I'm looking for a 130mm trail bike.Im limited on my budget.Im thinking either a 2016 specialized camber 650b comp or the intense spider 650b foundation build.Im a fan of the horst link but have also ridden a vpp designbike.Im just not sure what to think of the x-fusion suspension on the intense.Any thoughts?
Personally I would go Intense. X-Fusion is far better than it gets the press for and its not t be underestimated. Also the Intense (I think I've found the right one) is kitted out with complete Shimano SLX which in my experience is much more durable than Sram but I understand ow debatable that is. Hope this helps
I'd go santa cruz over intense. Sc has the updated geo now, boost, awesome warranty, build quality, resale, ...great whip. I have the evil following which has been great. (29r). Prior to this I has '14 range c, gt force.
I can get a really good deal right now on a santa cruz bantam,wich Is a single pivot.Ive never ridden a single pivot.What if any is the down side to single pivot?
Been prowling for a medium Intense Spider 275A frame myself only because it's alloy rather than CF. There are several L and a S frames listed in the For Sale area.