[vicious]

Alright, so I just got my new Chaparral built up the other day and rode it yesterday...it's f'ing money!

I've also got a pimped '04 V10.

However, the weight, geo, agility, etc of the Chap is way more fun and enjoyable than the 10. Clearly the V10 is going to have a faster top speed and better ability through super rocky sections, but the Chap will kick ass in many other areas: cornering, shore, tight spots, pedaling, etc.

I don't race, but I do spend a fair amount of time riding dh-type terrain in Keystone and Vail during the summers.

My question is: Do I keep the V10 or shall I sell it, get some good loot in my pocket, put a new rear shock on the Chap and just use the Chaparral for everything?

Here are the rigs:

 

[JRB]

If you can afford to keep it you should.

Nice Banshee.

 

[BurlyShirley]

I like those old V10's so much better.

 

[w00dy]

Do some serious dh with the chaparral before you decide to part with the other, and if you do sell the V10 give me a shout. Gotta respect the ano purple.

 

[vicious]

The V10 is also now outfitted with 36-hole Transition Revolution wheels with Mich 2.8's and a new Roco.

 

[stinkyboy]

36 Transition Revolution

I just bought some of those. Haven't been ridden yet. How do you like yours?

 

[vicious]

I just bought some of those. Haven't been ridden yet. How do you like yours?

stoked on them

 

[stinkyboy]

stoked on them

I am too. I hope they hold up like Azonic Outlaws, but they're 36 hole Syncros rims ya know...

 

[vicious]

I am too. I hope they hold up like Azonic Outlaws, but they're 36 hole Syncros rims ya know...

I'm hoping they stay strong too, but only time will tell.

So far so good...not a bad set up for the price.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Keep the V10 as a backup for when you break the Banshee doing some gnarly DH.

 

[vicious]

Keep the V10 as a backup for when you break the Banshee doing some gnarly DH.

Yea, cuz I'm sure as soon as I start getting rad on the Chap, I'll surely break it...

That aside, I figure I'll probably keep the V10. At least until I have a chance to ride it and the Chap on the same day a few times this season and compare the two.

 

[stinkyboy]

Keep the V10 as a backup for when you break the Banshee doing some gnarly DH.

Have you even ever sat on a DH bike?

 

[jimmydean]

I love the V10, but I don't see the point in having it unless you race. To me, it's a pure race bike. The Banshee should handle most anything as an all around fun bike.

But if you feel you need a race bike as a play bike, then keep it. It's pimp for sure.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Have you even ever sat on a DH bike?

Does a 40-lb Nomad count?

Or a 45-lb Bullit?

 

[stinkyboy]

Does a 40-lb Nomad count?

Or a 45-lb Bullit?

No.

45

 

[buildyourown]

Keep it or not, you will need a new shock for that Banshee.
That little thing isn't up to the task.

 

[vicious]

Keep it or not, you will need a new shock for that Banshee.
That little thing isn't up to the task.

DHX 5.0 coil = ordered for the Chap

 

[Changleen]

More bikes > Less bikes.

 

[vicious]

More bikes > Less bikes.

Well put dude.