|   foes fxc or titus rx | peaches
Jul 31, 2002 5:15 AM | | I'm looking for positive and negative feedback on these two frames. I really only ride cross country and absolutely love climbing. Just looking for some cush for the tush but still want it to move forward when I ask it to. Lots and lots of rocks and roots around here that are beginning to beat me up. Any feedback is much appreciated. Sorry if I'm sparse with my words, but man am I tired. Thanks. |
| If your not racing, get a 100X... | msisti
Jul 31, 2002 8:44 AM | | |
| re: foes fxc or titus rx | peaches
Jul 31, 2002 11:14 AM | | Yes the 100x is cool indeed, though I ride 80mm up front. Do you ride one yourself? Perhaps your suggestion could be aimed more towards the Titus? Seems it. Thanks for your input. |
| Couple thoughts... | RP
Jul 31, 2002 11:33 AM | | A while back there was a guy asking the same question and after test riding both bikes he chose the FXC over the RX. You might find the posts if you search...
Being a RX owner I can say that if you want to run a 80mm fork you can't go wrong with the RX. If you think you might want a 100mm fork then go with the Hammerhead 100. The RX is a terrific bike for tight single track and unlike a lot of "XC Race" bikes, it's stiff and strong.
The last I checked the FXC could be had for a few hundred below the RX/Hammerhead which might be the better choice if price is a primary factor. |
| re: foes fxc or titus rx | Essdeegee
Jul 31, 2002 1:53 PM | | I just returned from a ride with my son, who has my old, perfectly maintained, GF Procaliber LTD, with my 2001 RX. I bought it for the same reason you are looking, to give my 46 yo body some comfort. My trails sound similar to yours and I have been very happy with the RX. It is stiff, yet active. It allows me to maintain added control with increased comfort. I thought I would miss the 21.5 lb. wgt. of my GF but the increased comfort and control more than makes up for the wgt. gain. Go for it (or the HH100)you won't be sorry. BTW I built my own with a very sweet selection of parts if you want any info e-mail me. Happy rides! |
| Foes is very plush.... | Shylock
Jul 31, 2002 7:40 PM | | ...plusher than the X, but doesn't climb as efficiently . It isn't a quick handling bike by any means ( dump truck slow in tight singletrack situations in my experience, but then I ride a super quick handling bike), but it IS stable.
You sound like you would be better suited to the X, given your penchant for climbing
Feel the gin |
| re: foes fxc or titus rx | peaches
Aug 1, 2002 4:43 AM | | Thank you to everyone who replied. I am curious to understand why the r-x is going to be a better climber and a quicker handler than the Foes. And what about a Superlight or Blur? With all of the suspension designs on the market, it seems we as consumers need to research them all and decide (hopefully correct) which would be best for our particular performance demands. It's too bad every company out there seems to make the same claims to performance as the next one. It's a good thing we all have access to this site so we can find out the real poop on how these things really work. Thank you again for everyones help! |
| From my experience.... | Shylock
Aug 1, 2002 7:55 AM | | . the Foes had a significant amount of "mush" in the pedal stroke compared with the RX. As for the handling, it's about head angle and wheelbase: The Foes has a slacker headangle than the X (I don't know the exact measurements, but it's at least .5 degrees -- yes, .5 makes a difference) and I'm pretty certain the wheelbase is longer. Remember that Brent Foes has a downhill background, thus stability will naturally be a priority for him. (The FXC comes with a lockout and the friend of mine who rides one says he uses it quite a bit. I don't know anyone who uses a lockout on their RacerX.
If you want a great climbing, quick handling, super-stiff bombproof bike, you might also want to look at the most recent incarnation of the Ventana el Fuego. I own a 2000 custom Fuego that I just love, but the new ones are much beefier,and the lateral stiffness is greatly improved. The bike will cost you considerably more than a Racer X or an FXC, but for my money, the special little finishing touches Ventana employs and their absolutely fantastic customer service makes the added cost more than worthwhile.
...as if you needed anymore choices
Feel the gin |
| From my experience.... | peaches
Aug 3, 2002 5:03 AM | | Shylock: Thanks for the input! That is just the kind of information I'm looking for. People who know the products and give the real dirt. The Ventana is a bit costly for my pocket but I'm sure it's one hell of a ride! |
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