Which Frame?
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What do you want to do on this bike? Some information about yourslef would help. The new bighit sounds like the best idea though.
Specialized, because its the only one that does not look like junk...and some actual thinking went into it.
for racing and extream fr the only one that i would pick would be the specialized.
the giant more racing
the other 2 really extream fr only. any bike can be raced though
the giant more racing
the other 2 really extream fr only. any bike can be raced though
giant is's an amazing race bike and a great freeride bike, i used to have one.
I would take a 4bar FSR over any of the other designs on your list.papucides said:
The other bikes you posted are single pivot's (some with a linkage)
Nothing wrong with a single pivot, but the FSR has some "braking and tracking" advantages + I like the suspension feel of my Bighit (the older model).
So the new 26" Specialized Bighit would be my choice for DH and Freeride.
For pure DH racing you could consider the Giant, but I've never really ridden the bike, the 1minute parking lot test doesn't count, but I remember that the chainline was a bit wacky.
Try to testride the bike you want to buy.
The seatpost is a telescopic post (works like an antenna)
Share the same ideastiksandstones said:
Just curious, who will use it with the seat upp in the sky?
stiksandstones said:
im with the wrench wielder here, speczed, giant as a second choice
I have to vote for the Specialized as well.
Agreed. I love mine. A little heavey, but the handleing makes up for itKanter said:
banshees are way to heavy for the amount of travel. go with the big hit defenetly, the new one may not look as good as the recent 02-05(fsr) but i promis you they still got that good old specialized quality. the giant by the way i think has to high of a top tube.
the new Big hits looks way better in my opinion than the older ones, but like it says above bighit is a great all around bike.
degoose said:
Wow.
preppie said:
Devinci's is an FSR Horst link, at least the ones for the Canadian market. The US version is a faux bar.
Out of those, and yes I've ridden them all, the Devinci is the best DH race bike and the best bike there for overall riding. Its light too, only about 10.5lbs. It also has needle bearings which last much longer than most cartridge bearings and can be had for cheap.
Go with the Devinci.
the banshee, because its on top of a pack of cigarettes
i think he wants to ride it, duh....konabiker said:
wow i gues im the worlds only person to despise the bighits
all the ones ive evr ridden ive disliked, though i havnt tried an 06. I rode a giant DH team, i assume its the same bike, and LOVED it. Rode it at a DS type course thing, somthing its not ment for at all, and it felt sweet. Dont know anything abotu he banshee or davinci though.
all the ones ive evr ridden ive disliked, though i havnt tried an 06. I rode a giant DH team, i assume its the same bike, and LOVED it. Rode it at a DS type course thing, somthing its not ment for at all, and it felt sweet. Dont know anything abotu he banshee or davinci though.
formermtboarder said:
Im just guessing but I bet the Big Hits you rode were not set up right or not set up for your weight. Big Hits ride so nice. The only downfall of the older versions was the rear 24" wheel. The 06 should be real nice with the 26" rear wheel. The M1 use to be considered the best DH race bike. The 06 BH shares the same suspension and now a 26 just like the older M1. Anyway, everyone has an opinion.
Degoose is loose, what do you think chuck, "well Ron it looks alot like a teloscopic seat post to me,' well chuck I'd have to go with that one also.degoose said:
Degoose, I have this sneeky feeling that you are the one behind the SB ultrahuck thread, DON'T do it again.:mumble:
no no both of the bighits were set up properly i believe
the first belongs to escapeartist-its a 04 large i think with a 66 and 24" rear and the long rear travel setting. he prob weighs between 5-15lbs more than me so not much.
the other belongs to downhill66-its a large 05 w/ the 8" DH thingy and a super t. He weight prob 10-20lbs less than me.
doesnt seem like enough weight to make a diffrence but w/e
the first belongs to escapeartist-its a 04 large i think with a 66 and 24" rear and the long rear travel setting. he prob weighs between 5-15lbs more than me so not much.
the other belongs to downhill66-its a large 05 w/ the 8" DH thingy and a super t. He weight prob 10-20lbs less than me.
doesnt seem like enough weight to make a diffrence but w/e
Well, if I am ever out at country park, then you can ride mine to tell me how much you despise it!formermtboarder said:
Its an 05 with swinger 4 way w/ 500 spring, size small. Pike race fork, soon to be 66rc! 
well i didnt much like zachs bike (though im sure u have a MUCH lighter spring) but u prob weigh alot less than me so thats no good. PIKE PIKE PIKE! Id take that over the 66 anyday (not for a big bike). The 66 IS a nice big bike fork though, silky smoothharomtnbiker said:Well, if I am ever out at country park, then you can ride mine to tell me how much you despise it!