Originally Posted by
cryptid01
dminor, what else is on your short list? I really like the SB66 because of its purported climbing prowess, weight (6lbs for the carbon version!), and level of craftsmanship. However it's longer (wheelbase, top tube, and most critically chainstays) with a higher bb than my 05 SX Trail.
My short list is, admittedly, pretty short and mostly Yeti: ASR-5; 575; SB66; ASR-7 . . . and, if situations were to change, Transition Bandit (although I'm a bit mystified why the TBC guys opted for a 68° HA).
I'm not sure if I would look to the 66 as a relacement to your SX Trail; SX strikes me as being on the other side of that cusp between long-legged trailbike and mini-DH/park bike. But maybe that's just me. If it's to pare back for some added climbing prowess, yeah, I'd go the SB; if it's toactually replace the SX Trail, I'd look at the Seven.