[djbiker]

as i said before i was hit by a car, finally getting my bike fixed this thurs seeing that i will be able to ride real soon. Now im looking at a new frame and fork for my bike. Pretty much making it custom. I got about 1k to spend in total, i can do more if its worth it, but im not to sure on what to get. I have a couple of frames im considering, banshee amp and transition bank/trail or park, as for fork i have no clue.I currently ride a norco havoc 09 (original 09) with a dj3 fork. Should i stick with the fork and get a more expensive frame or get both for around 1k, really id end up waiting till may for a new fork then, don't need one, just wanting to upgrade. So guys, what do you think?

 

[Bikael Molton]

definitely get a 20mm fork and a frame for $1k. shouldnt be too tough to find a nice combo. argyle/riot or something along those lines.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

tonic fab howie with an 831...best setup in the biz.

 

[William42]

tonic fab howie with an 831...best setup in the biz.

where can you find that for a G? doesn't the 831 cost $831? a tonic fab howie costs $169?

 

[djbiker]

the tonic fab howie looks real nice, bends my budget on a frame so if i do end up getting that i would be looking at a fork later on in the new year. I just can't seem to find out where i can buy it, could you guys post a link if thats not to much trouble?

 

[sittingduck]

http://www.google.com/search?q=tonic fab howie
http://www.tonicfab.com/buy.php

 

[djbiker]

So the howies a bit to high priced from what my dad said, unless i can pull off honors for school, so right now im looking at the transition bank or trail or park. But im wondering which one, the bank is alloy and the trail or park is cromo. What the difference? srry for the question, really don't know. All i see is a difference in weight.

 

[sittingduck]

Steel typically holds up better. Some say it absorbs shock, and feels better, but I'm not sure it makes much of a difference, especially if you're going to run suspension.
Take a look at the NS Suburban too, for a cheaper steel bike with nice geometry for street/dirt jumps. The Trail or Park is pretty similar in specs and price, I think.

 

[demo 9]

TOP for sure, i have cromo and love it.

 

[Zach Dank]

I'm selling my Black TOP with a FOX 36Float lowered to 90mm. All Deity components, Cranks, Bars, pedals, stem, seat. and Transition wheels for 750$
Super good condition. It's got the 831 on it in this pic. Comes with a black 36

 

[sittingduck]

Better jump on that deal fast!

 

[djbiker]

what size is the frame and what year is the 36?

 

[Zach Dank]

what size is the frame and what year is the 36?

It's a medium. I think the fox is an 07. It is in perfect shape tho. I get new ones pretty regular, so i don't put a lot of use on them.

 

[kidwoo]

$750 complete......

Yeah man you need to buy that bike. There's really nothing on it that needs to be replaced.

 

[Zenkis14]

Dude, thats a killer deal! Crap, wish I woulda seen that when I was buying a bike a few months ago.

 

[Stoked]

get the Zach bro deal for the love of god!

 

[William42]

buy that. now.

 

[djbiker]

i got to talk to my dad 2moro, hes working late. I want that freaking bike >.<

 

[djbiker]

i was looking at sizing for the bike and saw that a medium is recommended for people 5.6-5.10, im 6 foot so i dont want to buy a frame thats small for me while im still growing, how tall are you? if you dont mind answering that, this is my only real concern right now.

 

[Zach Dank]

Check your pm's

 

[sittingduck]

Frame size on a dirt jumper is pretty meaningless.
Top tube length is the measurement that's more meaningful.