[pancho64]

after spending weeks trying to figure out what frame i wanted i finally made a choice with the rotec rl9. then i emailed rotec and was told there wouldnt be any available until the end of the year. i wasnt planning on building my new rig until right after interbike in about 1 month so im torn. do i wait or pick something else? :huh:

my other choices were sinister r9, ventana el cuervo, cove shocker, and maybe a morewood izumi.
if you want to recomend a frame keep in mind im 6 foot 200lbs and ride decently smooth and fast.

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

Ventana.... amazing! Just so happens I have a custom powerder coated frame for sale... With your choice of a Swinger 6-Way or a DHX 5.0... SPAM!!!!

 

[dropmachine]

Screw that, wait for the RL9! Its worth it. Its such a unique and fun ride, you're going to smile like an idiot for months.

TRUST ME, WAIT FOR IT.

 

[Tmeyer]

R9, nuff said. First year on it and it's not going anywhere.

 

[pancho64]

hahaha i love RM. i just wanted to add that i would consider a pdc 8two5 as another alternative. still trying to make up my mind though

 

[bullcrew]

Canfield F1
I was torn between the two the RL9 and F1, both rock!

 

[Timekiller]

Just wait!

I waited 6 months for my bullit frame, that was a loooooong 6mo. but worth it.

 

[demo 9]

morewood, single pivot is fast on the rocks, plus they come with a CCDB i belive

 

[Total Heckler]

Screw those other bikes. =P

Steel is real.

I will even give you a good deal on it. PM me if you are interested. (PS I'm the same size/weight as you)

 

[no skid marks]

morewood, single pivot is fast on the rocks, plus they come with a CCDB i belive

That's one of the wrongest comments I've read on here.
If it's a single pivot with a high pivot with a floater and idler then yes,but the Moorewood isn't really and doesn't have a floater(doesn't need idler due to pivot height).
Only if you're not pedalling or braking on the Moorwood,and even then it's no faster than anything else.
The Rotec sure looks nice,if you're happy with that weight I'd suggest a Brooklyn RL,if you want racier then a Lahar for sure.

 

[dklopp]

i would wait. my friend has a rotec rl9 and it is my dream frame. it is super comfy from the start and the suspension feels awesome-trust me, you will not regret the wait.

 

[demo 9]

That's one of the wrongest comments I've read on here.
If it's a single pivot with a high pivot with a floater and idler then yes,but the Moorewood isn't really and doesn't have a floater(doesn't need idler due to pivot height).
Only if you're not pedalling or braking on the Moorwood,and even then it's no faster than anything else.
The Rotec sure looks nice,if you're happy with that weight I'd suggest a Brooklyn RL,if you want racier then a Lahar for sure.

rearward arch...

 

[coma13]

rearward arch...

demo 9 everybody...... :huh:

 

[pancho64]

bmw race link has been my dream frame for a while but seems a lil too expensive. i would love to have one tho. anyone who has one how much did it cost to build it up? seeing as how you already start with cranks, guide etc..

 

[kona-ryder]

Shocker.
They are freaking sick.
Rode my friends for a couple runs in Whistler and didn't want to give it back.

 

[PJivan]

whait for rotec... best thing you can do for yourself

 

[snowskilz]

my vote goes for a sinister r9.
- hand built in the usa
- super stiff rear end
- can get any shock for it
- can race can huck it does everything
- 73 bb and 135 rear spacing. nice and compact.

 

[pinkshirtphotos]

sinister r9 has a weird feeling suspension design feels way to lateral for my liking.

 

[Dogboy]

sinister r9 has a weird feeling suspension design feels way to lateral for my liking.

I know what you mean. I hate lateral suspension...

 

[Mike Buell]

Come on don't quite now, there is at least 20 other bikes out there that can be randomly recommended, anyone for a Sunday, there is always someone out there for a Sunday.

I'm pretty sure the Rotecs that will be available this winter are the 08's which are supposed to be at least a half lb lighter. Might want to call and check on that if it helps your delemma.
Enjoy your new bike whatever you get.

 

[EM-EFER]

Wait for the Rotec.

 

[ire]

I'd wait. How much riding are you really going to do during the winter anyway?

 

[w00dy]

There's a Rotec RL9 in the classifieds right now isn't there? Correction, there's about five of them.
Go used, no wait, less filling.