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Singletrack Forum » User Favorites: cy cy en-US Tue, 29 May 2012 09:59:33 +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 10:38:53 +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 10:26:15 +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 08:54:18 +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 01:01:36 +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 23:50:05 +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 23:48:15 +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 19:35:34 +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 17:20:00 +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 15:49:09 +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 15:43:16 +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 15:26:35 +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 14:14:53 +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 14:14:04 +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 12:37:45 +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 12:33:39 +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 12:28:17 +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 21:23:31 +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 21:02:20 +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 20:54:21 +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 19:04:42 +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=""/>