i've been freeriding on bike that can't take any more abuse as it was made for xc and was wondering what would be a good bike that doesn't cost a ton ( over $2000) and is a quality bike, i am an experienced rider and full sus would really make be better any suggestions?
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flag konamountainbiker (June 8, 2007 at 13:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
that a good bike ! I have the coiler 2005 and i never have problem with . and it's a good bike for freeride because it's a big xc bike.... good choice man ! (sorry for my english lol )
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flag freerider1234 (June 8, 2007 at 14:13) (Below Threshold) show comment
The norco shore 3 is a better bike ans is about $2200
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flag elcripple (June 8, 2007 at 14:39) (Below Threshold) show comment
depends what you mean by freeirde though. if your wantin more jumps drops an trails go for a big hit 3 or somethin maybe a stinkey
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flag starcbiker (June 8, 2007 at 14:46) (Below Threshold) show comment
when i say freeride i don't mean huge gaps and senders i mean like snowshoe bike park sized stuff (no i don't mean monster park)
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flag p8ntballer022 (June 8, 2007 at 15:00) (Below Threshold) show comment
than get a iron horse 7 point, norco shore 3, or a iron horse kumicho all are WAAY better than that coiler and around 2 G
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flag lynch006 (June 8, 2007 at 15:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
NO NO don't get this bike, bit hypocritical cause i've got the 04 model lol!!!!!! Get either the SPECIALIZED FSR II BIG HIT (absolutely amazing bike with amazing components perfect for freeriding and what you say u ride ----- or ----- the DEVINCI FRANTIK I(which is amazing aswell has the perfect geometry for freerider) Both of these a little over $2000 i think but so worth saving for! OR if your willing to get the NORCO SHORE 2 or 3 are both the best freeriding bikes you can buy, quoted by many bike mags, they are the best
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flag rnuovrmtn (June 8, 2007 at 17:06) (Below Threshold) show comment
I personally have ridden the 07 coiler and its amazing, A killer bike for regular trail riding, jumps drops, gaps, Stuff like that, I have an 06 model and i got it set up for downhill right now and it works pretty damn nice, I'd say a coiler is a good choice, 6 inches is definitely enough travel and it can be setup for anything. Check out my coiler in my album.. Oh and it has maxxis high roller 26X2.5's on it now. They rule.
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flag dstuck (June 8, 2007 at 17:39) (Below Threshold) show comment
get a Coiler from a year or two again, the swing arms are stronger
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flag starcbiker (June 8, 2007 at 19:03) (Below Threshold) show comment
thanks for all the help!!
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flag skybiker (June 8, 2007 at 21:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
I got my specialized big hit 2 (2006) for 1700$- (can.) NEW!
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flag idonthaveabike (June 9, 2007 at 12:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
yea the bighit 2's are nice, it might be different in america than the UK, but for the price you want to spend I would rather look on ebay because you will get bikes with much better spec, where as if you buy brand new you will just have standard parts
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flag HBomb883 (April 13, 2008 at 9:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
I have this exact bike and I love it, I can huck some pretty big stuff while still being able to take it to DJ trails...get it
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