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NEED HELP!choosing new freeride/downhill bike

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CirqueSkier
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Hye guys, I need help deciding on which frame to build up. I ride 50% freeride,20% downhill,20% djing,and 10% agressive trailriding. I have around a $2000 budget on the frame with a shock. I have been looking at a few frame, but I'm not so sure about which one to go with. I dont drop anything over 10 ft, but would like to progress.So far I've come up with a few choices. So can anyone tell me which ones are better for me, or if there are other frames i should be looking at?
Frame/Shock
Intense Uzzi VPX/Fox DHX 5.0
Santa Cruz VP Free/Fox DHX 5.0(or should i be looking at the v10 for a little more money?)
Banshee Scream/Fox DHX 5.0
Ironhorse 7point/ Progressive 5th Element

THANKS A LOT!

Apr 3 2005 11:55AM
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Thorvildsen
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Get the vp free. No doubt about it.






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Apr 3 2005 11:58AM
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scratch6
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hey i don't know much about dh/fr bikes, but check out mountain bike review at www.mtbr.com, they have tons of rider reviews on frames, bikes, and components.

Apr 3 2005 11:59AM
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MrPantyDropper
Posts: 5016 - Karma: 65
The intense is the same as the vp free but built better, more color options,and also has 2 choices on rear shocks(probably same with vp free but not sure). Another option is the Ironhorse Sunday-Im a big fan of the frame and its built super nice with 8 inches of travel. Another option might be a complete bike such as the Norco A-Line and upgrade that a bit. Thats 8-9 inches of travel in the back and i believe 8 in the front.
My vote goes for the Sunday or Intense/vp free(if you wanna spend more go with the intense, if you wanna spend less go with the vp free)

Apr 3 2005 12:02PM
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a-line
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the vp free is a good choice. i have freinds that rellly like it, it also peddles well and can take very big hits(super t dose huge shit on his). the intense is also a good choice.

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Apr 3 2005 12:16PM
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ArabianKnight
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both the intense and uzzi are far out of your price range. also i have a Vp-free and it doesnt peadel as well as santacruz tells you.



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Apr 3 2005 12:16PM
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ArabianKnight
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^ sorry i was wrong. they are both in your price range. in that case the VP-free is just about perfect for what you do.



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Apr 3 2005 12:18PM
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Forum*
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Tough descision, I would go either VP free, or Banshee Scream. Both of those bikes are made for tough riding.

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Apr 3 2005 12:24PM
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Thorvildsen
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^yeah but the scream is fucking heavy






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Apr 3 2005 12:30PM
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MrPantyDropper
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you can build a scream in the 40lb range

Apr 3 2005 12:31PM
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Forum*
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Yeah i know its heavy, but if your really into freestyle and DH, its an amasing bike.

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Apr 3 2005 12:32PM
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MrPantyDropper
Posts: 5016 - Karma: 65
yeah, i hear the banshee is like the ultimate freeride/downhill bike

Apr 3 2005 2:12PM
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reezyfbaby
Posts: 2308 - Karma: 13
go with a hard tail. if your not dropping anything over ten feet, it wont be a big deal, and then spend the extra money on parts. if you really want a full susser, check out the norco vps six. or anything by banshee. check out www.joemamma.ca its the jibberish/d-structure of freeride, bmx, and trials biking. my buddie from work opened it up last year. super sick store.

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Apr 3 2005 2:22PM
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CirqueSkier
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I already have a hardtail and cant stand it for downhill.I want a full suspension.Does anyone have any experience with the cove playmate fr or g spot?

Apr 3 2005 5:22PM
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spin
Posts: 1330 - Karma: 11
banshee bikes, or a 24. I ride basicaly the sames stuff you do, bu more downhill and DJ, and a little less freeride on a pronking and the only thing i'd change is the fork. im thinking a marzocchi 66 will make the ride perfect.


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Apr 3 2005 5:50PM
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MrPantyDropper
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why would he downhill on a hardtail

Apr 4 2005 1:09PM
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skipatroltrickster
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i am really impressed with my ironhorse so thats not a bad choice

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Apr 4 2005 1:34PM
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reezyfbaby
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ummmm lets see..... more responsive, simpler, better feel, more accuracy on skinny lines, more hardcore, more versaltility (street, djing, etc...) lighter, cheaper.

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Apr 4 2005 4:16PM
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vincepru
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get an evil bike, or a specialized P2

Apr 4 2005 4:38PM
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reezyfbaby
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noooo way on the specialized, evils are ahite tho... but some of my buddies have had thier problems with those frames.

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Apr 4 2005 4:43PM
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downhiller52
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transitionbikes.com get the dirtbag. it's like a stinky dee-lux or a banshee but not as heavy and has a killer warranty check it out. it's more in your price range, not a $6000 vp free

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Apr 4 2005 5:03PM
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jc_dunn
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cannondale chase.

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Apr 4 2005 5:07PM
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Vicious
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rocky mtn bikes are sick too...i ride an rm7 and it's fuckin indestructible!!


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Apr 4 2005 5:12PM
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reezyfbaby
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they're sick but overpriced.

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Apr 4 2005 5:17PM
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dbstar
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YETI ASX

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Apr 4 2005 6:32PM
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Calrin
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if you have ever dhed on a hardtail u cannot possibly say that they feel better. Unless u enjoy being raped by your bike.

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Apr 4 2005 7:40PM
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Calrin
Posts: 3096 - Karma: 561
if you have ever dhed on a hardtail u cannot possibly say that they feel better. Unless u enjoy being raped by your bike.

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Apr 4 2005 7:41PM
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freestyle_rich
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welp seeing that im a dirtjump addict, ive only ridden a squishy like a couple times. my bud had a orange patriot he ordered from the UK. it was pretty sweet. theyre definatly worth checkin out. now as for shocks u can get that new marzocchi single crown shock that has like 170mm of travel if u wana keep the weight down. the rockshox boxxers are wicked too.

Apr 4 2005 7:52PM
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Calrin
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those 666's are still pretty heavy, buy a sherman

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Apr 4 2005 8:19PM
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vincepru
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Santa Cruz VP Free

Apr 4 2005 8:31PM
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duhamelski
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i just got a 7point3. amazing bike. its sturdy, the travell is amazingly smooth, and the bike just has a good feel overall. the only down side is that its on the heavy side.

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Apr 4 2005 10:50PM
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