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hoga98
07-23-05, 06:41 AM
I currently have a Bontrager Privateer Comp, full XT. I'm thinking of jumping into the full suspension game and am looking at a Blur XC, full XT for about $2,700. The fork is a Manitou Black and I have my choice of the 3 rear shocks SC offers.

Whaddya think?

LowCel
07-23-05, 06:55 AM
I think it is an awesome bike!
MattP.
07-23-05, 08:15 PM
I have a Manitou Black Platinum and love it :)

PeterG1185
07-23-05, 10:23 PM
Save the Bontrager and make it into a SS frame, very cool retro cruiser bike, and then the SC Blur is a great bike, but personally have never been a big fan of the manitou blacks. Get a Fox Float instead which are very reliable and stiff. Ive had my Float RL for 3 years and never once cleaned the seals and the thing still works like a dream
hoga98
07-25-05, 09:03 AM
Save the Bontrager and make it into a SS frame

I intend to keep the Bontrager as well. It's a classic. I'm still working on the new bike, I may get an Ellsworth Truth.
LowCel
07-25-05, 09:12 AM
Sounds like a great idea to me. Here's mine. :D
bac
07-25-05, 09:19 AM
Get a Fox Float instead which are very reliable and stiff. Ive had my Float RL for 3 years and never once cleaned the seals and the thing still works like a dream

I second the Fox fork choice. I also own a Blur, and second that choice also!!!