downhill/freeride bikes options under $3000

[bolzy]

I'm am looking 2 buy a downhill/freeride bike around $2000 - $3000 and what are the options out on the market?

[olly1oo6]

id look at a 05 stinky or atomik...but they are both more of a freeride-oriented bike..not much u can get in terms of DH bikes for 2-3k but the stinky or atomik are good starters
.....or mayb have a look at some of those sweet new ironhorse bikes

[bolzy]

yeah who much do they retail for?

[olly1oo6]

bout $3000 for both atomik and stinky...ironhorse im not sure bout, but prolly bout that for an equivalent freeride/dh bike

[bolzy]

are the 2005 iron horse good? and how much do the go for?

[Squidly Didly]

Are Iron Horse good ? ? ?

http://www.farkin.net/page.php?p=3ec4f1

http://www.farkin.net/page.php?p=ed2327

[ajay]

are the 2005 iron horse good? and how much do the go for?

of course they are good :!: :?

you wont get an 05 iron horse dh bike 2-3k though.

Get a 2nd hand rig....

[alexMc]

For an extra 500 you can get a Ironhorse Yakuza Kumicho(spelling :?: )

[Squidly Didly]

For an extra 500 you can get a Ironhorse Yakuza Kumicho(spelling :?: )
BING BING BING we have a winner :wink:

[bolzy]

who imports them/sells them?

[Squidly Didly]

who imports them/sells them?
Iron Horse Australia. What do you want to know?

[bolzy]

can u give me a number and an address or website for iron horse Australia?
and does any one have a second hand one willing to sell?

[Squidly Didly]

can u give me a number and an address for iron horse Australia?
and does any one have a second hand one willing to sell?
Why do you need their address? You do relise that they're not going to have a display showroom don't you!
and check the 'for sale' area for christ sake. There's many a IH in there...

[bolzy]

do you rate any other bikes?

[joey]

Get yourself a 2nd hand Santa Cruz BULLIT,you can't go wrong.You will get one for about 3000.It will always be ready for what you want to do,be it D/H or F/R even X/C.have a look.

[bolzy]

r u selling one yourself

[joey]

No way,but I'm sure there is one for sale in the bike section.It's some guy who is living in France and is coming back out to Aust soon.He"s also had it for sale on E-Bay but could'nt get rid of it.I think it's a medium size and white.They can sure take a thrashing.I also think He's in sydney.

[Dim]

i just bought a norco atomik..i chose the 2004 over the 2005 cause i think its better...they are a sweet bike you should check them out

[junior]

u definatley would get a ironhorse over those other bikes!
bike addiction are getting them in, great shop it is.


hows that for a plug squid.... can i have my skarebs cheaper now

[Superman]

u definatley would get a ironhorse over those other bikes!
bike addiction are getting them in, great shop it is.


hows that for a plug squid.... can i have my skarebs cheaper now

hahahahaha

[Sparkman]

05 IH Yakuze Ojiki looks the goods at 2.5k. The frame is similar to a bullit, it has a 1.5" head tube for long travel single-crown forks (well only manitous ATM). Still no word on how good the forks and rear shock are, but they should be at least as good as the stuff they're putting on a Stinky. I'd be looking in that direction and upgrading bits when you can afford it. The frame looks brilliant with 7" of travel.

If you can save up and afford 3.5k, then the IH Yakuza Kumichi looks awesome as an entry level DH rig. It even has a floating rear brake and a 5th element 3-way rear shock. The bike is specifically designed for DH, so should really behave itself on a DH track. Jury is still out on the fork though.

[featherplucker]

what do you think the IH aniki will be like? Im planning on getting one. I can only really afford a 2 grand bike but i might abe able to go a lil over. I wanna use it for begginer dh and freeride. What do u think? Any help would be nice!

cheers, benny.

Oh and lifecycles in penrith are planning on getting the new IH range in.

[MUGEN]

For an extra 500 you can get a Ironhorse Yakuza Kumicho(spelling :?: )
Yeh the ironhorse Yakuza series is sweet, especially for the ppl on a budget! :D There are lower end models for around $3000 bolzy...

[donthucktoflat]

how about a hardtail, if you are only starting then it is definately the best way to go because a) they aer cheaper and b) you will actually learn how to ride a bike, rather than just pointing it down the hill and going

[mike&nat]

05 stinky is the best go new IMO. or go for 2ndhand there are some good freeride bikes going around in for sale section

[RyanRides]

i think if you spend a little more you will get better components.
the new 2005 Raceline dh rig is nice neat package

manitou stance king pins 170mm
manitou 4 way rear shock
hayes hydro
blah blah blah
its pretty nice and comes with michelin tires
$3 700

if you want 1 come to bike culture in O'conner and we will get 1 in for u

[shirtz]

there is a kona coiler delux at my LBS for 3k. looks sweet and is specked well for FR

[SB]

I'm still a a bit green on farkin and cant post my for sale yet, but stinky primo 11 months old for sale soon.

[oleitch]

Check this post of mine, sounds like we are after exactly the same thing, and i might have found it :

http://www.farkin.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22273

Very similar in all aspects to the Ironhorse Ojiki, same rear shock, almost exact same frame, same seatpost/ brakes etc...... but it has better forks, the stance flows which are very similar to the blunts except they are adjustable. However the one above has a truvative 2 ring/ bashguard setup and front deuralliur whill the ironhorse has a e13 chainguide. Depends on you riding style but I would prob switch to a chain guide.

sweet brand new bike, similar suspension design to a bullit, good specs (amazing for price) and only $2099, $400 dollars less than the Ironhorse Ojiki, im heaps keen for it might be what you after,

Hope it helps

[dylma]

yeh there is a lot out there. i am just about to sell mz stinky, which is very pimp and i am sad to see it go. I havnt posted it zet, but soon will. Il give you a quick run down. Just click on my profile more info, or pm me and we can go from there

[beno]

If you are after a dh bike buy one! A freeride rig is no where as good as a DH bike for its specific purpose.

Giants 05 comp is a killer buy and if you can stretch to $3000 for a second hand bike why not get a brand new one for $3800 (hell deal going on a St Ives Cycles at the mo). This thing has a killer spec for the dough and nothing can touch it for the money.

[Fat_Ride]

Check it out

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[MadMatt]

Buy a Raceline mate...

I have an 04 model for sale,,,nearly brand new, done only 5 or so rides

it`s on the header page of www.mtbdirt.com ...bike number 343

& look in the for sale section here

[nicho]

hey joey i m the french guy who just got back from france....
hahaha

anyway i have sold my bullit, it sure was a good deal for 3000 dolllars...

take care guys ....