Downhill DH on the Cheap

for cheap i would go with a mongoose boot'r (not the team)

 

I'm just curious, by saying that your doing downhill, what does that entail around here, short of going to Mammoth. I mean I like to bomb certain DH trails on my Enduro, is that considered DH, or is it just AM because of the bike I'm on.

 

If you got the money to buy new, go for it. If you dont, I guess its craigslist for you.
I always keep an eye out for good deals but have yet to buy a used FR/DH bike. But if I did, I would ditch the saddle first thing. Call me crazy, but the idea of riding a seat saturated with somebody's tant drips makes me want to barf.

 

I agree. New grips and seat before any ride time. I don't like riding other people's bikes, or letting them ride mine for this reason.

 

Specialized has their Demo 8 I for $200 less.

 

where would one find these "great deals on used Dh bikes?" thinking about trying this DH thing, but need someone to point a noob to a killer deal on a used rig...

 

First I will pimp mine:wave:
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/market-place/38612-08-norco-aline-park-edition-m-l.html


Some other good deals
Boot R
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/market-place/44661-2009-boot-r-team.html


More FR then DH
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/market-place/43066-2009-specialized-big-hit-ii.html

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/market-place/44042-2006-iron-horse-7-point-3-large.html

 

i bought this one on craigslist for a grand total of $850 after all the math done. I just needed to change my chain, front pads and tune the gearing system. (extra $60)

I got a lot of complements on it this past sunday for the races.. people couldnt believe i got it used and was that nice.



and yes i am a noob.. and thank God i bought a saddle and wan new grips..

 

if i had the money to buy a new bike i would theres no doubt about that, but since i cant, i picked up a 06 big hit for 600 near mint 3 months ago and since than added 888s revox shock juicy 7s 5050 platforms an sunline 745s with direct mount stem and other piddley crap, iv got 16ish into it and couldnt be happier looking to upgrade to a demo frame later on when the time comes and a bigger wallet lol

 

I heard from a VERY reliable source that the Mongoose Boot'r (a full on DH bike) team is being blown out for only $2200.00 that's a SICK deal!

 

what year is that? 2004?

 

And I'm sure it never crossed anybody's mind that it may be stolen. None of the good deals on craigslist are ever stolen merchandise.

There was a guy in HB who was selling a very expensive stolen bike on ebay. After the bike was identified by its owner (and many others), the police were notified and they went to the guys house and picked up the bike. It should be back in the rightful owner's hands today. Of course he claimed it wasn't stolen. He claimed he had the bike for four years (despite it being stolen 2 years ago). The point to this is, if someone identifies the bike you just posted as stolen and can identify it, you may lose it.

Moral of the story is, sometimes you never know what you're really getting when you buy used.

 

Some of us consider "DH" trails to be those that are more suited for DH style bikes. Sure you can ride an AM or other type of bike down them, but it might not be as fun. And the unspoken trail that you were mentioning used to be more DH oriented until it was sanitized last year. :lol:

 

very very true.. i thought about that also, but something that really sold me for it was that i picked up from an actual shop =)

 

seems as tho the main reason to go new is warranties/free service/free adjustments etc.

but unless you are going to race, or are EXTREMELY serious about your DH (and at least live within distance of consistently good lift operated DH), doesnt seem to me like there is much of a reason to buy any DH bike for more than 2-3000$.

I would only break the 3k barrier if I were to move to BC or mammoth (or a comparable area)...which hopefully I will within the next year.

that trek isnt bad, but the comparably priced giants are better with better components.

There isnt a trail around here that cant be bombed on a 6inch AM bike, especially an enduro/nomad/reign

 

$3,899 New '08 model frame.
http://www.go-ride.com/SPD/turner-dhr-complete--80002F1A-1248560768.jsp


Mine at a way cheaper price just waiting for a new lighter cranks (Thanks to Lee for the avid code)

 

Why go new?????

Valid question. Two reasons really is all that is needed.


first......WARRANTY..... There isnt a Bike manf out there that offers a transferable warranty, I dont care if the owner bought it, walked it home, and sold it on ebay... you have zero recourse mor warranty on your purchase

Second, and this is the more important one, Same reason you are always on teh look out when buying a sprot bike


No matter how well you can check a bike, no matter how much the person you are buying it from can say otherwise..... Its a DH bike, its been ridden hard<just like a sport bike> and there can always be unforseen damage that you cannot find upon inspection.




Here is the bottom line, buy what you want, just dont go pissing and moaning ove rthe internet when you get screwed buying used.

 

meaning you got it cheaper or you are selling it cheaper?