSaw]

I demo-ed a Racer-X last weekend and it was nice. Handled tight corners, wet roots and some rocks very well and climbed well too. MBC does ride a Titus too so maybe she can give more specifics as I only had a few hours in the saddle.

I too have heard good things about the Trance as well. I think it's all personal preference (and budget).

 

[MMcG]

Buy One and ride it as fast as you possibly can.

Gotta be one of the best XC race bikes out there I'd think.

 

[douglas]

I demoed one, awesome bike.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

I thought those were two completely different bikes. The racer x is a light race worthy bike - and the trance is a 4" trail bike. N8 has 2 29er RXs and loves them though. I really don't know that much about either.

My issue with Titus was the paint but I don't think it happened to the RXs.

check out the MTBR forums by manufacturer and you'll find both love and hate for both frames.

 

[Heidi]

I raced a Racer X for a couple years and still have it around as a back up bike/commuter. It was a great bike and served me well. I did have to wait a few months to get it because they were so busy.

 

[JohnE]

Looking at the difference between the straight racer and the trail bike...
80 or 110 mm vs 4.2 inches...travels about the same. I still have a hardtail Jamis Dragon if I ever decide to race again. Leaning toward the Trance 1, unless I find a great deal on the Racer X.