Should I Get A New Frame?
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I really like that frame people bust on stinky's but they are tried and true...
Is there anything wrong with your 04 or are you just in "need" of a new toy?
That frame is bad ass, but I think it's overkill for 98% of the people who buy them. I had an '01 Stinky and beat the piss out of it. It put up with way more than I would ever be able to put it through. I could never see the need for something that buff unless you were riding at "video feature" level.
But that's just me.
But that's just me.
here's one piece of advice...
"if you can, do"
getting new parts and stuff is exciting, but getting a new frame, especially one as sweet as that is priceless.
"if you can, do"
getting new parts and stuff is exciting, but getting a new frame, especially one as sweet as that is priceless.
Well, it is a combination of what do you get vs is it worth selling (assuming you plan on selling it).
I think Konas have bad resale value because their FS design is not "trick" and people who own Konas typically beat on them.
I like the new design though, and if you can afford it...
I think Konas have bad resale value because their FS design is not "trick" and people who own Konas typically beat on them.
I like the new design though, and if you can afford it...
It's not all that different, so unless there is something wrong I would keep on riding your great bike and save the cash for something else.
And don't worry, we'll still call you Stinky if you get something else.
And don't worry, we'll still call you Stinky if you get something else.
what is yr current fork or shock? maybe upgrade either of those instead..
How about something exotic?
stinkyboy said:
By that you mean it's too expen$isve for you?
Well my personal view on bikes (and life, for that matter) is much more minimalist. I think people put way too much into always having the newest, best, coolest, etc. Always quick to spend money on new stuff; stuff they usually don't need. The more the better, the more expensive the better. It's pointless and wasteful.
As for the frame, Stinky, if you think it's something you'll use a lot and something that will be a vast improvement over your current Stinky than go for it. More power to ya. I suppose the real question is, if you can afford it because if buying a new frame is going to take away from something better you could be doing with that mulah than you need look at priorities.
That thing is pretty badass, though.
As for the frame, Stinky, if you think it's something you'll use a lot and something that will be a vast improvement over your current Stinky than go for it. More power to ya. I suppose the real question is, if you can afford it because if buying a new frame is going to take away from something better you could be doing with that mulah than you need look at priorities.
That thing is pretty badass, though.
stinkyboy said:A frame I can break with my bare hands is not a solid investment, although it may be a good handling bike for my upcoming GayPride parades!
NTTAWWT!
i would certainly ditch the jr T for a better fork, before buying a new frame when the current one is only two years old.
hell, that's newer than any of the 4 bikes i currently own.
hell, that's newer than any of the 4 bikes i currently own.
stinkyboy said:
All about the ghey with you huh?
I'm thinking of a new Photoshop project...
OMG! what was i thinking??!?!?!
why dont you buy the stinky frame, not the stinky primo, is there any difference in the geometry or anything?
Good call on the Stinky! 
That Stinky linkage probably has more flex than that Titus clown bike....
Nah, you should just buy me a new toy 
three reasons why i say get the new stinky.
1-it's badass
2-new stuff is fun
3- you're stinkyboy, you can't not ride a stinky.
i rest my case.
oh, and saving up for a 40 would be the ****.
1-it's badass
2-new stuff is fun
3- you're stinkyboy, you can't not ride a stinky.
i rest my case.
oh, and saving up for a 40 would be the ****.
i think the new stinky is an awesome frame and they are very tried and true. the inception of the stinky was pretty much what brought the whole freeride scene into existence. people dog on kona because they make their own tubing anb blah blah blah but in my many years of riding i rarely ever hear of one breaking. i say if ya got the dough get the frame.
