New Bike Suggestions XC/AM

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by bvader

Yeah that Anthem was pretty schweet too...gotta remember what he wants/likes vs what I like

Keeping out of trouble Brandon ... I trust!

Of course!
How tall is your friend?
what exactly is he looking for? just something that will climb...? can it be a hardtail?

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

Of course!
How tall is your friend?
what exactly is he looking for? just something that will climb...? can it be a hardtail?

Go fix your brakes so you can race....

[mfoga]

Originally Posted by bvader

Thanks,
the MKIII is pretty much an all mountain machine right? And without meaning to start a whole shorting war I seem to remember a "hub-bub" about Iron Horse a little while back what was that all about? (wow not sure I should have even asked that)

Yes its All Mtn. Its 5" travel in rear and a little more with those forks. I really like mine. I had on 07 comp and now have Custom 08 trail. IH stopped selling directly to independent Dealers (IE the path) and now distributing through rscycles. There are couple models available but this is the better bang for the buck. Remember that the MKIII has the same linkage as the Pivot. Depending on how tall he is I wouldn't mind going for a ride and letting him try mine its a 17".

[CaptainK29er]

Maybe get something like this...

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+07+Frame.aspx

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+Frame+06.aspx

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/allmtn...9_1547crx.aspx

and build her up

+ Travel adjustable to 130 or 150mm to suit your local trail conditions

[bvader]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

Of course!
How tall is your friend?
what exactly is he looking for? just something that will climb...? can it be a hardtail?

He wants to go full susp, has a hard tail, getting older like me, needs a little plush. Like I said XC/AM plenty of good suggestion, he just needs to ride a few.

Originally Posted by mfoga

Yes its All Mtn. Its 5" travel in rear and a little more with those forks. I really like mine. I had on 07 comp and now have Custom 08 trail. IH stopped selling directly to independent Dealers (IE the path) and now distributing through rscycles. There are couple models available but this is the better bang for the buck. Remember that the MKIII has the same linkage as the Pivot. Depending on how tall he is I wouldn't mind going for a ride and letting him try mine its a 17".

Thanks for the info, maybe we will take you up on that. he is 5'10/11" ish

[crashergs]

I think a poll would help you out more

[Taco Jack]

Another vote for trance X line of bikes a good bang for the buck. I really like my Trance X1 it's a much better bike than I am rider It climbs really well and can handle the down hills two. Within the xc/am bike capabilities.

[katonk]

+1 on the Trance X, although you may want to at least throw a leg over a Reign.

[speckledtrout]

Sounds like he needs to stay away from a trail bike and just stick to an XC bike if he's all about the climbing and just a little cush.

What about a Santa Cruz Superlight? I got my old Juliana for about that price range. Just make sure it has lock out in the rear shock.

[L8 APEKS]

Unless your buddy has the capability to change the laws of physics, if he does 70% climbing then he's going to want to stick with 26" wheels.

I'd vote a KHS...love mine. I'm in for about $1400 bucks with a decent spec (Sun/Ringle, XT/XTR, Thomson, Avid). My bike weighs 29 lbs on the nose, but with more coin you could bring it down to the 27-28 range. Spending 2k will allow him to get top end shocks front and rear with a high-end group as well. My '07 frame was $400 shipped.

Good luck!