I actually thought those were the carbon ones. But that's good info too. I was looking at those for when I kill my enves I'm not going to pay to replace.
New "trail bike" rides for 2015 (No DH bikes allowed!)
- Thread starter kickstand
- Start date
Ok, I'll play... Yes it's a 29, but RM points restored by doggie bonus. 
Guess I can say something about the bike... It's a medium in the lowest model aluminum frame version. I've upgraded to xo cranks and a 28x42 granny gear. The range is good for the riding I do. Also got some Diety blacklabel bars (the flat stockers felt ok, but bummed me out when I looked down at them), and immediately swapped to slx stoppers. The low-spec formula brakes were warrantied before I even took the bike home. Oh, and added a command post IR. It's a bit heavy, but I can ride it hard and monster truck over things and I love it.
OH yeah, and I went tubeless for the first time evar, with mixed results. Got a slaughter grid casing for when the weather gets better.
Guess I can say something about the bike... It's a medium in the lowest model aluminum frame version. I've upgraded to xo cranks and a 28x42 granny gear. The range is good for the riding I do. Also got some Diety blacklabel bars (the flat stockers felt ok, but bummed me out when I looked down at them), and immediately swapped to slx stoppers. The low-spec formula brakes were warrantied before I even took the bike home. Oh, and added a command post IR. It's a bit heavy, but I can ride it hard and monster truck over things and I love it.
OH yeah, and I went tubeless for the first time evar, with mixed results. Got a slaughter grid casing for when the weather gets better.
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Went with the DBinline? How ya like it better than the fox?
mine
I dig it so far. There's a little bit of a gap off the top where I feel like it's loose and then it firms up compression, but it's like only in the garage so it might be in my head. On the trail, it's more supple than the fox, but I haven't really toyed with it yet...I literally threw it on the bike and headed out for a ride. I think I'm most excited about taking it up to highland, where it'll actually get a workout, but so far it's an improvement.
then why r u posting this here, post it on the trail bikes forum instead no derrr
These dentists' bikes are kinda fun even if totally unrideable. I don't like the looks (and price tag) of the new HD3 as much.
Very nice. I like the new Transition bikes a lot.
This is the first time I've done the "new bike because new year" thing. And, after much deliberation, I decided to go with......another Megatrail.
Tires have changes since this pic was taken, now with a DHF up front, HR2 going on the rear soon.
Tires have changes since this pic was taken, now with a DHF up front, HR2 going on the rear soon.
An odd choice, but I approve regardless 
most retarded picture ever^o^These dentists' bikes are kinda fun even if totally unrideable. I don't like the looks (and price tag) of the new HD3 as much.
Very nice. I like the new Transition bikes a lot.
Hi, I see you joined after these threads were started and after they were edited by a moderator and you clearly missed the joke.
I'm glad you joined though, you seem smart. I look forward to your contributions.
is that thing working out pretty well for ya? i really like the smuggler.
Yeah, I have put a bunch of miles on it already as I can't stay off the thing. It is perfect for me in that it handles big mountain rides in stride and is really stable, but it also rails in slow techy tight woods where I spend most of my time.
Plus, it has been a while since I have had a trail bike with a suspension that just sucks up small bumps like this, and I have never had one that did it while pedaling so well. It is soft off the top but pedals great at the sag point.
I got it because I loved the geometry with the low bb and short chainstays, but the suspension quality was a really nice surprise. I could go on, but I just love riding this bike, every time.
Just got this babe, I bought it used and haven't had any time to ride it yet. Can't wait for the weekend!
I guess this is creeping pretty close to a dh bike.
Large Patrol, Marzocchi NCR Air, XO Drivetrain, Industry Nine wheels, Deity components, Guide Brakes and Push Industries ElevenSix shock(I bought this bc i'm 235 with gear and have had problems with air shocks in the past. Yes I pedal tons and I going down also. It's a stunning shock. It's everything it claims to be. Sticks to the ground so well). Sitting right about 29 pounds and climbs better than the bandit 27.5 and evil uprising I had last year.
Large Patrol, Marzocchi NCR Air, XO Drivetrain, Industry Nine wheels, Deity components, Guide Brakes and Push Industries ElevenSix shock(I bought this bc i'm 235 with gear and have had problems with air shocks in the past. Yes I pedal tons and I going down also. It's a stunning shock. It's everything it claims to be. Sticks to the ground so well). Sitting right about 29 pounds and climbs better than the bandit 27.5 and evil uprising I had last year.
Holy crap that shock looks big and busy in the reals life!
that looks so sick!!!New Slash 9.8
Upgrades-
2016 Float 170
Plastic Reynolds on DT 240's
Matching Grips to make me faster, it's proven
RaceFace cockpit/TIME MX8's en route
i know right^And Marin makes a bike that's not that different.
get some se5's, mine showed up and stoked to ride them this weekend, even if it is in bend.
Same bike as the last two seasons but pulled apart and cleaned, new bearings, and some carbonz added. Love this damn thing.
Cool bike, but 29lbs with a coil rear shock and that fork? I'd like to see that on a scale. Put my E29er with carbon wheels on the scale the other week and got just barely less than 30, with very similar components. Everything else being equal, maybe with an air shock...?
My Reign, my first medium wheel sized bike and the first large sized frame I have owned, such a different ride to my old GT.
It rides great! Bio pace 2.0 is great especially for a flat pedal rider I recommend it. And I'm a filthy liar the deraillure has a carbon cage!
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