Which for the trails?

Apok · 07-16-2003, 04:47 AM

I'm in the market for a new bike, and while full suspension seems good, mabey a hardtail is better. I need something that can climb as well as descend. So how capable is a hardtail on technical descent trails? Or is holding out for a new VPS a better option? I don't race.

mike · 07-16-2003, 04:54 AM

how capable is a hardtail on tech descent trails?
uhh hardtails are better for tech. more control they weigh less and are much easier to throw around. also they have a shorter wheelbase

Trail Maker · 07-16-2003, 05:17 AM

I'd go for a dually. Hardtails are fun, they just pound you up too much. I understand absorbing the landings, but bumpy run ups and stuff are just sketchy on them sometimes. From sitting on a Team NS in a shop, it would probably be my last choice for an all around bike. It was plush, but with the monster T's it was like chopper mania. The Shore was a bit better though. I'd go for the Shore over a hardtail. It'll take the edge off stuff and is more forgiving so it lets you try new stuff that doen't have a perfect tranny.

shiversc120 · 07-16-2003, 07:55 AM

hardtail!

m33p · 07-16-2003, 10:11 AM

save for the fs, it'll save your body in the long run. plus there faster on anything, (cept skinies) and boost your riding ability/confidence

nick1111 · 07-16-2003, 02:26 PM

If you buy a dually, it will be pretty good at everything except technical street.

If you buy a street hardtail it will be awsome for street and really good at dirt jumping, but it will be rough for trails, deadly for DH, and harsh on drops.

If you buy a longer travel hardtail it will be quite good for everything, but it won't be awsome at anything, nor will it be really bad at anything.

Hard call

Zedbra · 07-16-2003, 02:55 PM

If you wait a week or so, I will have a 2001 Shore frame and wheel for sale....

HT Pride is for those whom are in denile that they will walk past 60.

nick1111 · 07-16-2003, 03:05 PM

^
LOL

I think HTs are cool too, but you should buy a bike that will work well for you, not because of some "pride" talk

Apok · 07-16-2003, 03:24 PM

I don't DJ (not many good spots and I havn't got enough interest in it to build any) and rarely ride street.

nick1111 · 07-16-2003, 04:40 PM

Do you want to do big hucks and fast downhill or just smaller type stuff?

Trail Maker · 07-16-2003, 06:58 PM

"Brodie Pride", and you want to buy a VPS? Traitor, Get him! No, just kidding, but what are you riding now and what are you considering getting?

WingerDinger · 07-16-2003, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zedbra
If you wait a week or so, I will have a 2001 Shore frame and wheel for sale....

HT Pride is for those whom are in denile that they will walk past 60.

Are you buying the Turner DH?

theoriginalhardcore · 07-16-2003, 07:25 PM

go fo rthe dully the landings are way softer then a ht

Apok · 07-16-2003, 08:03 PM

Brodie's are grand, but my LBS stopped selling them. I ride fast technical trails with smallish (under 6 ft.) drops, the odd ladders and some fast singletrack.

Zedbra, I sent you a PM about the Shore.

Zedbra · 07-16-2003, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WingerDinger
Are you buying the Turner DH?

**evil grin** yes, yes i might just be doing that.....friday i know for sure....

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07-16-2003, 04:47 AM	#1
Apok Brodie Pride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 81 Rep Power: 0	Which for the trails? I'm in the market for a new bike, and while full suspension seems good, mabey a hardtail is better. I need something that can climb as well as descend. So how capable is a hardtail on technical descent trails? Or is holding out for a new VPS a better option? I don't race. __________________ 2001 Brodie Thumper Complete for Sale BEST OFFER TAKES IT. BUYER SPLITS SHIPPING COSTS

07-16-2003, 04:54 AM	#2
mike take me to your diesel Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: vancouver Posts: 3,449 Rep Power: 9489	how capable is a hardtail on tech descent trails? uhh hardtails are better for tech. more control they weigh less and are much easier to throw around. also they have a shorter wheelbase __________________ Big Bike: Santa Cruz Bullit Bigger Bike: Suzuki RM125

07-16-2003, 07:55 AM	#4
shiversc120 hardtail pride Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 301 Rep Power: 0	hardtail! __________________

07-16-2003, 10:11 AM	#5
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07-16-2003, 05:17 AM	#3
Trail Maker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	I'd go for a dually. Hardtails are fun, they just pound you up too much. I understand absorbing the landings, but bumpy run ups and stuff are just sketchy on them sometimes. From sitting on a Team NS in a shop, it would probably be my last choice for an all around bike. It was plush, but with the monster T's it was like chopper mania. The Shore was a bit better though. I'd go for the Shore over a hardtail. It'll take the edge off stuff and is more forgiving so it lets you try new stuff that doen't have a perfect tranny.

07-16-2003, 02:26 PM	#6
nick1111 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 585 Rep Power: 11	If you buy a dually, it will be pretty good at everything except technical street. If you buy a street hardtail it will be awsome for street and really good at dirt jumping, but it will be rough for trails, deadly for DH, and harsh on drops. If you buy a longer travel hardtail it will be quite good for everything, but it won't be awsome at anything, nor will it be really bad at anything. Hard call __________________ BANSHEE BIKES * AVALANCHE * BROOKLYN Last edited by nick1111; 07-16-2003 at 02:39 PM.

07-16-2003, 02:55 PM	#7
Zedbra Beer Shop Steward Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Squish Posts: 12,871 Rep Power: 21474849	If you wait a week or so, I will have a 2001 Shore frame and wheel for sale.... HT Pride is for those whom are in denile that they will walk past 60. __________________ Squampton B Team *NSFW NSFG*

07-16-2003, 03:05 PM	#8
nick1111 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 585 Rep Power: 11	^ LOL I think HTs are cool too, but you should buy a bike that will work well for you, not because of some "pride" talk __________________ BANSHEE BIKES * AVALANCHE * BROOKLYN

07-16-2003, 03:24 PM	#9
Apok Brodie Pride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 81 Rep Power: 0	I don't DJ (not many good spots and I havn't got enough interest in it to build any) and rarely ride street. __________________ 2001 Brodie Thumper Complete for Sale BEST OFFER TAKES IT. BUYER SPLITS SHIPPING COSTS

07-16-2003, 04:40 PM	#10
nick1111 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 585 Rep Power: 11	Do you want to do big hucks and fast downhill or just smaller type stuff? __________________ BANSHEE BIKES * AVALANCHE * BROOKLYN

07-16-2003, 06:58 PM	#11
Trail Maker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	"Brodie Pride", and you want to buy a VPS? Traitor, Get him! No, just kidding, but what are you riding now and what are you considering getting?

07-16-2003, 07:25 PM	#13
theoriginalhardcore surrey pride Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: surrey Posts: 1,108 Rep Power: 11	go fo rthe dully the landings are way softer then a ht

07-16-2003, 08:03 PM	#14
Apok Brodie Pride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 81 Rep Power: 0	Brodie's are grand, but my LBS stopped selling them. I ride fast technical trails with smallish (under 6 ft.) drops, the odd ladders and some fast singletrack. Zedbra, I sent you a PM about the Shore. __________________ 2001 Brodie Thumper Complete for Sale BEST OFFER TAKES IT. BUYER SPLITS SHIPPING COSTS

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