Softtail dj's

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flag raceface319
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 at 18:33 Quote
srhrider07 wrote:
You do realize that a soft tail and full suspension are not the same thing right. A soft tail has a small shock, usually one inch travel and no lower linkage bearing, it just uses the flex of the frame.
when i say softtail i mean softtail, i know what it is...
flag jakal44444
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 at 21:21 Quote
PBPphotog wrote:
PhoS wrote:
Most FS 4x bikes dirt jump quite well. Thats until you start getting into the super-light weight race bikes. (which I personally wouldn't even 4x on let alone DJ)

I love my Double to death its the most rewarding and forgiving bike i've ever ridden.

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and you can throw down on it too!
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second that doubles are amazing i love mine
flag Toll
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 at 21:31 Quote
I plan to dj with this. Does it count?
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flag tyax-D
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 at 21:47 Quote
Toll wrote:
I plan to dj with this. Does it count?
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how could it not! looks amazing
flag Toll
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 at 21:48 Quote
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Toll wrote:
I plan to dj with this. Does it count?
how could it not! looks amazing
Thanks!
flag PBPphotog
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 at 21:48 Quote
tyax-D wrote:
Toll wrote:
I plan to dj with this. Does it count?
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how could it not! looks amazing
dialed ride man! go for it!
flag reilly
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 at 22:16 Quote
raceface319 wrote:
srhrider07 wrote:
You do realize that a soft tail and full suspension are not the same thing right. A soft tail has a small shock, usually one inch travel and no lower linkage bearing, it just uses the flex of the frame.
when i say softtail i mean softtail, i know what it is...
I don't think you do. All the bikes you are looking at are full suspension. I really don't think there are any full suspension dj bikes with less than 3in of travel. I might be wrong though.
flag Toll
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 at 22:25 Quote
reilly wrote:
raceface319 wrote:
srhrider07 wrote:
You do realize that a soft tail and full suspension are not the same thing right. A soft tail has a small shock, usually one inch travel and no lower linkage bearing, it just uses the flex of the frame.
when i say softtail i mean softtail, i know what it is...
I don't think you do. All the bikes you are looking at are full suspension. I really don't think there are any full suspension dj bikes with less than 3in of travel. I might be wrong though.
My Morewood is a 4". SO? You are right when it comes to mine.
flag bigdan30
Posted: Mar 21, 2009 at 17:04 Quote
technically, this is a softtail. what we are talking about are short travel dual or full suspension bicycles; but we all know what's going on, so it doesn't really make a difference. Except the Cannondale Chase DS, I don't really know what that is...

Softtail:

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Short Travel Dual Suspension:

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flag sherbet
Posted: Mar 21, 2009 at 17:08 Quote
Softtails have no pivot, so the Chase is just another shortie.
flag windowlicker
Posted: Mar 21, 2009 at 17:09 Quote
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.bikemagic.com/news/images/aaron-chase-softtail2-hi.jpgThe only 'softtail dirtjump' bike
flag sherbet
Posted: Mar 21, 2009 at 17:14 Quote
Technically not a softtail.

Though, semantics about the thread title aside, suggestions have been made. Any results OP?
flag windowlicker
Posted: Mar 21, 2009 at 17:14 Quote
That is why I put it in quotes.
flag bigdan30
Posted: Mar 21, 2009 at 21:06 Quote
somebody should make a legit softail dirtjumper...just to smooth out rough trannies or harsh landings better than a hardtail.

 


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