cameron_15
Eats Squid
Hey guys,
It's new downhill bike time and the M9 is at the top of the list at the moment.
Just looking at the geometry and comparing it to my old bike (a carbon fury) leaves me with a few questions...
The carbons furys geometry was generally not well liked, as evidenced by the hype surrounding the new fury with it's major geo changes.
But comparing my large carbon fury to a large M9, I notice that the large M9 is
Also, the stated geo of the fury is before adding the angleset, which lowers the BB further and lengthens the wheelbase a little.
So, what are these differences going to mean on the trail? I wont be able to test ride one on a DH track, only in the carpark. What are peoples opinions of the M9's geometry in general?
If it's any use, I'm placing fun over finish line time for downhill now and likely won't be racing much anymore. Also, 181cm's tall. Is a medium M9 frame out of the question?
Basically, sell me an M9, or convince me to keep shopping...
It's new downhill bike time and the M9 is at the top of the list at the moment.
Just looking at the geometry and comparing it to my old bike (a carbon fury) leaves me with a few questions...
The carbons furys geometry was generally not well liked, as evidenced by the hype surrounding the new fury with it's major geo changes.
But comparing my large carbon fury to a large M9, I notice that the large M9 is
- shorter in the top tube by 25mm
- higher in the BB by 4mm in the lowest setting
- has the same length chainstays in the shortest setting
- has a longer wheelbase in the shortest setting
Also, the stated geo of the fury is before adding the angleset, which lowers the BB further and lengthens the wheelbase a little.
So, what are these differences going to mean on the trail? I wont be able to test ride one on a DH track, only in the carpark. What are peoples opinions of the M9's geometry in general?
If it's any use, I'm placing fun over finish line time for downhill now and likely won't be racing much anymore. Also, 181cm's tall. Is a medium M9 frame out of the question?
Basically, sell me an M9, or convince me to keep shopping...
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