My new bike, ready to hit the trails...!!

Highway Star · Jun 19, 2009

So, I'm thinking about ugrading to a better bike. I want something that will stand up to rougher riding, bigger jumps and drops. When I ride off something 2ft with my current bike, it makes horrible sounds and feels like it's going to fold in half. The wheels are flexy and the tires are wimpy. Any ideas?

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Jun 19, 2009

Highway Star said:
So, I'm thinking about ugrading to a better bike. I want something that will stand up to rougher riding, bigger jumps and drops. When I ride off something 2ft with my current bike, it makes horrible sounds and feels like it's going to fold in half. The wheels are flexy and the tires are wimpy. Any ideas?

Mongoose//as anybody who spends over $500 on a bike got ripped off..

Highway Star · Jun 30, 2009

GrilledSteezeSandwich said:
Mongoose//as anybody who spends over $500 on a bike got ripped off..

Are you saying I should get a mongoose?

Highway Star · Jul 10, 2009

So, I've been saving some cash, and I'm ready to throw down $1000 or so for a good used bike I can actually ride as ski resorts with. Been looking at ebay a bit and the local craigslists. Should I get a full downhill bike? How much is too much?

deadheadskier · Jul 10, 2009

Greg has a great bike for sale for $1000

Highway Star · Jul 10, 2009

deadheadskier said:
Greg has a website for sale for $119

Fixed it for you...

Highway Star · Jul 10, 2009

deadheadskier said:
Greg has a great bike for sale for $1000

Ok serious, I'm looking for something more hardcore, and not drenched in gaper steeze...

deadheadskier · Jul 10, 2009

Highway Star said:
Ok serious, I'm looking for something more hardcore, and not drenched in gaper steeze...

good luck finding a better bike than that one for a grand

Highway Star · Jul 10, 2009

deadheadskier said:
good luck finding a better bike than that one for a grand

I want more of a downhill/freeride bike, which from what I understand can be had used for $1000-$1500.

RootDKJ · Jul 10, 2009

Don't be a dope. Make Greg an offer on his bike, kiss the ring and you'll be all set.

Highway Star · Jul 10, 2009

RootDKJ said:
Don't be a dope. Make Greg an offer on his bike, kiss the ring and you'll be all set.

Greg, I offer you $119 for your bike.

Happy?

RootDKJ · Jul 10, 2009

Highway Star said:
Greg, I offer you $119 for your bike.

Happy?

Ok troll...back into your box

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Jul 10, 2009

RootDKJ said:
Ok troll...back into your box

times 2

Highway Star · Jul 20, 2009

So, I was out riding around in the woods in a new spot, and found some BIG drops people had setup, 5 ft all the way up to 10 ft. No way I was going to ride my NEXT off of those!!! Does anyone have any real advice about picking up a decent used downhill bike that can handle a 10 ft drop?

JD · Jul 21, 2009

You don't need a DH bike for those drops. Look on busted spoke . com.

bvibert · Jul 21, 2009

I suggest one of these:

Complete with rocket booster to help propel you off those drops...

RootDKJ · Jul 21, 2009

bvibert said:
I suggest one of these:

Complete with rocket booster to help propel you off those drops...

You can take that off some sweet jumps for sure!!!

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Jul 23, 2009

bvibert said:
I suggest one of these:

Complete with rocket booster to help propel you off those drops...

I'd like to take that off some sweet jumps..

Highway Star · Nov 13, 2009

Bump!!! The NEXT has been awesome this year. A month or so ago I took it on a 100 mile road ride and did it in only 8 hours!

Anyway, I'm looking into geting or making some studded snow and ice tires so I can go out and slay the gnar during the winter. Any advice on that?

Rambo · Nov 14, 2009

Highway Star said:
Bump!!! The NEXT has been awesome this year. A month or so ago I took it on a 100 mile road ride and did it in only 8 hours!

Anyway, I'm looking into geting or making some studded snow and ice tires so I can go out and slay the gnar during the winter. Any advice on that?

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