Howdy, ahhh, it's time for my favorite type of discussion, what's the best XC ride.
I have had tons of XC FS bikes. I gave my Racer X to my wife because I didn't care for the rear suspension, and it was kinda plat on double track type climbs. I currently have a Santa Cruz Superlight, but for my weight 225, the rear end flexes, and now the seatpost won't stay put. Rode it at snowshoe, and the stiff single pivot left me looking for something better. I had a 99 FSR, and loved the 4 link pivot, but the squeaking drove me batty.
So....for a plusher rear end, not a ton of weight, 4" front and rear, what is the general opinion? Some have pointed me for the Ellsworth Truth, other have me looking at a Titus Switchblade (but it's a bit porky)....so, what do y'all have to suggest??
Thanks guys, this should be an interesting subject.
I have had tons of XC FS bikes. I gave my Racer X to my wife because I didn't care for the rear suspension, and it was kinda plat on double track type climbs. I currently have a Santa Cruz Superlight, but for my weight 225, the rear end flexes, and now the seatpost won't stay put. Rode it at snowshoe, and the stiff single pivot left me looking for something better. I had a 99 FSR, and loved the 4 link pivot, but the squeaking drove me batty.
So....for a plusher rear end, not a ton of weight, 4" front and rear, what is the general opinion? Some have pointed me for the Ellsworth Truth, other have me looking at a Titus Switchblade (but it's a bit porky)....so, what do y'all have to suggest??
Thanks guys, this should be an interesting subject.