Downhiller said:my beast:
How would u pedal that uphill at all to freeride it??
Looks like a DH rig or something you would need on a 50 ft drop only.
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How would u pedal that uphill at all to freeride it??
Looks like a DH rig or something you would need on a 50 ft drop only.
That is a Giant Rig.
Free-ride catagory, not DH.
Free-ride catagory, not DH.
Knolly V-Tach ^ probably one of the most expensive frames out there.
my new ride 
i've only lightly dj'd it thus far and the suspension isnt even really dialed in for my weight yet, but daaaayuuummm it's gonna be a fun ride
i've only lightly dj'd it thus far and the suspension isnt even really dialed in for my weight yet, but daaaayuuummm it's gonna be a fun ride
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I agree. I also think it's worth every penny.sapdesigns said:
Some say "to ride one is to buy one."
My old Norco...God I miss that thing.
my favorite FR bike is the one I ride.
mine:
I would never buy a cliffcat, I have a friend with one and at the head tube junction there is a hole with no weld bead in it.
sloppy joe
cool looking bike but holy high bottom bracket batman...
For freeride, I'd definitely go with the Knolly too. That is one sick bike. It is built top notch, no expense spared. I was thinking about getting one a long time ago, but they were super expensive, and they are a bit too freeridey since I race a lot now.
The SX trail is also a sick bike. I personally can't stand Karpiels. To the guy who posted the all black steel bike...What is the WB on that thing? Looks really long for some reason.
Fox 40's can be on freeride bikes. Its a first year production run. The arches cracked, they fixed it for '06. I've seen many people beat on those and they don't get messed up at all.
The SX trail is also a sick bike. I personally can't stand Karpiels. To the guy who posted the all black steel bike...What is the WB on that thing? Looks really long for some reason.
Fox 40's can be on freeride bikes. Its a first year production run. The arches cracked, they fixed it for '06. I've seen many people beat on those and they don't get messed up at all.
my fave is the one i ride
Sweet jesus. A CR500 called...he wants his wheels back.RD3 said:You are kidding right? Steel is real....
Good Show
Here is mine when it was brand new... Has a few different things and additions now. Deffinetly a great bike.
steel fully is like my wet dream
r those hood bikes frames uber $$$? (i bet thats a yes)
id love to have that armageddon w/ the super monster, just for kicks, i bet it has sweet pedal bob
r those hood bikes frames uber $$$? (i bet thats a yes)
id love to have that armageddon w/ the super monster, just for kicks, i bet it has sweet pedal bob
Mine , now with rf xy seatpost and finally working xtr rear der ( sora and tiagra wasnt shifting all gears ;/ )
Thats an old pic from late summer. Polish/Czech R. boarder with beautifull view
Oh and about pedal bob, when you will fit an avy it will not bob a lot. Avy stays in about 2/5 of travel and theres almost no pedal bob. You just need to learn how to pedal efficently.
Thats an old pic from late summer. Polish/Czech R. boarder with beautifull view
Oh and about pedal bob, when you will fit an avy it will not bob a lot. Avy stays in about 2/5 of travel and theres almost no pedal bob. You just need to learn how to pedal efficently.
This many warrant a whole new thread, but after looking at these pictures of freeride bikes, I have no idea what the differences are between DH bikes and FR bikes.
Anyone?
Anyone?
i also have a question. i know i shouldnt be asking it here but since i want a freeride bike and somewhat a dh i need to know the difference as well. i mean i know it but i have a question. my shop has an 05 a line that i might be purchasing saturday. is this a good freeride bike?? also can i pedal it flat land and up slight hills to get to my local woods fr trails!? thanks sooo much to anyone who responds
Sure you can! A line is light and plush. It will be a sweet freeride bike i think.
However... you better listen other guys cause im oldskool an 20kg bike is light for me. I see lot bikes with single crowns now for "slopestyle" and i really dont like them. For me the freeride machine should take abuse to the max, pay once and ride forever! Thats how i ended with such monter. Everything else simply failed.
I personally dislike 888, but i know many people who love them so i think you will be happy with your new rig. I also like norco geometry.
Older frames was cracking on the swingarms ( almost all of them ) i dont know how it is now?
However... you better listen other guys cause im oldskool an 20kg bike is light for me. I see lot bikes with single crowns now for "slopestyle" and i really dont like them. For me the freeride machine should take abuse to the max, pay once and ride forever! Thats how i ended with such monter. Everything else simply failed.
I personally dislike 888, but i know many people who love them so i think you will be happy with your new rig. I also like norco geometry.
Older frames was cracking on the swingarms ( almost all of them ) i dont know how it is now?
Just got it. Can't wait to get to Diablo.
geometry, part spec. Dh rigs have lower bb's, slacker headtubes, longer wheelbase. All adds to more stability and lower center of mass. They also usually have a lighter part spec, closer gearing. All adds up to better in the turns and more stable over tough stuff, but less flickable in the air among other thingsMatt H said:
MaxDamageDA said:
thanks! yeah i still have to think. anyone else have any opinions on how a lines are pedaling and freeriding wise?
my bighit fsr
Woolleyfooley said:
if you can get it cheap do it...it sounds like you are a begginer so you really wont know the difference..its not a bad bike..its pretty heavy but pedalable..it will suck up anything you hit and if you get it cheap enough just sell it when you get better and want a new bike..i personally wouldnt ride it but it will get the job done....
I LIKE THE BRAKES
Matt H said:
freeride is anything you want it to be. that is why it is called freeride. bikes tend to be bigger and heavier so you are free to ride big stuff as well as small stuff.
MaxDamage, what pedals are on your Karp?
have had this frame a long time, has never let me down. can't wait to test the upgraded suspension at northstar this season.
Polish - North shore leg eaters with terror pins, my friends design ;> CUrrently im running normal screwed pins cuz they just grip better.
www.ns-bikes.com
About 70$?
www.ns-bikes.com
About 70$?
This one is looking ultra light mode ;>
BTW. Why theres so many people there with Large bullits? I mean why large? I think that such bikes are harder to control than my 27kg tank with its perfect geometry and small size... Im 185cm and my army is set up to be smallest possible and its S-M...
BTW. Why theres so many people there with Large bullits? I mean why large? I think that such bikes are harder to control than my 27kg tank with its perfect geometry and small size... Im 185cm and my army is set up to be smallest possible and its S-M...
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zmtber said:
Damn you stole mine!!!