I too currently own a 500rrs and for the same reasons as you mentioned wanting a Beta 2-stroke.. You've ridden both the RR and Xtrainer 300's so wondering which you would choose if they were your only choices? I would lower the RR version if I were to go that route so the seat height would end up being pretty much the same between the two bikes and as a bonus would have a bit better suspension as well. Love the reviews you do!! I watch all of them
Well, if it were me I'd get the RR, but that's because I don't need to lower the suspension. Plus I'm heavier so having the stiffer springs is important to me. But for singletrack I think it's really hard to beat the xtrainer. It's lighter than the RR, and has such great smooth power that is perfect for tighter trails. And even at my size I don't start noticing the suspension until the bike is going faster, or I'm jumping it. Then I notice. Also the xtrainer comes with a 15% smaller frame, so it's more than just a lower seat height, it's a shorter wheelbase as well. It's also less expensive. So I think if I were wanting to lower the suspension on a RR, I'd most likely get a xtrainer. You can always put the RR pipe on it and get RR type power out of it. And unless you weigh over 200 pounds, or plan on zooming at high speed in the desert I'd bet the xtrainer suspension would work fine. I personally felt more capable and confident on the xtrainer. But they are both good bikes, hard to go wrong with either one.
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I too currently own a 500rrs and for the same reasons as you mentioned wanting a Beta 2-stroke.. You've ridden both the RR and Xtrainer 300's so wondering which you would choose if they were your only choices? I would lower the RR version if I were to go that route so the seat height would end up being pretty much the same between the two bikes and as a bonus would have a bit better suspension as well. Love the reviews you do!! I watch all of them
Well, if it were me I'd get the RR, but that's because I don't need to lower the suspension. Plus I'm heavier so having the stiffer springs is important to me. But for singletrack I think it's really hard to beat the xtrainer. It's lighter than the RR, and has such great smooth power that is perfect for tighter trails. And even at my size I don't start noticing the suspension until the bike is going faster, or I'm jumping it. Then I notice. Also the xtrainer comes with a 15% smaller frame, so it's more than just a lower seat height, it's a shorter wheelbase as well. It's also less expensive. So I think if I were wanting to lower the suspension on a RR, I'd most likely get a xtrainer. You can always put the RR pipe on it and get RR type power out of it. And unless you weigh over 200 pounds, or plan on zooming at high speed in the desert I'd bet the xtrainer suspension would work fine. I personally felt more capable and confident on the xtrainer. But they are both good bikes, hard to go wrong with either one.