I am interested in setting up a bike this winter for woods riding. I would like to use a aftermarket setup. Can anyone tell me if they have tried a LONESTAR-LAEGER-or ROLL frame.Any input would gladly be appreciated.At this point I am leaning towards the ROLL-DESIGN LOBO set-up.

 

Well, I haven't used any of those frames. But I do have an ARENS frame which is very similar to those. The aftermarket frames are much stiffer, so they will transfer a lot more of the stress to the shocks. Basically, stock frames flex a lot more which weakens them. With the aftermarket frames, you can usually get more wheel travel out of the suspension because of modified shock locations. Now, most cross country racers use zero preload type shocks with very tall tires. That way the bike sags down a lot but doesn't lose ground clearance because it uses taller tires. I would say that any frame would work well for your application. However, I would recommend the Laeger Pro Trax or Roll because they use different suspension setups which is nice. BUT, you can't count out the value of an ARENS chassis. They work awesome! I have an ARENS/CT340 mount in my garage and it is sweet!

 

I will surely consider the Arens frame thanks for your input at this point .

 

What is the price breakdown on all three.

 

Most of the top GNCC pros run Roll.

Dennis

 

Roll(complete) $7495
Laeger complete $5500
Lonestar complete $4500
Arens frame $1650

 

Alot of the Pros ride Roll Designs, but not all. Bill Ballance runs Lonestar, Barry Hawk ran Laegers. I have seen what a Roll will do, and it was quite impressive. If I had the money to go out and buy one, it would probably be a Lobo or a Laegers, just my opinion. I think either way, you can't go wrong. I have noticed that alot of the mX riders use Laeger, and the XC riders do use Roll alot. Personal choice.

 

I am lame

 

That was useful info, get a life you little kid.

 

Thanks balsie33, nice Indiana representation...to everyone else, not all hoosiers are that stupid.