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flag wonder-kid
Posted: Oct 14, 2008 at 9:15 Quote
I know this has probably been done 10-20x but I'm going to do it anyway. I'm looking to get into DHing / mountain biking, and maybe even into racing. I don't really have a price range, but the cheaper the better. Looking for a low end kinda bang for your buck kinda thing. I'm considering a Attomik, but maybe people could guide me otherwise? I can't do second hand because I'm a terrible spender and I'm going to be financing the bike (I call myself spendy McRetard.) Thanks in advance to anyone who helps me out on this.
flag bikeridgecrest
Posted: Oct 14, 2008 at 21:15 Quote
i would recommend an iron horse http://www.rscycle.com/Bikes/Mountain-Bikes_3 has last years model for about half off i have a yakuza kumacho 06 and its a great dh free ride bike
flag nishnash
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Posted: Oct 14, 2008 at 21:18 Quote
The atomik is a great bike for the price, what exactly is your price range?
flag wonder-kid
Posted: Oct 15, 2008 at 8:05 Quote
Don't really have a price range, but something along the lines of what the attomik costs Im hoping will suffice, and get me quality. Not looking to spend too much, life is getting more and more expensive!
flag nishnash
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Posted: Oct 15, 2008 at 12:34 Quote
Erm... The atomik is probably the best bike in your price range, for dh any way, you could get a demo for 3500
flag wonder-kid
Posted: Oct 16, 2008 at 11:41 Quote
Im looking for the best thing I can get new in an 09 in the 3 grand range
flag wonder-kid
Posted: Oct 16, 2008 at 11:45 Quote
The stab delux is in my price range. I hear people rag on Kona on here all the time, is it a good bike?
flag nishnash
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Posted: Oct 16, 2008 at 15:10 Quote
Ok, your best bet is to get the norco atomik and swap some parts out, not sure what though other than shock. Kona's suck. There are so many reasons that they are inferior to the norco's, starting with the lack of FSR.
flag teuton612
Posted: Oct 16, 2008 at 15:12 Quote
i would say a glory 1 how much do you weigh and how tall
flag nishnash
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Posted: Oct 16, 2008 at 15:12 Quote
Oh yes, that is also another great option, but I wouldn't suggest it if you are super light or are worried about weight.
flag teuton612
Posted: Oct 16, 2008 at 15:14 Quote
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this kid is 12 weighs probally 85-95 punds and he is a great biker hes small
flag nishnash
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Posted: Oct 16, 2008 at 15:15 Quote
What spring rate does he ride?
flag teuton612
Posted: Oct 16, 2008 at 15:17 Quote
rocco 8 inch
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this is brothers bike its pimped his bro is a lil bigger
flag nishnash
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Posted: Oct 16, 2008 at 15:21 Quote
Thats kewl, he looks really good. I just don't see how he is getting all of the travel, I gues he could throw on an airshock....
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