***This thread is no longer about light bikes, it is about me asking about differnent bikes that I should get*****
What are some light down hill bikes?
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I think BMXMan would like to answer this one.
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thank you bb for the straight answer.
more fuel to the fire for screening new members
everyone is going to be a newbie one time or another
demo 9.............................j/k thing weighs like a ton
i dunno...how bout going to manufacturers websites and looking at how much the bikes weigh...that usually works.
i dunno...how bout going to manufacturers websites and looking at how much the bikes weigh...that usually works.
22lb Ti hardtail w/ 63mm Carbon Sid. The skill is in the rider, and *any* bike can be ridden DH.
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I tried doing that, but most of the sites dont have older models (95% Dont have them)
Im going to get a used bike, so its not going to brand new 2004 probably
Im going to get a used bike, so its not going to brand new 2004 probably
No company puts out a complete build which is going to be 35 pounds. Those people which have DH bikes in that weight range have started with a light frame, and spent craploads of money taking every gram they can off the total weight. Some popular ways of doing this are ti springs for front and rear suspension, ti bolts for frame fork etc, tubeless wheels...the list goes on. So to answer your question find a low weight DH frame and be ready to spend a ton of money. I built up my azonic recoil with a handful of light parts and some more durable and ended up a little over 40 pounds. My friend went all out and his is around 37 or 38.
C'mon, it's not that bad of a question...although 35 lbs is a little ridiculous.Matt D said:
BCD Inedibles are nice and light...Chumba Wumba F4s...2004 Turner DHRs...Oranges...(Maybe a Patriot if you want a really light bike and don't need tons of travel).
But there's a lot more to it than just the frame. If it has a 1.5 HT, for example, you can use the Manitou Breakout+ to get really light. And there's a lot more to consider about a bike than the weight alone. Tubeless wheels/tires, etc.
Don't count on building a sub-38lb bike without some serious effort, cash and strength tradeoffs.
MD
dhmtbj said:
That would be me
35 pounds?!? Heck, my ASX with "xc" wheels and tires on it weighs 37 pounds. A 35 pound dh bike is a scarey thought. Are you willing to have a component [wheel, etc] fail on you in the middle of a run? I had a light front wheel collapse in the middle of a high speed run, the aftermath wasn't pretty. My recommendation is to NOT be a "weight weenie" when it comes to building a dh bike.oreo321321 said:
Did you not like the answers to this same question over at mtbr.com?
well I don't want to get bannedCBJ said:
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Dude, get a used Brooklyn Machine Works TMX.
RD said:That would be me
Are those HFX mag pluses? If so, how the levers holdin up?
he forgot to mention he has a budget of 1000$...and very big eyes...MikeD said:
wow that azonic does look very light but me, i'm not much of a weight weiner Yeah get a TMX man.....that sucka won't break unless u do lots of 18 foot drops to flat on concrete, probablt not the frame but ya wheels and shiiiiiiiiii.......
They are! They have been way better than my regular Mag levers have over the years. Not a bent lever blade yet and they have a much nicer feel in my opinionMtnbikeMike said:
about 367.5 mtbr members have been trying to convince him to get a hardtail...MikeD said:
...i think he needs a 3rd opinion at Pinkbike
I have lots of opinions to share, but as you guys say, this person apparently isn't worth the effort because his ears are plugged. It's disturbing when people ask questions, and don't listen to answers, or even worse, ask questions that simply don't make sense (i.e. a $1000 DH bike that will build up at about 35lbs).
PS
Does anyone know where I can get a turbo for a '97 Outback Sport for under $200?
PS
Does anyone know where I can get a turbo for a '97 Outback Sport for under $200?
does it have to be full scale?erikkellison said:
Light . . hmm.
Brooklyn TMX, Doublewides, Marzocchi super monsters, Profile cranks, 3.0 Gazzis, and some other things, with a bit of weight watching on the other components that should bring you in at around the 35 pound mark nicely. Have fun!
Brooklyn TMX, Doublewides, Marzocchi super monsters, Profile cranks, 3.0 Gazzis, and some other things, with a bit of weight watching on the other components that should bring you in at around the 35 pound mark nicely. Have fun!
Ahhhhhh....I love not being picky over weight...makes my life sooo much easier!
ViolentVolante said:
"home" muahahhahahahah :evil:
Ouch! OWNED.stoney98 said:do you really have any idea of the question you're answering? The guy asks for a light DH bike with a $1000 budget, you say TMX. Ok, not light, not under $1000. Think before you speak, because maybe next time you wont look like such and ignorant ass. BTW, this is where you should be making these recomandations: www.pinkbike.com
Try it sometime.
I love stupid questions, especially the ones in the buy-and-sell forum.
"Will you trade your Dh bike for my 200 dollar bmx bike???"
"Will you trade your new, unused 888 for my 2000 Jr. T (or similar POS item for expensive part) ???"
Or when someone says they need cash quickly, and 5 people ask to trade random parts.
I really don't want the monkey to turn into pinkbike or mtbr.......
"Will you trade your Dh bike for my 200 dollar bmx bike???"
"Will you trade your new, unused 888 for my 2000 Jr. T (or similar POS item for expensive part) ???"
Or when someone says they need cash quickly, and 5 people ask to trade random parts.
I really don't want the monkey to turn into pinkbike or mtbr.......
i think we have to be rude as hell to the people that post insane stuff like that, or else they will keep coming back, the board really isnt a popularity contest, who cares if we piss people off
I'm right with you on that one.manhattanprjkt83 said:
Allright, I see that I am not liked here, ill go cry now...................................................................................................................................................................................
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Ok, this will be my last question, unless for some reason the guy spontaniuosly combusts, and I can no longre get the bike from him
the bike is in great shape, 8 1/4 inches of trav. in back, 7 in front on a 2002 boxxer. the frame is a 2002 medium. Should I get it for a thousand or not
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Ok, this will be my last question, unless for some reason the guy spontaniuosly combusts, and I can no longre get the bike from him
the bike is in great shape, 8 1/4 inches of trav. in back, 7 in front on a 2002 boxxer. the frame is a 2002 medium. Should I get it for a thousand or not
Yes
End of story.
End of story.
Dooooo ittttttt.
its 43 pounds, is that nice?
Lighter than mine! Wow
Are you guys seriuos, or are you yanking my chain? just checking
Well, bud... if it is a bike that you like and feels good to you, buy it. If it doesn't feel and look good to you, then don't. Its simple, don't go with what people tell you.. be yourself. YOU know what you want/don't want.
I didn't post on the forums when I bought my two bikes (see below). I tested them out and liked them better than alot of the bikes, so I bought them, built them up, and now I'm friggin' as hell!
I didn't post on the forums when I bought my two bikes (see below). I tested them out and liked them better than alot of the bikes, so I bought them, built them up, and now I'm friggin'
as hell!