good bike for 14 year old getting into racing?

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good bike for 14 year old getting into racing?
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flag dezim
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 17:32 Quote
i currently have a hardtail with a 130mm fork that im trying to sell as i feel its holding me back from progressing waaaay to much (plus i've had it for over 2 years) and im probably gonna be gettin myself a dh bike as i would like to get into racing. im gettin a job soon so by the time the season starts i should have around 3000 CAD. just wondering if anyone had any recommendations.
flag AqueousBeef
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 17:43 Quote
I don't race or DH so take my advice with a grain of salt. Anywho, the Commencal mini-dh seems like it would be a good choice. Talk to ajax-ripper about it
flag dezim
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 17:45 Quote
AqueousBeef wrote:
I don't race or DH so take my advice with a grain of salt. Anywho, the Commencal mini-dh seems like it would be a good choice. Talk to ajax-ripper about it
ok thanks. any idea how much they go for?
flag pparemartin
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 17:46 Quote
I am racing with a norco Atomik 2008
its not heavy
its not expensive : you can pay it 2300$
and its got really nice parts : boxxer, sram x7, juicy 3
Razz
flag dezim
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 17:49 Quote
pantoufff wrote:
I am racing with a norco Atomik 2008
its not heavy
its not expensive : you can pay it 2300$
and its got really nice parts : boxxer, sram x7, juicy 3
Razz
how do u like the boxxer race? thats the main thing im not too sure about
flag merkel
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 17:52 Quote
AqueousBeef wrote:
photo
your a champ
flag beaterhard
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 17:52 Quote
IF you get the Atomik, which is a great bike. I'd suggest getting new brakes and rims before a new fork. I'd go and get Juicy sevens or fives and maybe a nice cheap strong rim. You could probably get all that with the extra money you'd have and if not buy used, you can find some great deals.
flag AqueousBeef
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 18:10 Quote
dezim wrote:
pantoufff wrote:
I am racing with a norco Atomik 2008
its not heavy
its not expensive : you can pay it 2300$
and its got really nice parts : boxxer, sram x7, juicy 3
Razz
how do u like the boxxer race? thats the main thing im not too sure about
Get your priorities straightened... X7, Juicy 3, and you're worried about the boxxer race (great fork)? I'd upgrade the frame before upgrading that fork.
flag dezim
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 20:03 Quote
AqueousBeef wrote:
dezim wrote:
pantoufff wrote:
I am racing with a norco Atomik 2008
its not heavy
its not expensive : you can pay it 2300$
and its got really nice parts : boxxer, sram x7, juicy 3
Razz
how do u like the boxxer race? thats the main thing im not too sure about
Get your priorities straightened... X7, Juicy 3, and you're worried about the boxxer race (great fork)? I'd upgrade the frame before upgrading that fork.
o ok its just all the other bikes i was looking had the boxxer team.
flag nishnash
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Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 20:20 Quote
the mini dh is a great bike, i wanted one, but i got a supreme dh (discounted). ide say your best bet is an atomik, a shore, aline, or even a bighit, the bighit is gonna be great for 09
flag AqueousBeef
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 20:48 Quote
nishnash wrote:
the mini dh is a great bike, i wanted one, but i got a supreme dh (discounted). ide say your best bet is an atomik, a shore, aline, or even a bighit, the bighit is gonna be great for 09
Pics? How's it ride?
flag krausehouse
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 20:53 Quote
Dont get a big hit. story over. look into the giant reign series
flag dezim
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 21:32 Quote
krausehouse wrote:
Dont get a big hit. story over. look into the giant reign series
arent the reigns all mountain bikes?
flag krausehouse
Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 21:42 Quote
dezim wrote:
krausehouse wrote:
Dont get a big hit. story over. look into the giant reign series
arent the reigns all mountain bikes?
there is not really strict dh bikes for 3 g. unless you want a giant glory or somthing along those lines. but reigns are dopee
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