When looking at these frames from Santa Cruz , I can see mold symmetry marks from the fine sanding by Chinese factory workers through the paint job . My friend has an aluminium Canadian frame Bronson . This was one of the last made there before changing supplier .
I am a heavier rider (230 lbs) and have an Epic EVO. Great bike, but due to the high shock leverage ratio, I have to run the shock at max pressure (325psi) to get 25 to 30% sag. I cannot achieve 20% sag. I believe the Blur has a lower shock leverage ratio, so I believe I could achieve 20% at a lower psi. Thank you for this great comparison!
I built my own CC FS MTB with Sram XX1 11 Speed drivetrain, Fox Stepcast fork, and a carbon wheelset. Weights 25.9 Lbs. and cost $4900.00 to build. Same bike at ALL Bike shops is at least $10,000.
Love the color. Any thoughts on a future comparison with the Intense Sniper T or the entry level version Intense 951 XC (available at Costco of all places).
Hi, I have a large blur which I'm selling the frame soon as it's too large for me. In your opinion what would you think of some buying a S frame when the are 5'8-9". I had shoulder reconstruction September 22 and just can't cope with too much weight on my hands. There is a lot of talk about rad measurements and I think my rad is 80. I would appreciate your comments as you always seem to talk since and portable. Cheers David By the way I'm 64 years old but still managing to train hard.
Hi David that’s awesome! Hope to be riding at that age still. It’s so hard to suggest bike sizes not knowing your body proportions and your flexibility etc. I would think the Small will be too small though I would choose a Medium. And too much pressure on hands can be stack height too low also? Good luck finding the good fit for you.
The Cervelo version of this frame is competitive with the Spec in weight. The cable routing is ok but I like Pivot's larger ports with the covers that clamp. Foam goes into those big ports so easily. I've considered getting one but the colorways just don't do it for me.
My black version CC frameset size M, with Rockshox shock and all protection but no axes and no seat clamp have weighted 2010grams . Which is more versus versus 1930 claimed but less versus your math 2150 grams for CC.. And btw we also were lucky to weight Cervelo frame (friend of mine purchase) that has claimed much lighter , I think Cervelo says even around 1800 grams but in reality it was 1950grams. Learning: Manufactures dont claim correct weights and magazines should stop quote their claimed weights but rather put them on the scale as you do. Nice review that you made.
A question: does changing the rear shock alone alter the head tube and seat tube angles? I thought those angles would only change when swapping the fork from 100 to 120. Thanks
@@LoveMTB That makes sense, just making sure it's the taller fork that would actually change the geometry. If rear shocks are both 190 eye to eye, in my mind swapping those alone would not change geometry.
@@LoveMTB Perfect! I'm thinking about giving a TR a try but am unsure how it would handle my 210lbs. Thought about a TB5 too, but leaning towards a BTR for what I'm looking to do with it.
@@LoveMTB So the TB stays? superb! p.s. - how can one reach out to you? I own a large Israeli magazine and group and I'd like to see if you are into some collaborations
Can you record a dream build of this frame , and post it on youtube ? I recently bought a Propain Spindrift 4 AL 27,5" Frameset Frame Size : L [ Large ] Frame Color : Petrol Gloss Decal Kit : Chrome Badge : Chrome Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT Without Chainguard/Bashguard The frame came , incl. Headset Acros AZX-209 ZS49/ZS56, Seatclamp SIXPACK Skywalker 34,9 mm black, SIXPACK 148 mm x 12 mm thru-axle and a fitting rear derailleur hanger
Does this light green frame accept the so called SRAM "universal rear derailleur hanger" , system as well as Shimano style XT and XTR ones ? I have seen Mondraker and Commencals that have dual - standard , flexibility with an "adaptor hanger" fitting available .
@@ferranox The traditional hanger made out of aluminium alloy that mounts on the inside face of the drive side rear wheel dropout . The derailleur threads into the threaded hole at the bottom of the hanger . XT and XTR are accepting this older standard .
