Which free ride/ dowwnhiller??? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Sloan · 08-10-2002, 07:03 PM

The Cannondale Genesis (currently 10% off which will cover the cost of a 5th element rear shock) or the Santa Cruz Bullit? Let me know if I'm overlooking a bike.

Sirachi · 08-10-2002, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by Sloan
The Cannondale Genesis (currently 10% off which will cover the cost of a 5th element rear shock) or the Santa Cruz Bullit? Let me know if I'm overlooking a bike.

They're both great companies.. some people swear by C-dale, and they love them. Lifetime warranty too. I like SC, it's a little cheaper, and it gets the job done. Stout frames, and they're local. However, I haven't ridden too many c-dales, so I can't really compare the two. Are you building it yourself, or going to find a complete bike?

Sloan · 08-11-2002, 10:08 AM

Complete bike. I have been a C-Dale guy for about 8 years. I will test riding both later this afternoon.

Kyron · 08-11-2002, 04:20 PM

Santa Cruz, just because they dont change stuff just for the sake of change..........

Downhiller · 08-11-2002, 08:59 PM

You can't lose with either one of those frames. I have ridden both, and I liked them. Don't forget the Balfa BB7. I am not sure of the price difference, but it is one of the best bikes ever made. If I was to spend money on a frame, it would be the Cannondale.

vova · 08-11-2002, 09:40 PM

How about the superlight? Is it too cross country for you?

cruiserbrett · 08-12-2002, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by vova
How about the superlight? Is it too cross country for you?

For a freeride/downhill bike? The frame is about 5lbs, kinda lightduty for freeride/downhill he asked about...

I'd go with the bullit, or maybe pony up some more cash and get an Intense Uzzi SLX...

-Brett

MellowYellow · 08-12-2002, 12:13 PM

I know it costs a lot, but I road my friends Joker in Pacifica. That bike rocks! It is heavier than my Rocky Mountain, but it pedals uphill very well, and with about 6" it handled the big drops with ease. It made me want to buy a new bike.

P.S. Pacifica was fantastic. I can't remember the trail name but it was an overgrown single track with some big rock drops. It was paved road climb and wooded downhill. I can't wait to go back and try it on my X-country bike.

Sloan · 08-12-2002, 10:02 PM

Test rode them yesterday and the Cannondale turns into a noodle when you stand and sprint. So needless to say in 6-8 weeks I'll be the proud new owner of the Santa Cruz Bullit, 5th Element shock and the Marzochhi Super T fork, all black of course.

08-10-2002, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sloan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 171 Location: Southern Kalifornie, home of the homeless Posts: 6,080	Which free ride/ dowwnhiller??? The Cannondale Genesis (currently 10% off which will cover the cost of a 5th element rear shock) or the Santa Cruz Bullit? Let me know if I'm overlooking a bike. __________________ "Fawk no it isn't safe, we're at 18,000' on K2 in a blizzard!" Bill Pierson

08-11-2002, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sloan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 171 Location: Southern Kalifornie, home of the homeless Posts: 6,080	Complete bike. I have been a C-Dale guy for about 8 years. I will test riding both later this afternoon. __________________ "Fawk no it isn't safe, we're at 18,000' on K2 in a blizzard!" Bill Pierson

08-11-2002, 04:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kyron Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1418 Location: Not Cal Az Posts: 3,856	Santa Cruz, just because they dont change stuff just for the sake of change.......... __________________ Arizona Trail Riders ....... BRRRaaaAAAPPPPPPP

08-11-2002, 09:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
vova Does yer dewg bite? Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 196 Location: Los Gatos - Ca - U.S.A Posts: 8,227 Blog Entries: 2	How about the superlight? Is it too cross country for you? __________________ 85' Toyota truck/runner. 60/14 bolt, 4.3L, 39.5's. 07' Turner RFX for exercise. (Ride hard or ride cross country) In loving memory of Madelyn Rose Ekhilevsky 04/17/04 - 12/08/08

08-12-2002, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
MellowYellow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 20 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,076	I know it costs a lot, but I road my friends Joker in Pacifica. That bike rocks! It is heavier than my Rocky Mountain, but it pedals uphill very well, and with about 6" it handled the big drops with ease. It made me want to buy a new bike. P.S. Pacifica was fantastic. I can't remember the trail name but it was an overgrown single track with some big rock drops. It was paved road climb and wooded downhill. I can't wait to go back and try it on my X-country bike. __________________ I've been gone a while, but I'm still hang'n in there!

08-11-2002, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Downhiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3356 Location: Highlands Ranch, Co. Posts: 16	You can't lose with either one of those frames. I have ridden both, and I liked them. Don't forget the Balfa BB7. I am not sure of the price difference, but it is one of the best bikes ever made. If I was to spend money on a frame, it would be the Cannondale.

08-12-2002, 10:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sloan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 171 Location: Southern Kalifornie, home of the homeless Posts: 6,080	Test rode them yesterday and the Cannondale turns into a noodle when you stand and sprint. So needless to say in 6-8 weeks I'll be the proud new owner of the Santa Cruz Bullit, 5th Element shock and the Marzochhi Super T fork, all black of course. __________________ "Fawk no it isn't safe, we're at 18,000' on K2 in a blizzard!" Bill Pierson

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