Full sus 4x frames. Which?
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if your not after the lightest race bike, check out a Turner Rail. They are so much fun and the geo makes them feel like mini dh bikes instead of twitchy xc bikes. Plus, the rail is a 4" frame that is actually designed to be jumped and ridden hard which means Turner will take care of you if something goes wrong.
I just picked up an 04 Enduro SX frame, I haven't had a chance to ride it yet but it looks like it will rip! Heres some idea in no certain order:
Santa Cruz Blur 4x
Santa Cruz Heckler
Enduro SX
Turner Rail
Chumba Wumba DSL?
Intense Tazer
Yeti 4x
Sinister Splinter MX
Theres even more too...
Dan
Santa Cruz Blur 4x
Santa Cruz Heckler
Enduro SX
Turner Rail
Chumba Wumba DSL?
Intense Tazer
Yeti 4x
Sinister Splinter MX
Theres even more too...
Dan
The Tazer is a good choice and they can be had pretty cheap now because they have been replaced with a VPP version.
Nicolai UFO,
Intense VPP 4X
Arrow DSS
Many many more
Intense VPP 4X
Arrow DSS
Many many more
Check out zstyle 22 on the colorado page, buy/sell stickyDirtbike said:
Our team is running the Ventana X5 with a 4" travel rocker. Great geometry, quad bearings, super stiff.
Why does everybody ignore the Norco 4x4 so much? With an air shock, the weight is reasonable, and it rides damn well, and costs a lot less them most of the options mentioned here. You can get the frames used dirty cheap (like the one I am selling 
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Specialized Enduro Supercross
It's a pound lighter than last years, stiffer than last years, pedals better (due to the stiffness and the lower leverage rate), has awesome geometry (the best geometry of any slalom bike IMO), looks better than last years, and you can set it up for just about anything. 4 inch air shock for slalom and DJ destruction, no problem. 6.6" Coil shock for some serious big hits, no problem. 5 inch coil or air for all around trail riding, no problem. If you can get a chance to ride this bike, DO IT. I gaurantee you will enjoy it.
My ride...
It's a pound lighter than last years, stiffer than last years, pedals better (due to the stiffness and the lower leverage rate), has awesome geometry (the best geometry of any slalom bike IMO), looks better than last years, and you can set it up for just about anything. 4 inch air shock for slalom and DJ destruction, no problem. 6.6" Coil shock for some serious big hits, no problem. 5 inch coil or air for all around trail riding, no problem. If you can get a chance to ride this bike, DO IT. I gaurantee you will enjoy it.
My ride...
specialized sx (the new one) is amazing ! super short rear end , low bb / cog and great geometry means one fast 4x bike.pedaling is also easy due to the short travel (4.2) and the 5th element shock.
my buddy has one and it just handles like a dream.
my buddy has one and it just handles like a dream.
Dude, the SX is SICK! The Blur 4x is waaay more xc/trail oriented with it's high BB, long chain stays, and steep seat tube, but it's still a sweet bike. I would say it climbs better than the SX, but the SX is faster in the corners. The Yeti's feel good too, but I like the SX more because it has the lower BB. I have the longer size, which is better for trail riding, but even the shorter one rips. I doubt you'll be dissapointed by an SX. Tazers are way rad but they break pretty commonly, and now you can't really get any new parts for them too easily.
If you like to pump stuff and flow the trails more than to power through everything and pedal a ton, go for the SX. For people who pedal through everything, the Blur 4x kills it.
If you like to pump stuff and flow the trails more than to power through everything and pedal a ton, go for the SX. For people who pedal through everything, the Blur 4x kills it.
Norco 4by. Size of a hardtail, with all the mobility, but with some give in the back.
Planet-X Splitail - should be available in June.
The Yeti 4X is pretty damn nice -but do damn expensive.
If only IH made a 4x DW-Link bike - like what Sam is riding right now for four cross. I would be the first in line for one of those.
The Yeti 4X is pretty damn nice -but do damn expensive.
If only IH made a 4x DW-Link bike - like what Sam is riding right now for four cross. I would be the first in line for one of those.
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I have the MKIII iron horse and it's greate for 4X and alll around ...
sinister splinter mxs all that needs to be said. loved my old yeti 4x but it felt wayy to small
shameless sponsor plug but its definitely a nice ride and something most people won't think about, its already been taken to 5th place by Roger RINDERKNECHT at the first 4X world cup this year
Very cool bike, my buddy Steve had to borrow one before a race because his shat the bed, he liked it a lot!dexter said:
The new SX is
Norco 4x4. good n cheap, gotta like that. I wish there were more Norco dealer's in So Cal.
i think cannondale has a prophet 4x
"Dexter Levandoskidexter said:
My name is Dexter Levandoski and I currently am a freshman at The University of Montana. I am 18 years old and was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. My whole life I have been riding bikes, my dad got me involved with the sport when I was six years old. I have been racing downhill since 2001 for Team RPM/Yeti at the junior x level. This season I upgraded to semi pro. My main focus for this season is to go to every street comp and get 3 top 5 spots in the NORBA national circuit."
Mad props Dex!!!!!
The Splinter is def. sex, but it took me awhile to figure out how the hell it worked.
How much is that Nicolai?
agreed. the ufo is pretty versatile as well - it makes a fantastic trailbike, and is even climbable. after a weekend of ripper n. shore rides, i'm giddy about the capability of the bike. here's mine:911 said:
I picked up a brand new Iron Horse Hollowpoint MTX last week and finally got it finished up today (minus brakes). I've had a chance to rip around the neighborhood on it quite a bit and it is absolutely amazing. So light and nimble. Almost too light, it's kinda twitchy. I'll post some pics when I finish it up with those brakes. I highly suggest picking one up if you can find one used.
I've also owned a 2003 Enduro SX and a 2004 Enduro SX. Simply amazing bikes that ride very predictibly and stable, just too heavy for my dual-purpose use as a trail bike. I also had an Azonic Propulsion for a brief time. Great bike, just incredibly flexy for my weight (200#) and limited in rear tire clearance.
Just my .02 Hope it helps.
Ricky
I've also owned a 2003 Enduro SX and a 2004 Enduro SX. Simply amazing bikes that ride very predictibly and stable, just too heavy for my dual-purpose use as a trail bike. I also had an Azonic Propulsion for a brief time. Great bike, just incredibly flexy for my weight (200#) and limited in rear tire clearance.
Just my .02
Hope it helps.Ricky
fyi i had my yeti 4x to about 28 lbs with tubless single plys' a minute 3 and other kinda light weight stuff. my splinter mxs should be here tomorrow and weight in at 30 ish with the burly cranks and bars
IronHorse Hollowpoint.....if you can get your hands on the 04 MTX version....if not, the MKIII. The geometry is solid, they are very quick and well built. Mine has nearly 5" travel and I have Bomber Z1 Drop Off on the front end. The bike absolutely screams and you can blast single track on it.
good luck on whatever you find.
Bill.
good luck on whatever you find.
Bill.
I really like the idea of getting a MKIII for this type if riding because it pedals well and is stiff, but the only concern is the steep headangle (something like 70º with a fully extended pike). This is great for slower trail riding and switchbacks, but for really fast decents and 4x racing, it might be twitchy. I wish one could take it down by about 2.5º...
Foes FXR
Blur 4x
Yeti 4x
-Ryan
Yeti 4x
-Ryan
i think norco has a 4x4 too
