2 stroke > GNCC... why?

[Pierce]

Might be a bit of a noob question here guys. I know that so many enduro/cross country riders opt for the trusty old 2 stroke... why is this?

Ever since childhood, to me 2 stroke is MX/SX and 4 stroke is trail/enduro/CC due to the tractor like torque and low down power.

Why is it the 2smokers are so popular there? I'm guessing maintanence costs and ease of working on them?

[telliman]

weight!!! more boogie.

[avgas]

the smell.
2stroke has pheromones in it

[CaMo]

nice and light, easy to maneuver so I suppose you would get less tired when going full blast for 2 hours or so

[Motu]

4 stroke is trail/enduro/CC due to the tractor like torque and low down power.

No way - a 2 stroke trials bike has heaps more torque and low down power than a 4 stroke.What you are really talking about is traction - due to a complete revolution of the crankshaft without a power impulse,the thumper is able to find more traction.A good 2 stroke will have lots more low down power than a 4 stroke,and this produces wheelspin.A good rider can control the wheelspin,a not so good rider will get into trouble,and so opt for a thumper.

[Danger]

Two strokes much quicker in the twisties, easier to start, less tiring. Note the hordes of CRF riders sitting on the sides of the trails recovering from the last 5-10 mins of trail time.

[Buddy L]

will be good to see what happeneds after my next endro......
first handfull were on my old CR125
Next handfull will be on my new RMZ250