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Post by allegra on Nov 27, 2006 8:55:36 GMT 8
I"m looking at my 5 year old diamondback/schwinn xr8 fs frame that was selling for 5t a year ago It gets no respect hehe But it's outlived its orig comps except for the fr sl fork I'll never exchange it for any hardtail
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Post by Patrick on Nov 27, 2006 9:13:08 GMT 8
Agree with you on that. A Solid HT meaning having more than "entry/sport level" components. ie lower than deore.
But on the all things being meaning within the bounds of XC, DH. Natural trials, slopestyle, dirt etc excluded (were talking offroad right)
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Post by jedi on Dec 12, 2006 12:07:07 GMT 8
FS or HT.... will do for me... i might as well get both bikes... i already have a HT...
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Post by OnebyOne on Dec 12, 2006 13:04:57 GMT 8
FS or HT, FS or HT...it doesn't matter now to me...all rides good to me...
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Post by Alphabolt on Dec 12, 2006 15:29:28 GMT 8
Just slap on my Crank brad Candy pedals and Im good to go...HT or FS ..wag lang DH k
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Post by icecold on Jan 23, 2007 14:33:58 GMT 8
The article mentioned having 8 elite male cyclists where used in the test. It did leave us to wonder what these guys' preferences where... in short, they could have been seasoned riders of full suspension mt. bikes. And that would very well explain why they performed better on an FS. Also, they did test for around 30min for each bikes. Does that mean 1 rider gets to ride 2 bikes for 30 minutes each, or each rider gets to ride a number of bikes for both configuration? What was the combination? We don't have that. Did they ride against each other or just ride the trail alone? Did they ride on a man-made race trail or was it an actual XC trail or exactly what kind of trail? Rain or shine? We have questions. There are many factors that were unclear to us. Some may be relevant and some are not. While the data gathered where enough for the experiment conductors to draw out a conclusion and allow us to debate about it, it does not present enough information for us to make a solid conclusion. Proof... CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that the FRS improved cycling performance over rough terrain. FRS might therefore be more suitable for cross-country mountain bike races. " might therefore be more suitable", they're not even sure themselves. That's my 2 cent about the article and the experiment. Regarding which is better, the FS or HT... I wouldn't know, I've never rode an FS. ;D
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Post by alien_scream on Jan 23, 2007 15:55:45 GMT 8
hard tail for me!!!! used to love my FS before but got really bored with it now i'm only and exclusively on a HT
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Post by miles on May 24, 2007 15:25:13 GMT 8
FS vs HT, it really depends on what terrain you ride. i seldom use my HT on weekend rides but you wont see me using my FS on xc races...well except this one time at a duathlon
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Post by atomicgimenez on May 26, 2007 20:32:14 GMT 8
i don't pick my lines when i go downhill on my HT... not until my fork stuck up. when it comes to racing, getting used to high speeds with your body taking a lot of beating is something to consider. i like FS, if only i have the cash to buy an FS. But for racing, i still prefer HT, not unless i've tried to race with an FS, which i haven't, which i would really like to try, which is only possible when i have an FS, which is only possible when i am able to buy an FS, which is possible when i have the cash to buy an FS. ako din I dun have a cash to buy thi beautiful bling bling I wonder if i solicit 100 bucks for each PinoyMTBiker members maybe i could have my own FS na malufet ;D ;D ;D
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Post by kophee on Sept 12, 2007 22:06:59 GMT 8
i guess it depends on the rider and the discipline, but as for me, i prefer FS over HT coz i dont have to raise my butt over my saddle when shredding on the trails. this is the main difference i noticed compared to my HT! ride safe still guys!!! cheers!!!!!
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Post by glockbiker on Sept 18, 2007 14:06:15 GMT 8
Two areas where an FS rig CAN be better than an HT are CLIMBING and BRAKING because the front and rear suspension ensure that the tires are always pinned to the ground- thereby greatly improving traction.
Some riders find this an acceptable trade off to the heavier weight of an FS rig and to the energy lost to compressing the shocks (the bobbing you experience when you pedal hard).
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Post by oceanrider88 on Sept 23, 2007 0:26:07 GMT 8
FRS definitely better than my old hard tail. Can do more things at a more comfortable level.
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Post by mootski1234 on Dec 29, 2007 16:54:25 GMT 8
saw this thread a months ago and wanted to comment but thought of waiting to get my second bike ( a 24 pounder hardtail ) assembled and try it out myself. Well no doubt my heavier FS (43 lbs) provide better ride and comfort. Although its terrible on long climbs due to the weight, Its still my favorite. I could be biased though, since its got the the Hydraulic disc, better fork, and the serfaz computer with it which my hardtail does not have.
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Post by berns on Dec 29, 2007 22:18:13 GMT 8
My xc ful sus is better than my ht I can even climb better, faster and ride longer. feeling ko lang...
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