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Mountain / Urban Bike Looking For Ideas

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Kev
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Im in the market for a bike, just looking for some suggestions.

Last summer my work gave me a Brodie Thumper Duel Suspension to ride. That basicly the only good bike i have ridden.

I think i want a hard tail and here is where i mostly ride:

Urban - Jumping Stairs, manuals, jibbing baciclly, need somthing light and ollie's good, and won't brake.

Alot of Cross-Country riding, but i want to get into a little more downhill, but nothing serouis nothin that i'll need a dual suspension $2500 bike for.

Suggestions?



Mar 17 2006 7:32PM
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AptosFreeskier
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http://cgi.ebay.com/05-Santa-Cruz-Bullit-freeride-mountain-bike-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ7227510815QQcategoryZ98083QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That bike is nice but the only thing is that it has a dh fork.

You could sell it on ebay and get a fox talas fork.
Mar 17 2006 10:57PM
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nickmcnutt
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www.243racing.com
best frames i have ever owned/ridden. no jokes. im not just saying that either. i love mine to death.
Mar 17 2006 10:58PM
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nickmcnutt
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more downhillish:
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more rounded:
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more urban/dj:
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they run about 600 canadian i think
Mar 17 2006 11:00PM
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bhill2.0
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ill sell you a cannondale i swiped, its gotta be worth something, it books
Mar 18 2006 9:11AM
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.John.
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you stole someone's bike? what are you? 12?
Mar 18 2006 9:17AM
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snoopy
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for urban check out the specialized p.3. i ride only urban and dirt jumping, and it holds up great. its fairly light for its quality, and you cans still 3 on it of jumps.
Mar 18 2006 9:30AM
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snoopy
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i have last years but this is the best pic i could find(this years)

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Mar 18 2006 9:33AM
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Nick1234
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the .243s all have the same geo, theyre just built stonger/more gusseted for the dh and fr versions, but theyd be a decent bike for what you seem to wanna do. same with the specialized p series, and those would probably be a bit cheaper.
im assuming youd want a hardtail...?
Mar 18 2006 10:10AM
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Torbord
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Definately the specialized, I know a couple guys who picked up the p3 this year and it rides super well. Only complaint is with the front fork from merzocchi(sp?), one of the guys has had to send it back twice because its been leaking.
Mar 18 2006 10:47AM
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dtn13
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i like last years soo much more
Mar 18 2006 11:19AM
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bhill2.0
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its my friends and its insane, he has my skis and boots and was messing around now i have his racing bike.

im joking by the way i would not sell it
Mar 18 2006 11:58AM
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chapz
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get that santa cruz on ebay. awesome bikes
Mar 18 2006 12:03PM
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GraemeMeiklejohn
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2007 specialized p2, if your looking for a sick well rounded, inexpensive hardtail for dirt and street. thats your bitch
Mar 18 2006 12:24PM
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Kev
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yeah i think i want a hard tail....

the thumper was fun for dropping sets and what not, but it was a pain in the ass to just ride around on, and was heavy as sin. I think i could do everything was doing on a beefed up hardtail and it would actually be way better.

That Cruz bike is way outta my price range, and i want a hardtail.

The specialized p series looks pretty dope. Depending on where i work i might be able to get a deal on Gary Fisher or Specialized... unless i clean windows this summer. lol.
Mar 18 2006 12:26PM
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Elife
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http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Freeride_Full_Suspension/product_124778.shtml
^don't worry about the MSRP I've seen them at bike shops for under 2 grand...It's a great do everything bike, DH, freeride, XC, and to a certain extent urban...for a dual suspension bike its pretty light, checkin in at just over 30 lbs but is tough as shit (I saw berrecloth drop a 20 footer on this bike)...I want one real bad
Mar 18 2006 12:51PM
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Jebster
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I think this years Cannondale chase 1 would be perfect, amazing for dj and urban and would handle cross country well (but so will any bike that isn't single speed). The only downside to this years Chase 1 is the Sram XO derailer, that's just overkill for an urban bike. It's like a $200 derailer.

The specialized P3 or P3 would also be a perfect match for you.
Mar 18 2006 11:18PM
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Ryno
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except he wants a hardtail.



as for an urban bike. I have a specialized Hardrock sport (500cdn) and i love it. Ollies so easy, its pretty light, just overall awsomeness. Needs metal pedels though, i cracked mine last year right at the end of the summer.

crummy pic but here is the jist of it
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Mar 18 2006 11:26PM
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RotatedLINE
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no offense, but the hardrock sport is far from an urban bike. im kind of sick of people thinking that they are because the frames top tube slants downward like an urban bike, making it easy to wheelie, bunny hop...whatever. The frame however will never take the abuse, nor will the components. If you want an actual urban bike and dont have that much money to spend look at the Chase 2 or 3, or the P1 or P2. If you have more money look at the banshee urban bike, i cant remember the name off the top of my head, or .243, or anything evil bikes.....just make sure the frame and wheels are strong as hell if you plan on true urban riding.
Mar 18 2006 11:52PM
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justanotherskier
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go for the santa cruz bullit, sick for urban and even sicker for downhill...not so good for jibbing around town though
Mar 19 2006 10:14AM
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Nick1234
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also the giant stp is an awesome bike, and really cheap. i was actually about to get one a little while ago. and dont get a hardrock, unless xc is your main thing and you just wanna do a little street on the side
Mar 19 2006 10:31AM
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GotamaBCshredder
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Check out the GT Ruckuys hardtail, if you wanna ride cross country also and do urban, I rode mine urban mainly and then just switched up wheelsets pulled the seat tube up and raced it CC alot.
Mar 19 2006 11:08AM
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mooven
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Mar 19 2006 11:49AM
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mooven
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This bike is awesome!! If you've got the money it makes a perfect dirt jump, urban bike. It was designed for just what your talking about:)
Mar 19 2006 12:00PM
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mooven
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This bike was also designed for urban assault.
Mar 19 2006 12:02PM
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mooven
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This is a great starter frame if your not sure about what you want, but still want a good frame for cheap.


The first picture I posted is the head tube of this bike.

2. Is a Addict bike
3. Is a Black Market
4. Is a Azonic Frame

go check out Rhythmcycles.com (they have all of these frames and are having a blowout on the Azonic frames. It is a great shop!)
Mar 19 2006 12:05PM
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RockandRollTroll
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how do you jib on a bike without pegs?
Mar 19 2006 12:09PM
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mooven
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pedal grinds or pedal fork grinds
Mar 19 2006 12:36PM
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Crock360
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who makes that???
Mar 19 2006 12:42PM
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orleans
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phatmoosecycles.com they'll send it to u too, thye have a lot of unknown brands that are completely sick, depending where you are most stores have an online catalogue
Mar 19 2006 12:46PM
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Elife
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well he's wrong...but maybe its just because I hate hardtails...but the p3 is the king of beasts, I have the P2 for dirt jumping, and its the best hardtail I've ever ridden
Mar 19 2006 1:01PM
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mooven
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if you don't know what you want ask the boys are rhythmcycles.com they are a downhill/freeride shop. they have dirt jumps outside there shop, thats all they do. they can help you and unlike any other shops they are specific to downhill/freeride/urban assault.
Mar 19 2006 10:02PM
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MALONE
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banshee morphine, absolutly the best bike for urban/hardtail freeriding
www.bansheebikes.com
Mar 19 2006 10:31PM
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lorida
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you should really check into a balanced dually. They're the new hotness in the bike world
Mar 19 2006 10:33PM
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MALONE
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BRooklyn Manufacturing Works Makes ill bike as well but there mad Papah
Mar 19 2006 10:43PM
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mooven
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addict cycles out of colorado, its a sick bike. i've ridden every hardtail out there (including all the ones that have been mentioned in this post) and this is one of my favorites:)
Mar 20 2006 12:31AM
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MALONE
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looks weak in the seat stay
Mar 20 2006 12:32AM
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mooven
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if you saw it up close you wouldn't say that, it was designed by some of the best in the industry
Mar 20 2006 12:48AM
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nickmcnutt
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addicts are pretty sick, but .243 OWNS ALL HARDTAILS.
Mar 20 2006 12:53AM
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nickmcnutt
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or: a tonic fab fall guy. so sick.

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Mar 20 2006 12:56AM
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bcjibs
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basically anything from walmart will perform.
Mar 20 2006 12:56AM
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freestylin820
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yeah the p3 is sick. dont be a fag and just get a bmx type frame w/ shocks.
Mar 20 2006 11:04AM
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snoopy
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yeah i agree. My first specialized was that exact bike, and it sucked. Cheap suspension, and i broke the derailer and the crank set in the first 3 months.
Mar 20 2006 11:20AM
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oO~sKiErGirL~Oo
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I swear by my Cannondale Chase II
Mar 20 2006 11:43AM
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Crock360
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This is also a sick bike. my friend has one, and I like it a lot.

Kona Stuff
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Mar 20 2006 12:33PM
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Kev
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haha

im def not gonna just get a bmx frame.... im not JUST doing urban, i still need something that i can point down the hill and get some decent response.

Thanks for all the advice peeps!!

i'll see what i can pull off $$ when i get back into my hometown for the summer.
Mar 20 2006 5:04PM
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poncho
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the marins are pretty decent...the b-17 is what im riding this season. pretty damn nice. i rode the marin northside trail last year and it was perfect for urban.
Mar 20 2006 5:20PM
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hurrisun
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u amy think this is a gay bike but i jsut use my old hardrock for street stuff jsut get a better fork on the front its soo light its def my fav bike ever
Mar 20 2006 5:24PM
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radskier
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you beat me to it, kona's bikes are so sick. I was at a bike store today looking for a new one and I really want this one

kona cowan

http://www.konaworld.com/Prod/000000318/2K6_COWAN_1300.jpg
Mar 20 2006 5:45PM
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estaked
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kev i just got a Diamondback Asault... i fyou can get a form... its a lot of bike for cheap
Mar 20 2006 5:48PM
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n-o
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i have a kona stuff and i love it
burly enough for jumps gaps drops urban anmild downhill but light and nimble enough for xc trails
Mar 20 2006 5:57PM
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