DIY warriors

where do you live ?

If downhill doesnt exist, why do you want a DH bike? If you do want 1, for 700 the only thing i can think of is a specialized bighit SPEC which they dont make anymore, i would try used first and foremost, bikes dont hold value well, take advantage of that.

PRODIJ said:

colombia!

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That guy on the left has one rockin' mullet.

PRODIJ said:

I just want to try.. with my friends. Also here we have a lot of favela style places perfect for downhill. Which are dangerous but aagg I have to try

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i would go used, i cant think of a bike you can get new for 700 thats full suspension, you can get a hardtail, but than your more into dirt jumping than DH

Assembling a bike from parts is expensive, even if you spend a good deal of time searching for the best prices. You also need special tools and the knowledge to build the bike from scratch. Perhaps with hi-end components you can really save money, but I seriously doubt it.

In my experience, a second hand bike will give you the best stuff for a given bugdet, and it will be ready to run with minor adjustments. Of course, you must have a certain knowledge of things to know what you're buying.

With such budget for a DH bike, get a nice 2nd hand hardtail. Unless it was a real bargain, you're far from the minimum cash required for a decent full suspension.

However, if you just plan on doing some light descents and such, then you can find full susp. for that price. The problem may come if you buy and XC/enduro bike and start going down hard... because things will begin to break and, in the end, you'll have to rebuild the bike.

I bet if you keep your eyes out long enough, and maybe save a bit, you can find an old bighit, kona stinky, bullit, or dirtbag. Any of these bikes are plenty capable to get you stoked on the sport. The only other thing, depending where you are, you'll have to account for some expensive shipping.

You're at the right place to find connections or good deals in the classifieds.. Can you tell us about where you're from?

PRODIJ said:

colombia!

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you guys look like you have a lot of fun down there

Id smash the chick in the purple skirt....


but umm yea anyway yes there is DH in colombia believe it or not, yes they hills and mountains too!

like everyone says buy used! good luck with shipping!

ponte en contacto con Pablo Mezuera, el esta muy envuelto en el Downhill Colombiano. El talves te pueda ayuday a conseguir una bicycleta usada, ya q con $700 es imposible comprar una bicycleta de DH.

este es link de Pablo en pinkbike http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4384264/

There was a DH scene in Cuenca Ecuador so I bet if you search you'll find a DH community in Columbia. Those guys might be able to help you find a used bike locally.

PRODIJ said:

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How do you know? I havent find any DH in colombia.. In another note we have really nice enduro tracks IMHO

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I have a friend from Colombia that races here in America.

Also I find it funny how you found this site yet cant find a hill to ride down in your own country.

PRODIJ said:

hey gracias!

usted tambien monta en colombia?

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Ayye, ingles por favor!

Los "DH knuckleheads" de este pais no son muy inteligentes y solamante hablan una lengua. Especialmente los que viven en Nuevo Jersey o "Dirty Jersey" (Lo siento yuroshek, es una chiste).

Ustedes tienen montanas muy grandes en Sur America, necisitan DH tambien!

PS- Pinkbike es para los ninos.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/bik/2142568017.html

buy Dave Camp's old bike.

"PS- Pinkbike es para los ninos. " and thats a nice lil lol

wood booger said:

Ayye, ingles por favor!

Los "DH knuckleheads" de este pais no son muy inteligentes y solamante hablan una lengua. Especialmente los que viven en Nuevo Jersey o "Dirty Jersey" (Lo siento yuroshek, es una chiste).

Ustedes tienen montanas muy grandes en Sur America, necisitan DH tambien!

PS- Pinkbike es para los ninos.

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Your a boner dude.

PRODIJ said:

finding the place is not the problem, finding people that do DH here is difficult

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Ok sorry words must have gotten lost during translation. Let me talk to my friend from colombia and see if he can help you.

Do you have Facebook?

i worked with a douche bag who was a prior Columbian DH national champ. he now works at a bike mfg......with Yuroshek's uncle
true story.

yuroshek said:

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That's roughly a 3000ft shuttle run. Not bad for a local track, wish I had that!