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Looking to upgrade...

By Frenchy - Posted on 17 October 2010

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

Hi,

About 18 months ago i bought a Cannondale Chase hardtail. Now I'm looking to upgrade to a dual (DH oriented) bike.
any suggestions?

Cheers in advance.

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Whats your price range and

Submitted by Jay See on Tue, 19/10/2010 - 08:49.

Whats your price range and also do you really care about how much it will weigh

price range would be up to

Submitted by Frenchy on Tue, 19/10/2010 - 22:46.

price range would be up to $2500. Weight isn't really a factor, i can always swap out parts to make it lighter.

Check the bay for some

Submitted by Frags on Wed, 20/10/2010 - 05:37.

Check the bay for some pricing

The pricing doesn't bother me

Submitted by Frenchy on Wed, 20/10/2010 - 22:56.

The pricing doesn't bother me too much, if i can't afford the bike i choose right now it just means i will have to wait a few weeks till i can save the money.
I'm just looking for a general idea of what a good bike to get into DH would be.

a good bike?

Submitted by ADZA on Wed, 20/10/2010 - 23:45.

if you are going for down hill you really want to get a triple crown on the front with lots of travel and a nice fat rear shock and spring
depending on what brand for entry level you would be looking at a start of about $3k

Kona
Specialised
Giant

have good downhill bike setups

How would an Ironhorse Sunday

Submitted by Frenchy on Thu, 21/10/2010 - 22:16.

How would an Ironhorse Sunday compare to them?