good deals on fsr xc's

[Jordan M.]

I e-mailed nicollet south bike shop (located north of mankato pretty much in a field) anyways they said I could get a fsrxc 04 for $700 and a fsr xc for $900. I could also get a fsr xc pro for $1,000. All have disc ready hubs. Is this a good deal or should I pass and get a different bike. I was thinking about a Haro but on mtbr forums everybody said they suck because they switched to mtb:eyeroll:

Thanks

[EmL34]

I rode an fsr xc pro for a couple of years that I loved. It was a 99. The rear triangle broke in 02 and was replaced inside of two weeks under warranty.

My wife has one from 03 that was a decent deal (especially since it was really for me, anyway).

NSBS has always had better deals than other Specialized dealers, for whatever reason and since they are in you area it should be convenient for you.

On the other hand, it is an XC type bike, if you are bigger, or if you ride big it is not the ideal bike.

[Jordan M.]

I rode an fsr xc pro for a couple of years that I loved. It was a 99. The rear triangle broke in 02 and was replaced inside of two weeks under warranty.

My wife has one from 03 that was a decent deal (especially since it was really for me, anyway).

NSBS has always had better deals than other Specialized dealers, for whatever reason and since they are in you area it should be convenient for you.

On the other hand, it is an XC type bike, if you are bigger, or if you ride big it is not the ideal bike.
Thats the reason I might get it because its xc and I am gonna enter some races this summer. Nope not a big person at all 15 years old 5'7 and only 104 lbs. Does anyone know how much these bikes weigh?

Thanks for the advice eml34

[Buck]

I would say the FSR XC would be the perfect starter bike! My first "real" bike was a fsr sport from 99, damn good bike, I raced XC on it just fine and I was that size back then...only thing once you start to go big stuff on those bikes tend to brake quickly...they aren't made for FR/DH/DJ/UA...but you can't beat the feel of the 4 bar while you are cruisin...I would also stay away from Haro, the old shop I used work at sells them, I woudn't get one, that is from someone that put the things together for a couple yrs, I like the escape hardtails other then that I would stick with the big S. Good luck with it and post some pics
L8R
Buck

[Jordan M.]

I would say the FSR XC would be the perfect starter bike! My first "real" bike was a fsr sport from 99, damn good bike, I raced XC on it just fine and I was that size back then...only thing once you start to go big stuff on those bikes tend to brake quickly...they aren't made for FR/DH/DJ/UA...but you can't beat the feel of the 4 bar while you are cruisin...I would also stay away from Haro, the old shop I used work at sells them, I woudn't get one, that is from someone that put the things together for a couple yrs, I like the escape hardtails other then that I would stick with the big S. Good luck with it and post some pics
L8R
Buck

You think it will hold up better than a raleigh m50? I took that thing off 5 foot drops and 9 stairs and its held up so far except for a few chain problems. But I don't really do that stuff anymore because its hard the bike.

[Jordan M.]

I found the weight of the bikes on the specialized site and here they are-

Stumpjumper FSR XC 26.5 lbs
Stumpjumper FSR XC Comp 25 lbs
Stumpjumper FSR XC Pro 24.5 lbs

From what I heard I thought these bikes were heavy? 24-26 pounds is pretty light to me?

-source-http://www.specialized.com/SBCFAQ.jsp?JServSessionIdroot=3dfhjaby6m.j27007

[Buck]

Yes ther FSR will hold up to 5ft, hell it would hold up to 15, IF you have a tranny, drops to flat will wreck any bike, I rode with a guy at CPX that rode a hartail and he was hittin everything including the big drops but he was hittin a tranny. Mine lasted two yrs before I bent the steer tube of the fork it came with then the shop recommend I up-grade since then I have gone through two bikes, now I am on a BH expert sportin 24" w/ 888. As fas weight mine comes in at 55+...so give my bike a try!
L8R
Buck

[EmL34]

they aren't made for FR/DH/DJ/UA...
Buck
Dang you kids come up with these acronyms faster than I can write 'em down.

UA? Tell me it isn't Unreal Air...

[redwood]

Would that be "Urban Assault". Sounds like combat in Iraq or Compton or something.

[Buck]

Urban assault...or uban riding, street riding, jibbing, pick your posion...;)

Here ya go to help with all the acronyms:
FR=Freeriding
DJ=Dirt Jumping
DH=Downhill
Urban has many names...like I said before pick you posion!
Step down=jump where the landing is actually below the take off
Step up= jump where the landing is actually ABOVE the take off
Huck=Any thing that you may drop off, for some it is curbs for others it may be buildings :) ps I wouldn't say you were huckin curbs though you might get laughed at.;)
Double= landing and take off have a gap between each other when more then one are in a row it is then called a pack(ie. 6 pack would be 3 jumps) or rythm section.
table top= same as double but the gap is filled.


As for the bike, the final decision comes down to what you want, remember this though, if don't use the bike for its intended purpose expect the bike to have a short life.

L8R
Buck

[SprocketHead]

My advice to anybody deciding on a bike is be Brutally Honest about what kind of riding you will do with it... The reason I say this is, people buy full suspension "mountain" bikes and ride them on a paved trail...:zzz: What a waste!

Anyway, Every bike has it's purpose... That's why I have 5 of them. :D .. and I'd like to buy several more.

IF you are doing XC, the FSR XC is great, but if you want to have super efficient energy transfer, the epic may be better, but more $$ of course.

[fisherbikefreak]

As for the bike, the final decision comes down to what you want, remember this though, if don't use the bike for its intended purpose expect the bike to have a short life.

L8R
Buck
So with this advice, if I hit up the urban scene on a regular basis and jump retaining walls and stairs throughout the DT area should I have a fully? I currently ride a hardtail and enjoy the feel of it. I don't have any experience on a fully, but I like how the hardtail connects with the ground. I also like to hop around and climb rocks (trials style). Could one still do this with suspension in the back?

I am looking into a new bike. After much research I don't think I need a full-on freeride rig. I think a bike such as the Kona Stuff or Scab would suffice. What are your thoughts?

[Buck]

Ok,

Hartails, there is a very harcore group of FRers on hardtails, look at pros like Russ Morrell he has done the Bender's World drop(40ft) on a hardtail...for FR pick your posion...

I ride a Bighit do you need that, no, but I have bad knees, and I love the feel of a full squish. I know plenty of guys that ride hartails and rip, your style will just be a little different then say mine would be...I rode with a guy in Chi-town that was doing huge stair gaps to flat on a HT no problem, oh yeah and he runs breakless! :cool: If you like to do trials I would stick with a hartail(not an XC HT though,that could be dangerous) but I can make do with my DH bike, and I can do plenty of trial style moves.

For the same amount say $1000 dollars you could get an entry level DH bike(weyless, SGS) Or you could a get a pimped out hardtail with all the goodies...for hardtails that are more towards the FR set I would look at Evil, Banshee, Le Toy, 24 bicycles...big bike companies have them to but the smaller companies make a better product IMO. If you go hardtail, and want to start to dabble in the FR, DH stuff I would recommend planning a head and getting a frame that can also handle a DC fork just in case...

post up any more questions, we'll see if we can help ya out!
L8R
Buck

[fisherbikefreak]

Thanks dude. I'll check into the smaller cos that you recommended. I think January will be the month for my new purchase. Goodbye tax return. Hello sweet a$$ ride!