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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by godofspeed, Mar 3, 2010.

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  1. Nov 3, 2012 at 8:38 AM
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    Judging from what I've read, it's pretty good. The reviews are decent. I've never ridden one.

    Many Santa Cruz dealers offer demos and there are several dealers near you. Of course, finding one in the right size for you could be a challenge. Definitely ride one first.

    Pinkbike's a bad place to shop...too many really nice bikes for sale there :) In the Nomad or Nickel forums, you can probably get more of an idea than any review could give you too.

    Good luck!
     
    ian408, Nov 3, 2012
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  2. Nov 3, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    STiLL WILL

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    STiLL WILL MY NAME ISN'T WILL

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    Yes, I sold my '13 Taco. :'(
    Having owned 3 SC APP bikes(and currently 1 2012 Butcher) and currently a handful of SC VPP bikes('12 Nomad C/'12 Blur LTC/'12 V10c) the performance is noticeably different between the 2 systems but the shock rates/curves are surprisingly similar. Kinda hard to explain, but Santa Cruz has done that on purpose. Here's an explanation from a old Pink Bike article that words it the best:

    Can't go wrong with any APP/VPP SC bike. I use my Butcher the most out of any bike and I ride it pretty hard...the APP stuff works!
     
    STiLL WILL, Nov 3, 2012
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  3. Nov 3, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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    I have been checking out pinkbike, man I can build a serious bike if I had the time and money. Everything is pretty good priced, even for the complete bikes....
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    You sure can :D
     
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  5. Nov 3, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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    I should put a bike together with all the best components and see how cheap I can build it on pinkbike. When I get time.
     
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  6. Nov 3, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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    I was thinking about building a bike with my local bike shop that gives me a really good deal on anything I buy from them and seeing how cheap I can get it. That way I support those guys...
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    LBS for the win.
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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    Exactly, believe it or not they are usually pretty good about giving a good deal.... and taking care of the consumer.
     
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  9. Nov 3, 2012 at 10:38 PM
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    I'm pretty lucky to have three really good shops near by. All carry Santa Cruz bikes and all have good mechanics.
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2012 at 12:11 AM
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    Nice I have 2 one sells Specialized and the other Trek. The Specialized guys are especially good.... thank god bc I am going to need all the help I can get.
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2012 at 6:53 AM
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    Yes, I sold my '13 Taco. :'(
    What's your build budget?
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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    Right now it is $0. I think that if I could get exactly what I wanted for $3k to $4k I might be alright. But I have to build up to the point where I can handle the bike, not the bike handle me. I have to really get good and start racing again before I go and spend that kind of money. Or at least be riding at that level.
     
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  13. Nov 4, 2012 at 3:14 PM
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    TRD S/C 3" sky jacker suspension lift,33" kumho road venture mt kl71's 16" 320c pacer wheels,billet grill,EBC slotted and dimpled rotors,super 44 muffler with gutted cat,smoked l.e.d. tail lights, deck plate mod with K&N filter,fog/blinker mod,cobra cb with 4' firestick antenna/100W PA,clear corners with l.e.d bulbs,55w back up lights,urd O2 sim., blue l.e.d bulbs behind gauge cluster.
    got the bike mocked up seatpost for handlebars and some 26x1.95 kendas and modified the seatpost to fit!:D all just temporary until i get more parts in just couldnt resist sitting on it and riding it around.
    E0484BAC-9BFA-4A70-91DD-EC3636368AB4-337_bbcae7763fe1016067cdc0b346151df804c7eec1.jpg
     
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  14. Nov 4, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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    The bike def looks good. I have never seen a seatpost like that. I like how the bike looks
     
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  15. Nov 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM
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    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    There is a Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper Carbon on Pink Bike right now that I am eyeing. I have heard some good things about the brain shock and it definitely intrigues me. Now it is a matter of coming up with the dough. I would like to talk him down to $2500 if I can.
     
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  16. Nov 4, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    Nice lookin' DH. I really liked the Rock Shox Reverb post on a Trek that I demoed.
     
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  17. Nov 4, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    2012 diamond back sortie2. Just got back on it after being out with a broken collar bone from a crash i took.
    Bike is For sale btw!! Good bike but love my buddies enduro!! I saw some spy pics of an enduro 29'er!! I will have to buy it! Rode my friends 2013 stumpjumper 29'er and liked it. But the enduro is an awesome one bike quiver!!

    image.jpg
     
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  18. Nov 4, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    thanks, and the seat post is a canecreek thudbuster suspension post works great on my hardtail.
     
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  19. Nov 4, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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    TacoSkeet 'MERICA

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    Here's my ride
    Its actually for sale if anyone is interested.
    17.5" frame, Fox shocks front and rear.

    photo22_c6bc0ca195c8fbc4557d52147869b50feee661d5.jpg
     
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  20. Nov 5, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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    Nice looking bike....
     
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