I need a new bike

Twisties

hey, im lookin for a new mtb (full suspension) and around $1000 aus, i was wondering if anyone could help me out. im short now but im growing to about 5ft 7. i was looking at a mongoose pro wing elite.

any thoughts on that? i was also thinkin bout a 2nd hand bike? thanks for ur help from Twisties

Allo

Forget about it. You can't buy a decent new FS MTB with regular off road use in mind in that price range. Especially if you are just starting out you would be much better served getting something rigid.

Buying second hand is very difficult unless you are experienced with bikes and know what you are looking at, and how worn out it might be - this is not always clear from outward appearance. This is even more so the case with FS bikes.

My best advice would be to ask around and try and find the most reputable shop in your area (that doesn't necessarily mean the one with the cool guys and fancy bikes). Go in and tell them what you want to do in terms of riding MTB, and they should point you in the right direction. This may mean getting a decent second hand bike, or something new. Without knowing more about you, what your aspirations are (XC, DH, general riding), and what's available in your area, it's very hard to give you meaningful advice.

Sam

Twisties

well i was lookin for sumthin that is reasonably cheap but will do the job. i need it to be good for a bit of off road but nuthin extreme. i also need it to be able to do some jumps (about 1.5 metres) any sujestions?

adrianmachunter

You can get a decent downhiller for around $1000. Goto http://www.froggy.com.au/adrianmachunter/ my web page. I have a repco duel extreme, which I bought for $650 new and two days ago I put a pair of MOZO IMO 5.5 forks on it. It takes the 3 meter drop offs and downhills very well.

PS the pics on my web site dont show the new forks, pics will be up next week... if you care

Allo

Really, you are not going to get a genuine DH MTB for that sort of money. If you are doing jumps and 10ft drops as Adrian suggests, it will simply fall apart in no time. The quality of parts used in this level of FS bike simply are not designed to take the abuse of full on DH riding.

I would strongly recommend you to look at something hardtail. A number of the major manufacturers are offering entry level dual slalom/jumping type bikes at a reasonable price point. Check out Specialized and Avanti in particular.

I think these go for around 1500

Twisties

thanks Allo but i dont need the bike for DH. i just want it for sum xc, jumps n drop offs.

thanks adrian, ill make sure i check those pics out. i dunno if ill be doin any 3m drop offs. im only up to 1.5m,...but thats alright for a 13 yr old riding a fs huffy aint it?

Twisties

i 4got to re-ask, what do u think about a mongoose pro wing elite?(selling for around $900)



Frame Size
S
M
L


Head Tube Angle
71
71
71


Seat Angle
73
73
73


Top Tube Length
536
559
583


Chainstay Length
429
429
429


Headset Size
1 1/8
1 1/8
1 1/8


Seat Post Size
31.6mm
31.6mm
31.6mm





Frame Material 7005 alloy main frame w/cro-moly rear triangle with 4 bar linkage

Fork Material RST Gila TL Suspen.w/80mm travel w/adjustable preload

Rear Shock RST-22 coil over

Headset Zero Stack threadless 1 1/8"

Stem True Technologies Alloy

Bars TrueTechnologies alloy w/ 30mm rise

Rear Brake Promax MGD 4.0 mechanical disc

Front Brake Promax MGD 4.0 mechanical disc

Brake Levers Shimano EF-29 alloy

Front Derailleur Shimano Acera

Rear Derailleur Shimano Acera

Shifters Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire

Freewheel SRAM 5.0 8 spd. Cassette 11-32t

Crankset Truvativ X-Forge alloy w/42/32/22t steel rings

Chain KMC Z-72

Pedals Alloy body w/steel cage

Tires Hutchinson Chameleon 26 x 1.95

Rims Alex SCE-17 alloy 32H Black

Hubs Formula cassette for disc brake

Seat Post True Technologies alloy micro adjust

Saddle Mongoose Dual Density

Allo

Twisties,

I have to say that doesn't seem like too bad a spec for the money. However, I'll make my initial point again, I think you would be better off buying a strong rigid framed bike and getting better quality components. If you look at the guys who are really into dirt jumping they all use hefty steel bikes (check out things like DMR) with front suspension. They often even use single speeds so as to have a stronger rear wheel.

If you do a bit of trail riding as well, you will appreciate the lighter weight and stiffness of a rigid frame and better components even more so.

The kind of bikes you are talking about can not handle heavy jumping over a long time. If you are only 13 I'm sure it's taken you a while to save up that sort of money. I would say that you probably want to get something that will be as strong as possible, and last as long as possible with your intended use. You don 't want to have to be replacing broken parts any sooner than you have to.

Don't be taken in by the fancy look of cheap FS bikes, they will only by more of a headache in the long run than a rigid framed bike.

Sam.

Twisties

thanks again for ur help allo. i understand what u are saying but once you have had a fs bike, its so hard to go back. i will look around for a ht bike....but would tell me what u think about an upgrade from the wing elite to a wind pro(wing pro's spec listed below)




Frame Size
S
M
L


Head Tube Angle
71
71
71


Seat Angle
73
73
73


Top Tube Length
536
559
583


Chainstay Length
429
429
429


Headset Size
1 1/8
1 1/8
1 1/8


Seat Post Size
31.6mm
31.6mm
31.6mm





Frame Material 7005 full alloy frame with 4 bar linkage

Fork Material Manitou Six Suspen. w/100mm travel

Rear Shock RST-22 coil over

Headset Zero Stack Threadless 1 1/8"

Stem True Technologies Alloy

Bars TrueTechnologies alloy w/ 30mm rise

Rear Brake Promax MGD 7.0 mechanical disc

Front Brake Promax MGD 7.0 mechanical disc

Brake Levers Shimano Alivio alloy

Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio

Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio

Shifters Shimano SL-MT20 Alivio Rapidfire+

Freewheel SRAM 5.0 8 spd. Cassette 11-32t

Crankset Truvativ Five D alloy w/ 42/32/22t steel rings

Chain KMC Z-72

Pedals Alloy body w/steel cage w/clip and strap

Tires Hutchinson Chameleon 26 x 1.95

Rims Mavic X-139 Disc

Hubs Formula cassette for disc brake

Seat Post True Technologies alloy micro adjust

Saddle Mongoose Dual Density


thanks alot

tasdigi

Hey Twisties,

Some bike shops have brand new 2002 spec Giant Warp DS2 MTB's left over from last year, which I have seen discounted down to around $1250.You could probably squeeze the retailer down some more on price,if you waved some money their way.

Twisties

thanks 4 that tasdigi, ill check that out

Twisties

by the way, can u suggest any bikeshops that may have these?

tasdigi

Where are you located?

Twisties

sydney metro