FS Bikes under $2000?
07-18-05, 04:40 PM
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FS Bikes under $2000?
Which bike is good for XC, trails, and just a wee bit road for $2000 and under? I plan to look for a full suspension. I don't know all the good brands out there.
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07-19-05, 01:01 AM
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Stumpjumper FSR
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Originally Posted by sS-bEn
Giant NRS.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
I've never liked that design. I don't trust a design that forces the shock to be topped out in order to be efficient. You really need a bit of sag in order to follow the terrain smoothly.
Most people love or hate the bike.
*Note* - This post could contain bias to the NRS since its author is a NRS owner.
07-19-05, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by jameyj
I love the design. It pedals like a beast and gives me all the cushion I need on the trail. It really depends on the type of riding you do. Most people WOULD benefit more from a ride like the Giant Trance or the Stumpjumper FSR but if you like to go fast and you will not be doing a lot of jumps then the NRS is a race rocket!
Most people love or hate the bike.
*Note* - This post could contain bias to the NRS since its author is a NRS owner.
Most people love or hate the bike.
*Note* - This post could contain bias to the NRS since its author is a NRS owner.
It's just one of those different strokes for different folks things.
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07-19-05, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
I feel the same way about the NRS even though I have never owned one. Just ridden a couple and know a few guys that ride / race them. For their intended purpose they are great bikes.
It's just one of those different strokes for different folks things.
It's just one of those different strokes for different folks things.
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Yep, I checked out the Specialized FSR, and loved it. The Yeti looks really light but looks a kind of plain. The Giant NSR looks alright...
07-19-05, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BlkHawkDown
Yep, I checked out the Specialized FSR, and loved it. The Yeti looks really light but looks a kind of plain. The Giant NSR looks alright...
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Originally Posted by LowCel
Anyway, just because a bike looks light or plain or beautiful for that matter doesn't mean diddly when it comes to how it performs.
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Originally Posted by edf825
I think the Kona Stinky is just under $2000...
