Singlespeedster
02-26-03, 06:32 AM
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Color me stoked!
Color me stoked!
Mountain Biking - new toy
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bikeCOLORADO
02-26-03, 06:41 AM
Ooohhh....she's a beaut!
schnell
02-26-03, 07:55 AM
Wow! That's quite the toy :)
Is that an SRAM drivetrain? What do you think of it?
Is that an SRAM drivetrain? What do you think of it?
a2psyklnut
02-26-03, 09:34 AM
Nice!!!!!
Superlight, right?
What fork is that?
What discs are you running?
CrossMax wheels, RaceFace Cranks, Thomson Stem & Post.
Sweet set-up! Congrats!
L8R
Superlight, right?
What fork is that?
What discs are you running?
CrossMax wheels, RaceFace Cranks, Thomson Stem & Post.
Sweet set-up! Congrats!
L8R
a2psyklnut
02-26-03, 09:40 AM
Duh, sorry, I meant Blur, not Superlight! Sweet! How's it ride?
L8R
L8R
Cyclesister
02-26-03, 09:40 AM
Oooooooh, nice!
bac
02-26-03, 10:55 AM
Awesome - that's one of the FS bike's that I'm considering. Please shoot us an initial review, and a more long-term review when possible.
ThanX!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :D :) :D :D
Awesome!!!!
ThanX!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :D :) :D :D
Awesome!!!!
Jim311
02-26-03, 12:14 PM
I want your wheels :o
DrGonzo
02-26-03, 03:03 PM
Awesome dude, i second the comment about the wheels, i want them too!
Cheezer
02-26-03, 04:11 PM
Sweet Jeepster:beer: Oh wait you're showing of the bike. That's nice too:D
Cheezer
Cheezer
Singlespeedster
02-28-03, 09:14 AM
OK, initial review. Keep in mind that I have done all of 2 rides on this, so what I say is by no means a refined opinion.
What i need to do is quit comparing this frame to my old one, which is a 2002 Giant NRS Air. If we picture a scale that runs from hardtail to full on downhill rig, the NRS would be just over the line from hardtail. Small bump compliance, and initial travel are quite harsh feeling.
(In reality, it seems that riding the Blur has made me ore able to objectively review the NRS..ah well)
The Blur rides quite nicely though. There is just a much mor plush feel to the bike. The Blur is not as efficient as the NRS, but there are two points I would like to make about that.
1) The NRS is about as efficient as it gets.
2) The NRS is pretty much an XC race orineted bike, while the Blur is geared to being a "Trail Bike".
All of the hype on this bike seems to agrre on the fact that the 4.5 inches of rear wheel travel feel mor elike 6, and after the riding I have done I would have to agree. It really soaks up the rough stuff quite well.
Currently I am running an 80mm travel fork, which works suprisingly well, I cannot wait for the 100mm fork to show up. (perhaps today!) I was a bit leery of dropping the front end off of ledges that were over a foot and a half.
Overall, I am quite happy with the bike, but look for a more informed review soon.
PS, No one may have my wheels, sorry.
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What i need to do is quit comparing this frame to my old one, which is a 2002 Giant NRS Air. If we picture a scale that runs from hardtail to full on downhill rig, the NRS would be just over the line from hardtail. Small bump compliance, and initial travel are quite harsh feeling.
(In reality, it seems that riding the Blur has made me ore able to objectively review the NRS..ah well)
The Blur rides quite nicely though. There is just a much mor plush feel to the bike. The Blur is not as efficient as the NRS, but there are two points I would like to make about that.
1) The NRS is about as efficient as it gets.
2) The NRS is pretty much an XC race orineted bike, while the Blur is geared to being a "Trail Bike".
All of the hype on this bike seems to agrre on the fact that the 4.5 inches of rear wheel travel feel mor elike 6, and after the riding I have done I would have to agree. It really soaks up the rough stuff quite well.
Currently I am running an 80mm travel fork, which works suprisingly well, I cannot wait for the 100mm fork to show up. (perhaps today!) I was a bit leery of dropping the front end off of ledges that were over a foot and a half.
Overall, I am quite happy with the bike, but look for a more informed review soon.
PS, No one may have my wheels, sorry.
A
bac
02-28-03, 12:20 PM
Originally posted by Singlespeedster
OK, initial review. Keep in mind that I have done all of 2 rides on this, so what I say is by no means a refined opinion.
What i need to do is quit comparing this frame to my old one, which is a 2002 Giant NRS Air. If we picture a scale that runs from hardtail to full on downhill rig, the NRS would be just over the line from hardtail. Small bump compliance, and initial travel are quite harsh feeling.
(In reality, it seems that riding the Blur has made me ore able to objectively review the NRS..ah well)
The Blur rides quite nicely though. There is just a much mor plush feel to the bike. The Blur is not as efficient as the NRS, but there are two points I would like to make about that.
1) The NRS is about as efficient as it gets.
2) The NRS is pretty much an XC race orineted bike, while the Blur is geared to being a "Trail Bike".
All of the hype on this bike seems to agrre on the fact that the 4.5 inches of rear wheel travel feel mor elike 6, and after the riding I have done I would have to agree. It really soaks up the rough stuff quite well.
Currently I am running an 80mm travel fork, which works suprisingly well, I cannot wait for the 100mm fork to show up. (perhaps today!) I was a bit leery of dropping the front end off of ledges that were over a foot and a half.
Overall, I am quite happy with the bike, but look for a more informed review soon.
PS, No one may have my wheels, sorry.
A
ThanX for the initial review, Singlespeedster. If I may, I have a few other questions:
- What fork (the 80mm) are you running now? What are you planning on installing?
- Do you know the weight of your NRS vs the Blur?? Is your blur equipped with disc brakes?
ThanX a bunch, and I'm looking forward to a more long-term review. This bike has gotten me very excited!!! :D :beer:
OK, initial review. Keep in mind that I have done all of 2 rides on this, so what I say is by no means a refined opinion.
What i need to do is quit comparing this frame to my old one, which is a 2002 Giant NRS Air. If we picture a scale that runs from hardtail to full on downhill rig, the NRS would be just over the line from hardtail. Small bump compliance, and initial travel are quite harsh feeling.
(In reality, it seems that riding the Blur has made me ore able to objectively review the NRS..ah well)
The Blur rides quite nicely though. There is just a much mor plush feel to the bike. The Blur is not as efficient as the NRS, but there are two points I would like to make about that.
1) The NRS is about as efficient as it gets.
2) The NRS is pretty much an XC race orineted bike, while the Blur is geared to being a "Trail Bike".
All of the hype on this bike seems to agrre on the fact that the 4.5 inches of rear wheel travel feel mor elike 6, and after the riding I have done I would have to agree. It really soaks up the rough stuff quite well.
Currently I am running an 80mm travel fork, which works suprisingly well, I cannot wait for the 100mm fork to show up. (perhaps today!) I was a bit leery of dropping the front end off of ledges that were over a foot and a half.
Overall, I am quite happy with the bike, but look for a more informed review soon.
PS, No one may have my wheels, sorry.
A
ThanX for the initial review, Singlespeedster. If I may, I have a few other questions:
- What fork (the 80mm) are you running now? What are you planning on installing?
- Do you know the weight of your NRS vs the Blur?? Is your blur equipped with disc brakes?
ThanX a bunch, and I'm looking forward to a more long-term review. This bike has gotten me very excited!!! :D :beer:
Singlespeedster
02-28-03, 12:54 PM
Originally posted by bac
- What fork (the 80mm) are you running now? What are you planning on installing?
Marzocchi Marathon and Marzocchi Marathon, respectively.
- Do you know the weight of your NRS vs the Blur?? Is your blur equipped with disc brakes?
The blur frame weighs just a tad more. The NRS was at 26.5 and the Blur weighs just under 27. I have a heavier stem and saddle than I did on the NRS, all other parts are the same.
ThanX a bunch, and I'm looking forward to a more long-term review. This bike has gotten me very excited!!! :D :beer:
I'm busily collecting data, getting ready for another ride as we speak!
A
- What fork (the 80mm) are you running now? What are you planning on installing?
Marzocchi Marathon and Marzocchi Marathon, respectively.
- Do you know the weight of your NRS vs the Blur?? Is your blur equipped with disc brakes?
The blur frame weighs just a tad more. The NRS was at 26.5 and the Blur weighs just under 27. I have a heavier stem and saddle than I did on the NRS, all other parts are the same.
ThanX a bunch, and I'm looking forward to a more long-term review. This bike has gotten me very excited!!! :D :beer:
I'm busily collecting data, getting ready for another ride as we speak!
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