[N8 v2.0]

Hustler

 

[MOTODH]

Based on past success and content experiences maybe but if a superior and proven product comes out, I will probably jump ship.

 

[Angus]

Starting with the "Modern Mountain Bike" era (the BMX list is too long)....

92' Mongoose POS
94' Specialized Rock Hopper
95' Klein Adroit
96' Diamond Back V-link pro
98'Klein Attitude comp
00' Klein Attitude Race
03' KHS Solo-One
04' Surly Karate Monkey
06' Redline Monocog 29(on it's way)

Now I realize I had 3 Klein's in 5 years but I was sponsored by a local bike shop at the time that gave me really sweet deals on them...

 

[SuboptimusPrime]

I don't consider myself a brand whore...I'd get whatever I thought was best for the money/use.

That said, I have 3 santa cruz's right now...

 

[narlus]

what makes you so sure these companies' products are the best? (and if they're not the best why are you a brand whore for them?)

because red bull has the best taurine?

 

[Secret Squirrel]

I guess I could be considered a brand whore since I have two Santa Cruz bikes. That was somewhat out of necessity, though. There just aren't that many companies making XL frames. I bought both my frames (Heckler and Bullit) used, and for the most part SC bikes are the only used frames that big for sale on a somewhat regular basis.

I've been looking for a bike to replace the aging Bullit, but I haven't had much luck finding Freeride frames in a 21" size. I'd love to try something besides another SC bike if I can find one.

The new Rotec FR 7.5 that's coming out would be perfect in size L for ya. It was debuted at Interbike...not sure when production starts though....check out the Rotec site. There are a couple pics of it.

 

[Heath Sherratt]

GT
Trek
Independent Fabrication
Giant-never again by the way
Rocky Mountain
Cannondale to the 10th power

When I find what I like, I stick with it until I don't like it or find something better suiting my needs.

 

[Skookum]

Hustler

haha....

 

[BurlyShirley]

Ive owned, in order:

Magna
Roadmaster
Diamondback
Gary Fisher
Surly
Norco
Foes
Kona
Azonic
Haro
Santa Cruz

 

[in the trees]

I want to vote "yes" but it's really not true. I always dream of having a stable of bikes, same manufacturer, same color, set-up very similar for a variety of riding disciplines. In actuality, however, I usually end up selling one bike to help finance a new one. I always have a bike stable of 1 bike (which I don't mind too much). I did own 2 Treks in a row back in the 90s. I went from a 970 to a Y-33.

toby

 

[stevew]

Cannondale
Spooky
Eastern Woods Research

Maybe one day I will get the MetalHead or the EWR built up before I give the parts away again.

 

[Ciaran]

there are a few companies that i have an apparent loyalty to (apple and canon come to mind) but in reality these "loyalties" simply stem from lock-in: i own a bunch of mac software and canon lenses so am unlikely to jump ship and abandon ship.

You know we're going to bring this up next time there's a Mac Vs. PC discussion. "You hush Toshi, you only like Macs cause you own Mac software." or "C'mon Toshi, you know you'd buy a PC if you didn't own so much Mac software!".



Just yankin your chain, man.

 

[Snacks]

Yes, right now I am a brand whore with my frames. I will only ride Turners. For me and what I ride they are the best out there:love:

 

[Westy]

If I am looking at a bike and the geometry chart shows inch units for one measurement and metric for another, it is a done deal I'll never buy that bike.

 

[valve bouncer]

I will avoid certain brands if I don't think they have good customer support. I'm currently looking at buying a new XC frame and have emailed some manufacturers some questions. Companies that don't reply basically get taken of the list of possible choices.

Ignoring potential customers. :mumble: It amazes me that some companies can overlook such a basic thing as that. It makes me wonder how they stay in business.

 

[JRogers]

I have little brand loyalty. If a company has given me great service in the past, I might look to them first but it won't make a decision for me. Then again, I don't know that I've ever had great service from a frame company...

I've owned:
Trek
Cannondale
Schwinn
Empella
Santa Cruz
Tomac
Giant
Mountain Cycle
Cortina

 

[Rip]

Previous bike was a Kona, current bike is a Kona, next bike is a Kona.

 

[A.P]

I tend to stick with bikes I can get deals on (giant, scott, santa cruz, intense, trek, ellsworth, independent fabrication, gary fisher, and an assload of road bikes) which depends on the combonation what shop I am working at and what brands are carried by the bike shop my team rides for.

Currently what I am on does not reflect this, but has in the past and will in the future.

 

[lonewolfe]

I guess I could be considered a brand whore since I have two Santa Cruz bikes. That was somewhat out of necessity, though. There just aren't that many companies making XL frames. I bought both my frames (Heckler and Bullit) used, and for the most part SC bikes are the only used frames that big for sale on a somewhat regular basis.

I've been looking for a bike to replace the aging Bullit, but I haven't had much luck finding Freeride frames in a 21" size. I'd love to try something besides another SC bike if I can find one.

Kona has 21" frames in their Stinky line up. At least up till this year as they have changed the frame design quite a bit. I've owned two Stinky's and they are really fun bikes to ride. Burly too! You should be able to pick up a 21" frame cheap because not many people can ride a frame that large.

 

[Downhiller]

and i owned:

*atala-old school cross bike now converted to chopper (from 1992-now)
*fausto coppi -road bike, another limited edition (1995-+1999)
*kayak k26 first fully (****ty) bike and i fall and broke it (1999-2002)
*ktm dynamics xt disc limited edition (only 200 in world)-"xc" bike(2002-2004)
*banshee morphine(2005-2006)
*karpiel apocalypse from 2003 only 2 made from that year , mine and from Jan (2005-now)
*karpiel armageddon from 2004 (2006-now)

i am not guy who will watch which brnd is the best i just buy if i hear good stuff about it and see what "owners" write about it...
i am just lucky to find good bikes
i put years how much ihave them...
"all" my bikes in my life

 

[I Are Baboon]

Man, some of you are real bike whores, but we knew that already.

I've owned:

Rocky Mountain
Titus
Trek (road bike)

I still have all three. Then again, I've only been riding about five years. My next MTB will be none of those three manufacturers.

 

[McGRP01]

My next MTB will be none of those three manufacturers.

Is a new bike in the works?

 

[I Are Baboon]

Is a new bike in the works?

Not yet, but I'm thinking the Titus will get replaced within two years.

 

[hooples3]

I would go with the company that makes the best product and that has the best reputation for the type of riding I do

 

[TreeSaw]

Best bike for the particular situation.

Especially nice if it's my size and in my price range

 

[Brian HCM#1]

I've always like different bikes myself, never cared for the mainstream off the showroom floor bikes.

1992 Bridgestone MB-1
1994 Litespeed OBED
1996 Santa Cruz Tazmon
1998 Foes Weasel 2
2002 Karpiel Disco Volante
2003 .243
2003 Planet X Jack Flash
2004 Karpiel Armageddon