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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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#41 ·
I've had my Dirtbag since January and I love it. Just put an 888 on it last month, and am even more happy with it! For it's drop capability see Metzger's section in Stripped. The second guy in Kranked 6: Progression is on a Dirtbag, too.
 
#42 ·
your travel does not determine how big you can drop take a look at the people doing slopestyle on hardtails its all about flow

so what are you going to do with this bike?
if your smooth and your landings have good transitions you can get away with 6"
are you going to pedal it around looking for drops I would say go for a 7" bike
if your going for a lift only bike where two foot tall rock drops feel like curbs go 8"

I personal have a 5" bike for trails and a 9" which is for one purpose only to scream down trails at mach3 with no regards for human life
 
#44 ·
A little over a year ago I was in your shoes.
I was considering the Stinky, Perp, 7point, DirtBag and R/M Switch.
I went with the Switch, and fully believe I made the right choice for the terrain I frequent... tight, steep, rocky, technical abusive trails, with a mix of high speed thrown in for good measure.
I don't fly huge... but have little doubt the bike would be dependable doing so.
 
#45 ·
Mudmanner said:
what are the highest drops you've done on your blitz?

biggest drop? about 7feet, but the tranny was butter smooth.. basiclly what giantsaam Just said..
i put more pressure on my Air Shock Going up my Steep 6ft Ramp at high speed than i will on any drop i hit with a proper transition.. everytime i Jump i bottom out Every jump and i have the Air shock pumped to the max.. it's held up though and i weigh almost 200pounds.

personally not knowing a shitload about bikes, but riding my Friends bikes here and there.. as soon as i Rode the blitz for the first time it Felt stiff and solid, also when you come around corners.. the Suspension is setup in a way that it helps with pumping out of turns..
i dunno dude.. it's like walking into coldstone and asking for icecream.. it really comes down to trying the different bikes for yourself.. buying something blind off the internet cause it looks cool in a magazine then having it shipped to your door then riding it and finding out it sucks is a lesson learned in $$$ but if you have money to burn go for it.. if you don't then get on as many bikes as you can and try them out.

i tried the bottlerocket.. i liked that also.. looks great for Jumping and a few smooth drops..
the Dirtbag i would'nt bother with.. i've seen how long they last.. but the ones i've seen
were like 05-06 i'm sure they would have beefed them up for 07 08.
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#46 ·
Definitely test ride a vpfree before you buy one.

a lot of people love them but check out the reviews on this website. Some people hate them. I tried one and hated the ride. The head angle felt really steep and there was a ton of brake jack. I felt like I was about to launch over the bars on a pretty easy descent. ugh..

anyway, get the new stinky deluxe. that will do you well. check out a cannondale perp as well or the asx i guess although it's a little boring if you ask me.
 
#49 ·
Anonymous said:
Love my AS-X!
Even if it keeps breaking my bones. I love it. :thumbsup:
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One of my friends has one and loves it. She had an 888 on it for a long while, just switched to a single crown and lightened it up and loves it even more. It's a good bike for sure (from what I've heard and seen on the trail).
 
#50 ·
Mudmanner said:
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?
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the seven didn't replace the as-x, its supposed to fit the mold between the as-x and 575. . . what is supposed to be replacing the as-x is a 7 inch linear rail frame..

right now would be a great time to get an as-x, i bet yeti will be ditching their frames for cheap.. if they haven't already, to make space for the seven frames.

i ride an as-x, and its great, but i'll probably be getting a sunday next season, given that my priorities have turned to more DH, more AM and little to no FR.

SO i say out of your choices, go w/ the as-x .. fun bike.. 100% under rated.. flys on and of the ground.. relatively inexpensive frame.. which gives you more cash in hand for other goodies.. I spent my extra cash on the yeti DJ.
 
#51 ·
i sayed verus earlier, but i saw someone posted getting a lucky, i thought about it my buddy has one d coulndt be happier with it, that and that next years line up they arent gonna offer the lucky any more so you might be able to get a nice deal if they have any frames there trying to sell off...
 
Discussion starter · #56 ·
yes I looked at that, I beliebe performance has the same deal going on. The 06' was red right?

Would the 7point be the cross between AM/FR or FR/DH? becuase I am looking for soemthing that would be within the FR/DH range- I would like to try a downhill race or two.
 
#58 ·
get a Gaint Golry Freeride
here are the specs, i think there pretty good for a 3500 bike

frame ALUXX SL aluminum, 8.0" Maestro Suspension
fork Marzocchi 66 RC3 w/onePointfive steereer tube, 180mm
shock Marzocchi Roco TSR-R, Coil
handlebar Race Face Evolve DH mid riser, 31.8mm
stem FSA Gravity onePointfive, 31.8mm
seatpost Race Face Evolve DH 350x30.9 mm
saddle

Giant FRO
pedals NA
shifters SRAM X.7 trigger
front derailleur Shimano Saint w/E. Thirteen DRS guide
rear derailleur SRAM X.9
brakes Hayes Stroker Trail, 203F/203R
levers Hayes
cassette SRAM PG950 11-34T, 9-speed
chain Shimano HG-73
cranks Race Face Evolve DH 24/36/RG
BB Race Face Evolve X Type, external
rims WTB Speed Disc DH
hubs Formula DH Thru axle
spokes DT Competition, 14/15g
tires WTB Dissert DH / WTB Prowler MX 26x2.5
 
#60 ·
Check out rscycle.com I just bought a 07' 7point3 for 1799$ killer deal!!. buy a chainguide and a pair of good brakes and your on your way!! hurry up cause deal ends tomorrow!! or if not check out go-ride.com (2200$). later on when you get a feel of the bike and components upgrade to a Fox DHX 5.0 you will end up with a killer rig!!
 
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