Crazy new rig.

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  1. gooseaholic

    gooseaholic Active Member

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    what do you all think? A freeride long travel 29er by Diamondback. And no I dont own one. I think they just added to their lineup.
     

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    66.25 Dean.
     
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    That looks like it could be alot of fun!
     
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    Looks like it is called Dixon.. here is another pic of it.. 140mm fork drops to 110mm. They don't know if the Dixon name will last since Devinci offers a Dixon model.. looks cool
    2012-Diamond-Back-Dixon-29er-hardtail-140mm-freeride-bike01.jpg
     
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    Actually the Dixon was what they used as the test platform. After a lot of time on the bike and some mods....... The new model is called the Mason. Cool, thats my sons name.:lol:
     
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    looks interesting, the chainstays look reasonably short, completely useless for us stubby people but cool for those who ride a L or bigger
     
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    Assuming the geometry is close to my 29er, I'm betting that is a very fun bike. ;)

    The benefits of a 29er, with the fun factor of a 26er, and the capabilities of a mild DHer. What else could you want?

    Although as odd as it may sound, I prefer my fork at 110. The 140 setting feels a bit odd at times because of so much rotation and weight shift - hard to explain in a few sentences.
     
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    Its showing 17 inch seat stays 66.25 Head tube, 142mm 12mm axle. Thats all I could find. But it is going into production this year.
     
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    I think 140 for a hardtail is a bit much unless you keep it really firm.. I could see see the 110 feeling better..
     
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    Looks sweet. I love me some long travel hardtail goodness.
     
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    With a 140 They should call it "chopper"
     
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    I seen that before, but it was called by another name...

    oh yeah, Canfield yelli Screamy



    But if the frame is cheaper than a YS, which is should, since it is a DB. I might just grab one for my wife, but go with no greater than a 120mm fork.
     
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    I wonder if they will make a carbon version :-k

    The Yelli Screamy has shorter chain stays and has received good reviews.
     
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    Definately sounds like a fun bike, wonder how much the frame weighs in at? With a single ring up front and that HA I can't see it being very fun going up any steep climbs though.
     
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    Nice job diamondback....Looks a lot better than a yelli screamy.
     
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