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Anyone familiar with this frame?

edinSvenson2

Chimp
Feb 10, 2004
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Debating trading this guy his Mountain Cycle Shockwave FRAME for my Banshee Scream FRAME. Hoping to find something a little more race-ish (obviously the Scream is not), but unsure about this new frame. Its definitely not the 9.5" new model, so, I'm thinking either a 2001 or a 2002.

Anyone have any experience with these?

Erin
 

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Dirty Dozen
Mar 8, 2004
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Nothing good, Nothing bad.......I can't say i like the looks:confused:
Sorry i doubt I was much help.
What year is your scream? I may have something to trade:D
 

HippieKai

Pretty Boy....That's right, BOY!
Oct 7, 2002
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mountain cycles suck dude...the BB is like 4000inches to tall and they dent like no other. STAY AWAY STAY AWAY!!
 

TWISTED

Turbo Monkey
Apr 2, 2004
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Hillsboro
The new Mountain Cycle ShockWave 9point5 is a great bike. That original ShockWave was a great bike in 1996. That one in the picture is not a 2002. The newer ones have mounts for the tripleclamp steer stop at the head tube / downtube junction.
Keep your Banshee. As far as trades, you can do better, keep looking.
 

oly

skin cooker for the hive
Dec 6, 2001
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Originally posted by HippieKai
mountain cycles suck dude...the BB is like 4000inches to tall and they dent like no other. STAY AWAY STAY AWAY!!
Shockwave 9.5's are actually really nice bikes. That thing however is FUGLY> I'd keep the scream unless your getting a heap of cash as well......

Also be weary of internet "trades" ive heard of many going bad.
 

TWISTED

Turbo Monkey
Apr 2, 2004
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Hillsboro
Would you be interested in trading for a 2002 Norco team dh?
It's got 6,7, or 8 inches in the back and a 12mm x 150 hadley thru axle. It's my buddy's bike. I know he likes Banshee screams.
 

TWISTED

Turbo Monkey
Apr 2, 2004
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About that MC shockWave, it's not a bad bike if you paint the whole thing flat black, ride it only down smooth downhills at night. As long as there is no full moon, then it's fine, but watch for trees.
 
I haver heard good things about them actually, granted it was from their pro rider but he was honest about them and sounded good. They are supposed to ride well too. But I have never rode one myself...that I can remember :D but I was hammered that nite in Idaho.....;)
 

oly

skin cooker for the hive
Dec 6, 2001
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Originally posted by TWISTED
Would you be interested in trading for a 2002 Norco team dh?
It's got 6,7, or 8 inches in the back and a 12mm x 150 hadley thru axle. It's my buddy's bike. I know he likes Banshee screams.
That would be a decent trade. Providing it fits you......
 

zane

Turbo Monkey
Mar 29, 2004
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Originally posted by oly
That would be a decent trade. Providing it fits you......
I second that, the norco would be a better bike than that year mtn. cycle... (depending on the size, of course). If you're gonna trade, and both frames are in good shape, your frame for norco plus some $$$ would benifit both of you.
 

dwaugh

Turbo Monkey
May 23, 2002
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Originally posted by Stupendous Man
Go for the Banshee. That shock wave looks like a pice of Sh!t, no offence
You always seem to miss one point or the other :rolleyes: He has the Banshee and wants to trade it for something more raceworthy.

Oh, and sorry, but I have always thought that that mountain cycle is just plain ugly! Ahhhh! My eyes, my eyes!:eek: :p :D
 

TWISTED

Turbo Monkey
Apr 2, 2004
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Hillsboro
The Norco is size medium. It's only been ridden a few times. It would come with a rear wheel built on that hadley hub.
 

zane

Turbo Monkey
Mar 29, 2004
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Originally posted by TWISTED
The Norco is size medium. It's only been ridden a few times. It would come with a rear wheel built on that hadley hub.
Um, this sounds like a way better deal than that ugly mtn. cycle.... (and the frame design on the mtn. cycle makes a lot of noise, too)
 

edinSvenson2

Chimp
Feb 10, 2004
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What year is the frame?

The 2004s have a new TT design that provides a real low standover. I'm not sure what the 2003s or 2002s are like.

Anywyas, feel free to email me about a possible trade.

hippipp@hotmail.com

thanks!

Erin
 

TWISTED

Turbo Monkey
Apr 2, 2004
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Hillsboro
Originally posted by TWISTED
Would you be interested in trading for a 2002 Norco team dh?
It's got 6,7, or 8 inches in the back and a 12mm x 150 hadley thru axle. It's my buddy's bike. I know he likes Banshee screams.
The Norco is a 2002 size med. I'm 5'-7" it fit me fine.
As far as the shockwave frame being loud, the Norco is just as loud if not louder. Both are monocoque designs.
 

edinSvenson2

Chimp
Feb 10, 2004
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I appreciate the offer, but no thanks.

2002 model is before Norco changed the geometry to what they're using now; its got a really, really high bottom bracket height and a steeper-than-usual head angle. Similar geometry to an AS-X.

Good luck,

Erin
 

zane

Turbo Monkey
Mar 29, 2004
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Vancouver, WA
Yeah. I forgot that the norco was a monocoque design too. Good luck, I'll keep my eyes open for a small DH frame.