[El Diablo]

Im gonna buy a 2nd bike for commuting, mild FR and XC.
My LBS is has a MKIII Team `06 rebuild with a 06 Marz ALL Mountain II fork. The bike is a 15" and I`m 5'9" (170 cm) and 165 lbs. (75 kg) so it feels kinda small.
Or I can order a '07 Reign (cheapest one) for the same price (roughly 1,672.63 USD) . It has a ROCKSHOX TORA 318 fork.
I heard about alot of problems with the Marz All Mountain II but the Iron Horse somes with a 5th Element which may be better than Fox Float RP3.
As for brakes I already have a set of El Caminos to put on.

Any one got any input?

 

[ctrailfreak]

If it feels too small it probably is! I wouldn't buy a bike that didn't fit. My friend got a Giant Reign and loves his. I do however like the looks of the new MKIII's.

 

[syadasti]

Looks light it could work out for you IF it fits well...

Ben Reid was of course the star of the day by pulling off the fasted time, 1.16 was what it took…albeit on his XC bike…a 5” travel Iron Horse

 

[Chip Henderson]

Another MKIII vote. I'm pretty sure it can do anything.

Chip

 

[RideHard]

i rode a mkIII, i believe it was the 06 model and the stays were like butter. Honestly it had me scared for my life. However i believe they stiffened up the rear end alot since last year. My vote goes for the reign x hands down.

 

[TankerX]

mk3 all the way

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

love that pic...

 

[RD]

I'm 5'10" and have a 17" Hollowpoint built up as a nice little trail bike. The thing rips in the woods. A 15" would be a perfect slalom bike size for me. I think you'll find the 15" to be a bit of a chore on long flats or climbs.

 

[fiddy_ryder]

they need to bring back the MTX...

 

[Acadian]

I'm 5'11" and ride a 19" - I couldn't see myself fun anything smaller as a trail bike – would be way too short for the long epic days out on the trail. I like TT on the longer side so I can run a short stem. I love that bike to death...

But if I was to build a DS type ride, I would probably go with a 17. The 15" is minuscule

 

[Chip Henderson]

17" built up with a 140mm Nixon. I'm 5"11, and it feels great to me for light freeride/midwest DH...

Chip

 

[FCLinder]

The MKIII Team and Reign are to different bikes. Correct me if I am wrong but the MKIII has around 4.5” of travel when the Reign has over 6”. If you are looking for a 4.5” you need to compare it with the Giant Trance. I love my Trance!!!! It is the best All Mountain bike I have ever had. I put it to the test every weekend and it keeps asking for more. Both IH and Giant make great bikes, so you can’t go wrong with ether.

Good luck,

 

[dante]

MKiii has 130mm of travel, which equals 5.12". Just FYI.