redplanet Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 heya pretty sure must be some moutain bikers on neowin so here goes. I currently have a Trek 4900 all built with XT. I'd like to purchase a dualie(full suspension) someone offered me a used Specialized Big Hit Comp it's the 02 model. this is 04 Model I ride more XC then DH want to know if this is gonna be a good purchase ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseballpro9 Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hmm, it looks like there arent that many mountain bikers, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redplanet Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 seems so :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youm0nt Veteran Posted August 12, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 12, 2004 the bighit will be pretty heavy for cross country use.i am not sure how the FSR suspension linkage is when it comes to pedal induced bobbing and efficiency.i know i wouldnt get that bike for cross country but for dh and freeride. ;) .if you have the money get a specialized epic. :p other nice cross country full suspension bikes are: ellworth truth maverick ml7 http://www.maverickamerican.com/products/frames/ santa cruz blur intense spider 5.5 all are very pedal efficient and personally like the ellsworth truth the best. :woot: :happy: :yes: what brands are available at your local shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I personally hate FS for XC, I think a steel frame with front suspension is ideal. If you've never ridden a light weight steel framed bike, you're missing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahul Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 make sure its titanium & aluminium & has more than 7 gears , has good shockers & is of a trusted make . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRSightxc2 Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I agree with youm0nt, if you are going to ride XC then the Big Hit is probably a bit heavy. Off-hand I cannot think of any specific bike, but a Ti or Carbon frame is probably advisable, if you have the money. And I also agree about Ellesworth being good bike manufactuers. I was going to get the Ellesworth Specialist trials frame a bit ago! It gorgeous! Posh Bikes is a great site for finding information on bikes, and new models. It has everything from componants to bikes. Wiggle is also good for componants. More links: Haro Bikes Specialized And of course Orange Bikes. I have an Orange Zero trials frame and I reccomend their products. Here is where the bikes are at. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youm0nt Veteran Posted August 12, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 12, 2004 stick with titanium and carbon fiber for the road bikes. :p but there are carbon fiber and titanium xc mountain bikes out there.i dont think ive seen a bike with both in the same frame except for maybe the cannondale scalpel since it has carbon fiber chain stays. farsightxc2: do you run a rear disc brake in the back or a hydraulic rim brake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Diego Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I own 3 GT bikes and used to race mountain bikes. I wouldn't own anything else but I guess I say that because they used to sponsor me. Full suspension is a good way to go, but I never had one for the fact that when pedaling standing up, if not extremely tight, the spring gives a bouncy feeling which I couldn't stand. Good luck in your hunt for a bike. If you want to know more about GT's, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I found the link, you want this bike: http://www.ifbikes.com/frames2/steeldeluxe.shtml Ok, I want that bike, but it's sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickbabies Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 (edited) Kona has some pretty sweet bikes kona link i recently purchased the scrap. real fun free ride bike. specalized has some nice bikes as well. $699 us. pretty good deal Edited August 13, 2004 by tickbabies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redplanet Posted August 13, 2004 Author Share Posted August 13, 2004 thanks guys for your suggestions i will go check out some of the bikes that were mentionned i may of found a good frame Orxy Hurricane though only available in Canada or maybe this frame Rocky Mountain ETSX like i said i ride more XC but i wanna do not to DH extreme from time to time. thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redplanet Posted August 13, 2004 Author Share Posted August 13, 2004 I own 3 GT bikes and used to race mountain bikes. I wouldn't own anything else but I guess I say that because they used to sponsor me. Full suspension is a good way to go, but I never had one for the fact that when pedaling standing up, if not extremely tight, the spring gives a bouncy feeling which I couldn't stand. Good luck in your hunt for a bike. If you want to know more about GT's, let me know. I've looked for GT i wanted the new ID XC frame but GT doesn't offer only the frame. I wanna swap as much parts from my trek as i can. GT was in fact the first bikes i looked for :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redplanet Posted August 13, 2004 Author Share Posted August 13, 2004 the bighit will be pretty heavy for cross country use.i am not sure how the FSR suspension linkage is when it comes to pedal induced bobbing and efficiency.i know i wouldnt get that bike for cross country but for dh and freeride. ;) .if you have the money get a specialized epic. :p other nice cross country full suspension bikes are: ellworth truth maverick ml7 http://www.maverickamerican.com/products/frames/ santa cruz blur intense spider 5.5 all are very pedal efficient and personally like the ellsworth truth the best. :woot: :happy: :yes: what brands are available at your local shop? the ellsworth truth does seem nice i'll have to check if local shops here carry them. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benostiguy Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 What about Norco bikes? They have some really great bikes out now! Check 'em out Norco Bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youm0nt Veteran Posted August 13, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 13, 2004 the ellsworth truth does seem nice i'll have to check if local shops here carry them.thanks no problem.just beware its pretty expensive. my local shop sells the truth for $3700. :p with full XT,hayes brakes and fox suspension in the back and front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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