[Mooseknuckle]

Basically that's all i'm looking for, any help in directing me to decent build would be much appreciated. I've heard good things about cannondale and specialized and that's about it! I'm in Chicago, so naturally there are basically 0 downhillers here, hopefully moving to cali soon so, plz keep that in mind too. I'm 6'2'' 215 and inseam of about 33. Thanks!!

 

[milohead]

mooseknuckle...is that a camel toe but bigger?
Just kidding man, if your just getting into it I would not by new. You can find a lot of bikes on here or pinkbike that have nice builds for half the price.

 

[ianjenn]

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=52701&scid=1000&scname=Mountain

Demo I is pretty killer!!! Or a used rig.

 

[Mooseknuckle]

Thx for the advice Milo, I'm definately checking out used for now
Ian i don't think i'm quite ready to spend $4100 lol

 

[rockofullr]

mooseknuckle...is that a camel toe but bigger?
Just kidding man, if your just getting into it I would not by new. You can find a lot of bikes on here or pinkbike that have nice builds for half the price.

Good guess!

moose-knuckle

A male version of camel toe

"Dude, your jeans are so tight your moose knuckle is showing"

 

[-BB-]

Basically that's all i'm looking for, any help in directing me to decent build would be much appreciated. I've heard good things about cannondale and specialized and that's about it! I'm in Chicago, so naturally there are basically 0 downhillers here, hopefully moving to cali soon so, plz keep that in mind too. I'm 6'2'' 215 and inseam of about 33. Thanks!!

Well at least give us this info...
I assume you ride already (MTB)
When you do ride, do you ride "lite", or tend to plow through things?
Do you have any BMX background? (ie you are good at jumps)


If you 'plow", Id look at VPP's like the Santacruz V-10 or an old intense M3
If you ride "lite", the specialized might be nice.
More middle of the road? Maybe a Turner DHR (the older non DW-link ones would be in your price range).

If you ever plan on actually pedaling to the top of your downhill, Id look at maybe something more in the 7in travel range like a Ironhorse 7point.

 

[Mooseknuckle]

Well at least give us this info...
I assume you ride already (MTB)
When you do ride, do you ride "lite", or tend to plow through things?
Do you have any BMX background? (ie you are good at jumps)

I actually don't have a bike, i rode my buddy's bike while in Santa Barbara. although i'm about to buy this one

Frame TripleActive 4B, 3"/4"/5" Travel - Four Bar Rocker Arm. Gussetted SL 7005 Aluminum (Disc Brake Equipped) SuperSmooth Sealed Cartridge Bearings at critical pivots, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
Fork/Rear Shock RockShox DART3 ADJUSTABLE REBOUND (120MM) TurnKey LOCKOUT / KS AXIS CoilOver with LOCKOUT
Crankset FSA Dyna-Drive 22/32/44T
Bottom Bracket FSA Powerdrive BB-8420 Sealed Bearing
Pedals FREE Gravity DualStage Clipless/Platform
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano LX long cage
Shifters Shimano Deore Rapid Fire 27 speed trigger shift
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano HG cassette 9 speed 11-32T
Chain Z9000 super narrow 9 speed
Hubs Gravity Sealed Bearing for Disc with Quick Release
Spokes Double Butted Stainless steel
Rims WTB SpeedDisc doublewall aluminum
Tires/Tubes Panaracer FireXC PRO 26x2.1 / Presta Valve
Brakes Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc front and rear, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers Avid FR5 for Disc brakes
Headset Ritchey Sealed Bearing threadless 1 1/8 inch
Handlebar Ritchey Rizer SC Butted Aluminum 6061 T6
Stem Ritchey Comp Aluminum threadless
Tape/Grip WTB DualCompound
Saddle WTB SpeedV
Seat Post Ritchey Comp Mountain 31.6mm aluminum
Seat Post Clamp Super Light Aluminum
Sizes Small/42c fits up to 5'8", Medium/47c fits up to 6', Large/52c fits 6'1" and taller (Click HERE for geometry chart)
Colors GlossSilver

 

[Tracer Tong]

Don't buy that.