[mud-flaps]

I'm after a 2nd hand frame and want something that pedals well, has about 170mm travel (coil shock) and can take a beating.

I will probably slacken it off to about 65 deg with offset shockbushings/angleset, so it is fun for dh, but is not too slack to pedal back up. Not much in the way of chairlifts in the uk and very few tracks warrant having a full dh bike, so I'm going for shorter travel and a single crown fork.

So far I have seen the sx trail and giant reign x (both 08) that look pretty good. Anything else I should be considering?

 

[norbar]

Intense SS seems like a good option too. People have been happy with those.

 

[tabletop84]

Scott Voltage, Canyon Torque

 

[DirtMcGirk]

I love my SS. Been a great frame for me.

 

[Nick]

My 2002 RFX was an awesome mini-dh bike when run with a 66 and burly wheels.

 

[bizutch]

06 Turner RFX. Just about bomb proof.

 

[Beef Supreme]

I've got a medium Intense SS1 I'd sell for cheap. PM if interested.

 

[max.broman]

Anything posted already (giant trace x, intense ss) or maybe... Yeti SB66? Ibis Mojo HD? Transition something or other?

 

[demo 9]

I just got a used SXT in what i think is a 6 inch (copper color) i liked it so much i plan on racing some DH with it, its got the small flick-ability but retains the stability to rip the DH, its my new plattekill bike!

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/252702/

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

scott voltage fr

 

[captainspauldin]

scott voltage fr

LOVED mine, it does run small, so if you're a big dude it's probably not suitable(reason I got rid of mine). Otherwise it rips and is super adjustable if you like to dial in your ride.

 

[jackalope]

IH 7 Point would seem to fit the bill.

 

[time-bomb]

I'll second or third (wasn't counting) the Scott Voltage FR. Awesome playbike, very adjustable and very solid. Great mini-DH bike!!

 

[amishmatt]

I definitely agree the Voltage FR is a great mini DH bike, but it wouldn't be my choice to pedal back uphill. The 14" seat tube would make it tough to get your seat up to a reasonable pedalling height.

 

[sxt]

vote for SX trail

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

vote for SX trail

good bike, but its too "steep" for a mini-dh

 

[rockofullr]

Transition something or other?

I love that bike!

 

[ScarredOne]

Voltage FR or Intense SS. My voltage weighs in at 35# with lowered totem and single plys. With a 12-36 cassette and 34 tooth ring I can climb it anywhere. The frame works really well with a 8.75 x 2.75 shock in the 240mm shock mounts, as BuckoW stated a while ago. The bb gets crazy low (~12"?) with ~64 HA with this setup. It also corners awesome with a 240 e2e shock in the 240 mounts, for that matter. Even with a through axle, the Voltage is really flexy, but not as bad as a first gen. SS. My buddy's SS works well with 2* Works headset and weighs in around 32#.

Both of these bikes allow good leg extension for xc, and pop VERY well with air shocks. I hardly even ride my dh rig any more.