We are building a Rail for local customer this week (Mani_UT). I'll get some measurements from the final build. It does have an adjustable rear shock mount that allows for some geometry changes.
Ultimate 4X/DJ frame...
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I finally get my bike collection set up all nice and you got to throw in the new PX :angry:
Now I need to figure out what to sell, so I can get one
Now I need to figure out what to sell, so I can get one
Well it might not fulfill a number of your criteria but it would be on my list if I was in the market for a 4X frame, plus they are a really small setup and can offer all sorts of custom geometry options.
www.edgebikes.com
I also loved my Cove hardtail and wouldnt hesitate to look at the Hooker.
www.edgebikes.com
I also loved my Cove hardtail and wouldnt hesitate to look at the Hooker.
Spcialized SX. It is a MACHINE.
hey scott, what kind of bikes did you decide on........
KTM 200 it rules gate starts...braaaap!
Not long after I started this post I ended up in the hospital with a few broken ribs and a bleeding kidney. So I missed out on most of the spring DJ season. Since healing up I've been racing DH, but now that that season is almost over I have been rethinking the FS DJ bike. I sent an email to Planet X USA for updates on the Split Tail, but have not heard back in over a week.
What I've seen of the Split Tail looks promising. Good geometry, simple & strong design, and under $1000 for the frame.
Anyone else seen any other FS DJ bikes?
Not long after I started this post I ended up in the hospital with a few broken ribs and a bleeding kidney. So I missed out on most of the spring DJ season. Since healing up I've been racing DH, but now that that season is almost over I have been rethinking the FS DJ bike. I sent an email to Planet X USA for updates on the Split Tail, but have not heard back in over a week.
What I've seen of the Split Tail looks promising. Good geometry, simple & strong design, and under $1000 for the frame.
Anyone else seen any other FS DJ bikes?
I hear really good things about the Rail.
Friend of mine bought one a while ago. It was Eric Carter's spare frame. He also has a Intense Tazer FS so he sold the Turner to another friend of mine. The rail felt just as nice as the Tazer and he had a hard time deciding.
This is a pic from the guy who's building it right now, thank god he ripped of those ugly mongoose stickers...
Ralph Malph's Turner Rail
Friend of mine bought one a while ago. It was Eric Carter's spare frame. He also has a Intense Tazer FS so he sold the Turner to another friend of mine. The rail felt just as nice as the Tazer and he had a hard time deciding.
This is a pic from the guy who's building it right now, thank god he ripped of those ugly mongoose stickers...
Ralph Malph's Turner Rail
how ironic...I just just just sent Peter at PX an e-mail about the split tail to see where they are at with that bike.go-ride.com said:
sure looks nice for the price.
I got an 04 Rail, and have ridden it all 04 season. Regular size w/Romic shock.SuspectDevice said:
It sure is a heavy frame, (9,46lbs w/the Romic and std seatclamp).
I sat it up with a 04 DJ1 110mm. at first, but found the head angle too steep for do-anything-kinda-riding. After rebuilding the DJ1 to 130mm. travel, the bike felt mutch better for me. (I do not like slow handling bikes). So I wouldn't recomend to use a 80mm. fork on the Rail.
It's a steady frame, with quick handling, easy to maual, easy to bunnyjump, and can do anything you'll take it at. The wheelbase is below normal short, so it feels unstabe under high speed in rough terrain. The other way arond, it is VERY fast on a tight 4x course. (I got many superb "railings" on the Les Gets 4x course this summer. The Rail ruled there!)
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