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flag inismona
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Posted: Jan 19, 2010 at 15:46 Quote
I am looking to replace my session 88 frame, basically its narrowed down to an Intense 951 or a Transition Tr450. I have heard that the intense are weak? is there any way to get it non FRO and would it be suitable for anything from the whistler bike park to Dh racing? Ive also heard that the TR450 is a bad choice because its new. I really need help deciding. Your opinions are much appreciated

Thanks
flag gutless
Posted: Jan 19, 2010 at 16:05 Quote
i would buy an intense just because its handmade in the usa and my brother just bought an uzzi and its sick
mmakuch wrote:
I am looking to replace my session 88 frame, basically its narrowed down to an Intense 951 or a Transition Tr450. I have heard that the intense are weak? is there any way to get it non FRO and would it be suitable for anything from the whistler bike park to Dh racing? Ive also heard that the TR450 is a bad choice because its new. I really need help deciding. Your opinions are much appreciated

Thanks
flag freerydscott
Posted: Jan 29, 2010 at 9:01 Quote
If you can try to test ride one of each, or at least a bike with similar suspension types as the bikes you are looking at will ride completely different being a dual link(virtual pivot) and a single pivot. Both bikes are race specific so they are on the edge between strong and light, but could both be used to FR as long as your not a hack
flag g-off7
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Posted: Jan 29, 2010 at 9:05 Quote
if you want a tough and reliable race bike and your fine with spending the cash on a 951 or tr450, get a shocker.
flag AtomikDHracer
Posted: Jan 29, 2010 at 9:27 Quote
The FRO bit is just fine just ignore it.
flag lukaszkrolak
Posted: Jan 29, 2010 at 9:30 Quote
What about the Glory? Pretty cheap frame this year!
flag d-petrovic
Posted: Jan 29, 2010 at 9:54 Quote
951 is super legit, until you break a dropout, they are about $250 CAD for a new one.
Don't know if I'm a fan of the TR450. I would recommend a Shocker, Demo, or if you have the cash a Revolt.
flag inismona
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Posted: Jan 29, 2010 at 18:12 Quote
I was thinking of a revolt, just the red 951 is so badass. The whole FRO thing kinda threw me off although ive got a session 88 so you cant really get thinner more breakable tubing than that. I was looking at a shocker it just i can get a good deal on an intense or transition.
flag shamrock84
Posted: Jan 29, 2010 at 18:15 Quote
def no doubt TR450
flag kev1n
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Posted: Jan 29, 2010 at 18:32 Quote
Tr450. Take my brothers word for it, he got it in the mail last Wednesday and he still cant believe how amazing it is. I stared at it for a good 2-3 hours in the garage on Wednesday. I also did a quick squish test (without him knowing) on some hardcore curbs, i still cant describe how jealous i am of his bike's performance.

simply an amazing designed bike, far better than anything intense can produce.
flag lukaszkrolak
Posted: Feb 1, 2010 at 11:59 Quote
how does it perform while braking through rock gardens (450)? Is is a floating pivot?
flag kev1n
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Posted: Feb 1, 2010 at 15:30 Quote
lukaszkrolak wrote:
how does it perform while braking through rock gardens (450)? Is is a floating pivot?

i asked him the question for you, this is his reply word for word " it gobbles those mutherf**kers up in no time bro."
flag Canadmos
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Posted: Feb 1, 2010 at 15:34 Quote
kev1n wrote:
lukaszkrolak wrote:
how does it perform while braking through rock gardens (450)? Is is a floating pivot?

i asked him the question for you, this is his reply word for word " it gobbles those mutherf**kers up in no time bro."

haha that is awesome. I can't wait to get mine in April!
flag freerydscott
Posted: Feb 7, 2010 at 9:50 Quote
lukaszkrolak wrote:
Is is a floating pivot?
It's a single pivot with a linkage driven shock, like a Flatline, Revolt, or Supreme.
flag gclarida
Posted: Aug 2, 2010 at 9:19 Quote
FRO= For race only. If you value your moneys worth and want a frame for more than a year, DO NOT buy FRO frames. They remove the double buttings from the welds to save weight, but also makes the bike weaker. In a year, you will have multiple mini fractures in the welds in your frame, and your frame will fall apart. Not to mention the Intense FRO and the TR450 both on have year warrentys.
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