scott genius

In article <Xwpuc.911$2t3.74@newsfe1-win>, [email hidden] says...

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scott genius mc50

I have no idea but...

http://www.rutlandcycling.co.uk/genius_review.htm

....should get you started.

Is LX spec normal on £1500+ mtb's these days?

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in message <Xwpuc.911$2t3.74@newsfe1-win>, Simon Gooch

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what do you reckon on the scott genius mc50

Like too many US-designed full suspension bikes, ideal for a very dry
climate. The rear shock is square in the path of all the mud and grit
flung by the rear wheel, which isn't going to do wonders for it's
service life. Which given that the shock on the Genius is a proprietary
part is going to be even more expensive. I'm also (for similar reasons)
a bit skeptical of the benefits of four bar linkages. Yes, OK, they
give more precise control of the movement of the back axle. Or at
least, they do provided that all those pivot bearings are in perfect
condition. Which they aren't going to be after you've ridden the bike
in muddy conditions a time or two.

Also, the things Scott is trying to solve with their particular take on
the virtual pivot point thing is chain-growth induced pedal bob.
There's a much simpler solution to that, which is a unified rear
triangle.

This isn't to knock the Genius, which I haven't tried. The kit on it
looks good, and I approve of the very large diameter seatpost, which
should make for good stiffness. Until all those linkage bearings are
shot, of course.

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Simon Brooke said:

Also, the things Scott is trying to solve with their particular take on
the virtual pivot point thing is chain-growth induced pedal bob.
There's a much simpler solution to that, which is a unified rear
triangle.

Agree with all your points about Southern Californian bike. On URT I can't
agree though with well known shortcomings. The answer to pedal bob, apart
from good single pivot design like Santa Cruzes or Marins is to fit a modern
generation shock like the 5th Element. Bob solved

Tony