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Transition Bottle rocket

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gapersarefriends
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Anyone have experience on one? i'm looking at buying one as an enduro that can still rip jumps.

Or should i get a tr250? Help
Oct 8 2014 6:27PM
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freeski1620
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I'd get the bottle rocket. its more practical than the 250. if you intend to trail ride don't get a 250. if you're just gonna lap lifts get the 250. My buddy has a 250 for resort riding but has to have his stump jumper for trail riding.
Oct 8 2014 7:44PM
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gapersarefriends
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freeski1620I'd get the bottle rocket. its more practical than the 250. if you intend to trail ride don't get a 250. if you're just gonna lap lifts get the 250. My buddy has a 250 for resort riding but has to have his stump jumper for trail riding.


i'm planning on riding my local trails with my friends, and resort riding once or twice a year
Oct 8 2014 8:17PM
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gapersarefriends
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freeski1620I'd get the bottle rocket. its more practical than the 250. if you intend to trail ride don't get a 250. if you're just gonna lap lifts get the 250. My buddy has a 250 for resort riding but has to have his stump jumper for trail riding.


any other bikes similar to the bottle rocket i should look at?
Oct 8 2014 8:18PM
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kvan
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gapersarefriendsany other bikes similar to the bottle rocket i should look at?

Ive got a Giant reign and it rips everything from xc trails to bike parks. If your looking for a bike that can do it all I'd highly recommend either a reign or a trance. The Trek slash/scratch is worth checking out as well.
Oct 8 2014 10:34PM
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gapersarefriends
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ec_jibberIve got a Giant reign and it rips everything from xc trails to bike parks. If your looking for a bike that can do it all I'd highly recommend either a reign or a trance. The Trek slash/scratch is worth checking out as well.


thanks man
Oct 8 2014 10:59PM
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Mr.Penguin
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I had a bottle rocket for a few years. It was awesome, handled dirt jumps, technical downhill lines, free ride downhill lines, and was still able to climb. Fair warning they tend to build up fairly heavy so if you're looking for an xc bike that can jump you may want to look elsewhere. Only reason I ditched it was go to a Transition Double since I stopped riding so much real technical downhill stuff. Feel free message me if you have any specific questions.
Oct 9 2014 12:10AM
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gapersarefriends
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Mr.PenguinI had a bottle rocket for a few years. It was awesome, handled dirt jumps, technical downhill lines, free ride downhill lines, and was still able to climb. Fair warning they tend to build up fairly heavy so if you're looking for an xc bike that can jump you may want to look elsewhere. Only reason I ditched it was go to a Transition Double since I stopped riding so much real technical downhill stuff. Feel free message me if you have any specific questions.


i pm'ed ya
Oct 9 2014 12:20AM
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suup
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Santa cruz nomad?
Oct 9 2014 12:59AM
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gapersarefriends
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skisocksSanta cruz nomad?


i looked at this too, a bit pricey
Oct 9 2014 1:10AM
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gapersarefriends
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skisocksSanta cruz nomad?


i looked at this too, a bit pricey
Oct 9 2014 1:10AM
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jadavis
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To be honest the frame design is a little dated. Depending on whether you like 27.5" wheels, Transition makes the Suppressor and the Patrol. These both fit your criteria. I'm also a huge fan of the Intense Tracer. What sort of price range are you looking at?
Oct 9 2014 3:41AM
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stupendous-man
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check out the specialized enduro, transition covert, trek slash, giant reign, norco truax, kona entourage, santa cruz nomad, diamondback scapegoat, and ibis mojo. I was looking for the same style of bike recently; most of these were out of my price range but they would all fit what youre looking for
Oct 9 2014 11:35PM
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gapersarefriends
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jadavisTo be honest the frame design is a little dated. Depending on whether you like 27.5" wheels, Transition makes the Suppressor and the Patrol. These both fit your criteria. I'm also a huge fan of the Intense Tracer. What sort of price range are you looking at?


A used bike, a grand to two grand at the most. I know, limited budget but I figure I can get a decent aluminum bike for this price
Oct 13 2014 12:43AM
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gapersarefriends
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stupendous-mancheck out the specialized enduro, transition covert, trek slash, giant reign, norco truax, kona entourage, santa cruz nomad, diamondback scapegoat, and ibis mojo. I was looking for the same style of bike recently; most of these were out of my price range but they would all fit what youre looking for


An entourage would be ideal for what I want, so tough to find some within driving distance for sale
Oct 13 2014 12:44AM
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