[Trench Goat]

I have a 2006 Stumpjumper Pro that I race XC and Super D, and it has done well for both. Well, except the shock losing oil and the pivots wearing in less than a year. I need a new ride.
I want a new frame that will climb and descend with equal aplomb, I want it to be light, and most important, I want it to have clearance (I'm 5' 5").
My not-so-short list includes:
Ventana X-5
Yeti 575
Maverick Durance
Foes XCT 4

Anybody have any suggestions or comments?

 

[McGRP01]

Dare I say... Titus Motolite?

 

[TreeSaw]

The 575 is an awesome bike

Maybe a Prophet? It's a nice bike and doesn't cost a ton.

 

[MMcG]

Why not a Transition Covert?

 

[Trench Goat]

The Motolite was my first choice for a while but after ridingone at Sea Otter I decided the head angle was too slack. Great all day bike, not as great for XC and short track racing.

 

[DHRracer]

Give us more details,such as size(dimension,geometry),new,used,how much travel and maybe the budget?But from what I can tell so far you might want to look into a SantaCruz Juliana.

 

[Trench Goat]

The Juliana is really designed for women. I need a bike with a decent top tube, as close to 22" as possible (a little more would be fine). My Stumpy has pretty good clearance, and almost as long a TT as I want. I'd also prefer a head angle of at least 69.5 degrees, when my Talas fork is at full travel. For the record, I am currently running my Stumpy with quite a few upgrades: Industry Nine wheels, Formula Oro Puro brakes, etc. It weighs in around 26.5 pounds, not bad for a 5" travel bike. I don't want a new bike that weighs any more. I'm also predisposed against Cannondales. Their forks are nice, but I'm not sold on their rear suspension set-up.

 

[Zark]

How about a bearing kit and a trip to PUSH for your shock?
If you like the way your bike rides, keep it!