I'm getting into Downhill Racing
whats a good beginner bike thats not over 4 G's?
whats a good beginner bike thats not over 4 G's?
New into DH any suggestions
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Your in luck, I have two bikes at hand for you, first older DHI for 1k newer RMX for 1500. PM me if interested in either
Haha 4g's will get you whatever you want.
Just dont buy a new bike, its overrated,
get something used, save you some $$
Other than that, have fun, remember that its not all about racing, and just because your bike weighs more than forty pounds does NOT mean that you cant pedal it up, as well as down.
-E
Just dont buy a new bike, its overrated,
get something used, save you some $$
Other than that, have fun, remember that its not all about racing, and just because your bike weighs more than forty pounds does NOT mean that you cant pedal it up, as well as down.
-E
Hey I'm looking at getting an 08 Iron Horse Expert i have question?
1. I'm 5'8 1/2" and 130 lbs should i get the 16 or 17 frame and should i be looking for a different spring cause it says 300 lbs usually is for people around 150 to 160 lbs?
1. I'm 5'8 1/2" and 130 lbs should i get the 16 or 17 frame and should i be looking for a different spring cause it says 300 lbs usually is for people around 150 to 160 lbs?
I'd say go for the smaller size.
I'm 5'10" and i ride a 16 inch frame and it feels just right,
as for the spring, i cant really say, although I'm 140 lbs and i ride a 450 lb spring on my demo 8.
Hope i helped,
-E
I'm 5'10" and i ride a 16 inch frame and it feels just right,
as for the spring, i cant really say, although I'm 140 lbs and i ride a 450 lb spring on my demo 8.
Hope i helped,
-E
Hey Salty I just sent you a PM. I am thinking the DHi is going to be too big for you, still shots are there if your still interested
I am 5'9 and 135 and i am riding a 17 sunday frame and it fits me perfect! I am also running a 300 ibs spring and it is also works really well. i would stick with that.
I think you would find the bike would ride a lot better with a softer spring..that is a LOT of spring for your weight unless you are hucking off buildings. (I am 185+ and ride a 350....rode the 300 a bit when I first got the frame)
for 4gs you could build a new dh bike... check out frames like Astrix or Mountaincycle. Solid performers which will leave you some duckets for parts... 
does anyone know a could brand that i could possibly get a softer spring like a 250lb or so. and does Ti make a huge difference?
i have a 250# on my Manitou Swinger. havent tried it yet because its still AT manitou getting repaired =O
most manufacturers have 250#, but usually thats as low as they go, depending on the size too.
as for titanium...do a search for more lengthy explanation. basically lighter and the "bling factor"
most manufacturers have 250#, but usually thats as low as they go, depending on the size too.
as for titanium...do a search for more lengthy explanation. basically lighter and the "bling factor"
the sunday will go nicely, but from many rumours going around it may not be great to go with the brand since it may go down the toilet a little.
you could go for something like a glory dh1 and upgrade slowly since your getting into it.
titanium springs usually save half the weight of a normal spring. obtanium have a 250 im fairly sure
you could go for something like a glory dh1 and upgrade slowly since your getting into it.
titanium springs usually save half the weight of a normal spring. obtanium have a 250 im fairly sure
Sunday != beginner
But whatever floats your boat and stuff. I personally wouldn't drop $4k on my first race bike. Hell, I spent $900 building my 3rd
But whatever floats your boat and stuff. I personally wouldn't drop $4k on my first race bike. Hell, I spent $900 building my 3rd
First, don't forget to spend money on safety equipment. We use alot so it will cost you some..
Second, as you have so much money you could do a lot of smarter things with it than spend on a first bike, like go riding at resorts a few times (which will help you a lot in developing). As you don't really know what you like until you've had a few bikes, you might as well buy used and swop them twice a year. You'll probably also be crashing a lot more the first years, so effin up a brand new frame would hurt more to damage (aesthetically aswell as when you're gonna sell it).
That's my experiance.
Second, as you have so much money you could do a lot of smarter things with it than spend on a first bike, like go riding at resorts a few times (which will help you a lot in developing). As you don't really know what you like until you've had a few bikes, you might as well buy used and swop them twice a year. You'll probably also be crashing a lot more the first years, so effin up a brand new frame would hurt more to damage (aesthetically aswell as when you're gonna sell it).
That's my experiance.
Well Ive ridden some i think I'm just going to spend 3 G's and plus i come from motocross racing background and i love this sport i don't dirt bike any more and this is much cheaper!
hahaha i was a full time racer and gas kills you, parts are way more the technology is way more and the reason im going for the Sunday Expert is cause Randall Scott is having a Iron Horse sell and its 2499 and i figured that's a bargain for a brand new 0 when its msrp is like 3199 and i have ridden a park and i hardly crash riding downhill is exactly like moto for me its real easy actually kinda easier i can throw around the machine alot easier and ive been dirt jumping for the last year idk if not the sunday i might try for Giant Dh1 which one would you guys pick for a race bike?
Period much?