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Which is for me FXR, 5 spot or Id (11 posts)
|  Which is for me FXR, 5 spot or Id | Larue73
Jun 18, 2003 4:10 AM | | I have a turner o2 built light for xc but I am craving a longer travel trail bike built aroun 27-30lb I generally like a longer top tube I like the foes but the top tube looks short the ID would fit great but $2300 is way to much and a turner would fit well I am on the fence any insight would be helpfull.
Thank, Eric |
| Same Dilemma (Sort of) | Lotusfinger
Jun 18, 2003 4:37 AM | | But I am also considering the Santa Cruz Heckler and Titus Quasimoto Lite. I am kinda leaning towards the Santa Cruz since the LBS carries it and will take good care of me.
As for Turner, great bikes, but I am still bitter about that "name that frame" contest.
All these are excellent bikes. If it wasn't for the LBS carrying SC I would probably order up an FXR. |
| re: Which is for me FXR, 5 spot or Id | TruckeeLocal
Jun 18, 2003 5:59 AM | | I had the same decision except that at the time the FXR was marketing hype. I added the Heckler to the short list too. I ended up with the Id. But my build came in at around 32 pounds (XT, including XT disks, and Crossmax XL wheelset) on a medium Id. But the strange thing is that I don't notice the incremental weight of the Id over my hardtail even though the majority of my cycling time is uphill. I do find it a bit of a handfull in the tight single track though what with the high bottom bracket and longer wheelbase. |
| Another vote for the Id | Crash_FLMB
Jun 18, 2003 7:09 AM | | I love mine. And it climbs awesome. I could do without the extra weight (my other bike is a Sugar), but I can live with it for the downhill. |
| Same bikes as you but not enough money... | Mario
Jun 18, 2003 9:15 AM | | Hey, I really like your "dream" short list. Out of that I thinks I would go with the 5-spot, perfect geometry, lower weight, great shock, regular seat tube,...
However, I'm from Canada and all those "boutique" frames are extremely expensive and when you convert it in Canadian dollars then it's even worse.
So I'm currently looking at the Specialized Enduro, Jamis XLT and Giant VT. I kind of lean towards the geometry of the Enduro but I much prefer the looks of the Jamis and the shock of the Giant!
Let us know what you finally choose. Your comments about my list are also appreciated. |
| Same bikes as you but not enough money... | Larue73
Jun 18, 2003 9:31 AM | | I took a jamis xlt on a 10 mile loop and did not care for it I think with the new shocks coming out it would have been better but for me it was not snappy enough and to short In the top tube. I like the ride of the enduro and 4-bar bikes still are the best for my style. I would wait on the giant and see where that design is going. |
| I'm getting an Id next week... | msylvan
Jun 18, 2003 9:45 AM | | ...and will report back on it after a few rides (two or three weeks from now). They come with a 14inch bottom bracket height, and a long wheelbase and top tube too. The medium's is 23+ and the large is at 24.
Sitting on the bike, the bottom bracket height will be closer to 13", which is the same as the custom hardtail I currently ride. I am somewhat concerned about manuverability in tight singletrack, but will welcome the stability at speed that should bring.
We'll see... |
| You're getting an Id next week... | FM or MF?
Jun 18, 2003 11:40 AM | | lets see it!!!!!
;~) |
| Well here's a dirty one ... | TruckeeLocal
Jun 18, 2003 1:22 PM | | Medium with Romic, Vanilla R, Crossmax XLs, heavy tires (2.4" mutanoraptors), XT drive train and disk brakes, heavy pedals (Shimano 646), Thompson cockpit, heavy saddle (Brooks Professional). 32 pounds clean. Actually the pictured side is surprising clean 'cause I just cleaned it with compressed air and re-lubed it ready for tomorrow.
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| Be careful with compressed air | Trevor!
Jun 18, 2003 1:50 PM | | near shock seals and pivot points - can cause nasty results! |
| re: Which is for me FXR, 5 spot or Id | timmyb
Jun 19, 2003 7:40 AM | | I was torn between the 5 Spot and the Id, each of which has its advantages. I slightly prefer the 5 Spot's geometry, although the Id's high BB is typically a plus in the rocky conditions I normally ride in (I rarely smack a pedal with this bike!) I wish the head angle was a little steeper, but 70 degrees is a good all mountain compromise. The Id's build quality, anodized finish and rocker assembly, plus the sealed bearings are all superior. I think the price difference between the two frames is too big, and you may be able to negotiate with an Ellsworth dealer. I ended up with a large Id, with X.0, Marta SL, XTR cranks, TALAS RLC, King hubs and headset, Thomson post and stem, Low-rise Monkeylite XC, Mavic 3.1 rims and Continental Vert. Pro UST tires. I put a ti spring on the Romic (saves about .4 lb.). Weighs in around 28lbs.
I don't think you can go wrong with either bike--I'd say ride them both but demos are not easy to come by, especially built up similarly. Customer service seems comparable--talk to both companies and judge their responsiveness for yourself. In either case, you're in for some serious fun. |
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