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Need MTB Help!!!!

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Where-am-I
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I'm in need of a new MTB and I've narrowed the choice to two bikes...
a Gary Fischer X-Caliber (29er) which has a Fox F80Rl 29 fork
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a Specialized Stumpjumper comp 29 which has a Reba SL 29 fork and some nicer components than the X-Caliber

 i'm 6'2" 155 pounds and an aggressive rider... any thoughts?
Jul 18 2009 8:16PM
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gnustreetfool
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I just got a kona shred, and i love it but its not really an xc bike more of a DJ and freeride bike
Jul 18 2009 8:25PM
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SkierX
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I'd strongly suggest hitting up PinkBike or even MTBR's 29'r forum for more accurate info on this subject.
Jul 18 2009 8:26PM
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charmander
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truth.

id rather have the fox than the reba though, i think.

i'm pretty spotty on 29ers, but specialized's 26"s are pretty shitty except for the sx imo.
and gary fishers are pretty solid, so id take the gary fisher myself/
Jul 18 2009 8:28PM
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joshua
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i got a new shred too. 09 konas are soooooo much of an improvement
Jul 18 2009 8:35PM
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charmander
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they're atill konas though...

i hate shreds, i broke mine haha.
Jul 18 2009 8:36PM
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gnustreetfool
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cool story, may i ask what you broke on it?
Jul 18 2009 8:39PM
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SkierX
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And to make things easier, both Fisher and Specialized make solid bikes. Your best bet is to find a way to ride both, and pick whichever you feel fits you better.
Jul 18 2009 8:40PM
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charmander
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drops, konas just arent very solid, and aluminum dirt jump frames are a bad idea.
Jul 18 2009 8:40PM
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Where-am-I
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thanks for the help i'm probably going to go with the fischer but i also can get a really good deal on a Kona 29er with a scandium frame (500 less than the fischer)... but with shitty components and an even lower grade fork than the specialized
Jul 19 2009 8:17PM
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bikerocker
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dude go kona.  fischers g2 geometry doesn't work that well for 29ers.

at least not for me

Jul 19 2009 8:28PM
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Where-am-I
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yeah but i'm getting the fisher cause the kona has shitty components... although  the kona frame is sick! end thread-- thanks for help!
Jul 19 2009 10:24PM
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FUUUCK
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congradulations?
Jul 19 2009 10:33PM
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FUUUCK
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this is true, the components are of similar quality, though I would rather have a fox, personally.

Also GF has a better warranty, and in my experience makes better bikes than specialized.
Jul 19 2009 10:35PM
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Totes_Magotes
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jokes? i hope..

if your going 29.. then.. i guuuueeesss gary fisher is decent.. but specialized is mucho better

Jul 19 2009 10:40PM
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Totes_Magotes
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o and 2ble post... don't get a Kona.. unless your dumb.. cause definatelly isn't a good bike.. if you could get a deal.. and want a 29er.. try you damndest to get a Moots or Orbea.. the best
Jul 19 2009 10:42PM
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steezebomb
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Are you serious? Aluminum dj frames are a great idea.
They can make them cheap and light, whilst also being very strong.
There is a reason that a lot of common dj bikes are made of aluminum.
Also, konas are super solid little bikes.
May I ask you what broke on your kona?
If it is the frame (like your post implies) why didn't you get that shit warrantied?
Jul 20 2009 6:15AM
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