Santa Cruz Nickel?

[DubbelBuys]

I was checking out frames the other day & now came across the Santa Cruz Nickel for $800 from competitivecyclist.com

 

Has anyone got a one of these?

 

Looks like a prety neat trail bike. OK, OK, it's a bit heavy I know, but I'm not gonna fuss too much about that.

 

Any inputs/ recommendations welcome.

 

J

[patches]

I have a buddy with one. He runs it as his "play bike"... ie. for more aggressive trail riding (as he has a Cannondale Rize 140, for regular trail), as well as dirt jumping.

 

He runs a 140mm Rock Shox Argyle RCT up front (very nice fork), a as well as a dropper seatpost.

 

I haven't ridden it, but I know he thinks it's great. So yeah, $800 is a good deal for a Santa Cruz, especially if it comes with a decent rear shock.

Edited June 2, 2012 by patches

[DubbelBuys]

It comes with a FOX RP - not too sure about the length then I might have a shock. Might even whip the shock out & put a RockShox Monarch in there.

[patches]

It comes with a FOX RP - not too sure about the length then I might have a shock. Might even whip the shock out & put a RockShox Monarch in there.

 

Which RP? If it's an RP2 I'd change it. If it's an RP23, leave as is

[DubbelBuys]

The ad just says FOX Rp rear shock - doubt if it's a RP23. Where did he buy his bike from & what shock did he get with it?

 

Could you perhaps ask your pal if he could measure the BB height on it with the 140mm fork. (centre of BB)

 

Thanx.

[DubbelBuys]

Oh I forgot to ask - how tall is your pal? & what size is he riding?

 

I'm 1.78 & right between a M & L, so don't know what to do...

[DubbelBuys]

Nevermind the Santa Cruz... I've bought a ZULA

[patches]

Nevermind the Santa Cruz... I've bought a ZULA

 

 

Sorry for the lack of reply on the Nickel info. Haven't seen that friend in ages!

 

But as for the Zula

(I'm quite the morewood whore myself so I approve!)