Ok..I'm looking at the giant faith3. What are your thoughts? I'm a beginner.
Faith
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Money would be a key factor, what is your price range?
500-850
You may be able to find a deal like that. There is plenty of bikes out there, Not sure how good of a bike your going to get for that.
As long as the frame is in good shape, the componets I can change.
What size frame? Any other company that you would like?
med....I'm open
The Faith is a great frame, and can be found for cheap. Your going to be hard pressed to find a better deal on a versatile dh/freeride bike. You should be able to find a complete Faith for $600-$900 and you can upgrade components as neccessary. As far as the frame goes, it is not the lightest, but the suspension works great, and you can change the geometry of the frame from a freeride geo to a full on dh geo. It is also a pretty bomb proof frame, but as always try to check it out in person to make sure it is not thrashed.
If your pretty open to different bikes go on pinkbike and just look in the DH/FR bike section up in BC. I got my 06 Devinci Ollie complete with an 06 888for $800 US which was a damn good deal. Just take your time and look around. You can find a pretty nice ride in your prce range.
I have a totally built Faith 3, I upgraded to a glory but here is a partial list of whats on it:
Marzo 66 adjustable top of the line
5.0 DHX
Saint Brakes
E13 guide
Shortcage XT derailer brand new
new sram Cogset
new bars + grips
It is a kickass bike, I rode it hard but it is in decent shape. Let me know if you want to make an offer. 206-437-6447
Marzo 66 adjustable top of the line
5.0 DHX
Saint Brakes
E13 guide
Shortcage XT derailer brand new
new sram Cogset
new bars + grips
It is a kickass bike, I rode it hard but it is in decent shape. Let me know if you want to make an offer. 206-437-6447
Amiel Cavalier won junior worlds on a faith. they are decent bikes.
i'm calling..... thanks for the info
Any thoughts on an ironhorse sgs pro?...
Although I have heard the sgs is a great bike I would try and get something a little newer... I just found this: http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/457625/
Looks like a deal, and the exchange rate is pretty good right now! I rode a Judge (similar suspension design) and I was very happy with it.
Looks like a deal, and the exchange rate is pretty good right now! I rode a Judge (similar suspension design) and I was very happy with it.
sgs is a decent design. i had two of them. some of the later designs are pretty good (2004 and newer). its just a medicore bike, nothing really great other than its a cheap fsr suspension dh bike. but so is an m1.
nice,thanks !!