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Prophet owners - I need the benefit of your wisdom. I've scoured the reviews and forums for opinions on the prophet but would like to ask for specific help.
I'm currently on a '04 100mm Stumpjumper with a new Reba fork and it's a good ride for someone straddling the line between XC racing and trailriding. I ride rocky, rooty east coast trails where the lower bottom bracket of the SJ can be a slight disadvantage - nothing to sell a bike over but you know what I mean. I like the burn of the climb as much as flying downhill.
I continue to entertain the idea of less racing and more "fun" riding. The Prophet seems to be a great bike going up and down which are equally important to me. And the bike is just one of the best looking rides out there - truly unique. I've tested at the bike shop but have not taken one on the trails yet.
So here's the issue - do I just have a case of bike lust or would the Prophet be a signficantly better ride?
I'm currently on a '04 100mm Stumpjumper with a new Reba fork and it's a good ride for someone straddling the line between XC racing and trailriding. I ride rocky, rooty east coast trails where the lower bottom bracket of the SJ can be a slight disadvantage - nothing to sell a bike over but you know what I mean. I like the burn of the climb as much as flying downhill.
I continue to entertain the idea of less racing and more "fun" riding. The Prophet seems to be a great bike going up and down which are equally important to me. And the bike is just one of the best looking rides out there - truly unique. I've tested at the bike shop but have not taken one on the trails yet.
So here's the issue - do I just have a case of bike lust or would the Prophet be a signficantly better ride?