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Terible1biker57 · 06-03-2009, 04:42 PM

Ok so I posted a thread about my unfortune find of a crack in my 2001 Foes DHS tube. Its on the headtube. I basicly have 2 options right now

1. NEW Front triangle from Brent @ Foes for $400

or

2. NEW 2007 Jamis Diablo 1.0 Frame w/manitu shock for $549 @ jensonusa

Please Help me decide. I Love the Foes but I am thinking the rear triangle is still 8 years old.

My stats:

Weight:130 lbs
5'10

I do freeride

DownHillPhil · 06-03-2009, 04:56 PM

Foes unless you are less than 180 lbs and don't freeride.

I blew up 3 Jamis frames. The ride was great, and I liked the geometry, but the frame has a weak spot by the rear shock pivot that is prone to cracking.

Ride2live32 · 06-03-2009, 05:01 PM

I like my dialbo, but im sure the Foes is better! how much for the front traingle on new Foes DHS? compare it why dont you.. Also you might will have to change whole cables such as brake hose to rear, and shift cable to rear deruailer... maybe im wrong if your foes is longer.. though the Dialbo has three cable housings seperated.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DownHillPhil

Foes unless you are less than 180 lbs and don't freeride.

I blew up 3 Jamis frames. The ride was great, and I liked the geometry, but the frame has a weak spot by the rear shock pivot that is prone to cracking.

I dont find any cracks yet.. I raced last weekend alot of flat landing, besides at the end of run during races we sure were flying down to flat. I took my bike apart to clean it monday, looked for any cracks, bent parts, etc.. no sign of that yet. and i am 220 lbs rider, well 210 now.

NATAS · 06-03-2009, 05:02 PM

Get the Foes triangle, Jamis bikes are known because their bikes have good components and their cheap, their not known for their frame strength or craftsmanship. Plus Foes is made in California, you will support our local economy.

Ride2live32 · 06-03-2009, 05:05 PM

hes only 130 lbs so hes fine!

Margaritaman · 06-03-2009, 07:46 PM

An old Foes is still a good Foes!

Rockinthecasbah · 06-03-2009, 07:54 PM

Iwannabinsocal · 06-03-2009, 07:57 PM

+1 on the Foes

hobie · 06-03-2009, 11:15 PM

foes. they are made right here in pasadena!!!!

speckledtrout · 06-04-2009, 12:10 AM

I'm sorry but i have no idea what your question is because i can't get past the 5'10 and 130 pounds part. Good googly moogly, i wish i had your metabolism.

jamisjake · 06-04-2009, 05:30 AM

I am a pretty big Jamis fan, and I abuse my Diablo. I havent broken any Jamis frames(but I did crack a Banshee), and I am a fan of the Diablo, BUT, if you can get your Foes replaced for 400, its a nobrainer. Go with the Foes, bro!

b-40 · 06-04-2009, 05:36 AM

OK i say jamis

just because i want to buy his foes to swap the rear swing arm with my 99 foes dhs as an upgrade

ok ok i'd go with the new foes front triangle.

but if you do go another rout let me know i want to buy that foes swing arm.....seriously

Stray_Bullit · 06-04-2009, 06:08 AM

What Phil said...

denmother · 06-04-2009, 06:21 AM

Foes!!!

Happy_Gilmore · 06-04-2009, 09:45 AM

Foes, thats a good deal on a front triangle

soul rider · 06-04-2009, 10:43 AM

all the responses are a good point for the "WHY get a 2,000.00 frame thread"

Terible1biker57 · 06-06-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speckledtrout

I'm sorry but i have no idea what your question is because i can't get past the 5'10 and 130 pounds part. Good googly moogly, i wish i had your metabolism.

ya

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hits

fast, but its also cause I had heart surgery months ago.

06-03-2009, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Terible1biker57 Member	Foes DHS or Jamis Diablo 1.0 Ok so I posted a thread about my unfortune find of a crack in my 2001 Foes DHS tube. Its on the headtube. I basicly have 2 options right now 1. NEW Front triangle from Brent @ Foes for $400 or 2. NEW 2007 Jamis Diablo 1.0 Frame w/manitu shock for $549 @ jensonusa Please Help me decide. I Love the Foes but I am thinking the rear triangle is still 8 years old. My stats: Weight:130 lbs 5'10 I do freeride __________________ Just ride!

06-03-2009, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
DownHillPhil Team Rider	Foes unless you are less than 180 lbs and don't freeride. I blew up 3 Jamis frames. The ride was great, and I liked the geometry, but the frame has a weak spot by the rear shock pivot that is prone to cracking. __________________ Division 26 Clothing

06-03-2009, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ride2live32 Live to Ride backwards.	hes only 130 lbs so hes fine! __________________ SixSixOne protection, AZONIC, Utopia,

06-03-2009, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. Unleased	foes __________________ Dominator Scooter Accessories My Riding Blog My Photography

06-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Iwannabinsocal boutique brand elitist	+1 on the Foes __________________ "when the oil stops leaking, start worring. The long and short of it-yep. She needs some servicing" -BobBurnes 4/3/2009

06-03-2009, 05:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
NATAS Leno Sucks!	Get the Foes triangle, Jamis bikes are known because their bikes have good components and their cheap, their not known for their frame strength or craftsmanship. Plus Foes is made in California, you will support our local economy.

06-03-2009, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Margaritaman It's just tequila...	An old Foes is still a good Foes!

06-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
hobie STR Veteran	foes. they are made right here in pasadena!!!! __________________ -Hobie

06-04-2009, 12:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
speckledtrout STR Veteran	I'm sorry but i have no idea what your question is because i can't get past the 5'10 and 130 pounds part. Good googly moogly, i wish i had your metabolism.

06-04-2009, 05:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
jamisjake STR Veteran	I am a pretty big Jamis fan, and I abuse my Diablo. I havent broken any Jamis frames(but I did crack a Banshee), and I am a fan of the Diablo, BUT, if you can get your Foes replaced for 400, its a nobrainer. Go with the Foes, bro! __________________ "If we ever forget that we are 'One Nation under God', then we are one nation gone under!" -President Ronald Reagan

06-04-2009, 05:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
b-40 Giggity, Giggity, Goo....	OK i say jamis just because i want to buy his foes to swap the rear swing arm with my 99 foes dhs as an upgrade ok ok i'd go with the new foes front triangle. but if you do go another rout let me know i want to buy that foes swing arm.....seriously __________________ I don't make misstakes ......they're called "design changes" If you can't fix it with a hammer...you have an electrical problem. don't sweat the petty things.....pet the sweaty things.

06-04-2009, 06:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Stray_Bullit The sustain..listen to it	What Phil said... __________________ The best things in life are not things.

06-04-2009, 06:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
denmother STR Moderator	Foes!!! __________________ My Hookit Profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings mpmffitz - Start big you'll only want more.... Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

06-04-2009, 09:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
Happy_Gilmore Give	Foes, thats a good deal on a front triangle __________________ There are Children with Cancer that need your help, Please Donate blood. ~Children's Hospital Los Angeles 323-660-2450 ext. 12441 http://www.childrenshospitalla.org ~Children's Hospital Orange County 714-977-3000 http://www.choc.org

06-04-2009, 10:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
soul rider lets shred	all the responses are a good point for the "WHY get a 2,000.00 frame thread"

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