With great weight distribution and tidily balanced handling, the result is a surprisingly conп¬Ѓdence-inspiring descender. Some riders wonвЂ™t like it, but weвЂ™ll take the traction boost any day.ДЄs the speed picks up and the bumps come harder and faster, the п¬‚oating pivot point continues to do its work, delivering a bizarrely вЂbottomlessвЂ™ feel thatвЂ™ll have you swearing that youвЂ™re on a longer travel bike. Pedal feedback is effectively non-existent, although the pattering of the shock as it responds to rear wheel movement can make it feel as though thereвЂ™s some pedal-related bob. Keep the power down and the front wheel pointed where you want to go, and the AzureвЂ™s rear end will follow through with a tenacity that the Trek and Norco simply canвЂ™t match. The rear tyre seems to stay glued to the ground at low speeds no matter what the provocation. Small bump response is exceptional, and only equalled in this company by the CommenГ§al (with its ProPedal damping switched off). What about that rear end? Well, it works, and works well. Grippy, open-tread Continental tyres cling to the trail tenaciously in all but the wettest conditions and accelerate quickly. I know the yeti owns in terms of pedalling and versatility but the big hit seems like it is a more reliable resort and shuttle bomber, and I'd like a bike I can feel confident on drops with.so alot of rambling.but I am basically trying to figure this same thing out.Efп¬Ѓcient geometry ticks all the right boxes, combining conп¬Ѓdence-inspiring low standover with plenty of room for the rider to move around over the bike. the yeti is by far the most diverse bike and could be pedaled alot more, but for me this is ruonding out the DH end of my quiver and I have another bike to pedal around on so i am also trying to figure out this dillemma my self. I am thinking of putting down the cash on a new ASX but a freind of a friend is selling a big hit at a pretty screaming deal and in good condition. they are also not the most exciting, but they do take a beating well, and come very well partted out for the price. the specialized link did not work but i thinkt the big hit is a pretty sweet ride. Make sure to get upgraded bolt hardware to elimante rear end play that the stock equipment is prone to and check supergo for good deals on IH especially at the end of the season. but its a very predictable and stable ride for a good price. My roomate has the ironhorse and it is ok. Never tried it so I don't know how it pedals or goes. Or I could get an AS-X for $2K (5th Element, Sherman Breakout). Sherman Flick has 90mm travel lockdown, external compression adjusterД®ssentially the same frame/suspension designДЄn extra $400 ($1750) gets a Sherman Breakout, a Manitou 3-way, and a Holzfeller crankset on the SGS. Holzfeller cranks w/bash guard beats Hussefelt triple Both pedal very well: I tried a Kona Coiler and a Giant VT3, and they both bob much more despite having 2' less travel. Iron Horse licenses the Specialized linkage and they look almost the same. I can get the Big Hit for $1420 and the SGS for $1350 (both + tax).

Shiman bike vs iron horse bike