What do you all think, It hasn't changed much since its first year, do you think there will be lighter version for 09 or will they keep the if it isn't broke don't fix it motto
i understand that it is designed for slopestyle, but there is a difference between a strong frame and an overbuilt frame.The Bottle Rockett is designed to be a slopestyle bike, not a short travel dh race only frame. It needs to be strong to handle the large gaps, drops with some what not straight landings. maybe you should look at some stronger AM frames instead, or just build the rest of the bike lighter.
I hope they don't make it weaker.
i've got the aftermarket one PUSH makes. it is pricey but worth it.the only change i'd hope for in newer models is maybe a licorice dispenser near the headtube.
Kyle, do you still work at Transition?I predict some RAD paint schemes........
Kyle,
Mongoose is not the answer to everyone's needs/wants in a bike. Just because it may work for you doesn't mean that is what everyone is looking for.Affordable? You can get a nearly complete Mongoose Khyber for the cost of a BR. It's got 7" of travel, is lighter, and pedals a sh*t ton better. Or if you just gotta have 4" of travel, wait for the Nugget...
Mongoose is not the answer to everyone's needs/wants in a bike. Just because it may work for you doesn't mean that is what everyone is looking for.
I know you love mongoose. I've had some ride time on a black diamond - it was fun. Did it blow my mind? not in the slightest. Different bikes work for different people - i know it works for you, but telling everybody their bike sucks and yours is way better is a good way to alienate people from wanting to converse, listen, etc.It's evolution. The bikes really aren't even on the same level, and the Mongoose is still better priced. Massive company with deep pockets and a humble attitude. It's what Specialized would be like...on weed...
Ha, some people don't need/want multi-pivot bikes and the baggage they often carry (maintainance, etc). The bottlerocket, and the goose both rip it up.Ahhh...that's just because not everyone's gotten close enough to one yet!
So when you gettin the 411 on Neethlings 09 proto??? I need some geo, damnit!
I know you love mongoose. I've had some ride time on a black diamond - it was fun. Did it blow my mind? not in the slightest. Different bikes work for different people - i know it works for you, but telling everybody their bike sucks and yours is way better is a good way to alienate people from wanting to converse, listen, etc.
Most people I know or have met have loved their BR's. sounds like for the riding you do and the crew you ride with, BR's aren't the ticket. For flowy jumpy courses, they're pretty bomb. if you don't like something, go look at your mongoose and think about it instead
i was going to but i kept getting distracted by your avatarWTF??? No one's torn me apart yet??? You TBC guys are gettin soft!
i was going to but i kept getting distracted by your avatar