which 130mm trail bike?

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Posted: Nov 14, 2015 at 5:54 Quote
I'm looking for a 130mm trail bike.Im limited on my budget.Im thinking either a 2016 specialized camber 650b comp or the intense spider 650b foundation build.Im a fan of the horst link but have also ridden a vpp designbike.Im just not sure what to think of the x-fusion suspension on the intense.Any thoughts?

Posted: Nov 14, 2015 at 16:36 Quote
X-fusion are great shocks get the intense

Posted: Nov 15, 2015 at 8:35 Quote
Personally I would go Intense. X-Fusion is far better than it gets the press for and its not t be underestimated. Also the Intense (I think I've found the right one) is kitted out with complete Shimano SLX which in my experience is much more durable than Sram but I understand ow debatable that is.
Hope this helpsSmile

Posted: Nov 17, 2015 at 9:25 Quote
tcarnie wrote:
5010

ditto.... Intense close 2nd

Posted: Nov 21, 2015 at 10:13 Quote
I'd go santa cruz over intense.
Sc has the updated geo now, boost, awesome warranty, build quality, resale, ...great whip.
I have the evil following which has been great.
(29r). Prior to this I has '14 range c, gt force.

Posted: Nov 21, 2015 at 12:39 Quote
I can get a really good deal right now on a santa cruz bantam,wich Is a single pivot.Ive never ridden a single pivot.What if any is the down side to single pivot?

Posted: Nov 25, 2015 at 17:31 Quote
Been prowling for a medium Intense Spider 275A frame myself only because it's alloy rather than CF. There are several L and a S frames listed in the For Sale area.

and in case you missed it;

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/intense-spider-pro--review-2015.html

Posted: Nov 25, 2015 at 19:11 Quote
JoshdoesMTBing wrote:
Canyon nerve

I don't think they sell those in the u.s.

Posted: Nov 25, 2015 at 22:04 Quote
forgot to mention that you might also want to consider the Knolly Endorphin 27.5

Posted: Nov 28, 2015 at 16:01 Quote
pumptrack wrote:
X-fusion are great shocks get the intense

You're not biased at all.....

Posted: Nov 28, 2015 at 17:00 Quote
ktmrider173 wrote:
Spider!

I demo'd one and they felt so cheap and flimsy. Also the name doesn't help the bike. Sounds so walmartish

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