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Well guys, and props to Sherwood, I am so impressed with my X5. I took it to Mr. Toads, climbed an ungodly 20 miles at 9000 f (lots of access closed due to blasting) then decended down.
Next day, did Loon lake, which for those who have not gone there is a nice techie ride. About 14 miles up 2-3 ft drops and loose head size rocks, roots, etc.
The X5 performed amazing ! At one point, i had no speed at all going up this inclide with roots, loose rocks. I was at a complete stall, then just powered through it. But what amazed me was the traction I had. On my other bikes when I would do that, I might have snapped a chain due to flex, but just amazed how it accelerated over the obstacles.
A little heavy climbing the first day with the Z1 i think I might switch over to the Talas and the go with 5" rockers, but man og man, i love this bike !!
p.s. Push float is great, I dumped the Romic in a heartbeat. First time I have ever used "air" stuff, and firmly believe in it.
Next day, did Loon lake, which for those who have not gone there is a nice techie ride. About 14 miles up 2-3 ft drops and loose head size rocks, roots, etc.
The X5 performed amazing ! At one point, i had no speed at all going up this inclide with roots, loose rocks. I was at a complete stall, then just powered through it. But what amazed me was the traction I had. On my other bikes when I would do that, I might have snapped a chain due to flex, but just amazed how it accelerated over the obstacles.
A little heavy climbing the first day with the Z1 i think I might switch over to the Talas and the go with 5" rockers, but man og man, i love this bike !!
p.s. Push float is great, I dumped the Romic in a heartbeat. First time I have ever used "air" stuff, and firmly believe in it.