[Shwayd]

Howdy. I'll be getting a new bike this year, and I haven't purchased one for so long that I don't know what's good anymore.

Quick bio: I'm ~6'5" and weigh about 250. If I get myself skinny (preferably by riding), I may get down to about 230, so I'll still need a sturdy bike.

I like to ride some technical stuff, but I tend to prefer going downhill through trees and rocks. You know, in places I'm likely to get friendly with a tree. I take drops relatively often (usually 6 feet or below, but I've been known to get saucy and drop down 10 feet, which seems to result in a bent frame). In reality, I'm a mix between XC and Free, leaning more toward XC. Either way, I'm getting full suspension.

My budget is looking like somewhere between $1000 and $2000 for a new ride (note that I have nothing to trade. I'll probably just buy a new bike).

Any recommendations on a good bike that I can get for that kind of cash?

Thanks,
Shwayd

 

[Orvan]

I have a spare Be One DH framekit. If you have a more recent model of the Sunn Radical Plus, I'll be willing to trade...or a Commencal DH frame. either or.

 

[ncrider]

I like to ride some technical stuff, but I tend to prefer going downhill through trees and rocks.

Well we don't have any trees, but we got really pretty bushes and rocks.

Anyway, take a look at the giant faith, norco six, ironhorse 7.3, and maybe a kona coiler/stinky. Those should be in your price range.

 

[Pegboy]

Supergo is kinda the evil empire to LBS's, but they are blowing out Ironhorse Dh and freeride models for pretty cheap. I'm not personally aware of their durability, but I think they have good waranty and CS.

 

[mhpoole]

I just got back into mtbing and bought a used Santa Cruz Bullit, thats what I would suggest. Spend the extra money on a tune up and maybe a few odds and ends to make the bike fit you and you got a great ride.

 

[Bobby Peru]

Supergo is kinda the evil empire to LBS's, but they are blowing out Ironhorse Dh and freeride models for pretty cheap. I'm not personally aware of their durability, but I think they have good waranty and CS.

Supergo is THE place to buy A BIKE.... as for their Customer Service, I feel that is below par. However, I did see an '04 Iron Horse Freeride Team (I think that is what it's called, the top of the line one) for just over two grand. That is like $1500.00 off! Holy f'n sheet! If I could i'd jump all over that.

 

[Orvan]

I like Performance.. you really can't expect much so you don't walk out of the store too disappointed.

 

[Metal]

I have a spare Be One DH framekit. If you have a more recent model of the Sunn Radical Plus, I'll be willing to trade...or a Commencal DH frame. either or.

Hey Ozz, if you cant find anyone to pawn that frame off to, I know of a pro rider hint hint that can't find a frame hint hint sponsor and is looking for a frame hint hint. Just let me know and I will email him.

 

[Pegboy]

I have a sweet hardly ridden chumba zulu. If you accept you will be required to display my name on your helmet and make future appearances as required.

 

[Shwayd]

Thanks for the offer, Pegboy. I read that after I got my new bike, but it's probably out of my price range anyway.

I ended up getting a Cannondale Prophet 600 because it felt better than any of the other bikes I tested and was the right price.