[John_E88]

Hi everyone,

I've enjoyed reading some articles on this site so I finally registered today. I was wondering if anyone would be able to help with my questions...

I currently do Dirt Jumping on a 24" wheeled bike but I am planning on starting to do some Downhill riding (I have done some before on rental bikes at the local-ish bike park and I love it). I have found a bike I like alot and it seems very good value for a brand new Downhill rig... My budget would be about £2500 but the bike I've found is £1900 (see below). Am I going to regret buying this/should I get the more expensive version they offer (both are below for comparison).

By the way I'm about 5ft 7" and weigh about 140lbs so I'm a skinny guy haha.

Any comments or other recommendations for the same price are welcome.

Thanks,

John

 

[norbar]

The more expensive model is worth the extra cash but since you are starting you may want to buy a cheaper bike and spend it on bike trips and uplifts. Since you are from UK just buy the cheaper one and go to PDS in the summer.

 

[yd35]

The difference between the two builds is the fork and shock. The fork and shock on the more expensive one are high end components (more adjustments), but as a beginner, all those fiddly bits and knobs may be a pain in the ass. I'd say go for the cheaper build, which still offers plenty of performance and durability, and have some left over money.