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Orvan
07-03-2002, 03:30 AM
something with a slack head angle too....
















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gravity
07-03-2002, 06:01 AM
stosh!
DHS
07-03-2002, 10:04 AM
Santacruz V10
Heidi
07-03-2002, 10:19 AM
Titus Racer X...Duh!:p
dump
07-03-2002, 12:01 PM
the lawill rear ends pedal extremely well w/ no noticable pedal feedback (they claim no pedal feedback)

I've had one built up light (<40lbs.) w/ a 38t in the front & a 11-32 in the rear & i can climb all my local xc trails on them & for extended pedalling i just raise the seat & keep a steady cadence... the bike really suprises me.

- dump
Orvan
07-03-2002, 12:19 PM
Originally posted by dump
the lawill rear ends pedal extremely well w/ no noticable pedal feedback (they claim no pedal feedback)

I've had one built up light (<40lbs.) w/ a 38t in the front & a 11-32 in the rear & i can climb all my local xc trails on them & for extended pedalling i just raise the seat & keep a steady cadence... the bike really suprises me.

- dump

I actually enjoy my time riding an old Yeti Lawwill around the XC trail here..but it's the Yeti DH4....same principle just less travel..
SomeDHloser
07-03-2002, 01:09 PM
I would have to say a Stormtroper........:D
Orvan
07-03-2002, 03:02 PM
Originally posted by Acadian
C'mon that's easy...Brooklyn TMX!

you never take my threads seriously...:mad:











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-BB-
07-03-2002, 03:31 PM
Originally posted by Orven


you never take my threads seriously...:mad:


:devil:
Oh... it was a serious thread? ;)
Our bad.

(I'd have to say, of the DH bikes I've actually tried, the Dare pedaled the best.)
jaydee
07-03-2002, 06:10 PM
Turner RFX
DEMON
07-04-2002, 09:27 PM
cheeta prowler
FlipSide
07-04-2002, 09:53 PM
KHS Dominatrax

The best climbing DH bike EVER!
Dirt rider
07-05-2002, 12:27 AM
you tkae your DH bike and remove the rear shock then you measure a peice of 2 inch thick steel rod the same lenght as the shock drill a hole in the rod in both ends and bolt the rod where the shock used to be. next fill both fork legs to the very top with oil. You now have a totaly rigid super great climbing DH bike...:D


other wise a DHi would be my choice..
crazybastard
07-06-2002, 07:03 PM
santacruz vp10 or the bullit with the 5th element chock
reflux
07-07-2002, 02:53 AM
i'm gonna put my money on a hardtail dh bike:D
crazybastard
07-11-2002, 12:30 PM
santacruz v10 cause the virtual pivot helps
Orvan
07-11-2002, 12:40 PM
I've made my decision..
2001 KHS Dominatrax with Avalanche DHS shock.... best ever/ultimate pedalling climbing DH bike with Super Mons T with prototype handlebar mounted lock out lever. on 3.0 tubeless (1020g) proto Kenda DH tires...
ohio
07-11-2002, 01:52 PM
Originally posted by Orven
I've made my decision..
2001 KHS Dominatrax with Avalanche DHS shock.... best ever/ultimate pedalling climbing DH bike with Super Mons T with prototype handlebar mounted lock out lever. on 3.0 tubeless (1020g) proto Kenda DH tires...

Good thinking. I'd put a hite-rite on there too so you can really get full leg extension on the climbs...
ibismojo
07-12-2002, 10:56 AM
Originally posted by reflux
i'm gonna put my money on a hardtail dh bike:D

dammit, you beat me to it :)
heypip
07-13-2002, 12:26 AM
Originally posted by FlipSide
KHS Dominatrax

The best climbing DH bike EVER!


ask the guys on nsmb about the dominatrax. lots of horror stories

pip
FlipSide
07-14-2002, 06:53 PM
Originally posted by heypip



ask the guys on nsmb about the dominatrax. lots of horror stories

pip

;)
stringcheese
07-14-2002, 06:57 PM
I'd say an apocalypse with 14" rear and a super monster/risse big foot would get the job done well.