Jumps bike and Norco confusion

[inlina]

OK, hunting around for a 4X/Jumps bike for Cindie (mtbdh_girl) and so far only really looked at Norco's (cause someone's offered me a super discount).

Probably get a One25 to start (although a 5Hun would be sweet). She however wants a Liquid Sub-frame. Any other sugestions sub $2000 complete?

Also, I was discussing this dilema with the bike shop manager and we could not understand why they went with a horizontal dropout on the alloy 'supercross' bikes (I'm ignoring the CroMo's). The 5Hun and One25 have rear der's and the 4Hun is an SS with a tensioner. What's the farkin caper?

CG

[andrew]

Also, I was discussing this dilema with the bike shop manager and we could not understand why they went with a horizontal dropout on the alloy 'supercross' bikes (I'm ignoring the CroMo's). The 5Hun and One25 have rear der's and the 4Hun is an SS with a tensioner. What's the farkin caper?
what is the question?

[inlina]

Also, I was discussing this dilema with the bike shop manager and we could not understand why they went with a horizontal dropout on the alloy 'supercross' bikes (I'm ignoring the CroMo's). The 5Hun and One25 have rear der's and the 4Hun is an SS with a tensioner. What's the farkin caper?
what is the question?

Why have a horizontal dropout on a series of frames if they all have rear der's or SS chain tensioner's as spec'd?

[Ty]

i think it's just a marketing ploy*, the drop-out isn't long enough to provide any real adjustablity and it's just a pain in the arse to get the wheel in.

*coz cromo dirt jumpers with adjustable drop outs are 'core

[andrew]

Also, I was discussing this dilema with the bike shop manager and we could not understand why they went with a horizontal dropout on the alloy 'supercross' bikes (I'm ignoring the CroMo's). The 5Hun and One25 have rear der's and the 4Hun is an SS with a tensioner. What's the farkin caper?
what is the question?

Why have a horizontal dropout on a series of frames if they all have rear der's or SS chain tensioner's as spec'd?
ooh i getcha. i have also wondered this, it seems kinda pointless :?:

[S.]

Good luck finding a one25... unless the shop happens to have one in stock.

The other obvious range to look at is Konas, they have a few decent jump bikes.

Failing that, you could easily build one from scratch for sub $2k (you get stuff at discount don't ya?) with all the right parts.

but there ugly socket (?) :D :D

[curtisrider]

yeah they are ugly, especially the new colour schemes, i think the person who does the colour shcemes got a bump to the head and went back to <2000 kona.

[Ty]

i think the quote "painted by a blind person" best describes them

:shock: multicoloured stinkys rock..

Stinky5s bike.

YEAH OLD SKOO!
lol nah i rekon they rocked

[CHEWY]

my konas got a decent paint job, why cant they just stick to one colour on the frame???????

[curtisrider]

the best old skool kona was the one with the bent bottom tube.
can't remenber which model?

[CHEWY]

98

[bazza]

HEAR YE HEAR YE to the stabs with a curved bottom bar it was fucken sick we have on in townsivlle an damnnnn its nice. same with the 01 roast. it looks sooooo much better than this years. stupid lame ass colour schemes.

[hardtail free rider]

hey inlina, if you or cindie come down to ashburton cycles, you could get a 2002 125 for about 900-1200 (not to sure on the exact price) and then you'll have some money left over for new forxs, meh just a thought

[Ty]

hardtail free rider if your going to suggest shops please do it via Personal Message, not in the public forum.

thanks

[sxereturn]

If I can offer you one piece of advice, it's wait for the '04 Norco's to come out.

I've know the specs, and I know the prices...and it's farkin unbelievable...the Sasquatch is going to rule.

[fastrider gus]

yea, or wait untill the '04 models come ou then get a '03 bike for heaps cheaper!

[inlina]

If I can offer you one piece of advice, it's wait for the '04 Norco's to come out.

I've know the specs, and I know the prices...and it's farkin unbelievable...the Sasquatch is going to rule.

Trying to get it in time for Vic State 4X champs (if they exist and if any other female riders in the state decide to ride), failing that, nationals.

How much better (price and spec wise) will the Sasquatch be next year. May be able to get this year's one, but it's a medium.

Anyone got any other ideas. Been offered a Trekking Fox frame which is apparently similar to the Norco, but the only Trekking Fox's (what a farkin dodgy name) I've seen were el-cheapo's at a crap shop.

CG

[125PHIL]

hey inlina its phil from darrlys shop, yeah i know the trekking fox sounds like a dogdy and sissy name but its pretty aweome! its easton rad and very freeride orientated, for cindie i reckon the 125 is definately the way 2 go!

and socket u should be more informed before saying like good luck finding one as norco have good stocks in all frame sizes :P

good luck cory!

[wonderllama]

i got a nice 125 for sale

[grovesy]

:shock: multicoloured stinkys rock..

Stinky5s bike.

YEAH OLD SKOO!
lol nah i rekon they rocked

Hahahahaa,
My 5yo son reckons it looks like a bag of mixed lollies.


Now where's that spray can of flat black primer???

[bazza]

at least it aint a bag of shit stinky5

[grovesy]

Too true bazza,I farkin love it(except the colours).

[sxereturn]

I'm not really at liberty to talk about them, but the Sasquatch will be a lot better equipped and a 20% cheaper.

[S.]

and socket u should be more informed before saying like good luck finding one as norco have good stocks in all frame sizes :P


Yeah? Tons of people have told me they're sold out all over the joint... woops.

[mtbdh_girl]

Well.

We ended up with a lightly used KHS Bitch. It looks awesome. Suits me perfectly too. Anyways, don't actually have it yet so no pics. give me a couple of months to pay it off... its not fair- i need a freeride bike now.

Anyways
Cindie

[S.]

What are the specs on it?

[mtbdh_girl]

not 100% sure on everything on it (bad memory!) but almost everything bar the frame is new-

dj3s
kore bars
axiom stem
pig dh headset
husselfelt cranks
cant remember tyres- decent though.

It was bought new and used very occaisionally for trials by a guy more into drugs n shit than riding- so it barely left the garage. he sold it back to the shop he bought it from (cycle science in glenwaverly) and so now ive bought it. Its black n orange all over- looks awesome- orange rims cranks grips seat and orange abit on the frame with everything else black. Mean looking bike.

I'll ask 125phil what the specs are cos he works at the shop.

[S.]

Sick, DJ3s are the best thing since... um... electric lights.

[mtbdh_girl]

the main reason i went with that bike too was cos of an ' unlimited layby period' which helps... :!: :!:

[CHEWY]

and socket u should be more informed before saying like good luck finding one as norco have good stocks in all frame sizes :P
!

does anyone know any shops that have a 125 in stock?

[mtbdh_girl]

when i went bike shopping on the w/e the shop i bought the bitch from (that phrase sounds so cool!) said they could definatly get one in

[creepyjoe]

A shop near me said they could get them in too.

[CHEWY]

sweet.. should be gettin one soon :)

[inlina]

I'm not really at liberty to talk about them, but the Sasquatch will be a lot better equipped and a 20% cheaper.

Absolutely nothing in that range left in the country, FYI for everyone out there ogling them in the catalogue.

CG