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Singletrack Forum » User Favorites: cy cy en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:14:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php honourablegeorge on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3250169 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:38:53 +0000 honourablegeorge 3250169@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>hora - Member The later ones were supposed to be 'lifetime' as well </blockquote> They're lifetime warrantied - when they wear out, you send them back and get free replacements. footflaps on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3250126 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:26:15 +0000 footflaps 3250126@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Yep - the big issue with the original is the bearings wearing out after about 5 rides in the rain - I mainly use mine abroad in the Alps or Colorado - nice dry trails <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> hora on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3249935 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:54:18 +0000 hora 3249935@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>Bearing and shock eyelet bush wear is tiresome</blockquote> I noticed this. The later ones were supposed to be 'lifetime' as well <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_neutral.gif" title=":|" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> On the axle- you mean the linkage? You can buy ti linkage's now for them <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> davecm on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3249766 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:01:36 +0000 davecm 3249766@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>stuartlangwilson - Member I have one and its a fun bike for razzing about on. Too small for long days, quite heavy. Bearing and shock eyelet bush wear is tiresome and the axles need replaced yearly.</blockquote>Tell me about it! <blockquote>richc - Member Go to a DH race where there's a hardtail category and then say that trail's unrideable My sarcasm didn't come across well then </blockquote>It did, hence my wink <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> footflaps on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3249618 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:50:05 +0000 footflaps 3249618@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ The other mod was to drill out the cable guides so I can run a full length outer for the rear mech. I've also filed out the inside of one of the chain stays to take 2.5" tyres - only a couple of mm... footflaps on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3249611 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:48:15 +0000 footflaps 3249611@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>mattjg - Member @footflaps, I have a Blur Classic that I'd like to breathe new life into, what shock do you run?</blockquote> The original shock was a Float R 200 with 50 stroke and I upgraded to an RP23 with 57mm stroke, so get at extra 14% travel. I really wanted a manual lockout as it bobbed like 'ell when climbing out the saddle. The Talas 140 fork made a huge difference - mainly by slacking the head angle off by a couple of degrees (as well as more travel). stuartlangwilson on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3248644 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:35:34 +0000 stuartlangwilson 3248644@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ I have one and its a fun bike for razzing about on. Too small for long days, quite heavy. Bearing and shock eyelet bush wear is tiresome and the axles need replaced yearly. Steve77 on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3248173 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:20:00 +0000 Steve77 3248173@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ It was ahead of its time, but there are quite a few low and slack shorter-travel bikes around now. If they're going cheap enough though why not? hora on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3247849 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:49:09 +0000 hora 3247849@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>When they eventually bring out the Blur LT<strike>c</strike> in alloy</blockquote> There you go <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> kudos100 on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3247816 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:43:16 +0000 kudos100 3247816@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Always wanted one, but in the end decided that the seat tube on the large was too small. When they eventually bring out the Blur LTc in alloy, I will get one. Pauly on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3247732 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:26:35 +0000 Pauly 3247732@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ I've run Reba's @ 120mm, Pike U-Turns (95 - 140mm) an Lyriks @ 160mm on my 4X. Feels great whatever is on it, although it's in bits just now as my Blur LTc is taking precedence these days. mattjg on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3247426 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:14:53 +0000 mattjg 3247426@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ & would putting 140mm forks on, but leaving the original shock, mess it up? (am no expert on FS geometry) mattjg on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3247422 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:14:04 +0000 mattjg 3247422@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ @footflaps, I have a Blur Classic that I'd like to breathe new life into, what shock do you run? hora on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3247000 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:37:45 +0000 hora 3247000@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>as its that core.</blockquote> Shrugs. It was my comeback ride after I spent a stayover/night in Guildford hospital with a clean break on my upper arm, fractured shoulder and ribs. I guess when someones down there will always be those that'll kick you huh. <blockquote>You forgot about the angleset aswell.</blockquote> Cane Creek, Saars and Works Components better stop making them then if you feel the manufacturer is always right <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> Back ontopic. Is the Blur4x great? Its bloody good. At that price you could run it and sell it for a similar amount as well as it has a good following (for good reason). Is it better than a Specialized Enduro frame? Its more boutique, better cache etc etc. It'd also feel more special to own etc. Normally I'd be tempted to buy it myself but I think I'll keep my newly bought Enduro- it seems to pedal better, ok has abit more travel but then again its about the same weight and is just as strong. scruff on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3246981 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:33:39 +0000 scruff 3246981@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ That is Hora BTW, and that trail needs a 10" travel bike or else it would be LETHAL!!!!! You forgot about the angleset aswell. richc on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3246959 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:28:17 +0000 richc 3246959@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>Go to a DH race where there's a hardtail category and then say that trail's unrideable </blockquote> My sarcasm didn't come across well then <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> I think I have a picture of my 2 year old nephew riding that, on his scoot somewhere, as its that core. hora on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3245306 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:23:31 +0000 hora 3245306@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Scienceofficer that was just after I returned to biking after an accident so my shoulder/arm/rib had recently healed. I could have kicked richc's ass with one hand tied behind my back then and now though as he's a wee bit of a soft lad <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> footflaps on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3245215 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:02:20 +0000 footflaps 3245215@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ That trail looks mental though - 10" min travel and full body armour required.... Scienceofficer on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3245190 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:54:21 +0000 Scienceofficer 3245190@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ I thought Hora was a nit of a fatty. Looks pretty normal in that pic. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_twisted.gif" title=":twisted:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> davecm on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3244790 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:04:42 +0000 davecm 3244790@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ GW<blockquote>Cool! Just like a 100mm hardtail then?</blockquote>Yes. And? Hardtails are great aren't they? I'd never be without one, but I'm past battering myself senseless launching massive drops/jumps on a hardtail, or long day rides in the Peaks etc. My back doesn't take too kindly to it any more. 90% of my riding locally, and XC rides are on my XC hardtail, but the Blur is just a "fun" bike. I ride bikes for fun, perhaps your motives are different <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <blockquote>He only had 130mm of travel so it was unrideable (no puncture).</blockquote>Go to a DH race where there's a hardtail category and then say that trail's unrideable <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> richc on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3244712 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:39:18 +0000 richc 3244712@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ He only had 130mm of travel so it was unrideable (no puncture). steve_b77 on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3244684 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:30:22 +0000 steve_b77 3244684@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Has it got a puncture? richc on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3244647 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:18:48 +0000 richc 3244647@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>Why not Hora? Do you even ride DH? </blockquote> Of course he does, here he is tackling some serious knarr ..... <img src="http://www.diaryofamountainbiker.co.uk/25042004/25-04-04_hora1.jpg"> ^ That is Hora BTW, and that trail needs a 10" travel bike or else it would be LETHAL!!!!! <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> GW on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3244627 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:13:39 +0000 GW 3244627@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ "I can ride around the local (flat) woods and not feel too "overbiked", and not worry about hitting any of the bigger gaps/drops there during my ride. I can take it down chicksands and it's more than capable of taking anything that place can through at it, and the following day take it on an epic all mountain ride and have a hoot railing corners (something it does amazingly) and getting air whenever possible.One thing I've found with it that it is one of those weird bikes that if you're on it, or just tying to have fun on it, tying to get air wherever possible it will reward you with a big grin, and encourage you to thrash it more and more. But if you're riding like a big wus, it'll punish you." Cool! Just like a 100mm hardtail then? footflaps on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3244471 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:23:36 +0000 footflaps 3244471@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Yeah the 1st generation has really beefy gussets and seems completely bomb proof! mrblobby on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant/page/2#post-3244323 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:43:34 +0000 mrblobby 3244323@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ footflaps, a true classic that. Quite fancy putting slightly longer forks on mine but it's the XC and I think that's meant to be pretty flimsy compared to the original blur (skinnier tubes and less gussetting.) Not sure I'd risk it. footflaps on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3244186 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:16:15 +0000 footflaps 3244186@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ I have the original SC Blur (100m both ends) and run it with a 140mm fork up front and a slightly longer travel shock - rides way better than as stock. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brf/5993297149/"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6138/5993297149_2ff18fe1e9_b.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brf/5993297149/">Santa Cruz Blur (1st gen)</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/brf/">brf</a>, on Flickr davecm on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243879 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:06:37 +0000 davecm 3243879@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ It's all in the name. Other bikes were better as an out and out 4x weapon, the top tube design is a bit outdated (read - not low slung), and as already mentioned, by the time people realised it was an awesome all round fun bike, it was a bit late. I've had two now (the 1st one was stolen and I was so smitten with it I had to have another) and they're awesome. I can ride around the local (flat) woods and not feel too "overbiked", and not worry about hitting any of the bigger gaps/drops there during my ride. I can take it down chicksands and it's more than capable of taking anything that place can through at it, and the following day take it on an epic all mountain ride and have a hoot railing corners (something it does amazingly) and getting air whenever possible. One thing I've found with it that it is one of those weird bikes that if you're on it, or just tying to have fun on it, tying to get air wherever possible it will reward you with a big grin, and encourage you to thrash it more and more. But if you're riding like a big wus, it'll punish you. Wouldn't mind trying mine with a better air shock or coil like the CDDB. 5lab on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243271 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:48:21 +0000 5lab 3243271@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ I ride a banshee wildcard, which is a similar frame (but still available). its swappable between 4.5 and 6" of travel which makes it a bit more versatile, and its probably much longer and lower (the 16" frame is only reccomended for riders over 6'2 jam bo on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243224 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:36:19 +0000 jam bo 3243224@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>not just down south mate, my SX only becomes a harsh on longer tracks as the shock (short stroke/high leverage) starts to give (heat) up after about a min and a half(ish) of flat out roughness. at tracks like innerleithen/Ae it's an absolute pinner but I wouldn't really want to take it to the likes of Ft Bill/Dunkeld/Glencoe</blockquote> I think it was ft bill that killed my SX. Next session at triscombe and the chainstays gave up. hora on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243096 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:59:41 +0000 hora 3243096@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ I ran mine at 140mm. Felt best there. jimjam on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243089 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:57:46 +0000 jimjam 3243089@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>nickegg Short...a little yes. High...They have a lower BB than most bikes i've come across. Steep...67.5 degree HA with a 120mm fork is pretty slack even by todays standards! </blockquote> I'm guessing it's the way they sit up in their travel that makes them feel high, and peoples tendency to put bigger forks on them jacking up the bb, this combined with a short tt means they feels relatively steep on the trail to me at any rate. hora on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243069 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:51:56 +0000 hora 3243069@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ At £2,700 I'd be scared of scratching or getting it dirty. Obscene amount of money but I bet its bloody lovely to ride. At £500 that Blur4x on ebay is a steal. I had an ano silver 4x and within a month or so it had similar marks in the anodizing from chain slap a cable rub etc. So no biggy IMO. mrblobby on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243048 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:48:30 +0000 mrblobby 3243048@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>Jeessus I'd love a Blur Trc!</blockquote> At 2700 quid for just the frame, silly money. I think I'd even be a little bit embarrassed to turn up for a ride on it! Edit: that tazer looks like it'd be a cracking little bike (no pun intended!) GW on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243046 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:47:59 +0000 GW 3243046@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>hora - Member If you drove a Ford Focus and I said it was ok but not the best would you take it personal GW?</blockquote>WTF are you on about? seriously? <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> you've never ridden any of the bikes I own. none of them would be "the best" for you, infact probably not even "ok". GW on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243026 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:45:10 +0000 GW 3243026@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>but I've been amazed by what 4 inches of VPP travel can handle and in the UK (well down south anyway.)</blockquote>not just down south mate, my SX only becomes a harsh on longer tracks as the shock (short stroke/high leverage) starts to give (heat) up after about a min and a half(ish) of flat out roughness. at tracks like innerleithen/Ae it's an absolute pinner but I wouldn't really want to take it to the likes of Ft Bill/Dunkeld/Glencoe mamadirt on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243025 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:44:59 +0000 mamadirt 3243025@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>heihei - Member Anyone tried an Intense Tazer VP as a regular bike?</blockquote> Yes, many many times. Pretty much the perfect do-it-all bike for smaller people. Very noisy due to its monocoque construction (all the motofoam and velcro in the world couldn't silence my orange one - although an identical raw frame from the year later, with less machining inside the BB shell, was much quieter). I want another now . . . please! hora on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243015 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:41:41 +0000 hora 3243015@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ If you drove a Ford Focus and I said it was ok but not the best would you take it personal GW? <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> GW on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3243003 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:38:02 +0000 GW 3243003@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>Jeessus I'd love a Blur Trc! </blockquote>Buy one then GW on "If the Blur 4x is so brilliant..." http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/if-the-blur-4x-is-so-brilliant#post-3242999 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:37:03 +0000 GW 3242999@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Blobby - an old (long)SX supercross in the slack/low setting with 140mm pike, Pushed coil vanilla and DH parts. <blockquote>No I don't but on certain rocky trails you could easily overwhelm the rear.</blockquote>eh? WTF? can you explain a bit better what you're trying to say there?