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I_Ache · 2012-08-14T10:59:54Z

My FS frame is getting a bit long in the tooth, 06 Enduro FWIW, and I was just thinking about a few things. I dislike the way Specialized use silly sized and mounted shocks to their bikes. Yes they might think its a better design but its not good for the end user especially a few years down the line when shocks that size/fitment arnt available. I quite like the way my mates 5 rides, lets stay away from looks. And was thinking about an Alpine as I want a bigger bike than a 5. I was also looking at the Blood, yes I know they don't make them any more but I wouldn't buy new anyway. On paper the Blood looks more fun slacker HA, lower BB, shorter stays and wheelbase all add up to a fun looking bike. At the same time as this the TT and effective TT are both the same length as the Alpine and the SA is the same too. However the Alpine has more suspension and a longer ST so would probably be better for bigger rockier stuff and longer climbs. The build I have at the moment is suitable for either frame, Lyriks, big discs, 1x9 and Gamut, 721s on Pro2s. So has anybody ridden/owned both? What did you think, how did they compare? Educate me. Thanks

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fuzzhead

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@I_Ache - you sound like you're where i was before I got my Blood. As already said by someone else, if you're looking for a fun, burly frame to match with some 160mm forks, you can't go wrong with a Blood.

Posted : 17/08/2012 12:39 pm

tricky-dicky

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Also got a BFE in this size and they seem to have similar dimensions.

Posted : 17/08/2012 3:23 pm

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