AM bikes with 150 rear end?

[SCARY]

Since I'm done with MX,I need another way to train.Usually, I just use my DH bike for xc rides.But now,I'm gonna concentrate on upping the cardio even more,once can ride.

I've had xc bikes before and rarely rode them after I switched to DH .I honestly don't enjoy it very much,but I'm gonna give it a go again and see if I can make something out of it.

The reason for the 150 rear is that I'd like to transfer or use as much as spare stuff from what i use on my DH and I am planning on building up a super light,race run only wheelset and just use it on the am bike when not racing to save a bit of money.

(Just looking for a frame)
I know the Uzzi has a 150 ,but I wonder it that bike is too close to a DH bike or what?Still would like to be in the low 30s if possible.

[4130biker]

Last Herb AM comes to mind- not sure of availability, but sick looking bikes on paper. Weren't some of the IH AM bikes 150 rear end? Could be a cheaper option than the Herb.
http://www.last-bikes.com/archive/herb-am.html

[DirtMcGirk]

I have an Intense SS with a 150 rear.

[92SE-R]

6point and 7point frames are 150. 44headtube too so you can run works headsets

[SCARY]

I have an Intense SS with a 150 rear.

Isn't that kind of a "tanky" build ? I thought they were 135 only.ill look again.

[SCARY]

6point and 7point frames are 150. 44headtube too so you can run works headsets

Those are still made?! I rode a 7.3 years ago an really liked it.hmmm...

[freeridefool]

No they aren't made anymore. But if you can find a 6 point that would be a much cheaper option to getting into the am bike crowd. Especially since you said you aren't sure if you will like it. You can probably find a 6 point complete for the price of a new frame.

[SCARY]

Intenses site says 135 rear only

[Beef Supreme]

The uzzi is a pretty capable AM bike. They pedal much better than a SS I'm not surprised you don't find XC riding fun on a DH bike but a big AM bike is a different story.

[DirkaDirkaJack]

150 rear with 73mm BB shell: chain line no-worky. need 83mm BB shell.

[iRider]

Intenses site says 135 rear only

DirtMcG is talking about the old SS which had the same replaceable DOs like the Uzzi/Socom/M3 of that era.
The bike on the Intense page is the new SS2. But the new Uzzi VP is supposed to replace the SS2 and it has G3 DOs that you also can get in 150 mm.

Hope that helps.

[Optimax150]

150 rear with 73mm BB shell: chain line no-worky. need 83mm BB shell.

I have a 150 rear with a 63mm BB and no problems. I think if there was a problem banshee wouldn't have done it with there scythe. All about setup.

[allen]

I do pretty much the same thing with my 7pt for daily riding and Sunday for DH for the same reason. Its helps allot having two bikes w/ similar platforms and parts that you can swap back and forth when you need to.

I see your in AZ, I lived out there for awhile when going to school. I was out there visiting in February at my friends place who lives at the base of SoMo and spent a week riding there on my 6pt (this was b4 i got my 7). To me that bike or a 7pt is an awesome choice for AZ. It pedals great and can handle the rocky sections easily. The only time it felt like i had too little bike was when we did shuttle runs.

Al

[sundaydoug]

If you don't care about not having a warranty try to find a 6-point. 150mm rear end and 83mm BB, so everything from a DH bike should be compatible. I picked up a new '08 frame 2 seasons ago for $500 and built a disgusting trailbike out of it. The thing just rips.

[scottbrixie]

Look at the Santa Cruz Nomad or Butcher. Im running the Butcher and really like it..