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kona crasher · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:07 am Post subject: Considering buying a new frame

I am looking at buying a new frame , i want an all mountain/freeride frame with 6" travel but with 18 gears so i can use it as an xc .
I like the look of a Santa cruz bullit , Has anyone got one ,what are they like ? has anyone got any other suggestions for frames ?

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jamie · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:25 am Post subject:

My mate has just bought a intense 6.6 for 800 quid looks the dogs but its not built yet so dont know what it rides like. Guess it depends on how much you want to spend really ?

Pires · Elite User Joined: 04 Mar 2008 Posts: 592 Location: TW

SX Trail everytime or Heckler.

Rusty · Settled User Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 58 Location: Kent

Lapierre spicy's are very nice.

Syren Sistair · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject:

Ellsworth... good for those XC days but might not be what your after for those freeriding times

Syren Sistair · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:10 pm Post subject:

oh... yeh, or a Transition!

yorkey · Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 8:43 pm Post subject:

have a go on my pitch tim see if you like it its a good allrounder

kona crasher · Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 6:47 am Post subject:

thanks Yorkie i will do that , also i had a look at a giant reign x looks good , but has anyone got one or ridden one who can give me an opinion on them ?
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phils010 · Settled User Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 109

im riding a mythic wildcard, 5 - 6.5 " travel, currently have 66's up front and a single 38t ring, witch is ok for freeridy stuff like herts etc. but with dual rings and somthing like a lyrik or 36 up front it would be much better for the kind of stuff you want it for.
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Metalibiker · Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:37 pm Post subject:

My mates got a bullit custom build, and its insane. really really good bike, but a little too sort of forward for me, but im used to the raked feel lol. would be an excellent choice from FR and light DH to light XC.

IMO though, the reign is must better, my othe rmate has got one, and it feels so light and smooth, but can take the big stuff easy. not as well as the bullit, but XC will be a breeze.

Ide get the reign =]

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