well this might be pretty long, but i hope to give you guys some info so you can help me out.
back probably four years ago, i got into the whole DH/FR scene. when i started out i had a kona stinky, hence my screen name. as i began to get more comfortable taking bigger hits and everything, i cracked the frame on 2 seperat occasions. after that happened, i decided that i need a bigger beefier bike with more travel. i bought a 01 super 8 i think on here used for the frame and rear end. i ended up putting a shiver on it. i absolutly LOVED the bike. it had the right amount of travel, it was smooth, i just really liked it.
but i had run into some finacial problems, and from lack of riding it for a while, i decided that id sell it to get some money. big mistake. now, about 2-3 years later after talking to my boss about biking, i really want to start again. but since ive been out the game for so long, i dont know whats new and good.
as some of you might have seen in the frame section of the classifieds, im looking for anyone that has a super 8 lying in the cellar that they would want to get rid of. but what im asking you people now is maybe theres a newer bike thats still being made that would be similar to the super 8?
i would really like a bike that has atleast 8" of travel front and back. something that is 'bombproof' enough that i could build it the way i want it and keep it for the next couple of years with no worries. the super 8s can get the avalanche and floating rear brake which i really like the idea of as an upgrade later on. single chainring in the front, 8 or 9 speeds in the rear. i had a 24" rear wheel too which i also liked, which i would like to have on this bike if possible.
so am i dreaming too much on getting a super 8 again? is there something similar that would be better for me? it would be mostly riding medium DH trails, taking drops(10ft at most). could the kona stab be a candidate maybe?
this is long enough so ill end it, but any info or questions, please help me out. i used to post a real lot a couple years ago so i know you guys can help us riders out!
here is the super 8 i had which i sold to a guy from this forum
back probably four years ago, i got into the whole DH/FR scene. when i started out i had a kona stinky, hence my screen name. as i began to get more comfortable taking bigger hits and everything, i cracked the frame on 2 seperat occasions. after that happened, i decided that i need a bigger beefier bike with more travel. i bought a 01 super 8 i think on here used for the frame and rear end. i ended up putting a shiver on it. i absolutly LOVED the bike. it had the right amount of travel, it was smooth, i just really liked it.
but i had run into some finacial problems, and from lack of riding it for a while, i decided that id sell it to get some money. big mistake. now, about 2-3 years later after talking to my boss about biking, i really want to start again. but since ive been out the game for so long, i dont know whats new and good.
as some of you might have seen in the frame section of the classifieds, im looking for anyone that has a super 8 lying in the cellar that they would want to get rid of. but what im asking you people now is maybe theres a newer bike thats still being made that would be similar to the super 8?
i would really like a bike that has atleast 8" of travel front and back. something that is 'bombproof' enough that i could build it the way i want it and keep it for the next couple of years with no worries. the super 8s can get the avalanche and floating rear brake which i really like the idea of as an upgrade later on. single chainring in the front, 8 or 9 speeds in the rear. i had a 24" rear wheel too which i also liked, which i would like to have on this bike if possible.
so am i dreaming too much on getting a super 8 again? is there something similar that would be better for me? it would be mostly riding medium DH trails, taking drops(10ft at most). could the kona stab be a candidate maybe?
this is long enough so ill end it, but any info or questions, please help me out. i used to post a real lot a couple years ago so i know you guys can help us riders out!
here is the super 8 i had which i sold to a guy from this forum