21/22 Bikes That Make Your Shorts Tighter.

[smmokan]

I said fuck it, and pulled the trigger on a lightly-used Forbidden Druid frame off PB this weekend. It'll take me some time to build it up given the current component supply chain situation, but I'm planning on going Cane Creek suspension (DB Inline Coil, Helm II), I-9 wheels, and XT drivetrain.

[jackstraw]

I said fuck it, and pulled the trigger on a lightly-used Forbidden Druid frame off PB this weekend. It'll take me some time to build it up given the current component supply chain situation, but I'm planning on going Cane Creek suspension (DB Inline Coil, Helm II), I-9 wheels, and XT drivetrain.

Sweet! That is a pretty unique design.

Have you ridden one before?

[ticketchecker]

So after dis’ing the whole downcountry thing I keep looking at bikes in this class. Anyone have any saddle time on an Intense Sniper T?

[smmokan]

Sweet! That is a pretty unique design.

Have you ridden one before?

Nope, bought it because I'm curious and all the reviews are great....

[SchralphMacchio]

So after dis’ing the whole downcountry thing I keep looking at bikes in this class. Anyone have any saddle time on an Intense Sniper T?

No, but that $4k build is a pretty good value relative to other bikes! Pretty awesome lightweight bike, just peel the Forekaster off the front and drop a better tire up front and leave that thing out back.

[jackstraw]

So after dis’ing the whole downcountry thing I keep looking at bikes in this class. Anyone have any saddle time on an Intense Sniper T?

wtf is downcountry? Slack, short travel, lighter weight bike?

[Sutter]

wtf is downcountry? Slack, short travel, lighter weight bike?

It's a "cross country" bike that's designed to be more focused on the downhill aspect of riding rather than the up.

[jackstraw]

It's a "cross country" bike that's designed to be more focused on the downhill aspect of riding rather than the up.

So an Enduro.

[skaredshtles]

So an Enduro.

No. Those are DH bikes with a focus on climbability.

FUCK the bike industry.

[jackstraw]

No. Those are DH bikes with a focus on climbability.

Ha! It's all beautiful!

So downcountry is a XC bike that has more slack.

Enduro is a DH bike with less travel, less slack.

Everyone should just buy a DH ebike and problems solved.

[whyturn]

I bought a new bike that was and model as my old bike. Figured I liked old bike and was confused with all the choices. I like it and and ride it. It rides well with more travel and better components. I just need more air in the shock cause apparently I weigh 200. Too many bikes confusing me. Is that their plan?


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[Robik]

I bought a new bike and ride it. It rides well and just need more air in the shock cause apparently I weigh 200. Too many bikes confusing me. Is that their plan?


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You just need a good hardtail.

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[westoxified]

speaking of the bike industry, sounds like sram and shimano are fubard and new bike launches are super fubard. was looking into the nice and slack SA Slash and it's hopeless until late spring...and then prodeal is a definite no go.

will drivetrains become the next toilet paper?

[rideit]

I bought a new bike and ride it. It rides well and just need more air in the shock cause apparently I weigh 200. Too many bikes confusing me. Is that their plan?


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The industry just wants you to buy one of each.
Problem solved!

[ticketchecker]

wtf is downcountry? Slack, short travel, lighter weight bike?

Exactly.

I rarely use most of the travel my Bronson has. The thought of dropping 4-5# and getting a better climbing bike is appealing to me.

I’ve never been a gram counter but pound counting is different.

Call it my bridge to an e-bike

[Conundrum]

So after dis’ing the whole downcountry thing I keep looking at bikes in this class. Anyone have any saddle time on an Intense Sniper T?

No but picked up a Tracer this year. I get they are not the same bike but commenting because I really like the rear suspension which should be similar to the Sniper.

[whyturn]

You just need a good hardtail.

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I am still trying to dial in my new bike. Do not need more bikes! Except maybe a dirt bike


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[simple]

You definitely need a dirt bike. Pedal bikes are good but not this good

[jackstraw]

Call it my bridge to an e-bike

Ha!

Does a 5010 fit that description?

I rode a Salsa Rustler last year, and that thing was pretty sweet. I don't know what you call that, but it's 150-130mm, like a Hightower gen1 I guess. So what is a Hightower? Not really an Enduro and certainly not an XC.

When are they gonna start mixing up at the fat bike terms

[stuckathuntermtn]

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IDK what that is, but it's sexy af.

Now that I have a new-to-me car, I guess it's time to save up for and/or finance a new bike.
Shit, there's always Trek. My LBS is down the alley and they are a client of mine and I thiers. Very symbiotic. Fuel EX looks nice. Do you really have to use their proprietary stem though?

[dfinn]

You definitely need a dirt bike. Pedal bikes are good but not this good

Rode 70 miles Sunday. Some dirt roads but mostly high quality singletrack and saw hardly any other trail users. With how hot and dry it’s been this summer it’s been really nice to have moto as an option.

[whyturn]

Rode 70 miles Sunday. Some dirt roads but mostly high quality singletrack and saw hardly any other trail users. With how hot and dry it’s been this summer it’s been really nice to have moto as an option.

Have an option for 2003 Honda 600 dirt bike. Just have to get it here. Grew up on dirt bikes Bikes over 50000 miles in life on all types of bikes


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[alpinevibes]

Just found the YT Izzo in my downcountry shopping/dreaming journey. Value seems great and reviews speak to me on climbing performance and downhill capability.


Comparing to Spur/Sniper/etc I’m curious: does the change to a Fox 34 Float Elite/Float Factory make a truly noticeable difference to a suspension newb compared to the lighter Fox Step Cast and SidUltimate on other, lighter downcountry offerings? Can someone make a ski analogy there for me - that’s what I speak...


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[simple]

What do you weigh?

[toast2266]

Shit, there's always Trek. My LBS is down the alley and they are a client of mine and I thiers. Very symbiotic. Fuel EX looks nice. Do you really have to use their proprietary stem though?

You can get an adapter that lets you use any stem, but the knock block system is still there. Although the trek stems are fine. The knock block system as a whole is occasionally annoying, but not a huge deal.