Planet X Splittail: some rear shock info...

[dirtpaws]

I emailed Zed Sports with some questions about the Splittail rear shock.

Thought I post the info here since there is little info on this bike, it's not even listed on the Planet X site (just prototype photos, not info).

What size shock does it require? I have a spare Manitou Swinger 3way
7.5 x 2.0 and a 6.5 x 1.5.
Either will work, obviously the 7.5 x 2.0 will give you more travel

For the frame that does come with a shock, what shock make/model
would that be?
We ship with Rockshock Pearl 3.3

Can it fit a front derailluer?
No

Pete from Zed Sport also sent me the email below:

The leverage ratio of the splitail is 2.6:1

This means if you put a 1.5" stroke shock on the bike you will get 3.9" travel at the rear wheel
If you put a 2" stroke shock in the bike you will get 5.2" travel at the rear wheel.
We do not recommend a shock longer than 7.5"


http://www.planet-x-bikes.com/mtb/images/photoalbum/5/3.jpg

http://www.zedsport.com/pages/news/images/splitail/frame.gif

[Mordax]

sexy...
the more i look at this...the more i think it'll be my next rig

[g33grant]

Ive also looked into this bike and have found little to nothing on it, do you know of anywhere else to find more out about this bike?

[dirtpaws]

Ive also looked into this bike and have found little to nothing on it, do you know of anywhere else to find more out about this bike?

Yeah, I can't find much info on this frame either.

There are some post by one of their sponsored riders (I think) over on the Planet X forums, I didn't bookmark the thread, but do a seach over there should be a couple threads:
http://www.teamplanetx.com/forum/index.php?

I was talking to the Zed Sports people and they told me that the frame comes in two sizes.

The smaller of the two sizes is meant to be a one size fits all 4x/jumping frame to fit people of any size (like a BMX bike one size deal). The larger size is more meant to be a freeride/playbike.

With the multiple shock positions and shock lengths, you can really tune the bikes geometry to your needs.

I have two extra Manitou Swingers, a 7.5 and a 6.5 length shocks, so the shockless frame price of $650 seems tempting.

http://www.planet-x-bikes.com/mtb/images/photoalbum/5/0.jpg

[formermtboarder]

have you ridden it yet? It looks like a fully i might actually like

[f0ggy]

Ive test ridden it, and I have to say that im in love....with a bike, it will be my next bike

[Mordax]

here's a link to the a post on that other forum

http://teamplanetx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66&highlight=splittail

a few of their builds...
http://teamplanetx.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=394&stc=1

http://teamplanetx.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=400&stc=1

[Cheetabrian]

I have had my splittail for almost a year and I love it. I definitely would recommend getting one. I bought it thinking I would just ride it on the rougher trails and ride my Cheeta hardtail all the other time at the jumps and stuff but I pretty much only ride the splittail now.

The picture of the bike with the red tires is the older style with a different top tube. The picture of just the frame is the current frame. It has different shock positions and I have mine set in the top setting which makes the top of the frame and seat lower.

[Acadian]

I also have a split tail setup for DS - super fun little bike that's for sho!!

[dirtpaws]

Price Point sells this frame now:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/15411-175_PLAST6-3-Parts-60-Frames/Planet-X-Splitail-Frame.htm

[Mordax]

does anyone have this frame in a size medium? im trying to figure out which size i want

i'm 5'10 and the bike will be built for north shore trail riding/freeride