It isn't Carbon Fiber but is probably about 7 years old. Not sure what model it just says "Answer ProForx, Built in America"edit: woah an answer fork?
The only answer fork i know of are made of CF
Pretty cool, but quite expensive race fork
Bumpy isn't quite the word. With 20" tires and nothing to absorb the ruts, loose rocks, etc. you would be all over the place. I honestly don't think you are even allowed on the lift without some type of front suspension fork...Why wouldn't I make it down though?
I know its bumpy..but i mean I dont see why I wouldn't make it down?
you know itimagin sam hill on a bmx bike..... he would probably still beat half of us down the hill
But this sucks though,
I want a DH bike, but I can't find one thats a beginner one, but doesn't cost so much.
I have a basic feel for a hard tail mountain bike, and I've rode a very expensive trek about a year and a half ago, and I like it,
I'm not really looking to rent, because I will get very addicted, and the bike I would be renting would most likely be ten times better then a bike I would buy.
I've been looking at bikes at jensonusa.com, but it seems like none of them is in my 'exact' price range, except the Schwinn Rocket, but that doesn't seem all that great,
I've seen reviews on Mongoose full suspension bikes, and they seem to get pretty good reviews, and I hope the Mongoose MTB division is different from their BMX divison, because their BMX bikes arent so great.
Well, this bike seems to be in my price range, and it's fairly well equipped. You guys are the experts here, and I know the site I will be linking isn't exactly "a bike shop" with "proper bikes," but, is this bike a proper MTB bike?
It's always upgradeable, anyway.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4698935
And i'm a beginner, I'm not going to spend $1000+ on some expert bike, so i'd rather start small.
i doubt itimagin sam hill on a bmx bike..... he would probably still beat half of us down the hill
DO not buy that you will kick your own ass. nake suspension and frame cracks on those type of bikesI have a basic feel for a hard tail mountain bike, and I've rode a very expensive trek about a year and a half ago, and I like it,
I'm not really looking to rent, because I will get very addicted, and the bike I would be renting would most likely be ten times better then a bike I would buy.
I've been looking at bikes at jensonusa.com, but it seems like none of them is in my 'exact' price range, except the Schwinn Rocket, but that doesn't seem all that great,
I've seen reviews on Mongoose full suspension bikes, and they seem to get pretty good reviews, and I hope the Mongoose MTB division is different from their BMX divison, because their BMX bikes arent so great.
Well, this bike seems to be in my price range, and it's fairly well equipped. You guys are the experts here, and I know the site I will be linking isn't exactly "a bike shop" with "proper bikes," but, is this bike a proper MTB bike?
It's always upgradeable, anyway.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4698935
And i'm a beginner, I'm not going to spend $1000+ on some expert bike, so i'd rather start small.
Good beginner bike, not for diablo though... look at it this way. Last season I built a bike, 3-4" travel, good components, crap frame. I did not have the intentions of "getting in to" dh/fr so much... I used that bike mabye a total of 10 times, only 3 of which at diablo. That bike was a waste of money +$500, because if I just rented, and bought a good bike to begin with, I could have saved the money.Alright alright.
I've been looking at a K2 Crush used that goes for $350,
Will this do?
Don't forget about a full face helmet, shin pads, gloves, etc. Like it's been said before, this isn't a cheap sport to get into. If you just go out and buy a bike on your own, plan to spend at least another $200+ to get the bike in tip top shape (a good tune up) and for protection for yourself. Thats why most people suggest to rent for the day if it's your first time. For $89 you get a damn good bike thats well maintained and is made for the type of riding, a helmet (bring fabreeze and a bandana ), chest, shin, and elbow protection.Honestly, not to put you down or anything, but plan on spending more than $400 on a used diablo rig. Otherwise the bike will break, or you will break. Also, keep in mind this sport is expensive, parts, tubes, lift passes, ect..