What would OPPO Rent?

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
07/15/2020 at 10:02 • Filed to: None

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DISCUSSION (26)

someassemblyrequired > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:09

Versa Note, take the collision damage waiver

Thomas Donohue > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:11

Kinja'd!!!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:19

Lightest available all-mountain. 27.5" preferably, but that said I don’t exactly know what size you are...

PowderHound > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:21

How gnarly are you going to get?

You need to go pretty damn fast through things to make the most of a true downhill bike, premium on the site. I would probably go with the slayer, operator, demo 8, or process. Do you have to reserve ahead of time or can you go in the shop to see what fits a little nicer and ask questions?

Ssfancyfresh > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:21

I would try the Megatower or the Kona Process. Coil shocks and dual crown forks might make me feel more spicy than my insurance premiums and monthly mortgage payment would allow .

But that’s just me. I’m old and am prone to do dumb shit.

ClassicDatsunDebate > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:21

“ What can I rent that’s similar to my BMC Fourstroke 01?”

WilliamsSW > someassemblyrequired
07/15/2020 at 10:28

Careful - some rental companies are assessing penalties on Versa rentals if you don’t damage them, or at least return them late.

Kiltedpadre > someassemblyrequired
07/15/2020 at 10:30

And if it survives the park torch it so it can burn in hell with it’s brethren.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:32

A Maserati from Turo.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:34

Demo 8 or santa cruz V10. 27.5 wheels are going to be a bit better in the corners and for sending, 29 if there is a lot of chunder. IMO if you are going to do more than 4 or 5 laps the brakes and suspension on an enduro bike like the megatower will be out classed by the terrain fairly quickly. There is a lot of room for error on a legit DH bike.

And I say this from experience. I took my 2018 specialized stumpjumper to a legit bike park and roasted my brakes in 5 runs, like the rotors turned color and I had to replace them! Also even with a dropper I would have liked more room on the back of the bike for the jumps and steep sections. My front fork a RS Yari worked pretty well but eventually got packed up from so many stutter bumps and the hand pump got very very bad. A true 180mm travel mushy dual crown fork would have been very welcome as well as Code brakes.

nermal > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:39

Get one of the full downhill options. They’re the same price as the enduro models, and..... you’re going to a downhill bike park. You don’t need the pedaling capabilities of the enduro bike, since the lift will be taking you to the top of the hill. Right tool for the job.

OPPOsaurus WRX > PowderHound
07/15/2020 at 10:48

my level of gnarly is ‘stay on the right side of the handlebars’ gnarly. I won;t be doing 20' gaps but i will get some air here and there. I think you have to reserve first to minimize time inside and contact.

TheRealBicycleBuck > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 10:58

What’s the difference between Extremely Difficult and Most Difficult?

Kinja'd!!!

Is Most higher than Extremely? I would expect so, but both terms are often used to represent the ultimate condition. I guess I’m expecting too much.

As for what bike, I’m no longer into gnarly drops and jumps, so I’d go for the Kona, simply because I’ve never ridden a Kona for any distance and I’d like a chance to sample their bikes.

whatisthatsound > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 11:18

I'd take the megatower unless you are going on a lift service ride.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
07/15/2020 at 11:26

thanks for the legit response. I feel like brakes will be important. i dont see a lot of ‘sen ding it’ as I’d like to make it home. Probably some good agg ressive riding. I was thinking a 27.5 would be good. I have a 29er and i feel like it loses some agility with the larger wheels but they are awesome for getting over stuff.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 11:28

You are welcome. I would love to run a real DH bike at a bike park. I think it would be a very good time.

OPPOsaurus WRX > whatisthatsound
07/15/2020 at 12:14

yep, they have a lift!!

OPPOsaurus WRX > TheRealBicycleBuck
07/15/2020 at 12:16

i think the difference of most difficult and extremely difficult is the difference of when you fall if you break both legs or both arms .

Tripper > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 13:24

Just did my first downhill day a few weekends ago. I bought a full face helmet and rented the full upper body armor and knee/shin guards. Thought it was overkill until I went off the side of one of the larger jumps shoulder checked a small tree... shook it off.

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > Thomas Donohue
07/15/2020 at 15:10

Holy shit.

Nom De Plume > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 15:16

I would spend some time looking at geometry charts and how the bikes are set up instead of pursuing any of way of deciding. A bike that fits and is fun to ride will always be more fun and leave you in better condition afterwards. If your rental bike is a POS when you go to pick it up. M ake adjustments based off what you know about the rest of your options and how they should be set up.

That said, I would look at the $120/day DH trio of bikes and work up to cleanly bottoming out the suspension before considering going for anything in the Premium DH category.

Nom De Plume > Nom De Plume
07/15/2020 at 15:21

I personally would reserve a GT Fury , smile real nice at the counter, and then roll out to my vehicle where I’d keep the tool box open until I felt confident it was safe and set up the best it could be for my own usage.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/15/2020 at 16:37

You really can’t go wrong there unless you plan on doing a bunch of pedaling. I’d go process or megatower. They fit my riding best and I sure do like Konas.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/16/2020 at 00:37

You can be like me and just take a hardtail through the bike park. I didnt die and the bike isnt completely broken so its fine! Ive been down worse trails locally so it was actually pretty good. I will probably rent a bike next time though since it might be more fun lol. Id just pick whatever has full suspension for cheapest really.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
07/16/2020 at 07:53

i’;ve done both. If you had the chance to drive Leguna Seca, would you bring your (hypothetical) 2010 Mustang with a V6 or a 2020 McL aren?

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > OPPOsaurus WRX
07/16/2020 at 17:17

Well in the same regard, I would want to take the Mustang since it would be of zero cost (other than consumables). The McLaren would cost a boatload to rent instead. Assuming I have good tires on the stang, it would be plenty fun enough. That said, it’s because it’s $100 plus per day for a good rental at the mountain. Whereas I could also rent locally and get $50 for two days for a similar bike. That would be something to consider for sure!