Best bike in the 2-3k range
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You can find pretty good used bikes in that price range that are in good condition. Thats what i would recommend for your first DH bike. used specialized demo 8
That is incredibly short.
A medium will be perfect for 5'7" I would also highly recommend the 2010 Giant Glory. I loved mine.
Even a small 2010 Demo will feel large for you but it'd worth try if you can find one. Ideally save for a XS 2011.
Get a nice used Glory or a Sunday...those are both great bikes and parts should be available from Giant, which is everywhere in the world, as well as the Sunday, which are available from a few places. You won't get a cheaper high end frame than the Sunday...but you get no "factory" support so that can be a challenge.
If you're buying new....I don't recommend it until you have plenty of cash to throw around.
As for shipping, I guess the cost of frame only vs. complete bike overseas is not that much....you'll pay out the rear either way.
If you're buying new....I don't recommend it until you have plenty of cash to throw around.
As for shipping, I guess the cost of frame only vs. complete bike overseas is not that much....you'll pay out the rear either way.
At 1.76 cm tall, you're going to have some trouble finding a bike that fits. Maybe an M1?
depends a lot on where are you. shipping bikes from the states is a pain in the ass. should cost about $300-$400 after everything is said and done. import duties and air freight will chomp away your budget.
for $2500 in peru, after 19% sales tax, you can get a scott voltage fr30, which i own, it absolutely rules its pricepoint.
since you are starting, nothing beats experience.
go to a bike shop, test as many bikes as you can. borrow some if you can.... then buy something new. lbs support and advice, warranty and fit rule everything else when it comes to starting bikes, IMO
once you have some experience with riding different bikes, and define your style and preferences... then you could move on to buying bikes sight unseen, based on geometry charts and the like....
if you are starting, you wont notice, if timed, the difference between 165mm or 170mm cranks, or a boxxer team VS a world cup (not sure 95% of mtbriders would neither)... so no point in making things like that a priority over proper fit and local warranty and support.
for $2500 in peru, after 19% sales tax, you can get a scott voltage fr30, which i own, it absolutely rules its pricepoint.
since you are starting, nothing beats experience.
go to a bike shop, test as many bikes as you can. borrow some if you can.... then buy something new. lbs support and advice, warranty and fit rule everything else when it comes to starting bikes, IMO
once you have some experience with riding different bikes, and define your style and preferences... then you could move on to buying bikes sight unseen, based on geometry charts and the like....
if you are starting, you wont notice, if timed, the difference between 165mm or 170mm cranks, or a boxxer team VS a world cup (not sure 95% of mtbriders would neither)... so no point in making things like that a priority over proper fit and local warranty and support.
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I can highly recommend a 2010 Glory the 01 is lighter then the 00.
I am 5'3" and found the xs really nice but a little too cramped in the cockpit.
I am 5'3" and found the xs really nice but a little too cramped in the cockpit.
Since you live in columbia and parts/support may be hard to come by i would look for a clean and used single pivot bike .
You should probably tell us what bikes you have owned so far and do you plan on pedaling this bike around much?
Be honest
You should probably tell us what bikes you have owned so far and do you plan on pedaling this bike around much?
Be honest
on sundays probably.. I already, found 3 DH trailsSince you live in columbia and parts/support may be hard to come by i would look for a clean and used single pivot bike .
You should probably tell us what bikes you have owned so far and do you plan on pedaling this bike around much?
Be honest
, I wouldt dare to take the bike for casual riding! I dont want to be killed for a bike! 
****ing colombians 
yes I guess the best is too buy a used locally for now.. shiping internationally a bike must be a pain in the ass
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1.76m = 5.7 feet != 5'7".
He is really about 5'9". Medium would work well IMO at that height. Not sure why there is discussion of XS bikes...
Since you live in Columbia, I would try to find a bike that has a
white powdercoat or either a bike that is all murdered out.
white powdercoat or either a bike that is all murdered out.
This place really has gone to shlt. Jeremy's making dumb uncle jokes.Since you live in Columbia, I would try to find a bike that has a
white powdercoat or either a bike that is all murdered out.
Tell your wife I said I said to keep you away from the lamp shades.
lol. The funny thing is they already tried that!! although it was packed inside the frameSince you live in Columbia, I would try to find a bike that has a
white powdercoat or either a bike that is all murdered out.
This country really have a fame ah?, But seriously I dont care I find it funny..
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