this bike is simply amazing, finished building it this evening
my new mini downhill bike
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this bike is simply amazing, finished building it this evening
specs please
for a second I thought you said "Seat post" I was going to say, "how the hell did you figure that out? Its inside the frame!"
nevermind though.
i've seriously considered getting rid of my demo for one of those. i ride year round but the DH season is only a few months long so why have a full on Dh rig that is a beast on the trails when i could have something super fun on the trails that can still handle my sport level Dh racing career 
i'd like to test one out on a real DH course and see how big of a difference it is compared to my demo...just seems like a better fit for my style since i can't afford 3 bikes.
i'd like to test one out on a real DH course and see how big of a difference it is compared to my demo...just seems like a better fit for my style since i can't afford 3 bikes.
awesome ! nice choice on the color too. just do something about that seat , horrendus like bicyclist said .
specs are:
07 zoke 66rc2x
Pig headset
Transition bars
Hollzfeller stem
Rouge grips
juicy 7s 185mm F&R
FSA mega GAP cranks
Gamut p20
e13 guide ring 34t
SRAM chain
Spec Lo-pros
x-7 mid cage derail
x-9 trigger shifter
11-26 cassette
DT freeride 440 wheelset
FUNN seat is soft and squishy
IRD Seat post
08 DHX 5
and the tires were freebies from sea otter and they can lick my taint
also i sold my demo9 to get one of these and couldn't be happier this bike straight up banches
07 zoke 66rc2x
Pig headset
Transition bars
Hollzfeller stem
Rouge grips
juicy 7s 185mm F&R
FSA mega GAP cranks
Gamut p20
e13 guide ring 34t
SRAM chain
Spec Lo-pros
x-7 mid cage derail
x-9 trigger shifter
11-26 cassette
DT freeride 440 wheelset
FUNN seat is soft and squishy
IRD Seat post
08 DHX 5
and the tires were freebies from sea otter and they can lick my taint
also i sold my demo9 to get one of these and couldn't be happier this bike straight up banches
what kind of bike is that?
the seat does look big and stubby in the picture, in person its not bad, besides its a bigger pad for my jewels, cause we all know gotta protect them jewels
Sick ride...I wouldn't trade my Demo 9 in for it since I have an Enduro, but it does make a lot of sense if you are going with one rig.
this thread made me do it.....i just put my demo frame up for sale. i found a bottlerocket frame w/out shock for $800 new. i never thought i'd do it but if it sells....
My previous bike was a Demo 8 which I loved but it was just a pig. Pretty heavy (45lbs) that was great on the DH runs but for all around riding which I do more of it was just too much. I switched to the BR and have so much fun since its a small (can be somewhat built light) fun bike. I would not consider it if I was doing maybe even 30% or more of my time doing DH or steep trail freeriding..the wheelbase is very short and just not enough travel IMO. I also feel after having a 66 up front on this bike that a 160mm fork is the way to go Its what the bike was built forthis thread made me do it.....i just put my demo frame up for sale. i found a bottlerocket frame w/out shock for $800 new. i never thought i'd do it but if it sells....
but for me this works perfect
i feel that with a 66 up front it rails DH type stuff better and since im on a large the wheel base is about 46inches i think, i hit the dj's out at my house with it no prob (cadilac feeling on dj's) and hit sum 20foot plus hits elsewhere on my property, a few drops ranging from 5-8 feet off some ladder bridges(also at my place) and a small 10foot out 4 foot hip step down. hit a wallride(almost vertical wall) all with no problems whatsoever, didnt even clap out the fork or the rear, running a 500# spring and i wiegh bout 180 with all my garb on. in the DJ forum i have some pics posted of the dirtjumps so you can search that if you like and see for yourself. im goin to mammoth next week so ill prop somthin up after to tell you all how it went.
i got this bike to replace my demo9 and so far its whoppin its butt...hard
i got this bike to replace my demo9 and so far its whoppin its butt...hard
and yeah, bout the seat, its got good sidewall sqiush and since i do jump this bike along with my HT, its easier on my knees and sack if i fvck up. mountain bike seats dont have the side squish im lookin for.
i went and test rode a large today....it felt ok but i think the medium is what i need. even with the grossly underpsrung shock that was on it, (i'm 220lbs), it sprinted very well. i couldn't put in a full test due to my shoulder injury but it felt amazing 
now i'm just waiting to sell my demo frame
now i'm just waiting to sell my demo frame
for dh might wonder why not a dirtbag? oh yeah because a dirtbag weighs more than a demo 8.
Manimal, go all out and get a Cane Creek DB for the BR.
P.S. that seat has to go!
P.S. that seat has to go!
i wish i could..but money is an issue here. if i don't get a decent amount for my demo frame i can't do the deal. the BR frame i'm looking at is w/out a rear shock so i have to fork out $$ for that too...and $800 for a DB is a bit much
so i gave in and swapped the seat to an Oddessy MX Seat, much narrower profile but still has the sidewall squish and grip im looking for
also, on the juicy 7's i flipped the control knobs to the underside hoping they wont get snagged when i munch it hard, so if you guys have juicy7's id recommend doing it.
also, on the juicy 7's i flipped the control knobs to the underside hoping they wont get snagged when i munch it hard, so if you guys have juicy7's id recommend doing it.
damn that BR looks nice...I love the fork... 
I want.
How much was the whole thing?
I want.
How much was the whole thing?
uhhhm. considering i got the wheels for free(bro deal hookup) bout 2,600 i think, a little over 3g's if you counted the wheels
is that a racelink? yes you aree correct but the mini part is only in the front end , my demo was similar in setup , a demo9 with a 66 hangin off the front. thats sick though i bet its really responsive with the short fork on there
thats cool man
hmm not bad...
Or you could buy my sweet condition Demo 9 for less hehehehmm not bad...
haha well it wouldnt be the first thing I bought from you...but I'm not in the market for a DH bike, mines just fine...just talking.Or you could buy my sweet condition Demo 9 for less hehehe
I'am however looking for a DJ hardtail...or a Tranny double...since I'm not very smooth after being on a bighit for 2 years.
P.S. Your XT 4-pots are sick!
I've only replace on set of pads in the rear so far, and still running strong!i needed a title, dh and freeride are the same thing to me as long as it goes down, it rides like a scaled down dh bike to me anyways,
geo is like 14"bb 66HA 16. sumthin chainstays, seems pretty downhill oriented to me
geo is like 14"bb 66HA 16. sumthin chainstays, seems pretty downhill oriented to me
Wow, that change of seat made all the difference. My eyes aren't drawn to the seat anymore. The bike is now complete, love it!
and your a moron... it just happens that the bike i ride looks good, much like many other people on here. form over function my ass, i built this bike up for its intended purpose and it does its purpose well, i ride lots of jumps and stunts(i hate that name) in addition to DH trails, this bike works great for all of those.
and since you obviously can't read very well i just switched seats, of which was on my 24 dj bike so i dont see how im screwing function over looks.
Relax, man, I think he's just making fun of all the people who btched about the seat you had on there originally. Why anyone cares what kind of seat you run is beyond me...
here's some action pics, me jumpin my trails
the bike jumps well, the suspension doesent suck up the lips too much, really balanced feel.
the bike jumps well, the suspension doesent suck up the lips too much, really balanced feel.