Ah yes, point and plow. Is that a bad thing? I learned how to MTB on a full rigid. I learned how to DH on a hardtail at Mammoth. What I love about my Foes is that you have to ride it with a hardtail mindset. What I mean is eyes way down trail following your line (point and plow), and an upright, weight on the front tire stance (Sam Hill) and feel the bike track the line. At race speed my mono feels anything but dead. I can feel both wheels reacting to the terrain nicely. It seems to find traction where I didn't know it existed. Yes, at slow speeds it feels like a pig. But get her up to speed and its easy to pick it up and put it down (finesse). Thanks for your input, I value your opinion. RESPECT!
id like to keep em both, but its time to move on. plus i dont need 3 DH bikes
He's putting a curnutt on his new bike
Yeah it's me. I started this thread because I may be in the market for a new DH frame. I was thinking another Foes but I wanted to hear other riders experiences with Foes, good or bad. The past two weeks of riding made me fall in love with my bikes all over again. But I am curious about other rides. That Evil Revolt looks sick. I also like the new Morewood. But will I like the way they ride?
That is a sweet looking ride. I could see myself on that with the XTD fork (just kidding). Are they availible to the general public or do you have to be fast like the kid?
the RS7 is fantastic. i think it wouldnt ride like a Foes if you got the Fox option instead of the XTD Coil or Air. for someone my size, 7" of travel isnt enough. for a wee man like yourself i think it would be perfect.
you didnt read the original post did you
I've been racing/riding a 4x with Curnutt air for over a year now and I love it. Its like a little dh bike. Its really snappy out of corners. It peadals and accelerates like a hardtail. Ive taken it off 8ft plus drops with a nice tranny and it feels like butter. And it takes to the air with predictability and confidence. It is very stiff, shock and frame, so like all Foes it must be pushed to benefit from the suspension technology that was born from championship off-road racing. A four inch travel bike that runs one inch of sag and feels like a six inch bike at least. A great bike.anybody had any time on the 4x ? Looks interesting but I wonder how it rides, especially with the Curnutt.
they do feel particularly "sticky" but thats from the CVT designed shock. once rolling, they are great
the newer bikes arent really 2:1 leverage ratio. my 10" DHS has a 4.5" stroke shock and my 7" RS& has a 3" stroke shock
That stickyness only occurs in the sag. The shock likes to remain in its sag. There is no sticky feeling once the shock is in the main part of its travel, the travel after the initial sag is totally smooth. Have you ever sat on a dirt-bike? They sit or sag in the upper part of the suspension travel by design just like the Curnutt. That is what people don't fully understand in my opinion.
I would need friggin circus stilts for Ido's bike. Ha! Bukakee!
you wouldnt want a cheap large DHS would ya?
Not right now. I'm actually selling some rigs at the moment.
It's all good. Do you think Nolan wants his jersey back? It's an XL but fits great! I'm gonna sport it at Wisp! Go Delta House!
i have 1 extra Xl and 1 medium left i think. so if you keep it, ill give Nolan the other one.
That's a great idea. Where are you riding this weekend so I can give you some $ for the jersey. I'd like to check out the next DH course at Platty but you probably will ride Diablo right? I have to pick Sat or Sun to ride in order to give my wife some much needed attention.
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