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[gregrocks90046]

Yep, I remember the RTS. Then came the LTS. You should give FS another try, as the technology has greatly improved.-

Appreciate it, but I will never buy another overweight, energy robbing, pivot creaking, leaky shock, pivot slopping, chain slapping, FS bike again.

 

[RiceBurner]

Thanks for all the input guys"thumbsup" sorry about hijack OP"thumbsup"

 

[1tonscout]

2011 17 5" 18 5" Virtual Trek EX 8 30 Speed Full Suspension Mountain Bike | eBay
here ya go 15 minutes of bidding left. great bike!"thumbsup"

 

[1tonscout]

There are tons of bikes on ebay within your price range. that trek was at the top of my quick search

 

[OTHGbronco82]

Haven't thought about ebay. I'll need to take a look when I get home.

 

[Deerhurst]

Appreciate it, but I will never buy another overweight, energy robbing, pivot creaking, leaky shock, pivot slopping, chain slapping, FS bike again.

My creaking FS bike just needed to have bushings scrapped and bearings installed. Its now silent and has a stiffer rear triangle then before.

And chain slap will happen with any bike. I run my chains a little tight to help with it.

Many of the newer FS bikes are all bearing. I dont know what Devinci was thinking with bushings. I do gain 1/4 pound with the bearings and steel axles.

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[gregrocks90046]

Very true that chain slap happens with any bike with a derailleur. That being said, it's ridiculous on a FS bike.

 

[C*H*U*D]

It was a legit question. I'm looking for a bike and just wondered. There's a lot of hard tails in my price range and I don't plan on any big jumps.

I wasn't messing with you, and my response was legit as well. 20 years ago, full suspension really made no sense if you were serious about riding.

Need a good climber between 500-800$...Want reliability most of all.

Riceburner, for your $500-800 budget I say steer clear of full suspensions, even used ones. One of your requirements was reliability, and I would be skeptical of a new-ish full suspension for that cheap. You can ride a hardtail just fine on rough terrain. Hell, I rode a fully rigid singlespeed here in Southwest Virginia for a couple of years on some pretty technical terrain. With a hardtail, it's all about line choice and not so much blasting over every root and rock you come across.

I would have to agree with this. With your budget, you won't get a very reliable FS. You will get a higher quality bike in that range if you go hardtail.

Yep, I remember the RTS. Then came the LTS. You should give FS another try, as the technology has greatly improved. The RTS was known as the "bob-o-matic"!!!

I still ride my old RTS-1. I think you are remembering the LTS though. The RTS used a high pivot design, so as you pedaled the chain would actually pull the rear triangle rigid. You had to ride it like a road bike...seated with a higher spin in order for the rear to work...otherwise it rode more like a hardtail.

 

[Brandon]

My creaking FS bike just needed to have bushings scrapped and bearings installed. Its now silent and has a stiffer rear triangle then before.

And chain slap will happen with any bike. I run my chains a little tight to help with it.

Many of the newer FS bikes are all bearing. I dont know what Devinci was thinking with bushings. I do gain 1/4 pound with the bearings and steel axles.

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Check out this article on bushings. They definitely have their place on a FS bike. Especially in an area that only sees 10-40 degree's of back and forth movement.

To The Point - Bushings - Pinkbike

Very true that chain slap happens with any bike with a derailleur. That being said, it's ridiculous on a FS bike.

Chain slap is annoying, however I have switched to a single ring up front and a newer Shimano clutch derailleur, chain slap is almost non-existent. Don't think I will ever go back to a front derailleur on a FS bike. Love this setup.

 

[jsowens]

Chain slap is annoying, however I have switched to a single ring up front and a newer Shimano clutch derailleur, chain slap is almost non-existent. Don't think I will ever go back to a front derailleur on a FS bike. Love this setup.

Exactly. I have a SRAM X9 type 2 clutch derailleur on my Stumpjumper, chain guide, and front derailleur. No chain slap, virtually silent on the trail.

 

[Skeeno]

A neoprene chain stay protector will silence chain slap.

 

[Deerhurst]

Very true that chain slap happens with any bike with a derailleur. That being said, it's ridiculous on a FS bike.

I get far less chain slap on my FS bike then on all 9 of the hard tail bikes in my jobs rental fleet.

Tight chain and a neoprene chain stay guard helps. Some of the new derailleurs have a clutch in them that prevents the derailleur from moving reducing or eliminating chain slap.

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[OTHGbronco82]

So, I've been looking online for a new MTB and I think I found one. It's a 2011 Kona Stinky TL that looks like it's in decent shape for $1200. I'm going out there this Friday to check it out. It's a little more towards a DH bike than I would like, but I'll get used to it. The reviews online are good. The only weaknesses that I've seen in the reviews is that it's a little heavy and takes some work to pedal uphill.

 

[RichMTB01]

So, I've been looking online for a new MTB and I think I found one. It's a 2011 Kona Stinky TL that looks like it's in decent shape for $1200. I'm going out there this Friday to check it out. It's a little more towards a DH bike than I would like, but I'll get used to it. The reviews online are good. The only weaknesses that I've seen in the reviews is that it's a little heavy and takes some work to pedal uphill.

It will be heavy and have a slacker/laid back look and feel. Like you said, it is a DH bike. It will be difficult to keep up with people on climbs, if it even has the gearing

 

[OTHGbronco82]

It will be heavy and have a slacker/laid back look and feel. Like you said, it is a DH bike. It will be difficult to keep up with people on climbs, if it even has the gearing

That just means more work on the climbs. I need to loose weight anyways.

 

[RichMTB01]

Good deal!

 

[winkscrawler]

What ever you decide on make sure this is not you.

Im Faster than you

 

[OTHGbronco82]

What ever you decide on make sure this is not you.

Im Faster than you

Don't worry, I now I'm not a great rider. I don't boast, except for when I clear that double that's been giving my a hard time all day.

 

[OTHGbronco82]

$1000 got me this 2011 Kona Stinky TL. It's in pretty good condition. I'll have to replace the pads but that's a cheap, easy fix. Sorry about the sh!t storm in the back, my grandma holds onto things for way to long.:roll:

 

[RiceBurner]

Ok, raised my price range to 1500-1800. Looking at a Trek Fuel EX5, a Scott Sparks 960, a GT Sensor or 4.0, and a Giant Terra X. I ride ruff, rocky, roots, muddy, winding, single track with some good climbs. Any suggestions welcome.
I'm 5-9 155.