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s_a_m
Posts: 916 - Karma: 58
yo i race xc mountain biking.  i ride in michaux pennsylvania which is really rocky and rooty technical stuff.  right now i ride a felt rxc elite...

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i want to get a cross country full suspension bike and spend up to 2000.  right now im looking at 4 bikes.  i would like some input on which one you riders think is the best.  i am also open to any suggesstions.

Specialized FSR xc Comp $1650 http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=40122&eid=95

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Giant Anthem X3 $2000  http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/2270/32154/

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Giant Trance X4 $1500  http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/2272/32148/

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Jamis Dakar XCT 1 $1775  http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/fullsuspension/dakarxct/09_dakarxct1.html

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and if it matters i am 5 foot 7 and 130 pounds.  thanks for any input and plus karma!

Jul 13 2009 4:24PM
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s_a_m
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wow i failed. there should have been pictures of the other bikes but whatever
Jul 13 2009 4:25PM
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specialh
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Get the specialized. I LOVE their bikes. They handle really well, have smart geometry, and have very good components.
Jul 13 2009 4:27PM
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k-rob
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i have ridden both the trance and the fsr, and i preferred the trance. the other two i know nothing about. are you buying from a shop? if so, go try out the bikes first and whichever feels best riding flat, and leaning back over the seat is the one you should probably get, after taking into account the components and price. specialized and giant are both great companies, i prefer the durability of a specialized frame. jamis frames are always uncomfortable for me, but i've heard good things about the durability of the frames.

hope that helps a bit.
Jul 13 2009 4:30PM
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s_a_m
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ya that helps.  i will be buying from a shop.  before i buy any of them i will definetly make sure that i demo them.  and i can get like a 20% discount on the specialized.
Jul 13 2009 4:36PM
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Shlogan
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have you thought about santa cruz? i had a superlight and it was a super good buy imo
Jul 13 2009 4:42PM
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s_a_m
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i havent but i will check out their line up
Jul 13 2009 4:46PM
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specialh
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They handle SICK. The only problem is that there really heavy and for x-c racing, u need something lighter.
Jul 13 2009 4:48PM
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s_a_m
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the santa cruz super light is like 29 pounds i read
Jul 13 2009 4:52PM
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Owl
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Specialized SX Trail xc

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Jul 13 2009 5:00PM
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s_a_m
Posts: 916 - Karma: 58
isnt the SX a downhill bike?
Jul 13 2009 5:04PM
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dylansiggers
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take up dirt jumping
Jul 13 2009 5:20PM
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Alex=God
Posts: 2422 - Karma: 139
yes
please
thank you

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Jul 13 2009 5:24PM
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b-kul
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he is an xc racer....
Jul 13 2009 5:32PM
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@skiinmitch
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All you would ever need

http://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/bikes/mountain_full_suspension/session_88/session88dh/

or

http://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/bikes/mountain_full_suspension/fuel_ex/fuelex99/
Jul 13 2009 5:38PM
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s_a_m
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thanks! the fuel EX 5.5 looks sick
Jul 13 2009 5:46PM
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Alex=God
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oh shit nevermind
Jul 13 2009 6:57PM
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Owl
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sx trail is so prime for everything though and theres an older model made for xc
Jul 13 2009 7:04PM
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nickyp
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Santa Cruz kill it. Also, they handle longer travel forks really well, which is probs what you need for gnarlier shit.
Jul 13 2009 7:08PM
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BrokenBones
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I purchased a superlight (08 model) for 1100 and i've been super happy with it. I'd recommend anyone who wants an amazing frame at a great price.
Jul 13 2009 7:11PM
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s_a_m
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bump
Jul 14 2009 9:37AM
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mike91129
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I have the Trance x2 and i love it so much. Granted its not exactly a cross country bike, it is fairly light but has stood up to some abuse. The suspension setup works very nicely and it doesnt feel like it has a loose back end. And its great stock bike for the price, good parts for the price.
Jul 14 2009 9:58AM
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no_steeze
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i raced xc for a while on a titus racer x, best bike i've ever ridden for xc racing

personally i don't like FSR suspension. after the titus i rode a blur xc which was good but not nearly as fast as the titus, that thing just hammers

the frames pop up on chainlove every once in a while, check it out, i loved that bike
Jul 14 2009 11:34AM
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