2009 Top Trail Bikes, which one is best?

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  1. Yangpei

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    Ellsworth Moment! I take it every where right now from San Jaun (DOWN) to Noble Canyon!!
     
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    What about this one?

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    I'll add in the Tomac Snyper. Looks like a great ride.
     
    chupacabra, Dec 31, 2008
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    no one likes specialized any more?
     
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    I'd also vote for the Ibis Mojo but I'm starting to see too many of them out there and I'd like to maintain some uniqueness :)
     
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    In the words of ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIKES, I believe they call it SUPER XC...

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    I love my 07 Yeti 575. Burly build with DHX 5.0, TALAS 36, DT Swiss 1750s, Juicy 7s and it still weighs in under 29 lbs in an XL frame! Climbs well and is a blast to bomb down rocky, nasty drops. With the TALAS, you really get three bikes, three different geometries. Hard to beat a 67 degree head angle when descending and dropping the fork to 100mm makes climbing a breeze. That said, all the bikes you mention are outstanding. If you weigh over 150 lbs and really want to do all-mountain, make sure you get a thru-axle fork (15mm on the Fox 32 or 20mm on your favorite brand). Buy the bike that makes you want to ride every time you look at it!
     
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    The two riders I know who own a Blur LT and a Nomad both much prefer the Nomad in spite of one being a strong xc climbing type of guy and the other being a trail monster.
     
    simonmtb, Feb 7, 2009
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    Nice wish list...

    Hmmm:?:
    Then there is the Specialized 2009 Enduro SL Expert... WOW!!
    So far so goood
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    No best bike? What are talking about? The santa cruz nomad is the best bike. J/k When i get older and weaker i sell the nomad (dhx 5/van rc2 e 13 drs and 2.5's 35 lbs.) for a 5 in bike. Stll climb mine faster than alot of CC guys.

     
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    Have a friend who just bought a Pivot and REALLY likes everything about the bike.
     
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    Amen

    Why would anyone leave out the Epiphany, haven't people read all the reviews as they are some of the highest reviews ever, who care if it has remained unchanged for the last few years. This is near perfection as you can get from the begining it came out till now. This bike has set the standards for all other bikes to follow. Is it the best I won't say that as it is one of the best as the other bike that needs to be listed is the Ibis Mojo, one sweet looking bike that has alot going for it so please give credit where credit is due. Long live Ellsworth Epiphany
     
    Tiptx, Apr 18, 2009
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    There is no 6.6 for 2009, it is now the Tracer...
     
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    Giant reign, nuff said. :bang:
     
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  17. eruizela

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    +1 for the Trance X
    It might have the rep of a Turner, Intense, or other cool boutique bikes but it can hang on the trail any day

    This ones mine
     

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    Bike porn

    The 09 Nomads look wicked, specially in the lime color!
     

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    Those breasts look ridiculous.:lol::lol:
     
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    Carbon fiber.

    Ill take em if you don't want them.
     
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