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slickhare
07-02-06, 10:05 PM
so i just learned that this is the descendant of the Bruiser. so i was wondering how durable is the bike really? is it strictly for BMX-esque purposes or is it suitable for rough trail riding too? how upgradeable is it? would you recommend it for beginners?

Tag1
07-02-06, 11:48 PM
Hm. The Bruiser had a more trail-friendly geometry if you can find one of those. I test-rode a Jack and didn't like it all that much. Then rode a Bruiser and bought it. The Jack has a very dirt-jumping/park specific geometry and would probably be brutal to try and climb on while trail-riding.
g3ck0
07-02-06, 11:52 PM
I thought the Jack was a replacement for the Bruiser. Is Trek still making Bruisers?

Tag1
07-03-06, 12:55 AM
No, but if you might call a few bike shops in your area and find one if you're lucky. Also, the Jack didn't "feel" right to me, but it might feel great too. Try out a bunch of bikes and see which one you like...
WannaGetGood
07-03-06, 02:09 AM
The Trek Jack is dirtjump street.
Siu Blue Wind
07-03-06, 02:11 AM
Bruisers give you bruises. Ask EJ and Jason. :(
WannaGetGood
07-03-06, 02:56 AM
If you want a Jack, I would throw that money into a Brodie Rat.
http://www.brodiebikes.com/2006/2006_bikes/rat.php
EJ123
07-03-06, 08:42 AM
Bruisers give you bruises. Ask EJ and Jason. :(
:roflmao:

I'd use the Jack though.
slickhare
07-03-06, 08:45 AM
oh i wasn't looking for a dirtjump bike. just something durable which it seemed to be... well please delete thread
Jason222
07-03-06, 09:16 AM
well please delete thread
We can still suggest more!

What's your price range?
EJ123
07-03-06, 09:26 AM
This is the 2nd thread that slick wants to be deleted lol.
Jason222
07-03-06, 09:43 AM
this (http://www.norco.com/ts/pass/templates/bike_model.php?lang=en&loc=fs&sloc=ad&tabloc=1&id=wolverine&col=green) is close-ish to the bruiser 1