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you asked, here's my .02: -the Rize has a name change for 2010, so your bike name is instantly dated -the Rize is a single pivot bike, and you may experience more bob climbing than the Stumpy, which has lockout front and back for serious climbing. Additionally, the Rize is prone to brake jack on hard descents, while the Stumpy will remain active in the back end with the Horst suspension ...

There is absolutely, positively no reason they can't paint a frame to match your rear triangle. Demand the correct color. They've got paint, painters and bare frames. They can do this and should.

Also if the frame is worth it I'm not afraid to spend the extra for a shock if it doesn't come with one.. especially if its a 6.5" shock (that way I could upgrade mine and swap )

Motobecane is a very good value , plan on changing the cassette .

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I have had my share of FS 26ers over the years and always end-up back on a rigid bike. If your options had included a rigid 29er that would be my choice, but since you don't have that option the next best is the rigid 26er. Take that with a grain of salt as I learned to ride rigid mountain bikes in the mid 80's, but even at the frail old age of 51 its rigid first if I have the choice.

Nobody wants to show off their baby? You put all that hard work into it, let everyone see why it was so worth it!

Nobody wants to show off their baby? You put all that hard work into it, let everyone see why it was so worth it!

I have had my share of FS 26ers over the years and always end-up back on a rigid bike. If your options had included a rigid 29er that would be my choice, but since you don't have that option the next best is the rigid 26er. Take that with a grain of salt as I learned to ride rigid mountain bikes in the mid 80's, but even at the frail old age of 51 its rigid first if I have the choice.

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Hey Guys, I've been riding again for about a year now after a long layoff, bought an 08 Trek EX9 for a good price this past summer and enjoy riding it alot. After watching many of the interbike promo videos, visiting web-sites, and reading up and learning alot about different bike companies and designs, etc... my question is this: Bikes like Pivot, Turner, Ellsworth, and Santa Cruz seem so ...

There is absolutely, positively no reason they can't paint a frame to match your rear triangle. Demand the correct color. They've got paint, painters and bare frames. They can do this and should.

Quote: Originally Posted by AZ.MTNS Scuff paint , clean with alcohol , let air dry thouroughly , prime , let dry , paint . what is the best grit to scuff with? I dont want to scratch the allum.

I'd be very careful about inspecting the frame - those came stock with a 5" Psylo single crown fork, and were not really intended as a downhill bike. I'd be concerned that it's been flogged out if it's been ridden hard for the last 8 years...

I want a new XC bike for racing, for regional races (I already have a good trail bike). I'm down to these two bikes. The trails around here are mostly singletracks with plenty of rocks and roots. I can get them for pretty much the same price, what do you think would be the better choice? Also, I'm planning on changing the wheelset what do you think I should get? Spec : Giant : http://www....

What is the best full suspension mountain bike on a budget? I prefer hardtails for trail riding, but for a bit more agressive all mountain riding i would like a full susp. alternative without breaking the bank (under 1000$).

Your going to have to buy used at that price point in order to get something worthwhile .