Specialized SX trail II??

SXtrailrider · Mar 13, 2006

no i don't think so this bike can handle anything and unless you are about to out ride this guy soon which i doubt. this bike will last you a long time especially with the lift time warrenty. peopel hit 10+ drops and huge jumps with thsi bike and it a great pedaler and really likes it's speed on a DH course.

SXtrailrider · Mar 13, 2006

I try to find some here they are

This guy isn't me it is another monkey.

PepperJester · Mar 13, 2006

I've done many 12+ foot drops on my 06 SX trail. its can and will take it.

Netguy · Mar 13, 2006

Im 6'5, 210 and have taken my 2006 SX Trail, off lots of 6-10 foot drops and it will take more. Its an awesome bike. Not the best bike to pedal up hills, however if you wanted to have 1 bike, that does it all, this is the one. A stock Large is about 39lbs. Handles great in the rough, and is an awesome bike to jump. Cant wait to take it to Whistler this year.

WestRider7 · Mar 15, 2006

I really like the idea of an SX trail, but it is way too expensive. I get deals on Norco's and I can get the Norco six for pretty cheap. It is pretty much the same thing geometry wise and it has specialized suspension, the bike is billed as a trail bike but if I get the complete bike I can always just wait until I break stuff and replace it with burlier parts.

PepperJester · Mar 18, 2006

wow you must live in a pretty mellow area for a a SX to be over kill.

ctrailfreak · Mar 20, 2006

TBC said:
Hey Sry about the SXT thing ive changed my mind alot of people have told me that i should just buy a more FR oriented HT because of where i live!

Why? Will they be riding your bike for you? You should get what you feel is right for you,not what's right for someone else. If you like hardtails then go for it, but I can't stand doing drops on HT's anymore. Goes right to my back and knees. But I'm getting old too! Chris...

greg447 · Mar 20, 2006

Where do you live dude (im not a stalker or anything) :thumb:

BIGHIT756 · Apr 1, 2006

My 2006 SX Trail II comes in on Friday...I cant wait...I've been waiting for a bike that will do it all..and finally, specialized comes out with something awesome!!! Specialized always come through in the end.

Ascentrek · Apr 1, 2006

BIGHIT756 said:
My 2006 SX Trail II comes in on Friday...I cant wait...I've been waiting for a bike that will do it all..and finally, specialized comes out with something awesome!!! Specialized always come through in the end.

Yep, after Santa Cruz was there first.

BIGHIT756 · Apr 1, 2006

i would never even consider santa cruz because they are so dreadful to deal with. when they say it will take 3 weeks....get ready...cuz you're in for a long wait....my order for my SPECIALIZED goes in monday, and my bike will be here..friday. not three weeks...6 weeks....however long they would take. So i dont know, i think specialized is a pretty damn good company.

Dan89 · Apr 1, 2006

BIGHIT756 said:
My 2006 SX Trail II comes in on Friday...I cant wait...I've been waiting for a bike that will do it all..and finally, specialized comes out with something awesome!!! Specialized always come through in the end.

nice! i just purchased the frame from a guy in colorado :rofl:

I'm gone all next week due to spring break so..... it should be here in a week and a half or so:love:

roho322 · Apr 4, 2006

I think we've established at this point that the SXT II is frig'n awesome. I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in there too. I've had mine for a couple weeks now and it's more than I could have hoped for. I put on a 888 VF2 to help with the dh type riding (and it does!). I also have a P1 for dj and what really surprised me was how well the SXT handles the dj, it jumps almost like a dj bike with big travel (if that makes sense).

Bottom line: DH, Drops, Jumps, and every kind of FR in between is no sweat for this thing. (Not to mention it's just sexy as hell!)

Woolleyfooley · Apr 4, 2006

alright this brings about a question i have...how is the sx trail I .. ill be doing fr and downhill nothing huge tho. it would be my first fs freeride bike but i had a rocky mountian switch for a few weeks from a local shop just for a demo sort of thing and i got up to 5 foot drops but with the sx I i dont wanna have to buy a new one when i get better at freeride/dh. so what im asking is how good is the sx trail I?

BIGHIT756 · Apr 4, 2006

The SX trail 1 is sick as well. The 66 that comes on it is pretty nice, and has some adjustment (internal rebound adjust) and its decent. The rear shock i believe is a Fox DHX 4.0...which only difference is the lack of "bottom out control". Basically everything on the bike is one component set down from the SXT 2. I think the 1 will do just fine. The only thing i would change maybe in the long run would be the wheels. But...I am changing the wheels on my bike also, and i have a 06 SXT 2 arriving friday...so i guess wheels are up to you to change depending on if you think you need to. I say go for it!!! SX Trails for everyone!!!

Also...the SX would be a sweet ass beginner DH/FR bike because it is burly enough to handle it all...yet lighter than a big ass 7-10 inch downhill bike. Being able to throw the SX around a bit will teach you better bike control...and of course, you will learn style!!!

particle bored · Apr 5, 2006

while you armchair "freeriders" give us your PinkBike (TM) drop distances (which we all know can be divined accurately by taking the square root of your claimed drop distance),

the truth is that the SX Trail will hold up if you have the skills.

Berrecloth is about 10000% smoother than most of the gomers who pretend at skill.

the original cat asked if he would outgrow the SX Trail...

the answer is, what the hell do you think? how much better than Berrecloth do you expect to get in your amazing progress that will see you doing 45 foot drops in 2 weeks time?

if teenage testosterone-fueled arrogant ignorance were currency, this thread would be worth millions.

unfortunately, the completely hollow poseur nature of the posts here render this thread worthless.

zaphod1 · Apr 5, 2006

he's not kidding the thing is sweet and even better with the white 888

roho322 said:
I think we've established at this point that the SXT II is frig'n awesome. I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in there too. I've had mine for a couple weeks now and it's more than I could have hoped for. I put on a 888 VF2 to help with the dh type riding (and it does!). I also have a P1 for dj and what really surprised me was how well the SXT handles the dj, it jumps almost like a dj bike with big travel (if that makes sense).

Bottom line: DH, Drops, Jumps, and every kind of FR in between is no sweat for this thing. (Not to mention it's just sexy as hell!)

scr1be · Apr 5, 2006

sorry for hijacking,

but what do you guys think of the transition dirtbag for all around freeride use?

BIGHIT756 · Apr 6, 2006

Hey "particle bored" I have the skills to make the SX hold up. :rofl:

Dr. Ill · Apr 12, 2006

The SX is the best freeride bke out there. SO SICKKKKKKKKK.

santacruzdher21 · Apr 16, 2006

if u wanna know y darren bearcloths bike dont break because he moded it out with 7 iches of travel a new swing arm and some other stuff so it can handle alot of thing and so far hes only gone through 1 of those bike

Castle · Apr 20, 2006

BIGHIT756 · Apr 20, 2006

the stock version is still tough as hell though. no mods are really needed. its a sick bike

preppie · Apr 24, 2006

santacruzdher21 said:
if u wanna know y darren bearcloths bike dont break because he moded it out with 7 iches of travel a new swing arm and some other stuff so it can handle alot of thing and so far hes only gone through 1 of those bike

Darren Berrecloth is sponsord by Manitou, that's why he doesn't use the production version FOX DHX with 9" - 2.75" stroke.
The frame is a standard production frame with a custom color,
NO special tubing or custom swingarm and some other stuff....

Someone has to do the "field-testing" of the frames, that's one of Darrens jobs.

Netguy · Apr 24, 2006

santacruzdher21 said:
if u wanna know y darren bearcloths bike dont break because he moded it out with 7 iches of travel a new swing arm and some other stuff so it can handle alot of thing and so far hes only gone through 1 of those bike

Besides the color, the frame looks exactly the same as my stock one. I dont think the frame specifically is any stronger.

SXtrailrider · Apr 24, 2006

I think fox has a contume 9" -3.0" for the SX

preppie · Apr 25, 2006

SXtrailrider said:
I think fox has a contume 9" -3.0" for the SX

It's on the specialized site :

SX trail 2 and SX trail Frame only : 06 Fox DHX 5.0 Coil, ProPedal damping, bottom out, rebound adjustment, 9.0"x2.75"

SX trail 1 : 06 Fox DHX 4.0 Coil 9.0x2.75", rebound adjust, ProPedal adjust

SXtrailrider · Apr 25, 2006

preppie are you sure about that! so if I were to get a 9.0 by 3.0 could the frame take that and would it give me mroe travel.

Sorry im a noob when it comes to suspention.

preppie · Apr 25, 2006

SXtrailrider said:
...so if I were to get a 9.0 by 3.0 could the frame take that and would it give me mroe travel.

SX with a 2.75" stoke gives 6.6" travel.
SX with a 3.00" stroke (should) give 7.2" tavel.

BUT I can't recommend it, the SX is designed and tested for a 2.75" stroke shock, No idea if it could or would work.

But if you want to try it anyway you need to (triple) check if the link/swingarm/seat or chainstay doesn't hit the frame when bottoming out with a 3" stoke shock.
Test this with a 3" stroke shock without the spring and keep in mind that you need to include the bottom-out rubber.

PepperJester · Apr 25, 2006

say if you put a 9.25X3.0 it might have a better chance on fitting with out clearence issues. still its not really somthing that you should be doing with out checking on the warranty issue first.

bikenweed · Apr 25, 2006

How many people have broken chainstays?

I see them explode on regular Enduros, and since Specialized has a history of not designing bikes for side impacts (side impact=casing a 360, landing kicked out to the side, jumping into a corner, and the list of bikes not designed for side impacts is pretty long, inlcuding the BMX line, Demos, and Enduros) I'm a little hesitant to look into snagging an SX Trail. BUT if those chainstays are holding up, that bike has some pretty good geometry, and it would make a great light duty DH bike.

PepperJester · Apr 25, 2006

I have only seen one of the new style Enduro's with a broken stay and that was off a huge drop, it was not one of the SXTrails either.

my stays are good so far

Bicyclist · Apr 25, 2006

PepperJester said:
say if you put a 9.25X3.0 it might have a better chance on fitting with out clearence issues. still its not really somthing that you should be doing with out checking on the warranty issue first.

Um no. The longer stroke would give you a steep HA and a high BB. Plus the clearance issue would be worse if anything.

The problem w/ a 3" stroke on the SXT is the lack of interchangability with other shocks. I.E. good luck finding a compatible shock.

punkassean · Apr 25, 2006

The '06 SXT does in fact use a 9.0 x 2.75" shock which is an oddball size. With that said I wouldn't change it because the DHX is a great shock. Just get a Ti spring and call it a day. Any shock you install (other than custom made to size) will alter the PERFECT geometry of the bike. Is 6.7" not enough? I know it is for me. My only compalint would be the lack of air pressure adjustment on the boost chamber, perhaps PUSH could install a schrader valve?

Castle · Apr 25, 2006

broken....

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150881 taken from here, 04/15/06

looks like he got back on the bike real quick....

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151389 taken from here, posted 04/19/06

that's a pretty quick turn around, I think two of those days were a sat/sun.

punkassean said:
perhaps PUSH could install a schrader valve?

I emailed push about doing this a few weeks ago and never heard back from them, I tried calling a few times as well and was never able to get through.

I have a feeling they would probably be alot more interested in selling you there new upgrade for it instead... http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2006-Sea-Otter-Push-Industries.html

preppie · Apr 26, 2006

Castle said:

Any idea what exactly happened ?

Did he case, hucked to flat, landed sideways, got stuck between something, does he weighs 250pounds.
The poster said "small drop" but :clue:

The guy is riding with a dual crown, so I guess he goes big ...and aren't most Lynn woods drops to (semi) flat?

I use my SX trial for light DH and 'slopestyle' and it's the first broken SX trail pic I see.
I hope it stays that way.
The Specialized warranty is super, but a broken bike is never a good thing.

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