DubbelBuys Posted June 2, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 2, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted June 2, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 3, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted June 4, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted June 7, 2012 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted July 25, 2012 Share Nevermind the Santa Cruz... I've bought a ZULA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted July 25, 2012 Share 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!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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