im pretty sure JMAC and indie know what im gonna say but ill do it any way. giant NRS but the only fs bikes ive ridden were thAt and a jamis dakar sport.
Best climbing f/s bike??
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I'd recommend something with a suspension setup like that of the truth. this setup climbs pretty well and descends well. For my style riding it is nice. I don't know anything about the VPP designs except that on paper they look good. best advice though, don't buy a bike because it looks pretty. Definately take a test spin if you can.
but they seem heavy... got my hands one a few days ago.Originally posted by -BB-
Yeah...
I've heard good things about it too.
they seem to have gotten around the whole VPP patent thing.
anyone with thoughts on these? they are probably bears, but they sound SO interesting. i would love to have one trying to get up some wet, snow covered, rooed/rutted climbs here in the NE.
My humble opines on some I have ridden:
Giant NRS: great climber for XC, less active than some designs suspension will not move unless impact force exceeds pedal force (good for the XC racer looking for suspension for the way down)
Gary Fisher Sugars: one of the bets f/s tecnical steeds out there. Roomier cockpit than most. newer Sybil link frames a nice feature for some trailriding (4") or xc (2.8" travel)
Specialized FSRs: Smoother suspension articulation than a Fisher, shorter cockpit. Great technical steed. All round superb blend of style, technical ability, and xc prowess
Epic: I've heard from the Dirt Rag gang that their is a breif hiatus before the shock gets the message that you can feel. Also, it will not compress during a bunny hop unless you hop once first (restricts shock movement from your downward compressions)
Santa Cruz Blur: the winner here I think (but I'd rather have a Truth or Foes). The do anything bike. Light, with gobs of travel (4" feels like 6").
SC Superlight: Newer designs seem to outshine single pivots, but hey, its got just one link to worry about/clean, and Alison Dunlap rides one when she's on f/s. Need you say more?
Ellsworth Truth: Simply awesome craftsmanship. I'd be all over this if I had 3K.
Foes FXR: the sleeper with 5" of travel and available with a 5th Element (Curnett (sp?) shock), but with XC geometry. looks interesting, never been on this - anyone with comments here?
Now I am very sad I do not have million bucks or a garage big enough for them all. For now, its me and my Giant...
Hey, I have a new 2002 iron Horse hollowpoint if you're interested, e-mail me at biker_guy10@hotmail.com for a few pics!
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