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poozank
(Jan 28, 2009 at 19:59)
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the interupted seat tube is a bit unsigtly but this is a good concept
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dh-joe
(Jan 26, 2009 at 10:39)
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that looks so good 
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bikerboywill
(Jan 26, 2009 at 10:40)
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errrhhh not as nice as the v10 by a long way!
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odin333
(Jan 26, 2009 at 10:51)
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looks alright, not as nice as a V10. it also looks like they just moved the swing arm inwards a little more on a V10 front triangle. any idea on the weight?
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timlake
(Jan 26, 2009 at 11:03)
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Nope. No idea. It is a 'freeride' bike according to SC.
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ORSOLABORIOSOMTB
(Jan 26, 2009 at 11:16)
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imho this is orrible
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timlake
(Jan 26, 2009 at 11:20)
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reason?
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bikerboywill
(Jan 26, 2009 at 11:57)
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It's not as curvy as the v10 and there's really no need for it.
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timlake
(Jan 26, 2009 at 12:19)
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disagree. the V10 is complete overkill for 90% of tracks in the Uk. And for a few of thw WC tracks too. (Canberra)
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marquis
(Jan 26, 2009 at 12:25)
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is this the new free then.
and you do realise that even though a v10 is overkill people are still gonna buy them.
and you do realise that even though a v10 is overkill people are still gonna buy them.
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timlake
(Jan 26, 2009 at 12:27)
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Yep, people'll always buy V10's. There is no real need for it. These have the same Geo pretty much , just with more reasonable amount of UK travel.
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marquis
(Jan 26, 2009 at 12:30)
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looks nice for sure,but im no dh racer so not what i need.
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olynch
(Jan 26, 2009 at 12:37)
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8inch is where its at for all downhill i reckon. Seems good looking, but its give the impression that its a rip off v10 they couldnt be bothered to re-create and make it different to a v10.
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timlake
(Jan 26, 2009 at 12:38)
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I don't think there's any need to make a different looking frame. The V-10 won on looks, so they probably just saved money and used the same good looking frame but tweaked the Geo.
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notenufbikes
(Jan 27, 2009 at 5:46)
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i agree that it SC couldnt be bothered to do a re-design on a VP-Free which could probably have benifitted from the 2nd generation VPP design. it doesnt look as good as the V10 (not that i'd need 10" travel 6-8" is ample for what i ride) it just don't look rite at all.
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molland8
(Jan 26, 2009 at 12:49)
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I preferred the VP Free tbh
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locsonspokez
(Jan 26, 2009 at 13:10)
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Purchase for me? Yes, yes indeed.
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bighit1212
(Jan 26, 2009 at 13:47)
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haha, is that the new boxxer fork i love the side how it says boxxer
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Hombre3000
(Jan 26, 2009 at 16:56)
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kopp-productions
(Jan 27, 2009 at 7:56)
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Not at all what I expected the bike to look like, I hope this is still a proto.
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subby
(Jan 27, 2009 at 8:15)
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v10 are nice as
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samuelthecamel
(Jan 27, 2009 at 10:02)
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i dont understand how you cant like it? its pretty much just a downsized v10. awesome in my opinion.
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bullitxl
(Jan 27, 2009 at 12:26)
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Seems like a one off variation on a V10 to me. It's definately not a VP Free replacement, especially after reading about their dog, the fact that they’re is an interrupted seat tube, and there's no mount for a front derailleur. I wish they’d get off their ass and release the next generation VP Free already instead of releasing bikes that people like me could care less about (like carbon xc bikes)! It seems pretty obvious to me that SC must feel that there’s no need for the VP free in the lineup since they’ve revised almost every bike in their arsenal since discontinuing the VP Free. I guess they feel the performance gap between the Nomad and the V10 doesn’t matter. That’s too bad, since the VP free is the best bike I’ve ever ridden.
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badbadleroybrown
(Jan 27, 2009 at 16:12)
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Maybe they're thinking VP Free replacement but skipping the front D mount assuming you can rock a hammerschmidt...? I agree that it sucks they havent replaced the Free yet, basically leaves you going to Intense for a 6.6 or Uzzi for anything bigger than a Nomad but smaller than a V-10...
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Spanishfly
(Jan 28, 2009 at 7:36)
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Mr.Roscopp.continiues to lead the pack..grate job guys!!!!!!!!!
can't wait to own one.. my old vpfree after many bikes afrter still seems to be unreplaceble!!!!
can't wait to own one.. my old vpfree after many bikes afrter still seems to be unreplaceble!!!!
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Date: 2009-01-26
Trail: Santa Cruz Bicycles Factory
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Description: The new Santa Cruz Driver 8 Freeride bike. Basically a v-10 with 8" of travel
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