anzo Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Evening all, Right, I normally get some sort of 'temporary' hobbie over the summer, as its well on its way I've thought about starting downhill. Problem is it costs a bomb (although I've looked in MBUK, which they'll be top end, brand new bikes not really what I need) and they seem to be a bit rare second hand.I'll happily buy one second hand, but I've no idea what to look for, but I am really picky about my bikes. I've looked at an Orange Patriot on ebay, its about 600 quid mark, but its just...ugly, not too keen on the frame.I know some people have DH bikes, or have a history with them, so hopefully I can get some advice from them. I want something...big. Big, meaty forks and shizzle like that...Don't ask why because I don't know, Its just a history of motorbikes, I don't feel comfortable on a bike that flimsy little suspension forks.The Orange had Bomber forks, which looked fine So, questions are. How much would I be looking to pay for a good quality, limited use, good looking, relativly decent DH bike?I'd probably scrap up a grand I'd I needed to, but I would be looking to pay less ideally. Some might comment that this should be in the wanted section, but ideally I'm looking for guidance and advice rather than a sale.I've never actually seen a proper DH bike, but are they actually as big as they look?Cheers me dears.That sort of thing I'm after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Check here out, a few orange bikes, a patriot, 224, 222 aswell I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 There is that for sale on Ebay, currently at 500 quid with the reserve not met, tis a 2004 Specialized Big Hit Custom. How much do you think that would fetch?Thats one sexy bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cable Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 My friend has a kona stinky with jnr t's. There quite big but not massize, I suppose this depends on what size you get them in. Im pretty sure that his in in small.It has alot of travel and dropping of a 5ft drop feels like a curb. There are very nice and comfatable bike to ride. I personally prefer to ride this to get places, than any other bike, because not only is it quick its comfy. Hope this helps you mateFrom Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Quite a high spec so probably push over the grand mark I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cable Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) There is that for sale on Ebay, currently at 500 quid with the reserve not met, tis a 2004 Specialized Big Hit Custom. How much do you think that would fetch?Thats one sexy bike.It would depend on the spec of the bike. From LeeEDIT: i have looked at the bike, and i can confidently say that it will go for atleast £1000, Edited April 26, 2006 by radical rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Spending a grand on a DH bike when I can't even walk without falling over is a bit over the top. DH seems like a bit of a b*****d, doesn't really seem to be any 'starter' bike with a decent spec for a few hundred quid.The kona stinky there is one on ebay which is quite nice. Is that the same as your mates? If so, how much is he looking to sell for? Click Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cable Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 This is almost the same, apart from my friend has a different colour. Different Brakes, including a hope mono 6ti! And diabolus bars and stem. Its the absolute Sex. He payed £800 for it, and it was bit of the bargain! Lee Cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBProductions Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 £700 my mates gt dhi , the one steve peat used to ride before orange , and I used to race downhill and big hits are awful , these days you can spend under a grand and get a decent spec. Talk to us on msn I will be able to help you out. I can barely stand up and I came 5th in fort william nps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Wheyyy, finally. GT dhi, nice looking bike, and they're selling about 800ish on ebay. I'll talk to you tonight CB Thanks for help y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBProductions Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 No worries Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroMatt Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Just wait around for a bargain, I managed to get an intense uzzi frame for £250 with a king headset and shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) Just wait around for a bargain, I managed to get an intense uzzi frame for £250 with a king headset and shock.Aye, but I don't really want to build one up. It'll cost a million times more, be a million times as long and be a million times harder....and then times all that by a million.Easier to just buy a built one. Edited April 26, 2006 by anzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 How about one of these?Gt lobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBProductions Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Old sscchhoooooooolllll ..... still damn sexy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) If you look on every bike for sale website you can find youll probably find a good bargain,My mates just bought a Muddy fox dh bike with monster t's, bigun wheels, mrp all the decent shiz basicallyfor £500.I really want a cannondale frame or bike but cant find one cheap anywhere though Edited April 26, 2006 by adamtrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_soon_to_be Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 get on southerndownhill.com and look therei had a big hit with shivers etc, and to be honest it was a beast.... never ridden a bike as big as i rode that, trustgets big hits for around £600-700 mark easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I would get a hard tail if I was you, They will teach you to ride smother pick out better lines. Then after a year buy a full sus rig and you will be so much faster than guys that have spent there fist year on a full sus rig.On a side note I hope you have about £200 to spend on safety gear, I recommend a full face helmet,knee/shin guards as a bear minimum and strongly I recommend a body suiteRomanPs here a few links to help you outwww.descent-world.co.ukwww.ridemonkey.comwww.southerndownhill.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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