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flag YoQuiero
Posted: Jul 5, 2008 at 15:28 Quote
hey !
so im fairly new to XC previous was bmx dirt jumping street and anything else.

i need to build up a bike but i dont have hundreds of thousands to spend

i need it cheap reliable and wnt leave me feeling like i wasted money

my budget isnt importand just entry level xc bike build

i dont trust complete bikes as they have a bad history with me

thanks ! Big Grin
flag valtra
Posted: Jul 5, 2008 at 15:37 Quote
Full suspension or hardtail?

I have a Rocky Vapor hardtail. It was cheaper but the components are awful. I would recommend the frame. Its the same frame as the fusion, soul and trailhead.

Rockshox Recons and Toras are highly recommended forks.
flag YoQuiero
Posted: Jul 5, 2008 at 16:01 Quote
valtra wrote:
Full suspension or hardtail?

I have a Rocky Vapor hardtail. It was cheaper but the components are awful. I would recommend the frame. Its the same frame as the fusion, soul and trailhead.

Rockshox Recons and Toras are highly recommended forks.

probably hardtail
flag YoQuiero
Posted: Jul 5, 2008 at 16:01 Quote
for a start point rockshox dart 2's ? yes? no ?
flag valtra
Posted: Jul 5, 2008 at 17:36 Quote
YoQuiero wrote:
for a start point rockshox dart 2's ? yes? no ?

NO! They are awful pieces of shit. I'd keep my cheap Suntour's before going to Darts
flag jasit
Posted: Jul 5, 2008 at 18:52 Quote
Try a giant
the yukon fully is just over 800bucks
and is very reliable
or their xtc thats my next buy
it is just over a grand and has some good components
including haye new strokers
and has a really nice and simple paint job
it a good hardtail thas strong enough for
and trail and can easily be built up to a racer
flag photoguy9
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Posted: Jul 5, 2008 at 18:59 Quote
Check out the DeVinci Cameleon series they are some great bikes and very reliable i love my 2007 Cameleon 1. but the 2008s look really good and some good components
flag mikepa
Posted: Jul 5, 2008 at 19:48 Quote
saying you have a bad history with complete bikes is kinda ridiculous. Unless you get really lucky with finding deals on parts you will spend a tonne of money trying to build a new bike. Generally it is not economical to build a bike unless you are building a high end bike or u work in a shop (get stuff at cost). At this price point a complete bike is really the only way to go. Try looking used, you will likely get a good bike to build from, it also helps since that way you wont have any compatibility issues between parts (which can easily happen when building a bike from scratch). If you do go for a used bike try to get someone who really knows their bikes to take a look at it. The beauty with a used bike is you can use the money you save to buy better parts to replace any that are worn out.

just my 2 cents
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