The strongest Downhill bike on the market

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The strongest Downhill bike on the market
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flag dangerousdani
Posted: Mar 4, 2010 at 13:01 Quote
A little dicussion... Wich one is the strongest downhill bike ever? Post your fotos and give your opinion...


Mine as sufered a lot in the past 4 years and still rolls with minimal damage...


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I thought several times in changing the frame model or the all set but this one never failed me. So why change what's perfect...
flag edumat12
Posted: Nov 12, 2010 at 18:02 Quote
this is a very good question, i am riding a spec demo 06, togh as f*ck. still i wanna get new frame, which one is strongest of all??
i am considering the scott gambler looks really rigid, any opinions?
flag phase
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Posted: Nov 12, 2010 at 18:34 Quote
https://www.pinkbike.com/video/53099/


i rest my case!
flag adove
Posted: Nov 12, 2010 at 18:54 Quote
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flag Nobble
Posted: Nov 12, 2010 at 19:28 Quote
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.karpiel.com/_photo/images/apocalypse_description.jpgStrongest frame ever, hands down.
flag nothingbetter
Posted: Nov 12, 2010 at 19:29 Quote
Evil Imperial. Thread done. While still produced they were warrantied for super monsters...they never had a warranty claim
flag thereisnospoon
Posted: Nov 12, 2010 at 23:40 Quote
banshee scream has to be up there
can't say on the Apocalypse, but it does have a strong rep
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Posted: Nov 13, 2010 at 1:23 Quote
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flag connen31
Posted: Nov 13, 2010 at 1:24 Quote
nothingbetter wrote:
Evil Imperial. Thread done. While still produced they were warrantied for super monsters...they never had a warranty claim

unquestionably the strongest. tup
flag edumat12
Posted: Nov 13, 2010 at 8:16 Quote
what about the new, known brands bikes? you cannot find karpiel in europe, and the evil imperial is not really for DH
flag Nobble
Posted: Nov 13, 2010 at 9:38 Quote
edumat12 wrote:
what about the new, known brands bikes? you cannot find karpiel in europe, and the evil imperial is not really for DH
Facepalm karpiel is from europe
flag nothingbetter
Posted: Nov 13, 2010 at 11:19 Quote
edumat12 wrote:
what about the new, known brands bikes? you cannot find karpiel in europe, and the evil imperial is not really for DH

If you think a bike is a dh bike because of its rear suspension...think again. Suspension does 2 things, Keeps your bike in contact with the ground giving you more control, and compensates for your mistakes. Just because its a HT does not mean it's not a dh bike.

I have my Imperial set up with a full dh setup that would put some race bikes to shame, but I've also seen street setups and it still kicks ass. I've heard rumours about them being used for trials and all mountain as well. Simpily, the frame can be used for anything with the proper build, but its been most commonly built up as a dh rig. Rant over.

I just realized that the thread title says "on the market" since the Imperial isn't being produced anymore does that mean its off the market?
flag edumat12
Posted: Nov 13, 2010 at 15:41 Quote
nothingbetter wrote:
edumat12 wrote:
what about the new, known brands bikes? you cannot find karpiel in europe, and the evil imperial is not really for DH

If you think a bike is a dh bike because of its rear suspension...think again. Suspension does 2 things, Keeps your bike in contact with the ground giving you more control, and compensates for your mistakes. Just because its a HT does not mean it's not a dh bike.

I have my Imperial set up with a full dh setup that would put some race bikes to shame, but I've also seen street setups and it still kicks ass. I've heard rumours about them being used for trials and all mountain as well. Simpily, the frame can be used for anything with the proper build, but its been most commonly built up as a dh rig. Rant over.

I just realized that the thread title says "on the market" since the Imperial isn't being produced anymore does that mean its off the market?

ok man, you are right on everything, but nowadays who competes with a HT on a DH race?? just want to know which frame in ur opinion is the strongest on the modern DH market.
flag cartera
Posted: Nov 13, 2010 at 16:11 Quote
Nobble wrote:
edumat12 wrote:
what about the new, known brands bikes? you cannot find karpiel in europe, and the evil imperial is not really for DH
Facepalm karpiel is from europe

jan karpiel tho owner is from europe but the bikes are made in the US
flag cartera
Posted: Nov 13, 2010 at 16:14 Quote
thereisnospoon wrote:
banshee scream has to be up there
can't say on the Apocalypse, but it does have a strong rep

ive broke my scream in three spots and i still ride it. from what ive been hearing from other riders its common for them to break.
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