Do either of your options not have a CTD suspension? If so, I would go with that one.
Also, sizing between Intense and SC used to be very similar. It is different on the new models so one of them may fit you better than the other.
My Heckler got jacked this morning.
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Also, sizing between Intense and SC used to be very similar. It is different on the new models so one of them may fit you better than the other.
Should have just put a CTD combo on the Heckler. Instant anti-theft. Nobody is stupid enough to steal that shit.
Savages.
My renter's insurance covered my stolen bike.
My renter's insurance covered my stolen bike.
this.
Love my burner, I've raced it in ultra endurance and used it in DH parks.
I fucking hate theives.
Anyway, fucking theives. Damnit. Sorry about your misfortune.
I have a 5010 and I can vouch for it being a pretty nice bike too. Surprised how "long travel" it feels at 125/130, comparible to my stumpy which was set up 140 rear 150 front.
Anyway, fucking theives. Damnit. Sorry about your misfortune.
Why the Bronson over the Tracer? I took a brief ride on a Tracer today and liked it...
If you're into aggressive cornering and generally like to ride like you have a rabid ferret in your pants, then I recommend Banshee. Once you go low and slack, you never go back.
JBP is lucky to remember to wear pants on any given day
No good reason, honestly. My friend Aaron has the crabon model (with a Monarch RT3 shock, which was a significant improvement over the Fox) and I've putzed around on it and it's a super nice bike for sure. The numbers are all close between the two brands. I was really commenting more on the waffles than any thing else.
How was the Intense spec'd out? Large I assume?
You really can't go wrong either way.
Pivot Cycles Mach 5.7. A couple of dealers in VT....
Yeah, large.
- Front Suspension: RockShox Pike RCT3, 27.5” 15QR Thru Axle, 160mm Travel
- Rear Suspension: Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3 200×57 mm High Volume HVMM Tune
- Hubs: 32 Hole NO TUBES 3.30 HUB 142 x 12mm rear w/XD Driver, 15mm front, 6 bolt
- Rims: NO TUBES ZTR Flow EX Team 275
- Spokes: DT Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
- Tires: Maxxis High Roller II, 27.5×2.3“, EXO TR
- Shifters: SRAM XX1, 11 speed
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM XXo1, 11 speed
- Crank: SRAM X1, 32T
- Cassette: SRAM XG-1180 10-42, 11 speed
- Saddle: WTB Volt Team
- Seatpost: Kindshock LEV Integra, 31.6mm x 435mm, zero offset, 150mm of travel
- Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar Lite 20mm x 740 mm
- Headset: Cane Creek, 40, alloy cartridge
- Brakeset: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc
- Grips: Intense Dual Density Lock-On
WINNAR
seriously. that sounds pretty dialed.
is it plastic too?
is it plastic too?
No, did not go that far. And I have not yet ordered it.
That sounds like a really nice build. I personally would go with the intense. The Brosons feel a bit long in the back. They are still fun of course.
No tassels?
Don't give up on it. A buddy had his DH bike stolen last fall, and after figuring it gone for good, someone saw it for sale on Pinkbike locally in March. After a bunch of back and forth with the local PD's, he got it back. The douche had a house full of stolen bikes. Last I heard he was getting charged with felony theft. udb1977 on pinkbike. I think his selling days are over, but just in case you want to humiliate him occassionally, have at it.
that looks like a killer bike. How does it depart from your initial ideas?
SRAM, not XT, Rockshox, not Fox, 1 x 11, not 2 x whatever.
I just saw on the GMT you ordered it. I hear you about scram vs shitmano, but for the rest, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. and I bet you adapt to it sram real quick....
congrats!
congrats!
welcome to the family of the mythical mushy midstroke, my new vpp friend! may you live long and prosper!
Does it come in root beer?
New 11sp XTR is cheaper then XX1 if you buy it in Europe. I run it with the XX1 cassette to get better spread on the cassette. Besides the quality of Shimano there are a couple of things I like on including direct mount for easier wheel removal and I can down shift by both pulling and pushing.
Also as Kickstand said maybe look at a little less travel. I run a GT Sensor with 130/140mm and its plenty of travel.
Also as Kickstand said maybe look at a little less travel. I run a GT Sensor with 130/140mm and its plenty of travel.
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what color DID you pick?
oops, i was just going to suggest that all the GTs from last year are on wicked sale...
So are VHS players.
raw intense ftmfw.
a coil and a 36 made my hecker much better.
a coil and a 36 made my hecker much better.
Chiming in late, but I would vote Pivot Mach 5.7 too. They are sweet rides (though I haven't ridden the Turner and have only seen the Bronson). Always SRAM and I like my 2x10 setup quite well.
I live life like I have a rabid ferret in my pants