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srphillips89
11-19-2006, 08:53 PM
I'm looking at getting a V10 for next years racing season. Would a 10 inches of travel be "to much" travel for racing in the south? I just don't want to get something that would be overkill.
TCP21
11-19-2006, 09:01 PM
good lord scott. a v-10. i guess that will work but i think 10 inches is a bit much man.
srphillips89
11-19-2006, 09:02 PM
Thats why I'm asking :biggrin:
escapeartist
11-19-2006, 10:09 PM
I dont know what I'm talking about. But I'll pretend because I have a feeling its gonna be the thing to do in this thread.
10 inches will probably be a blast and Snowshoe and Sugar and Windrock and those places, but thats a whole lot of cash money to be spending on a bike you're going to have to drive several hours to ride, and thats probably going to slow you down at races like Dark Mtn.
srphillips89
11-20-2006, 06:49 AM
I don't want to sound like some spoiled kid, but I have the Nomad for that type of racing(Dark mountain is going to be a Super D this year). My other option would be a Cannondale Judge DH and it might be a little better suited for racing in the South. Like I said, I don't want to get a bike that is overkill.
FCLinder
11-20-2006, 07:54 AM
srphillips89, are you looking at getting a new bike or used? How much are you looking to spend? A V-10 is a nice bike but I will tell you its a better fit bike for a big person and someone that doesn't have finesse on a bike. It is made for plowing stuff with. The fame also has a dead feel to it like it doesn't want to leave the ground, as in its harder to bunny hop. I feel there are much better frames out there for racing, but you need to get what works for you.
What kind of rider are you? We maybe able to help you better after you tell us.
Example: I am a finesse rider. I don't always take the hard lines, but look for the smoothest line to follow. I hoop over most of the things on a trail. I like a frame that really pedals well and is light.
What's wrong with just using the Nomad?
Vories had no problems riding his at windrock so you should be just fine with that.
:biggrin:
motomike
11-20-2006, 08:30 AM
What races do you plan to attend?
profro
11-20-2006, 08:34 AM
What's wrong with just using the Nomad?
Vories had no problems riding his at windrock so you should be just fine with that.
:biggrin:
Editing did a good job of not showing his "problems".
Metal Dude
11-20-2006, 08:44 AM
Yes a V-10 is too much travel for DH racing here
maybe you have the nomad then get a 8" rig Gee-
bizutch
11-20-2006, 10:42 AM
did I mention that my full Demo 8 is for sale?
EuroNewbie
11-20-2006, 10:49 AM
Good question, I have been considering the same thing. Now I am looking more at the Turner DHR - 8.5" travel. But still tossing around the idea of a V10 or M3
untitledsince89
11-20-2006, 10:54 AM
a demo 8 IMO is a perfect frame for the south
pedalable (to an extent) you can freeride it, and then go race full on dh with it, if you have cash to spend, go with a demo 8. either way the v10 and judge will be overkill for everything expcet what escape artist said.
bizutch
11-20-2006, 10:55 AM
a demo 8 IMO is a perfect frame for the south
pedalable (to an extent) you can freeride it, and then go race full on dh with it, if you have cash to spend, go with a demo 8. either way the v10 and judge will be overkill for everything expcet what escape artist said.
your commission check's in the mail:pirate2:
motomike
11-20-2006, 10:56 AM
Yes, but I think he still works at a shop that carries the v10 and judge...
bizutch
11-20-2006, 11:02 AM
Yes, but I think he still works at a shop that carries the v10 and judge...
boy...don't make me sit on you!:bonk:
motomike
11-20-2006, 11:06 AM
I know I know, he's gonna say the same thing though!
sunday, riding pisgah around ashville I believe. I'll call ya.
bizutch
11-20-2006, 11:10 AM
I know I know, he's gonna say the same thing though!
sunday, riding pisgah around ashville I believe. I'll call ya.
ASHEville. :biggrin: Bring it...hopefully my crank will be warranteed by then. My Stylo crank is separating from the integrated BB spindle.
frznnomad
11-20-2006, 12:05 PM
originally posted by bizutch
My Stylo crank is separating from the integrated BB spindle.
damn so that is what the problem was.
ohh and srphillips what kinda weight are we looking at here. im about 150 lbs and there is no way in hell i will ever need anything above 9 inches for anything that i ride. i mean a v10 is a great bike but for smaller riders and south riders its overkill. if you like the bike to be really nibble and get off the ground stay away from the v10, and if you are a finese rider deffinatly stay away from it cause that bike is ment to plow threw any rock garden you put it up against. hope that helps man. :cheers:
untitledsince89
11-20-2006, 12:37 PM
Yes, but I think he still works at a shop that carries the v10 and judge...
ahh gotcha
well in that case, a Vp-free may be a good choice, if your a finese rider, not a full on dh bike but still very capable.
untitledsince89
11-20-2006, 12:41 PM
your commission check's in the mail:pirate2:
that adress is:biggrin:
Jon Pfundstein
2416 tannery trail
winston-salem NC, 27106
aha or you can just send me the bike, I'll take that as payment:cheers:
bizutch
11-20-2006, 01:00 PM
that adress is:biggrin:
Jon Pfundstein
2416 tannery trail
winston-salem NC, 27106
aha or you can just send me the bike, I'll take that as payment:cheers:
you should be receving your subscription to Adam & Eve Adult Entertainment catalog in 4-6 weeks.
bizutch
11-20-2006, 01:02 PM
that adress is:biggrin:
Jon Pfundstein
2416 tannery trail
winston-salem NC, 27106
aha or you can just send me the bike, I'll take that as payment:cheers:
dang dude...your parents own 3 houses? One at the lake? :greedy:
untitledsince89
11-20-2006, 01:21 PM
aha wtf?
did you do some identity, research?
aha yea 2 house's, one in winston and a condo on lake norman
but $? aha none for me, I pay for all my bikes in full
aha working for 6.05 takes a while to pay for an expensive hobby :/
Scott...
Get the Judge. 8.5" staged rear travel, floating brake to kill brake jack, lower standover height, slightly longer wheelbase helps stability, and slacker headtube angle. IMO, 10" is excessive for anywhere in the South, 8" is plenty for most anything anywhere. I got a chance to ride both at Snowshoe this past May and the Judge was just unreal. It's so fast.
Your best bet, if you can, is to ride both of them, then decide on which one you like one more, because I doubt you'll ever get a definite answer on which is "Better".
bizutch
11-20-2006, 01:43 PM
Scott...
Get the Judge. 8.5" staged rear travel, floating brake to kill brake jack, lower standover height, slightly longer wheelbase helps stability, and slacker headtube angle. IMO, 10" is excessive for anywhere in the South, 8" is plenty for most anything anywhere. I got a chance to ride both at Snowshoe this past May and the Judge was just unreal. It's so fast.
Your best bet, if you can, is to ride both of them, then decide on which one you like one more, because I doubt you'll ever get a definite answer on which is "Better".
hah hah.
I'm puttting you on my "Lopes list"....(see DH forum for meaning):brows:
srphillips89
11-20-2006, 03:10 PM
Yes, but I think he still works at a shop that carries the v10 and judge...
Moto is right. I basically have to chose between Santa Cruz and Cannondale
I think I'm going to go with the Judge. Everything you guys are saying about lighter riders and the V10 sounds like it wouldn't be the best bike for me. I really appreciate all the help guys.
hah hah.
I'm puttting you on my "Lopes list"....(see DH forum for meaning):brows:
My bad if I sounded cocky. I just happened to like the Judge better. Both are winning bikes, and quite frankly I think either one of them would be badass.
Scott, as you know, I ride a Gemini so I'm kinda biased towards the Judge to begin with.
bizutch
11-21-2006, 10:03 AM
My bad if I sounded cocky. I just happened to like the Judge better. Both are winning bikes, and quite frankly I think either one of them would be badass.
Scott, as you know, I ride a Gemini so I'm kinda biased towards the Judge to begin with.
oh no. Just a joke brother. I'm just a kiddin':brows: mahn!!
oh no. Just a joke brother. I'm just a kiddin':brows: mahn!!
haha that's cool man. Just trying to make sure no more bitch-fights make it into the Threads, thats all.
Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics; even if you win, you are still retarded.
JeffKill
11-21-2006, 01:21 PM
like competing in the Special Olympics; even if you win, you are still retarded.
Still one of my favorite qoutes....hahaha. Havent heard that one in a while.
dhbuilder
11-21-2006, 01:35 PM
I'm looking at getting a V10 for next years racing season. Would a 10 inches of travel be "to much" travel for racing in the south? I just don't want to get something that would be overkill.
not around here man.
dhbuilder
11-21-2006, 01:40 PM
What's wrong with just using the Nomad?
Vories had no problems riding his at windrock so you should be just fine with that.
:biggrin:
i love it when folks come up here on something less than a full d.h.sled.
they quickly have there @$$ handed to em.
and their bikes spend more time upsidedown in the parking lot than rubberside down on the trails.
take a real close look at him coming through the waterfall.
superior skill got him through it.
because that bike wasn't diggin' any of it.
ridefast
11-21-2006, 01:44 PM
^got any footage of that waterfall section?
dhbuilder
11-21-2006, 01:49 PM
JeffKill has a thread going here in the south forum with the N.W.D. clip in it.
check it out.
manimal
11-21-2006, 02:23 PM
some guys were killing it at massanutten last year on v-10's. never ridden one but i think chicks dig them ;)
bizutch
11-21-2006, 02:36 PM
haha that's cool man. Just trying to make sure no more bitch-fights make it into the Threads, thats all.
Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics; even if you win, you are still retarded.
FYI...I got hate mail from someone with a mentally impaired child on here posting that same comment.
srphillips89
11-21-2006, 02:50 PM
some guys were killing it at massanutten last year on v-10's. never ridden one but i think chicks dig them ;)
That's all I needed to know
d.e.f.
11-21-2006, 03:19 PM
I rode (and raced a little) a V10 in the south for 3 seasons. I liked it. I improved greatly over the time I had it. Never once did I have a problem w/ it. I wish I still had it. Honestly........it rode pretty damn similar to the Glory I rode up in Snowshoe for a weekend. I'd really like to rip up a new gen version.
Both will work and either will be fun bikes. Try to ride before you buy. But don't get hung up on people who base everything on personal bias or internet propaganda.
FCLinder
11-21-2006, 03:59 PM
I rode (and raced a little) a V10 in the south for 3 seasons. I liked it. I improved greatly over the time I had it. Never once did I have a problem w/ it. I wish I still had it. Honestly........it rode pretty damn similar to the Glory I rode up in Snowshoe for a weekend. I'd really like to rip up a new gen version.
Both will work and either will be fun bikes. Try to ride before you buy. But don't get hung up on people who base everything on personal bias or internet propaganda.
I think I ran into you when you where there with your friends Glory. Thanks for letting me try it out. I now have one on order. :cheers:
d.e.f.
11-21-2006, 06:22 PM
I think I ran into you when you where there with your friends Glory. Thanks for letting me try it out. I now have one on order. :cheers:
No worries.
Now there is a face to the internet name. That is a fun ass bike. I however, am still slow.
bizutch
11-22-2006, 09:34 AM
No worries.
Now there is a face to the internet name. That is a fun ass bike. I however, am still slow.
just put a little bearing grease on your brakes...you'll be faster in no time.
untitledsince89
11-22-2006, 05:02 PM
just put a little bearing grease on your brakes...you'll be faster in no time.
really?! i gotta try that:biggrin:
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