[jsmith811]

I agree 100% with "CJM" description of "drops", but I still have to say the stock forks on the Reign 2 aren’t what I expected for the money I paid for the bike. I’m already looking around at prices on Fox 32 R forks.. Everything else about the bike is great though. I really like the riding position on the Reign.

[jsmith811]

The forks says XC600 TST2. Maybe they will improve after the seals "Break in".

[jsmith811]

Just wondering how your getting on with the bike? Just trying to decide between the trace x 1 or the marin rift zone

I’m no pro Mnt. Biker, but I’ve raced MX several times in my life, and I’ve put about 20 miles on the Reign 2 so far, and my opinion is the Rear shock is Great(Fox RP2), Front forks are not.. or maybe I got a lemon fork.. It’s harsh on big hits and harsh on small hits.. the lockout works good, but the "plushness" isn’t there.. I DON’T LIKE IT. Everything else is great, bike pedals great, feels light, and has a very comfortable seating position for me. I was looking at the Trance X series when I bought the Reign, I’m 90% sure the Trance would do anything "I" can do on the Reign 2, and probably pedal a little easier. I think the tires on the Reign are a little large for my usage.. It’s a great bike overall, but.. depending on your use, the Trance X with lighter weight and better suspension might be the best bet for "all around use".. but I’m definitely not the expert here..

[jsmith811]

Here is the bike, havn’t had time to ride it much yet. Not sure about the front forks. Rear is great. Bike feels very light, but no scale. Brakes are very weak, but I believe they need broken in.

[jsmith811]

I’ll post the exact model of the forks & photos.. but even if its weak, I’ll have to live with it for a while.. Over at MTBR someone posted a weight on the Reign 2 08 at 27 lbs.. I didn’t think it was that light, but that would be a bonus if it is.

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I ended up ordering a 08 Reign 2. That’s all the shop can get quickly. I believe I’ll be happy with either bike. I actually like the color of the Reign much better than the all black x2. Any suggestions for this Reign 2… or just ride it.. 😀 I have read the front forks are not the "greatest".. but I’m going to put alot of miles on before I change anything. I ordered the Lg., I’m 6’1"

[jsmith811]

Thanks for the information.. I have been looking for a long time to replace my Trek Fuel 70, its very twitchy at speed when the trail gets the least bit rough. My kids just got New Ironhorse Yakuza (what they wanted not me), My wife picked up a Giant Yukon, so its finally my turn.

I don’t have a LBS that has any Hi Fi’ to test, but looking at it, the riding position looks more racy than what I’m looking for. The Trance looks to have a more upright riding position from what I can tell (I Havn’t ridden or seen a hifi in person, just opinion).

I’m currently trying to figure out the weight of the 08 Reign 2. I saw one review that mentioned 29.5 & The Trance X2 weighs 27.5 I’m not sure I would notice a huge difference pedaling 29.5 vs. 27.5 and I would have 6" travel.

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