ken4ord Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Right now I been riding on a Santa Cruz Bullit, the bike is awesome free-ride bike and pretty much takes anything I dish out to it. Now-a-days though I am not hitting hugh drops, north shore or dirt jumping so I am thinking I want a lighter bike, an all mountain, something that will be lighter than the 38lbs. I am currently pedaling. I still want it strong enough to handle the ocassional 5-6 foot drop and be able to take up small rock gardens. Got any suggestions???? Please note I am not looking for a cross country ride, but I also don't need the big rig that I have been pedaling up and down the hills around here. Right now I am thinking the Santa Cruz Blur LT. Anybody ridden this rig? Also looking at the Kona Dawg Supreme, anybody been on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 What about a hardtail with a burly front shock, maybe even with a lock out? Dropping the rear suspension saves a ton of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hardtail? Did you read the post or did you just insert whatever first came into your mind? Maybe a Nomad or a Spesh Enduro sounds like what you need. A good AM ride with plenty of travel. Both weigh in the low thirties, but I have seen some conversions in the 28-29 pound range. http://mtbr.com has good forums, by folks who actually ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hardtail? Did you read the post or did you just insert whatever first came into your mind? Maybe a Nomad or a Spesh Enduro sounds like what you need. A good AM ride with plenty of travel. Both weigh in the low thirties, but I have seen some conversions in the 28-29 pound range. http://mtbr.com has good forums, by folks who actually ride. Yeah, I read it. Are you always a dick, or is that the first thing that came to your mind? Not all hardtails are XC bikes. You don't need a springy backside to ride difficult stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Yeah it was kind of harsh. My bad. No, it's just that I do a lot of riding and I don't see too many folks dropping 6 footers on a hardtail. I'm happy to ride with you anytime so you can amaze me with your skills. Send me a PM, I'm available 24/7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snugtop Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hey Ken, this is what Erik suggests (he forgot his password) He says "it's cushy but a bit lighter": http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/dakarxlt.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoore Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I have found Bend to have great off road trails. I miss riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Hey Ken it's missing a motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 This model always looked nice: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Cobra Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTM Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I've ridden the blurr and it's M-O-N-E-Y. Weighs about as much as my hardtail and has no bob on the uphill. From what I can tell, it excells at x-country stuff, but can definately handle the bigger drops when it comes time. I don't have much to compare it to except for a few Rocky Mtn bikes I tried. It was a bit back, but I think I was on this one: http://www.bikes.com/bikes/2007/ETSX/etsx-70.aspx again, geared towards x-country, but rolls witht he big dogs too. The RM Slayer could be fun as well. check the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hardtail? Did you read the post or did you just insert whatever first came into your mind? Maybe a Nomad or a Spesh Enduro sounds like what you need. A good AM ride with plenty of travel. Both weigh in the low thirties, but I have seen some conversions in the 28-29 pound range. http://mtbr.com has good forums, by folks who actually ride. When you Spesh, you mean Specialized right? I was looking at that one and pedal those around a little bit. The slack geometry makes them definitely good for descending. Sub 30's is what I am looking for and definitely not a hardtail, already got one that I never ride even on 100km rides I do out here. Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hey Ken it's missing a motor Yeah, I am not in the picture.....I am usually a sufficient motor, considering I have passed motos going downhill. Even though I do that I am not allowed to buy a moto, I guess it is for the better, I get fat and create more opportunities to injure or kill myself. It will be a sad day parting with this rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Turner - Flux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 This model always looked nice: He's not looking for a hardtail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 This model always looked nice: Yeah that is a model I would like to ride, but I am sure the girl friend wouldn't appreciate her and it might be a little difficult getting her into a box for a 24 hour flight back to Rwanda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Yeah Snugtop, I don't think so, that beast is a tank without that much travel 33.5 with around 4 inches travel. I forgot about them though. thanks. Thanks Lambone, I forgot about the Turner line. I have always liked their work. Definitely have to look that one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hardtail? Did you read the post or did you just insert whatever first came into your mind? Maybe a Nomad or a Spesh Enduro sounds like what you need. A good AM ride with plenty of travel. Both weigh in the low thirties, but I have seen some conversions in the 28-29 pound range. http://mtbr.com has good forums, by folks who actually ride. When you Spesh, you mean Specialized right? I was looking at that one and pedal those around a little bit. The slack geometry makes them definitely good for descending. Sub 30's is what I am looking for and definitely not a hardtail, already got one that I never ride even on 100km rides I do out here. Thanks man. Yep, Spesh=Specialized. They have awesome warranty as well. I cracked the frame on my Enduro last year and they replaced it in days. From what I hear Santa Cruz might not always be so swift. The component set on an Enduro is actually pretty decent too. I like the index shifting as compared to the SRAM X9 I got with my Nomad, and although it's an easy switch, the stock bars on the Enduro are narrow enough to sneak through tight PNW toothpick farms, whereas the Easton bars on my Nomad give me cause to brake and wiggle thru things. I'm feeling the Nomad out for now, but if I had a choice I would probably go for an Enduro again. Also the Enduro is like over a grand cheaper than a Nomad, but some folks prefer it. The modular features of the Nomad are hard to beat. I'm running a DHX 5.0 coil and a 7" front fork so it's basically an STX Trail, but peddles awesome. No bob on the Nomad. The Enduro, because of the slack geometry, like to be "stuffed" into tight corners at speed, and the rear end can be tossed hard. The Nomad feels more solid in terms of build, but doesn't have the geometry to transition easily. You have to break it in, and alter your styles a bit. I was riding Paper Bag, Placenta Descenta, and the Vein in Nelson, BC a few rides into buying my Enduro. I haven't had the chance to really pace the Nomad in terms of rides of that character, but it seems to want to eat up descents. Also, the clearance of the Enduro was superior for getting over obstacles, and the standover height of a medium Nomad is higher than the Enduro. Also don't rule out the Mongoose lines. They are winning loyal customers for value and performance if that's your thing. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Maverick ML8 Also, check out the Maverick Speedball R seatpost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joblo7 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Right now I been riding on a Santa Cruz Bullit, the bike is awesome free-ride bike and pretty much takes anything I dish out to it. Now-a-days though I am not hitting hugh drops, north shore or dirt jumping so I am thinking I want a lighter bike, an all mountain, something that will be lighter than the 38lbs. I am currently pedaling. I still want it strong enough to handle the ocassional 5-6 foot drop and be able to take up small rock gardens. Got any suggestions???? Please note I am not looking for a cross country ride, but I also don't need the big rig that I have been pedaling up and down the hills around here. Right now I am thinking the Santa Cruz Blur LT. Anybody ridden this rig? Also looking at the Kona Dawg Supreme, anybody been on this one? 1 got the blurr with lock out front and really like it. climbs very well. 24-25lbs .great at speed. good on technical . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2Go Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 5-6' drops you say? Forget the blur, get the SC Nomad. I saw a lot of rippers on those when I was in Moab last spring. I think you can build one up at right around 30 pounds. Lose 2 off your belly and it'll be just as good as 28'r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 I keep trying to lose two or more from the belly, but damn beer taste good after a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joblo7 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 i'm trying to make my bike weightless!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snugtop Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Looks like they changed the specs in the last couple years. This is more like it. JAMIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 Yeah that would be more my style, better shock and fork, though still 32.5 lbs. It is easier to lose the weight on the bike than it is in my gut. So is that what you are riding on? If so what it ride like compared to others? It looks like a modified single pivot design, just wondering if the extra bar help with bob, which I am not sure if it will since it changes the direction of the travel to more vertical position, but what do I knoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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