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So these are my top 7- which do you guys prefer?

  • Versus Trigger

    Votes: 5 3.6%

  • Yeti ASX

    Votes: 19 14%

  • Foes Fly

    Votes: 15 11%

  • Kona Stinky

    Votes: 12 8.6%

  • Santa Cruz VP Free

    Votes: 28 20%

  • Irone Horse 7 point

    Votes: 43 31%

  • Transition Dirt Bag

    Votes: 44 31%
  • Total voters
    140
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Discussion starter · #21 ·
although Rocky Mountain are GREAT bikes, for some reason I'm just not a big fan of them.

The Dirtbag has great reviews on it as does the Santa Cruz Bullit. Travel wise I'm looking for at least 7'' and wouldn't mind 8.5'', because my Chumba is already 5'' and its my do everything bike (with limits) and only an extra 1-1.5'' isn't worth the extra money to me.

This may end up being a build from the frame up- I could probably spend more from that point as well but it would take way longer.. so to speak. I may just shell out and get the VP Free or Foes Fly, maybe the Versus Trigger. But the SC VP Free is my first pick right now.:thumbsup:
 
#24 ·
Mudmanner said:
although Rocky Mountain are GREAT bikes, for some reason I'm just not a big fan of them.

The Dirtbag has great reviews on it as does the Santa Cruz Bullit. Travel wise I'm looking for at least 7'' and wouldn't mind 8.5'', because my Chumba is already 5'' and its my do everything bike (with limits) and only an extra 1-1.5'' isn't worth the extra money to me.

This may end up being a build from the frame up- I could probably spend more from that point as well but it would take way longer.. so to speak. I may just shell out and get the VP Free or Foes Fly, maybe the Versus Trigger. But the SC VP Free is my first pick right now.:thumbsup:
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Go for the VP Free. Find a used frame that's in really great shape and then you'll be able to afford the killer build spec. Anyway, you won't be able to buy a new VP Free because Santa Cruz is all solt out for 2007.
 
Discussion starter · #26 ·
yes that is correct. But at this point theres just so many great bikes that any one I end up with will more than be able to handle my abuse. Yeti replaced the ASX with the Seven which doesnt look like it would be a freeride bike for some reason.

Does anyone think the Iron Horse Sunday would be okay to Freeride with?
 
#31 ·
If your gonna knock off two of your own picks for not having 8 or more inches of travel why dont you put down the iron horse sunday and the transition blindside which can build for under 4k without those stupid mavic wheels

 
Discussion starter · #32 ·
haha having 8 or more inches was just a reach. I know 7inches is plenty, as long as I can do a 8'-15' drop in the FAR future then I'm happy. I just wanna know its there if I need it. The Sunday doesn't seem like it would be able to pedal uphill well if at all. (guessing)

Let me put it at this then, I would LIKE the ability to do a 8'-15' drop- what bike can do this without any problems. Assuming I dont crash :p
 
#34 ·
well ill be the lone soldier a vote for what i ride,although ive changed all my parts try n get a stinky primo if your goin kona,with 888 and rocco its what u wanted,its my biest vote,lol.other than that i would lay my vote for the dirtbag. cheers
 
Discussion starter · #37 ·
thanks guys! I think that any one of these bikes I have in the poll would be great as they all have fantastic reviews. the Dirtbag and 7 point seem to have the most votes right now.

the Turner might end up in my arsenal later down the road. but for now its too pricey for me.:rolleyes:


So what kind of drops would you guys do with a 7'' travel bike safely? I've always wanted to know what progression a certain travel bike would have off of jumps/drops.

Going from a 7'' to 8'', would that increase your capabilities as far as "bigger" drops with an extra inch?
 
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