gonzostrike said:dude, if you took out your calculator and added up all your chi-chi "upgrades" on your various bikes you've owned, you'd find that you've probably already bought 3 or 4 V-Tach frames over the past 5 years.
but seriously,
Noel has no problem selling his frames. you can slag him on price if you like, but I see that as a bit childish.
and comparing it to an overcomplicated Nicolai just ain't right, man. the V-Tach isn't overcomplex.
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I have a V-Tach and a 6-Pack. the suspension feel and ride are very similar. since I tend to do more techie DH than FR, I'm considering selling my V-Tach frame in favor of a DHR, but the fact that I run 2 rings up front and am used to that keep turning me off the idea of a full-on DH rig.
the V-Tach feels more low-slung than the dedicated FR big hit rigs like a Banshee Scream or a Norco A-Line. it corners with more suppleness in its suspension compliance, and with more control in its wheel path (no torsional or sideways deflection felt). it's probably as well as I could do for a bike to suit my huge travel situations of techie DH and FR riding, even if I don't do the huge drops that Noel designed it to handle.
One thing to consider gonz, though Im sure the DHR handles and rides nice, it isnt a "full on FSR" so you might loose that beloved ride that you covet with the V-Tach and Pack. Maybe the Highline might be better for you than the DH'er, but the V-tach is probably one of those special frames that dont come around to often. Just a thought.