[GPERKINS]

I got to thinking. How much is to much for us east coast racers! How much bike does a person really need for east coast downhill racing. I mean, even for snowshoe, a v10 just seems like major over kill. The v10 to me is a bike you go to colorado and shred, or overseas and what not.

So what bike would you guys say is the right amount of bike. Not super low, not super heavy, and not a massive amount of travel. Or if you disagree, state your reasoning. Lets turn this into a big discussion!

 

[IH8Rice]

i hope going from this:

to this:.....will still be sufficient

 

[Dartman]

Some of the race courses they were planning for Snowshoe got me thinking about racing my XC bike. Then they came up with the Lower Hareball course. My M1 was at home again. Big rocks and big drops. Stuff that would break a 5" travel bike.

Massanutten is deceptively tough on equipment as well. I like my 8" of travel and a heavy, stable bike under me.

 

[G-spot]

I would say a 6-8" travel bike is enough bike for east coast riding from what I have seen

 

[seespotendo]

Isn't it correct to say more rocks + more travel = most fun?

 

[Bearmntpicnic]

spam message me about my Morewood izumi dh perfect east coast bike. its got all top of the line parts. looking to unload it for super cheap under 2000 complete.

 

[GPERKINS]

Morewoods are perfect east coast rigs. Next in Line would be a socom

 

[pumpkinator]

maybe if you all rode road bicyles you would be able to understand the need for the second 'o' in toO.

nice bikes! i could use one of them in about fifteen years ago.

 

[pumpkinator]

maybe if you all rode road bicyles you would be able to understand the need for the second 'o' in toO.

nice bikes! i could use one of them in about fifteen years ago.

it'd prolly help that i spell 'bicycle' correctly when checking other's spelling, huh? crap.

 

[BAXTER]

6 to 7 is all you need around here. There is nothing on the east coast that a SMOOTH rider with a 6 or 7 inch bike can't clean. Too much travel and too many rocks = wheel in a hole and you over the bars. I've been riding a Remedy9 for the last year and love it. Pedals great and at 31 lbs. there is NO weight penalty.

 

[BigMike]

I figure this is a good east coast bike, right?

Fo' rillo' though, MOST stuff around here can be ridden on a good 6" travel AM bike, and an 8" bike is usually not TOO much bike. Anything over that, too much.

 

[pumpkinator]

SHAAAZZZAAAMMM!!!

that is one hella beautiful piece of art!! dam nice bike!

 

[BAXTER]

wheel in a hole and you over the bars. I've been riding a Remedy9 for the last year and love it. Pedals great and at 31 lbs. there is NO weight penalty.

why are you copying part of my post? Are you crazy? You must be. Don't copy my sh!t son.

 

[mtwhore]

Wheel in a hole and your over the bars. Ive been sitting on the couch for a year and love it. and @ 197 lbs there is a weight penalty. (When ever I do decide to ride again). Yes. I do love my SNUGGIE!
Sheessh. some peaple

 

[mtwhore]

i hope going from this:

to this:.....will still be sufficient

 

[SDH]

I always thought a maxlized ( meaning having a rear maxle) reign X that was DC capable would be pretty rocking. Uber fun for Snowshow trails.............and the shed

Picture reign X with maxle with a pair of WC boxers, full shadow XT and slx cranks.........