Best all around dh/fr bike

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Best all around dh/fr bike
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flag jeffpete
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Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 18:20 Quote
gnartail wrote:
Scott Gambler! its fully adjustable, so it'll handle everything!

Gambler looks sketch. The builds on em are sick but the headtube looks like it would just fall apart if you don't have it tightend down right.
flag collin7
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 18:24 Quote
in my opinion... specialized SX trail. little pricey, but pedals well, very strong, takes hits, and flies well. its my only (worthy) rig and i use it for everything. wouldn't trade it for a thing (although the Demo line is pretty tempting!!)
flag gnartail
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Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 18:37 Quote
GiantSTP1994 wrote:
gnartail wrote:
Scott Gambler! its fully adjustable, so it'll handle everything!

Gambler looks sketch. The builds on em are sick but the headtube looks like it would just fall apart if you don't have it tightend down right.
i've had absolutely no problems with mine. its solid as helltup
flag jeffpete
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Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 18:40 Quote
gnartail wrote:
GiantSTP1994 wrote:
gnartail wrote:
Scott Gambler! its fully adjustable, so it'll handle everything!

Gambler looks sketch. The builds on em are sick but the headtube looks like it would just fall apart if you don't have it tightend down right.
i've had absolutely no problems with mine. its solid as helltup

Ya they look sick as f*ck.
flag gnartail
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Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 18:44 Quote
GiantSTP1994 wrote:
gnartail wrote:
GiantSTP1994 wrote:


Gambler looks sketch. The builds on em are sick but the headtube looks like it would just fall apart if you don't have it tightend down right.
i've had absolutely no problems with mine. its solid as helltup

Ya they look sick as f*ck.
they ride better than they look too!
flag northshoreskier
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 18:48 Quote
The sx trail is a very good light freeride bike. My friend has one and I think its to light for any serious dh runs. It doesn't feel rooted enough. I have a demo 7 and it takes everything. It doesn't jump as well as the sx trail but is solid on dh courses and on freeride courses. I think its a good compromise between a dedicated dh rig and a freeride rig. It is a little heavier than id hoped but i don't regret getting it at all. Its a beast and soaks up everything. Once everything is dialed in, its perfect. I don't think there is a better substitute.
flag That-Norco-Dude
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 18:49 Quote
Demo 7...

Norco Shore...

New Driver 8 from Santa Cruz !
flag Whoinventeduphill
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 19:02 Quote
this does not stand as a legitimate question.
it depends on your riding style, your size, the terrain.
in terms of working best for EVERYTHING, i'd say either the Santa Cruz V10, Ironhorse Sunday, Intense M6, Yeti 303, and Commencal Supreme DH
flag jakeb
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 19:19 Quote
downhilldj127 wrote:
bsit911 wrote:
ironhorse sunday elite specialized demo 7. foes fly i can name some others
sunday's are really weak for big mountain freeride, and even the elites break too much for anyone who doesn't get a new one shipped out to them monthly

f*ck mongooses
flag bmoney
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 19:39 Quote
demo 7 or sx trail would be dope or maybe a bullit
flag djbiker4
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 19:46 Quote
I think maybe a vp free with a fr fork on it like a totem or something
flag That-Norco-Dude
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 19:50 Quote
Whoinventeduphill wrote:
this does not stand as a legitimate question.
it depends on your riding style, your size, the terrain.
in terms of working best for EVERYTHING, i'd say either the Santa Cruz V10, Ironhorse Sunday, Intense M6, Yeti 303, and Commencal Supreme DH

all too much bike for EVERYTHING
flag MrFrenchy69
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 19:51 Quote
IMO, the Santa Cruz V10 is sitting at the top of the podium.
flag lcstay10
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 19:52 Quote
i agree, i find the demo 7 2 one of the best dh/fr bike out there right now. feels great on dh, and takes hits like a champ. its normal responce is "thank you sr. may i have another?" i had a large choice of what i wanted my next bike to be, and i went demo 7 2. other options were any bike from, snatacruz, kona, specialized, cannondale, and commencial.

so you have my oppinion!
flag That-Norco-Dude
Posted: Feb 23, 2009 at 19:53 Quote
MrFrenchy69 wrote:
IMO, the Santa Cruz V10 is sitting at the top of the podium.

of the DH race bikes... not here

 


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