Which freeride bike would you recommend?

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Which freeride bike would you recommend?
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flag bernk
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Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 8:48 Quote
Hey guys,

I'm thinking about getting back into biking after a 10 year hiatus. I'm 27, living in mountainous Switzerland, and I've finally got some money to spend Wink

I grew up in Vancouver playing around on trails and the one jump in Stanley Park and occasionally hitting up Mt. Fromme. I also had a brief stint with trials but that turned out to be too expensive for the 16 year old me. I have never properly ridden a full-suspension bike, but I'd like to get into gravity-heavy freeriding and I need your recommendations. What's hot and what's not these days? Any brands that are reliably awesome? ...what about ones that are pretty much 100% terrible and should be avoided at all cost?

Thanks for any info in advance!

Cheers,
Bern
flag knightridersix04
Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 9:30 Quote
get a Rocky Mountain RMX, you will not be disappointed
flag lukaszkrolak
Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 10:11 Quote
I have had my '07 Stinky for its second season. Konas are good if your on a budget. Havent had any issues. Check out mine in my album
flag nothingsshocking
Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 10:14 Quote
knightridersix04 wrote:
get a Rocky Mountain RMX, you will not be disappointed

considering there not in production anymore i think he will
flag tatty-b-jangles
Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 10:18 Quote
Well, there is a good few...

Giant Faith, or if you can get last years Glory FR, bit heavy but good bikes none the less
Specialized Demo 7
Cove STD
Commencal Furious

There is loads more....

Also, by the way, what is your budget?...
flag knightridersix04
Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 10:25 Quote
nothingsshocking wrote:
knightridersix04 wrote:
get a Rocky Mountain RMX, you will not be disappointed

considering there not in production anymore i think he will
second hand is just as good
flag bernk
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Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 10:35 Quote
Thanks for the suggestions so far!

I'm not sure what my budget is—depends how stoked I get Wink

I won't be a total beginner but I have been out of it for a looong time sooo—I dunno, what would make sense? What would you recommend I spend on a getting-back-into-it bike?

Also I'm not sure it's worth discussing the prices so much since they are probably different here, and probably more Frown

For now let's hypothetically say money is no object...
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Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 10:45 Quote
bernk wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions so far!

I'm not sure what my budget is—depends how stoked I get Wink

I won't be a total beginner but I have been out of it for a looong time sooo—I dunno, what would make sense? What would you recommend I spend on a getting-back-into-it bike?

Also I'm not sure it's worth discussing the prices so much since they are probably different here, and probably more Frown

For now let's hypothetically say money is no object...

If your not going big straight away but want a very capable bike look into the Giant Reign X and maybe the new Trek Scratch...
flag jamie12345
Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 10:49 Quote
specialized sx trails are always good. commencal furious
flag brianl
Posted: Aug 24, 2009 at 19:36 Quote
bernk wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions so far!

I'm not sure what my budget is—depends how stoked I get Wink

I won't be a total beginner but I have been out of it for a looong time sooo—I dunno, what would make sense? What would you recommend I spend on a getting-back-into-it bike?

Also I'm not sure it's worth discussing the prices so much since they are probably different here, and probably more Frown

For now let's hypothetically say money is no object...
What bikes do your local bike shops carry?
flag bernk
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Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 0:48 Quote
brianl wrote:
What bikes do your local bike shops carry?

Cannondale, Kona, Scott seem to be pretty popular imports and a looot of Swiss/European brands. Honestly though I've seen pretty much the full spectrum of brands around…I live right by a little hill that has a bike park on it—which is also part of the incentive to get into it.
flag em-j
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 at 1:47 Quote
bernk wrote:
brianl wrote:
What bikes do your local bike shops carry?

Cannondale, Kona, Scott seem to be pretty popular imports and a looot of Swiss/European brands. Honestly though I've seen pretty much the full spectrum of brands around…I live right by a little hill that has a bike park on it—which is also part of the incentive to get into it.
norco shore one. biased as hell Pimp
flag bernk
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Posted: Aug 27, 2009 at 4:45 Quote
It's very likely that I'll be buying used. Any advice on that?

What are the super important things to look for on a used FR bike?
flag em-j
Posted: Aug 27, 2009 at 5:06 Quote
Anything that cops a beating. Suspension especially, it should have smooth action and no noise, and be free of oily residue around the seals. Seals should be seated properly and not damaged.

Check that everything is straight, like disc rotors and rims, and make sure the brake and gear levers work, and the gears operate properly through the full range. Get your lbs to look it over if your not sure.

Most importantly ride it, and make sure the size and geometry suit. If it feels sloppy or bent in any way, walk away.
flag bernk
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Posted: Sep 1, 2009 at 4:24 Quote
What do you guys think of a 2006 Kona Stinky Deluxe for around $2,400? Seems to be in good condition…
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