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Is the new SX Trail the most hideous looking bike Specialized have ever produced?

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flag jimmo26
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 2:54 Quote
Regardless of how good this bike actually is, to me it looks hideous. What do you guys think?

http://www.nsmb.com/assets/images/gear/2009_SXtrail/9395-30_SX_Trail_II_polishgold.jpg
flag snook
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 3:35 Quote
I don't think it looks that bad, but it's not a good looking bike by any means Blank Stare

I'd still ride/have one given the chance.
flag bomberdave
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 3:44 Quote
im 100% sure there so specialized bigbikes that look nice period.
flag lionel17
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 4:02 Quote
Looks nicer in person, feels much better when sitting on it too. (then the previous)
flag Manetherin
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 4:13 Quote
lionel17 wrote:
Looks nicer in person, feels much better when sitting on it too. (then the previous)

Yeah they look alot better in sunlight, also the curves aren't quite as dramatic as they look in that pic. From the saddle its a sweet looking and riding bike!
flag kona1991
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 4:15 Quote
i rode the last sx at chicksands and i have to say it was awesome...
was good over jumps, of drops, on shore.. even wheelying it along the road was fun Razz
flag odin333
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 4:24 Quote
don't like it that much. unless it drops like 2+ pounds with the new design, which i doubt, they should have kept it the same as last years and maybe sharpened the looks a bit instead of bending every possible tube.
flag slayer1979
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 4:47 Quote
I think they look awesome! Specialised put more thought than a lot of others into the asthetics of their bikes!
flag hampsteadbandit
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 11:50 Quote
its SO much better than the old SXT

the new frame is 1/2 lb heavier, but the geometry, standover height and seat height are way better than the old SXT

the old SXT was simply a slightly toughened up old Enduro with a longer stroke shock and different shuttle, and the complete bikes came with longer fork and heavier parts compared to the Enduro (which I thought was actually a better bike)

the new SXT is a freeride specific frame, and way better....it should also be alot tougher as they have strengthened all the places where the old SXT used to crack (behind the headtube and behind the swingarm pivot yoke weld)

I've got a SXT 1 sitting in my shop, and "in the metal" its actually really pretty, once you get your head around the curves Wink
flag okjg
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 at 12:13 Quote
After weeks of deliberating I just bought a new sx trail 2 in the copper because it aint gold although that is what they call it. It is a great lookin bike in the flesh and well specced ,It aint the cheapest but lifetime warranty on the frame finally swung it for me.Down side is there is still more snow here than I would care for so it is still tucked up in the garage ,First ride hopefully this Sunday @ Innerleithen so will actually find out how good it is.
flag Hamish64
Posted: Feb 20, 2009 at 5:52 Quote
doesnt look anything as bad as the 09 big hits. sorry to anyone with one.
flag jf93
Posted: Feb 20, 2009 at 5:56 Quote
Yes the Big Hits aren't to pretty this year and I really cannot stand the curves on the new SXT..
flag shondo
Posted: Feb 20, 2009 at 7:14 Quote
Ugly , Yep I think so.
I think it looks a lot like the newer Norco six.

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