Is Giant, Specialized, any info is great. I want to do XC riding and Trail. I also want to customize parts.
2006-12-01 10:47:16 · 5 answers · asked by Blue_Falcon 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
u should consider getting companys like haro,kona,norco,specialized,tr... and gt. start with kona, specialized and giant they make good bikes and they are cheap for bikes within the same range. for kona look for stuff, lavadom or scrap
norco:shore series
haro:v series
specialized:any thing they are all good and cheap
ironhorse:make almost unbreakable bikes but they are heavy
banshee:morphine series
before buying the bike make sure that the dimonds of the frame should be small and points upwards the tyres should be wide and with lots of rubber studs. the fork should have atleast 100mm of travel better if beond 130mm. the suspention brand that you should look for is marzochii or rock shock they are the most common ones. if you dont like the suspention then you might consider spending an other 500$ on bomber shocks they are good qualityed stuff. i recomand a hard tail because they are easier to ride up hill and gives lots of air. and is cheaper and lighter. you should look for disk breaks but if the bike dont come with them v breaks are good too exept over time they dig into your rim and shorten the rim's life.
2006-12-03 16:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jason Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope this suggestion would be COOL for you----check out the Wheel World website. ( www.wheelworld.com). They are selling Kona Stinky for $1,499 , or since you like Giant ---the Giant Trance 4 costs $ $1,299! Or if you prefer the ' Reign 3 ' for $999---all are COMPLETE bikes. All are advertised in Dec. 06 issue of Mountain Bike Action .
2006-12-01 19:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by hummerhead2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also worth considering, Santa Cruz has a complete Heckler for 1,700 or so. Very, very good frame, tough as nails and right geometry.
2006-12-01 22:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have that much to spend on just a frame, then definately get a Specialized Enduro expert or stumpjumper with the brain fade rear shock. that setup is da bomb. you can look for one on ebay and it will cost $600-1000. ive added a few links to ebay auctions if your interested.
2006-12-01 18:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought Jamis and never looked back. The Dakar Competition reinvigorated my love for the sport.
2006-12-04 10:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by b4_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋