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27-04.-2006, 09:47 AM
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newb to xc, have ?
I recently bought a 06 specialized fsr xc and I have a trail near my house that has a few small 2-3 foot drops and some fallen trees up to 12" in diameter to jump over. Does this trail sound too rough for a full suspention xc bike? Thanks for any info.
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02-05.-2006, 08:53 AM
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Location: Brookhaven, PA (Phily Burbs)
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Re: newb to xc, have ?
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The logs shouldnt be a problem. I can ride logs that big on occasion, depending how fast I approach them. The 2-3' drops are a horse of a different color. You can probably ride these, but I would venture to say that your bike may suffer the consequences after a while. I wouldnt consistently take 2-3 foot drops on a new $3000 bike, however if this is a used bike, I'd say go for it. What kind of travel are we talking with this rig? |
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02-05.-2006, 10:53 AM
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Re: newb to xc, have ?
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It is a new bike, it cost $1200. The front has 100mm and the rear has "1.5. The bike weighs 30lbs and I weigh 180lbs. I pretty much stay away from the 3' drops but I do the occasional 2' drop. |
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02-05.-2006, 09:45 PM
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Re: newb to xc, have ?
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Given the travel on that bike, I'd stay away from the big drops. Otherwise, you're going to be spending alot of money in the next couple of months on bushings and rear shock overhauls. |
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13-05.-2006, 07:03 AM
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Re: newb to xc, have ?
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that is an xc bike not a jump bike. stay away from the jumps. |
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20-09.-2006, 11:45 PM
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Location: NY, USA
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Re: newb to xc, have ?
yeah, you're gonna wanna watch out for the big stuff on a 100mm fork and 1.5 in the rear.
this is the point when you buy a 2nd bike, a freeride!  |
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15-12.-2006, 12:41 AM
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Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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Re: newb to xc, have ?
Your bike will not stand up to many of those drops!! If the transition falls away so you don't land flat maybe!!! But otherwise don't. My old Stumpjumper didn't last.I have the 2006 Stumpjumper comp with 5" travel now and I still use caution on the size of my drops.
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