Blur (4x) vs Ellsworth Id?
Looking into buying a new frame and need some ideas? Currently on a Blur, 2 1/2 yrs old, and would like to get a new frame and fork setup. The Blur just seems to be a little to taxed on some of the riding I'm doing. Also, maybe just time to get onto another bike. Was looking at the Blur 4x, it's built a little more burley. Just XC riding, not racing, and want something that will last through some of the rocky sections, long rides. Am I crazy to try and get off of the Blur? I just don't want to regret my new purchase, these frame setups are expensive! Any input would be great.
Posted by Buzzsaw  a 35 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Santa Cruz Blur from San Luis Obispo on 07/01/05
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Blur 4x would not be the bike for what you are describing (it's really for racing 4x - not great trail-riding geometry) - as someone said, the Nomad would be about perfect - something long-travel (6 inches), but with excellent pedaling characteristics - the Turner 6-Pack would be another excellent option - either Fox 36 or Marz. Z1 up front - med-heavy build and you should have a 33lb bike that can pedal up it all and BOMB down....
Posted by Macrider a 38 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a SC VP Free, Turner XCE & Evil D.O.C. from LA on 07/11/05
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Try the Blur LT. It has great trailriding geometry, but it's also beefed up and gusseted to hold up under burlier riding conditions.
Posted by El Jefe a 36 year old on 07/11/05
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too close to the Blur he already has, what's the point in having a couple of bikes that are different by a few pounds and an inch of travel? Nomad and the Blur he has make a great little quiver with loads of capability... unless he's selling the Blur? - although even then I'd say go Nomad...
Posted by Macrider a 38 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a SC VP Free, Turner XCE & Evil D.O.C. from LA on 07/11/05
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Well, an XC wheelset and solid duty trail wheelset make a lot of difference in durability. A few grams more here and there add up to a couple pounds, but can really add a lot of strength to a build. Not that I discourage the Nomad- that's definitely a great choice. But they're super hard to come by, where the Blur LT has a bit better availability. Also, the Nomad, while a reportedly great climber, has more freeride geometry that will make it tough for epic trail days compared to the Blur LT. I don't think either is a bad choice.
Posted by El Jefe a 36 year old on 07/12/05
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