hello all fren at mygravityriders..i need ur help n advice..im in xc field right now n start to converted to dh/fr..so what/where should i start? e.g what bike to use..buy a complete bike or built a custom 1..what part should i need to use..brand bike for starter..or whatever la..so pls give an advise..opinion....




p.s:im zero in dh scene..(dh when xc race n jamboree ada la skit2..hehe)


thanks in advance

hi Blitz! nice nick.

anyway,

1st Q:
a. You trying DH/FR or you KNOW you want to do it.
b. 2 different things.

2nd Q:
a - go and borrow a bike and try

If the answer is b. then there is a few ways to go.

i) Get in touch with the bike shops or distros and enquire build prices. see if it matches you budget.
ii) Go Budget DH - Single Crown fun! - Banshee Scythe, Spesh SX Trail, etc
iii) go 2nd hand. plenty around. ask question either here or you friends regarding certain types of frames and brands. you may be surprised what you can uncover especially in the '08 year range.
iv) go for broke... Go Big or Go Home!!! Buy a full blown DH bike

hope this helps. It'll be useful to knw if u just want to ride for fun or race.

R

thanks sifu..really help me wif u xplanation..from here i know wat to do.from the 1st planning start to convert xc to dh they was single crown on my head..after i used to it or can handle it (kira da cekap la) then i' will upgrade to full dh bike (triple crown).ok now i list up that bike maybe i used or built it for starter..a few in list..pls help me to choose it..)
1.commencal supreme racing 2010 model with fox 36.
2.banshee scythe
3.intense socom/uzzi
4.yeti asx


i'll start my project early jan 2010..

thanks again

p/s:redride..happy vacation n may i know the title of the song that used in yours videoclip that u test ur legend

if u have made up your mind to join the darkside... then u have to ask NewGuy about his setup. He is Mr. Mini DH of the light infantry brigade or click on this link... http://roam-rigs.blogspot.com/2009/10/having-fun-on-slopes-rig.html

what about a santa cruz nomad ? with the rc4 rear shock is amazing . not to pricey , not to heavy , and can easily tackle most trails without a prob . or u can pm me if ur interested in my 2nd hand v10 =)