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Whats a good dh race bike that wont break the bank
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flag mr-eric
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 18:54 Quote
dexmaster wrote:
ya i'd say a boot'r or a giant glory.
how much is a glory
flag alcapwny
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 18:54 Quote
mr-eric wrote:
dexmaster wrote:
ya i'd say a boot'r or a giant glory.
how much is a glory
more than a demo 8 1
flag mr-eric
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 18:58 Quote
AlCapone wrote:
mr-eric wrote:
dexmaster wrote:
ya i'd say a boot'r or a giant glory.
how much is a glory
more than a demo 8 1
i see
flag mr-eric
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 19:02 Quote
AlCapone wrote:
Buy a Demo 8 1. they r about 4k. but if u don't find the perfect bike, light, cheap, and strong. pick two
a demo is a really good bike, but its not really meant for racing, is it?
flag codyl19
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Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 19:05 Quote
blindside for sure
flag alcapwny
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 20:36 Quote
mr-eric wrote:
AlCapone wrote:
Buy a Demo 8 1. they r about 4k. but if u don't find the perfect bike, light, cheap, and strong. pick two
a demo is a really good bike, but its not really meant for racing, is it?
they work great for racing. it pains me to say it but sam hill did better on his stock demo than on his sunday with custom angles
flag Tom415g
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 20:39 Quote
Maybe buy a new frame for 1500-2500

then buy most of your components used to keep the cost down; sometimes you find parts that are pretty much brand new, but have been just mounted and rolled on pavement for 1/2 the price off

and this time of year, tons of stuff is on sale too

...like boxxer's, x9, x7, and lots of bars stems, wheelsets, tires
flag scotteh
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 20:44 Quote
Mongoose Boot'r and Giant Glory probably offer the best bang for your buck. I'm sure it's already been said but whatever haha.
flag merkel
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 20:55 Quote
full dhs mono 2009
flag windowlicker
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 20:57 Quote
merkel wrote:
full dhs mono 2009
Funny.
flag gnartail
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Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 21:00 Quote
A Scott Gambler! its for sale!
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flag merkel
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 21:05 Quote
actually for real, you could find a devinci johnson for under 1000 dollars used. like a 2005 johnson for example, you could probably find one on pinkbike for under 1000 dollars and its a great starter bike. its got a pretty good specs list, its not too heavy, it doesnt have too many problems, and its got some sweet frame innovations. check it out man, that would be a really good option - cheap, lots of travel, and a good firm bike.
flag ferris3
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 21:17 Quote
i'm building a bike right now.. i just bought a 2007 wilson 2 frame from a bike shop that is brand new.. never come off the wall for 750 with warrenty!! and he gave me some FSA Gravity Lights for 150 with he sent back to the manufature for a new crank arm so they are brand new.. got a sunringle A.D.D wheel and hub for 300 and MRP chainguide and it all only cost 1500 and i am using the rest of my parts from my old bike for now and i'm gona buy 2010 boxxers so to build my bike to running order for about 2600
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flag mr-eric
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 at 21:53 Quote
ferris3 wrote:
i'm building a bike right now.. i just bought a 2007 wilson 2 frame from a bike shop that is brand new.. never come off the wall for 750 with warrenty!! and he gave me some FSA Gravity Lights for 150 with he sent back to the manufature for a new crank arm so they are brand new.. got a sunringle A.D.D wheel and hub for 300 and MRP chainguide and it all only cost 1500 and i am using the rest of my parts from my old bike for now and i'm gona buy 2010 boxxers so to build my bike to running order for about 2600
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NOW I DONT KNOW HOW I PAYED $3400 BUILDING A NEMISIS,DAMN IT!!!!!!!!

 


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