GloryDH1 or norco A-line park

[sir crashallot]

Hi all
Need some help to make a hard decision, ive been riding downhill for about a year and have trashed my first bike which i bought second hand (Rocky mountain RM6) Ive got about $3000 to spend, any thoughts or no where i can get a cheap one
much appreciated.

[sir crashallot]

my help to no i way about 105kg and im 6.2'

[sir crashallot]

may help to no i way about 105kg and im 6.2'

[ben_rides_a_bike]

get what you want its your choice

[downhillerBen]

Theres alot in that price range i'd say save up an extra 400 and get a Glory DH1
I made a similar thread to this you may get some info from it http://www.farkin.net/forums/showthread.php?t=119340

[sir crashallot]

sound advice ill take a look;)

[sir crashallot]

checking out the a line park allso.
dig the camo rims but dont no much about the rear shock... think its a Marzocchi Rocco. What the hell is terain selection though?

[ozztrailia]

I reckon that both the Aline park and the Giant look freakin sweet,

Personaly i would go for the giant since the geo is so dialed!

[sir_stacks_alot]

hey mate ya the giant is definitely a good choose and also the Aline park edition is also heaps good. i know 2 people with giants and the geo is pretty good.
I'm pretty sure there was a article in AMB and giant turned out to be the best they also had the kona and specialized probable worth having a look. but I'm pretty sure they are a bit more money.
also would you look at buying second hand again.

Also nice user name:p

[BLAKE-2234]

since you are a fair big guy i would go the glory as you will find it more suited to you as it is a little beefier then the norco

[sir crashallot]

thanks for da help fellas i bought the park this morning for $2600 complete:D, too gooda deal to pass up......... allso thought i was being pretty smart with this U.N.... guess not aye

[BLine]

Did you realise that the park is blue? dam now you'll need to update the rest of your kit to match. I'm not riding with you unless you're colour coordinated!

ps nice work Mandy with the pickup. Jimbo you must be doing something right.

[giant_norco_griffo]

Good Choice.
I would have got the A-Line too
Hope you like your new bike!

[ullysses]

good choice the aline is awsome with the blue marz 888 rcv, camo rims and blue paint job that what i would have chosen. good price as well

[seleahcim]

get what you want but i would recommed a giant

[seleahcim]

sorry didn't read the other post congrads on the a-line good choice

[pezza]

i just hope the dams hold enough water for you & bline to wash your bike in the shower!!!!

Oh yeah, somehow i knew you would copy me

Time to step up now...............................no more excuses

[sir crashallot]

this thread is intended for downhill riders, try the cross country thread im sure you will find lots of interesting chat about fluro Lycra bike pants and who's got the longest seet post in that section. LOL

[pezza]

Dear 'sircrashalot' thanks for your insightful heads up on the lycra, what are your favourite style? I hear the big drop is still there....you may need to get the sand out though before you try.
let me know how it goes

[sir crashallot]

heard you enjoy pedaling so much you turned your back wheel into a square so you could pedal all the way down funnel web last weekend, how'd that work out for ya? LOL
P.S im still working on that sand situation, don't no how it all gets in their, should probably ask B-line how he got his out??

[Cloaked STP]

Let me know how it rides.

Im keen on getting one.

[sir crashallot]

Rides sweet, corners well for a dually and feels smooth and stable over the ruff stuff. Only thing i would change is the wellgo pedals, they just don't seem to work well with my shoes but thats minor and really just personal preference.Comes with a 500 spring which is probably a bit soft for my weight and it tends to use up its travel a little to easily. But unless your a fat slob like me who never walks back up the trails as I believe this is against the spirit of downhill riding, its a sweet package that really doesn't need any modifications.
I would happily recommend one especially at this price.

[sir crashallot]

hit one on a rock on the weekend and it totally shattered it. piss weak!