Two bikes, one bike company?

twistagrip · Apr 5, 2005

I'm very strange in that my bikes must be from the same co? My old Intenses are in need of replacement and I need new rides. Please give me your opinion on which combo is the best overall, with money being no object (I've got a suga-momma). I'm ranking these in order of my preference, but your opinions will definitely help as I've only ridden a V10 (close to m3) and Demo 9 (also rode a Cuervo around the parking lot once, which doesn't count).

El Cuervo-X-5 (w/ 6 in rockers maybe?)
Demo 8/9-SX Trail
DHR-5 Spot (or 6-pack maybe?)
M3-5.5
V10-Blur

Thanks for the input.

El Chingon · Apr 5, 2005

I would say the Demo 9/SX trail would be my first choice, followed by the DHR/5-spot.

I personally am on a VP Free, and Heckler.

konabiker · Apr 5, 2005

Demo 8 Pro/ Enduro SX or regular enduro. Skip the sx trail because its more of a freeride bike and will feel more similar to the demo.

-bb- · Apr 5, 2005

twistagrip said:
I'm very strange in that my bikes must be from the same co? My old Intenses are in need of replacement and I need new rides. Please give me your opinion on which combo is the best overall, with money being no object (I've got a suga-momma). I'm ranking these in order of my preference, but your opinions will definitely help as I've only ridden a V10 (close to m3) and Demo 9 (also rode a Cuervo around the parking lot once, which doesn't count).

El Cuervo-X-5 (w/ 6 in rockers maybe?)
Demo 8/9-SX Trail
DHR-5 Spot (or 6-pack maybe?)
M3-5.5
V10-Blur

Thanks for the input.

Hands Down...

IronHorse Sunday and a MarkIII

I have a Hollowpoint and a 7Point7 and couldn't be happier.
Also a V-10, but If I didn't have the v-10, a Sunday and a MarkIII would be my choice.

WheelieMan · Apr 5, 2005

twistagrip said:
I'm very strange in that my bikes must be from the same co? My old Intenses are in need of replacement and I need new rides. Please give me your opinion on which combo is the best overall, with money being no object (I've got a suga-momma). I'm ranking these in order of my preference, but your opinions will definitely help as I've only ridden a V10 (close to m3) and Demo 9 (also rode a Cuervo around the parking lot once, which doesn't count).

El Cuervo-X-5 (w/ 6 in rockers maybe?)
Demo 8/9-SX Trail
DHR-5 Spot (or 6-pack maybe?)
M3-5.5
V10-Blur

Thanks for the input.

you're strange

Red Bull · Apr 5, 2005

2 problems here...

Iron Horse Sunday WC= Sold out for the year.
Iron Horse Sunday Team= Sold out 'till June.
Demo 8 Pro= Last i heard there were 2 left, and no Employee Pricing on those...

COmtbiker12 · Apr 5, 2005

WheelieMan said:
you're strange

Because he wants to replace two bikes?

I'd go with the Ventana or Specialized combo.

robsetsfire · Apr 5, 2005

twistagrip said:
I'm very strange in that my bikes must be from the same co? My old Intenses are in need of replacement and I need new rides. Please give me your opinion on which combo is the best overall, with money being no object (I've got a suga-momma). I'm ranking these in order of my preference, but your opinions will definitely help as I've only ridden a V10 (close to m3) and Demo 9 (also rode a Cuervo around the parking lot once, which doesn't count).

El Cuervo-X-5 (w/ 6 in rockers maybe?)
Demo 8/9-SX Trail
DHR-5 Spot (or 6-pack maybe?)
M3-5.5
V10-Blur

Thanks for the input.

Just a note, you may want to look into the Blur LT as well, since the "classic Blur" will not be around much longer (being replaced by the 3 newer Blurs). The BLT is more in the range of the other trialbikes you have listed. It (like the 5.5) has 5.3 inches of travel.

I am afflicted by the same sickness. I have a VP Free, Blur, and SS Chameleon.

Red Bull · Apr 5, 2005

BTW- I feel the same way about bikes and components... For example, if i get Sram Deraulers (sp?) even though i love Saint and XT cranks i wouldent want em, id want to go all Shimano...

I think im getting the Sunday in June though

dpdsurf · Apr 5, 2005

If I were in your shoes...

I'd go with the Turner combo. Probably the 6 pack version.

But being an SC fan, the V10 / Blur LT would be a nice combo too.

freeriderizzle · Apr 5, 2005

M3 and 5.5
or
V10 and Blur.

It's personal preference at that point. Both are VPP bikes which is why I made that choice.
I ride a Uzzi VPX and I just ordered a Tazer VP. I have the sickness too.

twistagrip · Apr 5, 2005

BLT huh???

Don't know much about this frame, but I'll check it out. I'd say SC is only on my list for the V10, as the Blur, along with the 5.5, seems way too xc oriented. Even threw around getting a Blur 4x for trail riding, but deciding against it. I've read and been told that the SX trail, 5 spot and X-5 are much more trail/lt fr oriented than the Blur and 5.5, but if this Blur LT is going to be a little burlier (like the 4X), I may have more thinking to do. Is this the case, or are we just getting more travel out of a Blur?

oly · Apr 5, 2005

My vote should be pretty clear.....

dpdsurf · Apr 5, 2005

twistagrip said:
Don't know much about this frame, but I'll check it out. I'd say SC is only on my list for the V10, as the Blur, along with the 5.5, seems way too xc oriented. Even threw around getting a Blur 4x for trail riding, but deciding against it. I've read and been told that the SX trail, 5 spot and X-5 are much more trail/lt fr oriented than the Blur and 5.5, but if this Blur LT is going to be a little burlier (like the 4X), I may have more thinking to do. Is this the case, or are we just getting more travel out of a Blur?

The LT looks burlier. Look at the head tube.

robsetsfire · Apr 6, 2005

twistagrip said:
Don't know much about this frame, but I'll check it out. I'd say SC is only on my list for the V10, as the Blur, along with the 5.5, seems way too xc oriented. Even threw around getting a Blur 4x for trail riding, but deciding against it. I've read and been told that the SX trail, 5 spot and X-5 are much more trail/lt fr oriented than the Blur and 5.5, but if this Blur LT is going to be a little burlier (like the 4X), I may have more thinking to do. Is this the case, or are we just getting more travel out of a Blur?

Check here for more info:

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=89869

mosplat · Apr 6, 2005

money is no object?
a couple Turners get my vote.

WheelieMan · Apr 6, 2005

COmtbiker12 said:
Because he wants to replace two bikes?

I'd go with the Ventana or Specialized combo.

I think it's pretty strange to only want to buy two bikes from the same manufacturer. Buy what works, don't buy so that your bikes can match, otherwise you might be disappointed with what you end up with.

yangpei · Apr 6, 2005

Just a thought

Have you considered a Titus Super-moto DH and a Racer X100 or Moto-lite?

.WestCoastHucker. · Apr 6, 2005

FOES ...

DHS Mono & FXR

in the end you couldn't be happier (straight from the big mouth of the owner of multiple FOES bikes).......

Pentacle · Apr 6, 2005

ventana or turner. If Ventana only made an FSR......

Two bikes, one bike company?

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