I need some help, in the past 2 years I have gotten so much more into DH/DH racing. My first real DH rig was a Giant DH Comp, and my recent one which I had bought because of the killer price was a Rocky Mountain RMX Pro which I just sold the frame. I need some help choosing my next frame with the price range of 900-1200. I'm looking from anything from an r9 to a 223. Any susgestions?
DH rigs
- Thread starter Pimpinonabike
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my vote would be a DHR. ive seen plenty of great looking DHRs go for around $1000.
I will second that !!! A DHR seems to be a great choice !
You can find a used Turner DHR for around $1000-$1500. They're really nice downhill rigs. Very agile, crazy cornerers, kind of steep geometry though.
You could probably find a V-10 for that price too, just don't get the older one because the newer one rides way nicer.
You could probably find a V-10 for that price too, just don't get the older one because the newer one rides way nicer.
Try to get some rides in on the bikes you are interested in. You can come up to Northampton and ride my R9. There are plenty of 223's and DHR's around as well.
I say DHR or R9...
223's are nice but we'd look pretty gay, 3 kids from b-town all on old transcend bikes.
223's are nice but we'd look pretty gay, 3 kids from b-town all on old transcend bikes.
Giant Faith. It's cheap, light, pedals well, brakes well, sucks up everything, handles awesome, and it has awesome geometry. When I got on the bike I felt immediatly at home. It is really an awesome bike and inspires so much confidence. If you ever come out the the JeepEater trails you are more than welcome to try mine.
About your r9, how does it feel to you? I've always thought they were kinda long, but still sick.SuspectDevice said:
DHR BUTTAS to the MAX>>>>>best choice and cornering!!!!!
If only I could find one of these things for sal.
R9!
And I sent you multiple dhr links as well but your Mr. Picky!
And I sent you multiple dhr links as well but your Mr. Picky!
If you plan on racing the DHR would be my choice was well...Nimble, stiff and lightish.
R9's come in 2 sizes. 46.5" wheelbase and 45" wheelbase.Pimpinonabike said:
Neither of those are that long. Chainstays are tucked in at 17.2" as well.
I have tested out other DH rigs & nothing corners like my DHR !