New Santa Cruz 8" DH bike (?)

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  1. Marshall Willanholly

    Marshall Willanholly Active Member

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    gil_caz JfromLV Fan Club viceprez

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    is there a link? i mean to a web site, not on the bike...:)
     
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    could this be the new vp free ? looks like a v10 to me.
     
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  5. project_d

    project_d Steve Peat Wannabe

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    There were some rumors about a V8, or an 8-inch version of the V10, I think this is it. the first picture mentions Miami Bryce, and I don't see him racing around on a new VP-Free.
     
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    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    Is it me... Or does the bottom bracket height of the "new bike" look lower than the current model? Note: Current (V-10) BB Height is 14.8"

    Ten seconds on the current V-10... I knew it was not for me!
    If the new bike has specs closer to a SOCOM.... :-k
     
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    looks like a bighit with different linkage.:?:
     
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    lets just hope it climbs as well as the good ol vp freee.
     
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    Bryguy17 A little Shaggy

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    if I ever got one of those, I'd repaint it with Super 8 badging :bang:

    looks cool though. a SC DH bike that doesn't have more sag than the travel on my trail bike...
     
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    this would be awesome... cause i think the v10 is just a bit overkill for fontana.
     
    gil_caz, Jan 28, 2009
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    Sa-weeet. My V10 is definitely overkill for Fontana and for my ability.
     
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  12. Stray_Bullit

    Stray_Bullit The sustain..listen to it

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    Mmmmmmmmmmmmm SOCOM! :lol:
     
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    Geometry...

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    What cha' think?
     
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  16. mtnbikej

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    Here are some better pics:

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    The vpp linkage looks janky and the bb is too high for a bike of this kind.
     
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  18. DirtymikeTDB

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    I think thats pretty steep if its being called a DH bike
     
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  19. Abstrakt77

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    Geo looks to be pretty spot on as its intended to be a park bike/fr/mini dh rig that can be pedaled if needed.
     
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    This bike is lame.

    Here is what I would have built.

    • 65 HA (with 8" fork)
    • 73 SA
    • 14.3" BB Height
    • 1.5" head tube
    • Straight seat tube
    • 83mm BB
    • 150mm rear end
    • Dual ring compatible

    Basically a dual ring WC race bike that can pedaled on fireroads to the top of the hill.
     
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