What early 2000s frame for a classic DH build?

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What early 2000s frame for a classic DH build?
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flag zeeth2800
Posted: Sep 7, 2023 at 22:02 Quote
Looking for suggestions on an iconic DH frame for a build.

A couple considerations are:
Kona Stab Dee-Lux (2003 ish)
Rocky RM7 Wade Simmons edition
Giant Team DH (Blue)
Specialized Big Hit 2003ish (OG mullet)
Santa Cruz V10 (first gen)

These were all bikes I dreamt off when I was a kid. What others might I be missing though? Keen on doing a full build up that’s period correct.
flag Careca78
Posted: Sep 18, 2023 at 1:38 Quote
What's your budget?
Have you considered any Euro stuff, like a Sunn, Mondraker, Orange, etc.?
flag mior
Mod
Posted: Sep 18, 2023 at 8:43 Quote
brooklyn machine works racelink Drool
flag Careca78
Posted: Sep 18, 2023 at 9:32 Quote
Honda RN01...

If you don't want to look for unicorns:
Cannondale Gemini
Commencal Supreme
Kona Stab
Orange 222
flag eshew
Posted: Nov 10, 2023 at 8:11 Quote
I've got an early 2000's giant team dh 19".

It's pretty cheap and has sparkly purple powder coat... If purple is your thing.

photo
flag dood
Posted: Jan 4, 2024 at 22:25 Quote
Schwinn Straight 8?
Yeti DH9
Cannondale Gemini's were a WICKED-riding single pivot.....
Some of the old early-2000's Norco's (shore, TeamDH) can be found ridiculously cheap.....
Marin Wildcat(?)
Canfields
Aeon Joker
Balfa BB7
Ellsworth Dare
flag mior
Mod
Posted: Jan 5, 2024 at 6:25 Quote
chumba wumba
flag LucaMiles
Posted: Jan 10, 2024 at 1:27 Quote
Marin Wildcat: Another rare bird, but a legend in its own right. Remember, finding parts and specific models can be tricky for some of these older bikes.
flag dirttorpedo
Posted: Feb 14, 2024 at 13:49 Quote
I'm a Kona guy, but what about a

Banshee or a Santa Cruz Bullit?
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