Taito
09-12-05, 10:56 PM
I am upgrading from a hardtail to a full suspension... and I am maining going to be doing XC and some all moutain and I am down to the Yeti AS-R, Yeti 575, or Yeti AS-X or the Cannondale Prophet. Any ideas help for a pick?
Mountain Biking - New Full Suspension choice
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Maelstrom
09-12-05, 11:10 PM
The ASX is going to be a lot of bike for what you describe. Definately sounds like overkill.
MasterSezFaster
09-13-05, 06:53 AM
Of your choices I would pick the 575. All the Yetis ride very nice but I like the 575 the best as an all around bike.
How much are you willing to spend?
If you can lay down 2200$ for just a frame I would say take a look at the Foes Inferno (http://www.foesracing.com/product.cfm?view=inferno) w/the floating rear brake. 2000$ will get the frame with out the float set up. The Inferno is more of an all mountain bike but it can be used for xc. If you want a more XC oriented bike then I would recomend the Foes FXR (http://www.foesracing.com/product.cfm?view=fxr) for 1600$ w/a Fox Float AVA to keep the price down a bit or add a few hundred and get the Curnutt XTD shock.
Those would be my recomendations if ya got the cash (or credit ;) ).
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How much are you willing to spend?
If you can lay down 2200$ for just a frame I would say take a look at the Foes Inferno (http://www.foesracing.com/product.cfm?view=inferno) w/the floating rear brake. 2000$ will get the frame with out the float set up. The Inferno is more of an all mountain bike but it can be used for xc. If you want a more XC oriented bike then I would recomend the Foes FXR (http://www.foesracing.com/product.cfm?view=fxr) for 1600$ w/a Fox Float AVA to keep the price down a bit or add a few hundred and get the Curnutt XTD shock.
Those would be my recomendations if ya got the cash (or credit ;) ).
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bobflyer
09-13-05, 08:24 AM
yeah.. me too. i would pick the 575.. its looks awesome..
ironhorse 76
10-04-05, 03:45 AM
now poeple has anyone thought of the Ironhorse yakuza kumicho? that's about 3k (AUS$) and that is i rekon one of the best freeride bikes on the market yeah anyway the link is http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/freeride/yakuza_kumicho.shtml check it out in the larger view catch ya's
rasheed
10-04-05, 06:02 AM
the kumicho is a dh/fr bike. this guy's looking for advice on an xc/trail bike.
snakehunter
10-04-05, 07:26 AM
Transition Preston FR
jhhall
10-09-05, 03:25 PM
I am upgrading from a hardtail to a full suspension... and I am maining going to be doing XC and some all moutain and I am down to the Yeti AS-R, Yeti 575, or Yeti AS-X or the Cannondale Prophet. Any ideas help for a pick?
Hey there - so what did you decide? I just got back from a trip to REI and am looking at either the Yeti 575 or the Prophet. I definitely like the ride on the Yeti more than the Prophet. Since I have a Stumpy now, I think I'll check that one out as well before making my decision. But so far the Yeti 575 is HIGH on my list. Also, anyone out there have one - if so what do you like/not like about the bike?
I wish I could hit a trail on the bike before making a decision - 15 minutes on a paved lot doesn't tell me too much.
Hey there - so what did you decide? I just got back from a trip to REI and am looking at either the Yeti 575 or the Prophet. I definitely like the ride on the Yeti more than the Prophet. Since I have a Stumpy now, I think I'll check that one out as well before making my decision. But so far the Yeti 575 is HIGH on my list. Also, anyone out there have one - if so what do you like/not like about the bike?
I wish I could hit a trail on the bike before making a decision - 15 minutes on a paved lot doesn't tell me too much.
harris
10-09-05, 07:40 PM
the prophet is an aweful lot of bike for xc. 5.5 inches of travel is just a little bit too much. it is more of a decender than climber. it has a really slack headtube angle.
harris
harris
harris
10-09-05, 07:41 PM
the prophet is an aweful lot of bike for xc. 5.5 inches of travel is just a little bit too much. it is more of a decender than climber. it has a really slack headtube angle.
harris
harris