just wondering peoples opinions as far as DH racing goes. Also does anyone know how much the frame weighs? http://www.versuscycles.com/weaponx_detail.html
versus weapon x
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check out roteccycles.com. cocnentric BB with a floating shock a true lawill instead or another ripoff !!
If I had the money to support the real thing I would. I'm not really looking for other suggestions, just looking for opinions on the versus.
Versus makes pretty nice bikes. Ive seen alottta guys riding them here in the bay area, and they shred. Ive never ridin the weapon x but Id assume that it is built with the same craftsmanship as the rest of their products. That probably didnt help at all but whatever
its a giant, heavy hunk of metal
oh , christ You have to pay extra for the floater ?? You have to have one with a lawlill type suspension. Seriously check out a rotec
That's a 16 pound frame, dude. Do a search, I had my own thread up about one a while back. Didn't end up great. I want to say that it's a 14lb frame without the shock... And the suspension is a little off. But it IS cheap. Like $1200 or something?
If you need a cheap, big travel bike, check out something like the Transition Gran Mal, or a yeti Dh9? Actually, my bro's got a nice DH9 for sale...?
If you need a cheap, big travel bike, check out something like the Transition Gran Mal, or a yeti Dh9? Actually, my bro's got a nice DH9 for sale...?
smells like taiwan...
So does nearly every other bike on the market that has a WELD on it... Yeti has a "Built in CO" sticker on the seattube, guess where they're welded? They're friggin artisans, they got my respects. "Made in Taiwan" is no longer really a bad thing...
by taiwan i meant looks like a cheap knock-off picked out of some generic frame catalog.
Here's what You want !!
Well yeah, then there's that... How about "smells korean" since the northern koreans are bein kinda douche-ish lately?
Hey man, your fork is labeled wrong...it's an 888, not a 66. Duh! And those are some nice socks...
Now why you gotta go and dangle THAT in his face, he already said he can't afford it!! Might as well hang Angelina Jolie in friggin saran wrap in front of him and say "just sniff it...but no tasting..."
Now why you gotta go and dangle THAT in his face, he already said he can't afford it!! Might as well hang Angelina Jolie in friggin saran wrap in front of him and say "just sniff it...but no tasting..."
i dunno. he doesn't seem like mark foley...Here's what You want !!
oh wait, you mean the bike?
well, i guess the 16lb weight sort of rules it out for me. damn. the search for a new frame continues.
Morewood or Transition. I've never checked prices on the Morewoods, but their owners really seem pleased with them. Simple, single pivot bikes. What more do you need.
I'm definately not a racer-boi, but i DO love to race, but lets get realistic: What does it take to get on top??? And when you get there, how long can you expect to stay there?? Everone is just busting their asses and wallets, buying the top-of-the-line(that their wallets can dish out) rigs and traveling all over and training, etc, etc, etc.
The guys on top are backed, talented, and driven to STAY there. And there's only like 50,000 other racers all wanting their job!
Here's my own, worthless opinion: Buy a quality, cheap, FUN bike. Ride the sh_t out of it, learn some stuff, grow a smile and just live and ride. You don't NEED a $4000 Rotec frame to race. Hell, you don't even need one to win. But I'm betting that a little less stress, a little more money in your wallet and some dirt in your smile will make you a better racer.
I'm not sure if that was a "Go get'r" speech, or a "just give up, you'll nev'r make it" speech!
I'm definately not a racer-boi, but i DO love to race, but lets get realistic: What does it take to get on top??? And when you get there, how long can you expect to stay there?? Everone is just busting their asses and wallets, buying the top-of-the-line(that their wallets can dish out) rigs and traveling all over and training, etc, etc, etc.
The guys on top are backed, talented, and driven to STAY there. And there's only like 50,000 other racers all wanting their job!
Here's my own, worthless opinion: Buy a quality, cheap, FUN bike. Ride the sh_t out of it, learn some stuff, grow a smile and just live and ride. You don't NEED a $4000 Rotec frame to race. Hell, you don't even need one to win. But I'm betting that a little less stress, a little more money in your wallet and some dirt in your smile will make you a better racer.
I'm not sure if that was a "Go get'r" speech, or a "just give up, you'll nev'r make it" speech!
And I think Cove's are Uber-spendy, too. might as well get the Rotec...
whatever it was i liked it. That has been my opinion all along. I race budget DH and never expect to do all that well but i have a hell of a good time doing it. its just nice sometimes to run a bike that i dont have to worry about whether it will crack, skip a pedal due to stripped teeth in the hub, or have a loud clanking come from my fork. I dont want latest and greatest I just want a bike that I can have fun with, race fast, and not worry about it breaking.
Why not look for a 2006 frame on sale ???
Turner RFX's on Sale:
http://go-ride.com/prod_frames_turner.html
Go-ride also has 7points on sale:
http://go-ride.com/prod_frames_ironhorse.html
Or here for Kona Stinky or Giant Faith blow-outs (06):
http://wheelworld.com/
Or Transition Bikes:
http://transitionbikes.com/2007/index.cfm
That is really your best choice for Sturdy, New, budget-priced bikes. You really shouldn't limit your search to 1 bike.
Turner RFX's on Sale:
http://go-ride.com/prod_frames_turner.html
Go-ride also has 7points on sale:
http://go-ride.com/prod_frames_ironhorse.html
Or here for Kona Stinky or Giant Faith blow-outs (06):
http://wheelworld.com/
Or Transition Bikes:
http://transitionbikes.com/2007/index.cfm
That is really your best choice for Sturdy, New, budget-priced bikes. You really shouldn't limit your search to 1 bike.
Weapon X has an extremeky high compression ratio for the shock. Needs about a 20,000 lb spring. I have Rotec. You should have Rotec.
Yeah i wouldnt buy it, if you look at the rear end it is just a wannabe 4 bar design with half ass effort. look at some used bikes or even giant, kona, iron horse just what ever you do dont buy that frame, the frame doesnt make you shred, you will shred on your own
Ugh.....I know you're exaggerating but a Rotec frame w/ shock is 2395 factory direct....not 4000.....it's also not 16 lbs like that versus....
Not saying you 'need' one, just setting the record straight. I have one, I'm a "budget" racer by my own definition and I love it.
Sounds like budget for you would be Transition, Iron Horse, Giant. Hope you find something!!
Not saying you 'need' one, just setting the record straight. I have one, I'm a "budget" racer by my own definition and I love it.
Sounds like budget for you would be Transition, Iron Horse, Giant. Hope you find something!!
http://wheelworld.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=3861
$1,299 for a compleate Giant Faith. If I needed a new bike and had very little cash that is what I would probably get.
$1,299 for a compleate Giant Faith. If I needed a new bike and had very little cash that is what I would probably get.