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Bike Upgrades

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salomonskiier12
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Hi, I'm just starting to get into mtn biking a lot.  I have a Jamis bike which is a hardtail.  It is decent, but for this upcoming winter, I'm thinking about upgrading it.  This is the bike that I have: http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/XC_Hardtail/product_123372.shtml

It's a 2006 Jamis cross country 2.0

Any suggestions to make the bike lighter, and more fun to ride?  Is it possible to get new shocks to give the bike a little more travel?  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

Oct 14 2007 11:08AM
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UNREAL
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If your gonna get into DH or djs or street at all, your gonna need a new frame def. But if just for xc a rockshox reba would be decent but somewhat expensive.
Oct 14 2007 11:09AM
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BvK
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I saw a guy with a rock shox bomber shock on his hard tail..
I was like wtf, and he goes i just land jumps on my nose...

N008, i lawled for ever
Oct 14 2007 12:33PM
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eastcoastsoloMAN
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dont bother with that bike get a GMC yukon bike, i have one and it is insane take a look
http://www.amazon.com/GMC-62680-Yukon-Mountain-Bike/dp/B000FGI952
Oct 14 2007 12:43PM
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salomonskiier12
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are u serious or is it a cheap walmart bike?
Oct 14 2007 1:24PM
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salomonskiier12
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what would happen if I put those huge ass shocks on my hardtail bike?
Oct 14 2007 1:31PM
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mtsteeze406
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are clipping in yet? if not, then start doing it. it will giv you much more control and power when riding XC. as far as making your bike light, everyting from a new wheelset to carbon fiber bars. if your just getting into mountainbiking, i wouldnt bother a whole lot with aftermarket stuff. ride for a while, and when you get a new bike later on, worry about it then. plus, make bikes lightr is not cheap.
Oct 14 2007 1:34PM
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mtsteeze406
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you would completley fuck the geometry of that bike with a huge frint fork. it would be like mounting your bindings on you skis at the very tips. would you do tht? no. if you want a long travel hardtail, look into the Banshee Morphine.
Oct 14 2007 1:37PM
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