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Old 02-08-2010, 04:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Picked up an '07 SX Trail from Kevedge yesterday. After swapping out a few parts, (my preference), I took it for a quick spin in the Simi Hills. Holy crap! Either my 5" Enduro was set up wrong or 1" makes a big difference. The SX soaks up everything on the DH and doesn't climb too bad either. Can't wait to take it out again. Thanks again Kevin.
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Old 02-08-2010, 05:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Geometry and setup make a WORLD of difference. Enjoy the new ride!!!!
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Old 02-08-2010, 05:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
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Geometry ..... thats the ticket..... nice ride
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Old 02-08-2010, 05:23 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Nice looking rig.
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Old 02-08-2010, 05:37 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Congrats. That's a sharp looking bike.
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Old 02-08-2010, 05:41 PM   #6 (permalink)
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if you weren't a guy i'd show you what 8' FEELS LIKE...

LOL ...SX are great bikes was gunna build one then got my demo...
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Old 02-08-2010, 05:49 PM   #7 (permalink)
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if you weren't a guy i'd show you what 8' FEELS LIKE..
Eight feet? How do you walk?
I'd love to have a Demo but can't see myself pedaling one of those uphill.
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Old 02-08-2010, 10:01 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I'd love to have a Demo but can't see myself pedaling one of those uphill.
That's what shuttle trucks are for!

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Old 02-09-2010, 03:45 AM   #9 (permalink)
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...Either my 5" Enduro was set up wrong or 1" makes a big difference. ....
Coil vs Air ?....

Nice ride. Since it soaks up everything, does this mean we will see you on some of the "other" trails around town?
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Old 02-09-2010, 06:12 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I ride pretty much everything around Simi. I'm always up for something new though. My Enduro is full coil.
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Old 02-09-2010, 07:11 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Solid bike. Put up another picture with the seat dumped.
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:15 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Thumbs up Totally different animal.
Amazing what an extra inch of stroke can do, even if packing 11 inches it's all about the motion making for the most memorable rides.
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:18 AM   #13 (permalink)
 
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Nice ride, Ed. When are we riding? We have something good planned for that beast.
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Old 02-09-2010, 09:44 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Geometry ..... thats the ticket..... nice ride
Yup, geo makes more of a difference in the ride than an extra inch of travel.

Title should be "so this is what a slack bike feels like"
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:15 AM   #15 (permalink)
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6.7" on the SX, actually, but who's counting. Nice bike.
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:21 AM   #16 (permalink)
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6.7" on my Scott also
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:29 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Nice ride, Ed. When are we riding? We have something good planned for that beast.
Thursday I believe. I'm ready.
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:39 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Nice new bike, Ed. I'm expecting to see new pics of you amongst the OTB "air" photos in the near future!
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Old 02-09-2010, 03:10 PM   #19 (permalink)
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nice. I really wanted to buy that rig, but I have no money right now. That seemed like a great deal.
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