[dan wask]

I love downhill. I love freeriding. Its expensive, and its far away. No one around here does it. I have plenty of friends riding 20inchers, but that just isn't my thing.

Is there an available complete 24in singlespeed urban/dirtjump bike that can be had for under a grand ? Would it be possible to build such a bike for under a grand ? I've been looking at the tonic fallguy, but I just don't know if I can do the whole build it up thing. Please, help me.

 

[Bicyclist]

Under a grand? No. The frame/BB/HS/seatclamp is 650. If you built it REALLY cheap with used everything maybe but it'd be hard.

It's a badass bike and IMO it's worth building it yourself. Just get your LBS to check it up afterwords.

For a complete, check out the Specialized P. Street, DK General Lee (rigid, very BMX-ish, but cheap), or a few others I'm forgeting.

 

[dan wask]

What year was the p-street a dual 24 ? The new ones sure aren't.

 

[Bicyclist]

Like 05 I think. God, I know there are some other completes.

Maybe that GT Ruckus thing's 24"? I dunno.

Also consider a Union Molly. Cheaper than a Fall Guy, very similar, and could be built cheap. If you find a beater fork and cheap wheels the rest is easy.

 

[dan wask]

The molly's definately look sick. This is such a tough descision for me to make. I'm comfortable on a larger frame/wheelset but I just can't afford it. I'm really hoping I don't have to go to the 20in world...

 

[dexter]

find a used frame and build up using used parts. sick bike can be built with patients. also you should consider 26. much more options, and in my experience riding a 24inch wheeled bie anylonger than 3-4 block begins to suck incredible amounts of chode

 

[Bicyclist]

I bet you could build up a Steelhead or some other "budget" 26" frame for seriously like under $600 with good parts.

If you're on a budget a 26er would definately be easier to find parts for.

But, I'm building my Fall Guy super cheap. I found a lowered Z1 for $150, I'm building my wheels onto a Hazard R, no-name F hub, using profiles with a used spindle, using some old EA30 bars and a no-name stem, etc. I bet it'll be around 1K all built up.

 

[Stoked]

Under a grand? No. The frame/BB/HS/seatclamp is 650. If you built it REALLY cheap with used everything maybe but it'd be hard.

do you (or anyone) know what the new fallguys weight is?

 

[Bicyclist]

I want to say 6.1 pounds painted. It's on Tonic's site if you wanna check but I'm pretty sure that's it.

 

[Stoked]

I want to say 6.1 pounds painted. It's on Tonic's site if you wanna check but I'm pretty sure that's it.

what happened to your build?

 

[Mike.rider]

just talk to friends and riders see if they have a bike ther willing to sell, just wait and look you'll find a good deal, i got my Transition Trail or park fully built on a 2 ride old frame for $440.

 

[Bicyclist]

what happened to your build?

Unreal Cycles happened to my build.

 

[chuffer]

The molly's definately look sick. This is such a tough descision for me to make. I'm comfortable on a larger frame/wheelset but I just can't afford it. I'm really hoping I don't have to go to the 20in world...

if you really wanna go cheap, get the DK general lee 24". it costs $260 retail. Even after replacing the garbage h-bars, cranks, chain, seatpost and pedals you will still be way shy of $1000...like $500 shy.

here is how mine turned out. more for DJ than street:

 

[Stoked]

blk mrkt will have 2 completes in the range of $800 and $1200 around january. 26 wheels only but pretty good pricing.

pics from ride-this.com

 

[jimbo_the_biker]

If you are set on 24" wheels, why not take a look at a BMX cruiser? We The People makes a pretty smooth one... just an overgrown street ride. You won't have suspension, but it should ride pretty nice.

http://wethepeople.de/V3/product/109

I believe it retails for $500-600, but its build/part spec is a lot nicer than the DK's.

-James.

 

[dan wask]

Damn I'm really liking that wethepeople 24in. 1) where can I get one, their site wasn't giving me the impression that they are sold online or anywhere near me 2) is it going to be able to stand up to hard street riding ?

 

[jimbo_the_biker]

That I'm not so sure about. Try asking your local bike shops. I haven't seen it online yet, but it is a 2007 model. Danscomp.com might carry it as well (I didn't see it on their site though).

-James.

 

[grom-dom]

ummmm, get a general lee and lower a dj fork to like 1 inch w. lacrosse stick

 

[urbaindk]

How is the DK general lee for a tall guy - 6'4"?

 

[dan wask]

ummmm, get a general lee and lower a dj fork to like 1 inch w. lacrosse stick

whats the general procedure for something like that ?

 

[chuffer]

How is the DK general lee for a tall guy - 6'4"?

i am 6'2" and it fits fine for a bmx bike. it is fairly short and definitely has a low BB.

as for the putting a sprung fork on a bmx --->

 

[dan wask]

i am 6'2" and it fits fine for a bmx bike. it is fairly short and definitely has a low BB.

as for the putting a sprung fork on a bmx --->

Thats what I thought.

 

[freeridekid]

the new eastern night train is sick. i'm pretty sure it will be my new ride. www.eastern26.com u have to click the main pic for pics of all their completes.

 

[chuffer]

the new eastern night train is sick. i'm pretty sure it will be my new ride. www.eastern26.com u have to click the main pic for pics of all their completes.

night train 24 => holy chopped out front end...

 

[Bicyclist]

What's up with so many bikes having slack ass HAs now? The GT UF cro-mo is another with whack geo.

 

[freeridekid]

ya i really don't know what's up with that. i just e-mailed them asking if it will be that slack in production, so we'll see what they say.

 

[p1ridrnc42]

Hey if you want a complete cheep...Ive got an 05 P street 24" in awesome shape...brand new Maxxis holy roller tires, front fork is perfect, great for street and dirt jumping....im only asking $375...let me know...tim 919 255 8947