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dorsalis
03-29-06, 07:57 PM
Hi everyone,

i went to a bunch of bike shops today, i saw the '05 slayer 70 for 2300, '05 slayer 50 for ~2100, '05 specialized stumpjumper expert for ~2300, '05 norco fluid for 2100, and ironhorse hollowpoint mkiii sport for 2200.

they all ride GREAT. and i am leaning toward the stumpjumper because its XT and XTR parts are pretty good, not to mention fox talas. HOWEVER, the 'interrupted frame' type for stumpjumer kinda disturbs me..........

does this frame type compromise any type of durability? it just looks odd even tho the bike feels alright... i just want a good conventional frame and this one is just, weird.

what bike would u guys choose VALUE wise?

Chone
03-29-06, 08:01 PM
Well correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the Slayer an FR/DH kind of bike while the Stumpjumper is more of a pure racing XC one?

WHat are your riding needs?
dorsalis
03-29-06, 08:13 PM
Well correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the Slayer an FR/DH kind of bike while the Stumpjumper is more of a pure racing XC one?

WHat are your riding needs?

nah, slayer turned fr/dh in the 2006 edition, i am talking about the 2005 versions

dorsalis
03-29-06, 08:14 PM
Well correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the Slayer an FR/DH kind of bike while the Stumpjumper is more of a pure racing XC one?

WHat are your riding needs?

nah, slayer turned fr/dh in the 2006 edition, i am talking about the 2005 versions

essentially i'm a beginner, looking for a bike to do 8 hour long trail rides on in san diego area and then orange county area. minor jump ability wont hurt.
dorsalis
03-29-06, 08:16 PM
my apologies for dup, i think its my internet but this site lags lot for me

does someone think i should just go KONA dawg deluxe for about 1799 and then upgrade from there?

i heard kona makes best frame in the retail market lol.
zx108
03-29-06, 08:20 PM
if you have the money expert stumpy is a great bike. and dont sweat the frame. it has stood the test of time. and proved itself to be a great xc trailbike.
dorsalis
03-29-06, 09:23 PM
thanks, i checked out a bunch of shops in orange county...gonna check out bike shops in san diego and make a final decision, thanks for ur guys advice