Getting a new DH bike for 2012, looking at a full build. The local shop sells Norco, Giant and Specialized. To be honest I don't really have any interest in the Glory so the Norco Aurum 2 and Specialized Demo 8 I are my top pics.
Another shop I trust can get me a Wilson. I don't have pricing on the Wilson yet or know the parts specs for 2012. Any here have the parts list for the 2012 Wilson XP or RC?
So far I'm leaning towards the Demo as pricing and parts specs are better then the Norco + the design is a season old so any bugs 'should' have been worked out by now, but again I don't have pricing on the Wilson yet.
What does ridemonkey think will be the better riding bike?
Rider background: I ride on the East Coast (Nova Scotia) trails are pretty varied, some smooth and fast some steep and rocky. I don't ever shy away form the hard lines, drops or jumps and have been known to snap a frame or two. Been riding DH and FR for about 10 years now.
I ride allot and do some coaching in the summer months. I plan on racing 4-8 times next season so the bike needs to be durable and hopefully last me two seasons.
I currently ride a 2010 Corsair Maelstrom. I like the handling, love the rearward axle path and bob free pedaling. It's just a tad small for me. I have a small and should be on a medium.
Another shop I trust can get me a Wilson. I don't have pricing on the Wilson yet or know the parts specs for 2012. Any here have the parts list for the 2012 Wilson XP or RC?
So far I'm leaning towards the Demo as pricing and parts specs are better then the Norco + the design is a season old so any bugs 'should' have been worked out by now, but again I don't have pricing on the Wilson yet.
What does ridemonkey think will be the better riding bike?
Rider background: I ride on the East Coast (Nova Scotia) trails are pretty varied, some smooth and fast some steep and rocky. I don't ever shy away form the hard lines, drops or jumps and have been known to snap a frame or two. Been riding DH and FR for about 10 years now.
I ride allot and do some coaching in the summer months. I plan on racing 4-8 times next season so the bike needs to be durable and hopefully last me two seasons.
I currently ride a 2010 Corsair Maelstrom. I like the handling, love the rearward axle path and bob free pedaling. It's just a tad small for me. I have a small and should be on a medium.
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