SX Trail I 2007 Frame Question

the_maxis_233 · 10-29-2009, 12:24 PM

I guys!

I need help

So, i go buy a new frame for Freeride, and i see this frames:

Mongoose Black Diamond 2007 With Fox DHX 5 AIR

OR

Specialized Sx Trail 2007 With Fox DHX 5

cheers!

zebrahum · 10-29-2009, 05:49 PM

I say stick with what you have. Unless it's really beat up use the Glory. The glory won't pedal uphill very well, if you're going to use it as an all around bike to pedal up, then I would consider the SX trail. It won't be as stable on the rough or the steep, but it's a good bike.

the_maxis_233 · 11-01-2009, 08:05 AM

Thanks zebrahum for your opinion!

so now, black diamond or sxtrail?

NoUseForAName · 11-01-2009, 01:09 PM

Well, aside from the broken looking saddle on the Mongoose, the parts value of the Mongoose looks like it is close to the equal of the total cost of the SX Trail.
I just bought an SX Trail because i think they are the best AM/Pedal FR frame ever made, so i might be biased. It's a tough call even biased as i am.

Edit: If you are just buying the frame, and they both fit you well, it's no brainer. Buy the SX.

snowaddict91 · 11-01-2009, 01:21 PM

Thats not a dhx air on that goose. oh yeah and the sx trail would be my pic, unless you're on a budget, then the mongoose should be alot cheaper

pedro_sandchez · 11-03-2009, 05:16 PM

I have had my sx for about a year and it has been the best bike purchase I ever made. My riding has progressed unimaginably since I got it.
I can't recommend the sx enough. It is amazing.

the_maxis_233 · 11-04-2009, 03:49 AM

Thanks for help guys! i go buy Sx Trail Frame!

cheers

the_maxis_233 · Yesterday, 06:53 AM

My SX Trail I complete

So this is my question, with 180mm travel on front, i have any problem with this setup?

NoUseForAName · Yesterday, 09:33 AM

A lot of folks ran their SXs with Totems or 180mm Marzocchi 66s. The head angle gets slacker (good), but the bottom bracket height gets higher (bad). I think the SX BB is already high enough, so i would suggest sticking with the 160 fork.
Unless you can make some custom geo chips, which i think would be kind of cool.

slimshady · Yesterday, 11:13 AM

The fork travel issue was brought up in a different thread a couple of months ago (if I don't recall badly). I recall someone stating that Specialized will honor the warranty of the frame up to a front suspension travel of 170mm. But, as NoUseForAName told, a lot of people here rides 66s or Totems on it.