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S/C owns the VPP 1 and VPP 2 Design. Intense pays S/C to use it. The head badge thing. Dude, I was being sarcastic. R&D??? a prime example. S/C has been working on the TallBoy AKA their first 29er for awhile. Intense on the other hand. Bang!!! Lets make the Tracer Vpp a 29er now. But, lets beef up the rear chain stays-because they flex like nobodies business. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I OWNED ONE. That is not R&D. Sorry the Tracer...

I couldn't tell which part of your post was sarcastic and what wasn't. thats why i brought up the headbadge thing. I can see how you have a sour feeling towards intense. Seems its just like santa cruz. either you like them or hate them. seems there are pretty vocal fanboys on both sides. I can't really comment on the 29er thing since i have even a lower attraction to those as i do carbon frames. I think we are two different...

Yeah, no glamour shots here. Rode hard and put up wet. This time of year in the SE trails get a bit sloppy after a rain. That is actually one ride's worth of muck. I did have it cleaned up for the bearing swap. WTF, yes they included the new pivot axle as it is specific to the new design. New swingarm is useless without the updated axle. I did replace the bearings, but only because I had ordered up a pro kit a couple weeks back. The...

Quote: Originally Posted by boudreaux_45 "Such a nice bike? Maybe an expensive one. Most Taiwan frames like yours don't have a headbadge so what's the difference? Not trying to be bitter but, why the hell are SC's still so expensive now that they're made overseas? When it's time to replace my 05 Nomad I'm going Intense all the way. USA baby!!!!!!!!!!!!" Have you ever owned an Intense? I had a 6.6 and it...

S.C rules........

Quote: Originally Posted by dropmachine.com I think saying Santa Cruz has lost thier way is ridiculous (although the 4x comment was bang on.) The tallboy is getting RAVE reviews from people I'd listen to (Not MBA, or any of the other slobbering ad-driven mag idiots.) The Driver 8 makes perfect sense, until you try and slot it into one of the stupid categories that the media likes to create. Nomad 2 as well seems to be spot on, although I...

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyG 1970 Santa Cruz Bikes are doing it all Wrong!!! What Rob.R the owner of Santa Cruz Bikes needs to do is this. Make sub par bikes. Note in the usa- Put a sticker on the frame saying this. Charge allot more for your bikes. Why??? Because they are hand made in the us. Buy a $$$$ Digital camera. And take all kinds of pics and videos of your bikes. Post all the time about your bikes @ MTBR Forum. Note -This...

Nice Rig! We have similar taste (except i'd probably use a Monster can haha): Noimad.jpg

Quote: Originally Posted by mtnbikej No need for anodize when you have carbon frames. That's truth

Quote: Originally Posted by Kale Just bought a Blur LT and would like to get more of the protective clear tape that is included with the bike to keep the cables from rubbing against the paint. Does anyone know the company that SC gets their product from or if you've purchased something similiar? I've purchased protective tape in the past, but it was more of a tape, thinner and real sticky. Thanks, Kale I also just Blur ( XC carbon)...