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KiaTia
08-16-07, 10:46 AM
Ok, I have been looking around now for a couple of months and have narrowed the list to these three bikes any comments? I go 230 with semi aggressive riding.

Gary Fisher HiFi

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR

Santa Cruz Blur or Nomad

Thanks
Mike

dminor
08-16-07, 11:16 AM
Of those three, I'd recommend the Transition Covert (http://www.transitionbikes.com/2007/Covert.cfm)
BenLi
08-16-07, 12:29 PM
Of those three, I'd recommend the Transition Covert (http://www.transitionbikes.com/2007/Covert.cfm)

Wow. I went to the Transition site, I've never seem anything like that system that they had. Like the upgrades and the fork options individually. Wow....

taylor p
08-16-07, 01:15 PM
hifi
bsyptak
08-16-07, 03:06 PM
Don't think I'd go the Blur route at 230. Maybe the Nomad. FSR & Hifi probably OK too. There may be rider weight limits so verify.
none
08-16-07, 03:45 PM
Why the Blur / Nomad but not the Heckler? Non-VPP suspension? FWIW I've been very happy with my Heckler.
taylor p
08-17-07, 07:11 AM
how about the new trek fuel ex
johnny_g
08-17-07, 08:51 AM
I really like my 05 Stumpjumper FSR comp.........I'm 195 right now, but started riding it at 210, and it has held up great.
DylanTremblay
08-17-07, 08:55 AM
Out of those I would get the Nomad...but that's just me.
KiaTia
08-18-07, 06:27 AM
I currently have a Fisher hard tail and really like it vintage 95'. I rode a HiFi and it feels good and in 2008 the fork goes to Fox. BUT for some reason I cannot get excited about the Fisher and am leaning toward the Santa Cruz. The only problem is I know the Santa Cruz is overpriced if you look at the components you can get on the Fisher.

Any Advice?

Mike
taylor p
08-18-07, 09:20 AM
if the hifi felt good go with that