specialized FSRxc Pro

Daniel23

What do you folks think of this bike, Just for trails really and little small jumps lol

does anybody own one?

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-FSR ... _20990.htm

Alex-nutsaboutbiking

i dont own one but i recon thats a nice bike but id prefer this http://www.bikesapart.com/2009-commencal-combi-s-1420-p.asp

but dont buy either bike based on what i say lol get someone with a bit more expirience to help

Daz555

BikeRadar loves it: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... o-09-33623

I own the lower spec FSRxc Comp 09 and rate it very highly.

Dazza993

Hi - I've got the 2007 FSR XC Pro which I do really like (only 100mm travel though).

The good think about Specialized is that they have a lifetime warranty on the frame and from what I've heard then tend to honour it.

The bad think about most specialized bikes is some of the non-standard bits, especially the rear shock which is a custom size made by Fox for Specialized, so if you knacker it you can't go an simply by another shock 'cos it just won't fit.

These 'Specialized' specific items are really the only thing that would put my off by another Spesh. All -in -all you're still getting at lot of bike for your money.

At the £1380 price point you could also consider a 2008 model Stumpy FSR Elite (better Fork, same shock, better brakes and frame)

Daz555

Dazza993 wrote:

The bad think about most specialized bikes is some of the non-standard bits, especially the rear shock which is a custom size made by Fox for Specialized, so if you knacker it you can't go an simply by another shock 'cos it just won't fit.

Handily enough, the 09 FSRxc has one of the standard shock lengths.

Dazza993

Daz555 wrote:

Handily enough, the 09 FSRxc has one of the standard shock lengths.

If this is true - then I think I've found my next bike. I'd been looking at bikes circa £2000 - £2500 get get a well spec'd FS bike around 25-27 lbs

I'm sure I've read that the '09 FSR XC Pro is about 27.4 lbs all for £1399 - which come September will be around £1100. With a few choice upgrades I can probably save a few pounds (in both senses of the word)

Cheers for the info.

toasty

I don't think it does:

7.5x1.75" Shock

The standard stroke length is 2.0" with a 7.5" shock. I think you'd be stuck on whatever Specialized give you to be honest (unless you pay to have one adjusted).

Daz555

Toasty wrote:

I don't think it does:

7.5x1.75" Shock

The standard stroke length is 2.0" with a 7.5" shock. I think you'd be stuck on whatever Specialized give you to be honest (unless you pay to have one adjusted).

Ahh yes. Specialized have moved to a standard shock length (eye to eye) for the 09 FSRxc but it would seem the stroke length is still not common.

However, the stroke length is very easy to change with a spacer. These guys for example http://www.tftunedshox.com/ will only charge about £10-20 extra for altering the stroke length for a typical shock.