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

[Highway Star]

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]

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]

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

Are you saying I should get a mongoose?

 

[Highway Star]

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]

Greg has a great bike for sale for $1000

 

[Highway Star]

Greg has a website for sale for $119

Fixed it for you...

 

[Highway Star]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Highway Star]

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]

Greg, I offer you $119 for your bike.

Happy?

Ok troll...back into your box

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Ok troll...back into your box

times 2

 

[Highway Star]

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]

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

 

[bvibert]

I suggest one of these:

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

 

[RootDKJ]

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]

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]

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]

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?