Am I Being Silly To Comapre A Demo 9 To BMW Race Link?

roee · Apr 27, 2004

Well, I can't really answer the "which is better" part, but I certainly can take a guess at which bike would make me get up at night to pet it and see its not cold, hungry, missing either of its chains or anything.

BlackDiamond · Apr 27, 2004

Originally posted by roee
missing either of its chains or anything.

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LMFAO!!

xy9ine · Apr 27, 2004

hmmm... i was just contemplating a racelink vs v10 thread; i allready have the v10 - just trying to rationalise replacing it with the bmw. both frames are technically cool, but the link has a certain je ne sais crois that elevates it to lust object status.

on a related note - anyone know how the one-size 22.5" tt bmw fits a larger (6'-1") rider?

aand... what does the frame ACTUALLY weight (without cranks, but with shock, jackshaft, etc).

UiUiUiUi · Apr 27, 2004

Originally posted by Horrendous Hack
1lb more than the V10 I believe.

I'm 6'1" (closer to 6'2) and sat on the Race Link and felt very comfortable. If you don't, you can get special layback posts etc. but to me it felt great.

you already sat on one and are still thinking about it?
dayum get one...

UiUiUiUi · Apr 27, 2004

Originally posted by Horrendous Hack
Susppose I should. But there has been alot of hype about the Demo.

the demo seems to be a nice enough bike i pedaled one around on a parking lot and rode down a fireroad on it.
pedals well and all, but its just a complicated solution for a 4 bar.

if the brooklyn is only a small amount more expensive then why not go for the bike that will make all the other people jealous and finally join the cult of all those weirdos who ride these bikes

you know what i am talking about chromegodess

(the last sentence was not part of my totally useless online advice based on no riding time on a BMW and about 10 minutes on a demo9)

Fulton · Apr 27, 2004

Originally posted by Horrendous Hack
Well, the BMW would cost only a bit more here, I can't ride them :angry: so I have to ask for views here.

They do the same thing but which one (if anyone has any experience) pedals better, feels better etc?

Post your views and whatever.

Maybe I'm asking too much; slap me if I am.

kinda off topic, but have you checked out clifcat ?
they have a frame that is very similar to the brooklyn, including the jackshaft system. Main diference being an aluminum front triangle

Universe · Apr 27, 2004

Originally posted by UiUiUiUi
the demo seems to be a nice enough bike i pedaled one around on a parking lot and rode down a fireroad on it.
pedals well and all, but its just a complicated solution for a 4 bar.

if the brooklyn is only a small amount more expensive then why not go for the bike that will make all the other people jealous and finally join the cult of all those weirdos who ride these bikes

you know what i am talking about chromegodess
(the last sentence was not part of my totally useless online advice based on no riding time on a BMW and about 10 minutes on a demo9)

It's not complicated. Its no different than any 4 bar.

xy9ine · Apr 27, 2004

Originally posted by Universe
It's not complicated. Its no different than any 4 bar.

exactly. just the shock is activated via the chainstay rather than the swing link.

ps - do you know colin burke (ex-s8 riding victoria alumni)?

tmx · Apr 27, 2004

Originally posted by UiUiUiUi
...then why not go for the bike that will make all the other people jealous and finally join the cult of all those weirdos who ride these bikes

you know what i am talking about chromegodess
(the last sentence was not part of my totally useless online advice based on no riding time on a BMW and about 10 minutes on a demo9)

aahaha uiuiuiui. you knew i was lurking around in here...trying desperately to refrain from comment. can't......help myself .....any....l - l - l - longer...brooklynbrooklynbrooklyn. ahhhh, feel much better now.

HH, i strongly suggest you phone in any questions you might have for brooklyn because they (eh-hem) aren't at their best in the email department. i hope you can find one of each bike to try on a mountain sometime. bikes are like shoes and we all know manolo blahnik's aren't for everyone.

good luck on your decision.

Guess?Who · Apr 27, 2004

My friend has one and it is one of the best pedaling DH bikes made. No pedal bob at all. He also has a park bike and the link bike feels the same just with 8.5 inches of travel. He is a pic of his link bike ready for race season.

Sideways · Apr 28, 2004

Straight up, the Demo is going to have better suspension.
Is the geometry of either right for you? That's your decision.
The BMW definitely has some unique flavor, which is sometimes enough to make the decision.

Jm_ · Apr 28, 2004

Originally posted by Sideways
Straight up, the Demo is going to have better suspension.
Is the geometry of either right for you? That's your decision.
The BMW definitely has some unique flavor, which is sometimes enough to make the decision.

And you think that the suspension on an FSR with a 5th type shock is going to be better than a rearward-path moto-link type bike with an avalanche? Can I smoke some too?

erikkellison · Apr 28, 2004

Originally posted by Jm_
Can I smoke some too?

seriously.

S.n.a.k.e. · Apr 28, 2004

Originally posted by roee
Well, I can't really answer the "which is better" part, but I certainly can take a guess at which bike would make me get up at night to pet it and see its not cold, hungry, missing either of its chains or anything.

GET UP? I think I would just have to turn over.

Then again if I bought one, it would have to be next to me on the couch, as my wife would be occupying the bed alone.

Cheers,

Marc

UiUiUiUi · Apr 28, 2004

Originally posted by Horrendous Hack
Daily feedings of oil. Sleep with the frame or put it in the spare room with a baby listen in radio thing. Ride it around, take it to the cinema.

visit its family on the holidays.... errr i dont think doc will like that

roee · Apr 28, 2004

... have Mini Links running all across your house, dripping oil from their chains... "daddy, daddy, he's pulling on my chain!!"

Swine · Apr 28, 2004

bmw is teh fastAr

the demo is a cool looking bike, but the bmw has 10 times the coolness because not only does is look crazy, but it actually is a different type of suspension set-up rather then just a revised one, oh yeah...i dought youll see anyone on the trail with the same bike. nor will you have any super young, misguided teens coming up to you asking how you like riding the best bike in the world.

tmx · Apr 28, 2004

too funny with the cradle-radio and reading dirt to little bikey, visiting the family and sleeping on the couch cuz wifey don't like bikey.

confessional: i slept with my tmx when it first came home. but but but...just look at it....wouldn't you have done the same?

UiUiUiUi · Apr 28, 2004

Originally posted by chromegoddess
too funny with the cradle-radio and reading dirt to little bikey, visiting the family and sleeping on the couch cuz wifey don't like bikey.

confessional: i slept with my tmx when it first came home. but but but...just look at it....wouldn't you have done the same?

holy ****!

did the same with my canfield, shared the couch while watching TV

tmx · Apr 28, 2004

I KNEW IT!!! you're just a crazy as the rest of us uiuiuiui.

so relived i'm not the only one who has slept with their bike.

roee · Apr 28, 2004

Originally posted by chromegoddess
I KNEW IT!!! you're just a crazy as the rest of us uiuiuiui.

so relived i'm not the only one who has slept with their bike.

Your bike had more fun, though

Sideways · Apr 28, 2004

Originally posted by Jm_
And you think that the suspension on an FSR with a 5th type shock is going to be better than a rearward-path moto-link type bike with an avalanche? Can I smoke some too?

I have ridden the Demo, and it is awesome.

sguhrofst8 · Apr 28, 2004

Just bought a Demo 9 Pro. Its one of the best FR/DH bikes I have pedaled. I find it similar, a little bit, to the V10. It's real stable, corners great and not super heavy.
At least I think, everyone will always have different opinions. anyway, I got a sweet deal on it.

As far as the pedal thing, by pumping up the shock and using that in combination w/ specialized suspension design does eliminate a good bit of the bob.

anyone else have a 888? what are your thoughts so far?

--z--

Swine · Apr 28, 2004

Originally posted by Horrendous Hack
Nothing like snuggling up to an FS frame on the couch in the evening.

9 inches o' pleasure :eek:

must be black

Toshi · Apr 29, 2004

Originally posted by Jm_
And you think that the suspension on an FSR with a 5th type shock is going to be better than a rearward-path moto-link type bike with an avalanche? Can I smoke some too?

the proof is in the pudding. in other words all the buzzwords in the world can be overshadowed by geometry and general execution. having ridden neither of the two bikes i can't comment directly.

intensified · Apr 29, 2004

I tried a couple of BMW's and have to say they are an incredible ride.They definatly are addictive.I'm 6'1 and the bike fit me great.If you can pull it off go for it.The laid back post is not needed,just go with a Thompson and crank it up,they have a low standover height.

UiUiUiUi · Apr 29, 2004

Originally posted by chromegoddess
I KNEW IT!!! you're just a crazy as the rest of us uiuiuiui.

who would have thought, eh?

Shortbus · Apr 29, 2004

maybe this different angle on a BMW will help you decide

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