Banshee Prime - Sea Otter 2011

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hunter767 (Apr 23, 2011 at 0:10)

this looks like it will be one of the best riding and most fun 29er on the market

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derekr (Apr 23, 2011 at 7:00)

Finally a 29er I'd be interested in trying! I really like the reduced DU bushing friction design as well. I hope you guys will be offering this for demo at crankworx this year! Cheers

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mtb1stdegree (Apr 23, 2011 at 8:41)

Butter Wheels

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mountguitars (Apr 23, 2011 at 3:16)

OMG! he compressed the rear suspension. its been a while since i've seen frames being compressed for a while when they're advertising it (no sarcasm here). and they're so confident, they used a coil over rear shock on it. props to these guys!

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Fabio-Demo7 (Apr 23, 2011 at 4:58)

actually he was just showing how the linkage works but whatever....

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sainthector (Apr 23, 2011 at 5:25)

'they used a coil over rear shock on it'........a coil shock is still a 'rear shock'...lol

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nikoniko (Apr 23, 2011 at 5:36)

I agree mountguitars! I often wonder when someone is explaining about the bikes suspension or fork they never just cycle it for us to see, It really does make a huge difference in the presentation! As for the new Prime this is going to be an amazing bike man! RidEOn!

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rhys-the-rider (Apr 23, 2011 at 4:00)

I need three minutes alone with a picture of that bike behind the bushes.

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aoneal (Apr 23, 2011 at 12:52)

It only took me 2 minutes. Yes, it's that good.

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turco999 (Apr 23, 2011 at 10:18)

Banshee does not dissapoint... if id get a 29er, i think this would be at the top

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SHARK555 (Apr 23, 2011 at 0:19)

if you like your job, then yes it is the best in your opinion.

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spaced FL (Apr 23, 2011 at 7:36)

Keith is the designer so its his bike. He also rides. Not to mention he wants to put the prime throught the same prototyping the legend went trough so it will be changed according to the suggestions of MANY test riders. Not all of them pros. Its really the best way to get everything dialled and avoid screwups like the 2011 demo problems.

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nmpearson (Apr 23, 2011 at 0:28)

I rode this one around for a bit...easily the most nimble feeling 29er i've ever felt. I was mega impressed!

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nmpearson (Apr 23, 2011 at 8:32)

btw, lear miller from Team Geronimo did his DH run on this bike and still thrashed it

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mattf (Apr 23, 2011 at 12:31)

Mike Montgomery's already backflipped the Prime too!

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betsie (Apr 23, 2011 at 2:00)

The future I say...... Now the future is closer, this bike looks the dogs. I would love one of these as my do everything ride.

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Stampers (Apr 23, 2011 at 6:12)

Got a couple protos that are coming to my LBS....can't wait to test ride!

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samhookermtb (Apr 23, 2011 at 3:38)

what is a 29er whats the difference??

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rhys-the-rider (Apr 23, 2011 at 4:12)

a 29er has 29 inch wheels, compared to the usual 26 inch.

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nikoniko (Apr 23, 2011 at 5:52)

so, beings the wheel is a little bigger it should roll over gaps rocks smoother than a 26"er with out getting held up.
Thats why he explained in the video it will ride close to a 150mm travel 26" bike with just 130mm of travel.
AM FR!
RidEOn!

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nouser (Apr 24, 2011 at 7:59)

Pretty sweet! Love the coil shock, wold love to try this one!

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hugslyh (Apr 23, 2011 at 2:56)

i would love one of these

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radam (Apr 23, 2011 at 11:23)

An amazing bike for sure, should be a trail slayer! I wonder if they will try 650b next??

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jaseridesbikes (Apr 23, 2011 at 19:04)

when oh when is transition going to make something like this?

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DHJAT (Apr 23, 2011 at 0:10)

Looks sweet!

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learmiller (Apr 23, 2011 at 11:19)

best 29er ever!!!!!