new bike for starting and not planning to buy again except upgrades

[hippyz]

i need peoples opinions on what dh bike i should buy i am willing to sped 2-2.5 grand and not wanting to buy another bike after. i was thinking maybe a kona stinky or norco a-line, but any suggestions would be brill. needing your opinions soon because i want to buy soon. dont have the money right now but should in 10 weeks hopefully. also i want to buy a bike that no upgrades so i can buy my own upgrades and do it up how it want so if any1 is selling a resnobly new bike like an 06/05 model that has no upgrades pm me and ill see. also dont forget ur opinions. No hardtail crap.:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[hippyz]

come on plz i need peoples opinions and fast cause if i pick a bike ive got something to aim for. plz plz plz plz plz plz plz. come on give me ur opinions do people think i should get an 04 specialized bighit for $1800.

[bennyboy]

do a search mate. this topic has been covered so many times its not funny

[matty_101]

Umm have you done downhill before? because i dont think that you should be spending this much money if you dont even know what kind of bike you want, go ride a few and find out which one is best for you.

[hippyz]

i have done a bit before on my hardtail

[dwnhil4thewin]

yer do a search coz there are soooo many threads covering a-lines, stinkys and bighits. should be plenty of info to help u out

[rell6103]

I said i wouldn't need to by another bike again when i bought my last bike. Since then, i've got another, and i'm looking at another one again. Its a disease, but you'll get it if you ever start downhill/freeride.

[THE YETI]

As the others have said there have been numerous thread on this lately. Have a look at one of them. But you're best off riding some mates bikes and getting a feel for them, then choosing:)

[-Jordan-]

Hang on.. why do you need to know what bike to get right now, when you won't have the money for atleast 10 weeks?

Take your time in choosing a bike - go test ride some, see what you like. Atleast this way you won't rush into it, pick something that looks nice and end up wishing you had have got that other bike a couple of weeks later.

[Ryan Hotdog]

http://ilmtb.com/site/index.php?option=com_forum&Itemid=36&page=viewtopic&t=548

2400 and its urs, great starter downhill bike.

[nate_1990]

get a 2nd dh comp there are nic ebieks to learn on and are good for the more advanced riders

[derelikt]

You should.......Do a search.

[hippyz]

ty for all of your opinions and i think ill take ur advice keep looking until i get the money. does any1 live in blaxland if so pm and we go riding. my mate are really good and if you know were any tracks are except the snake track and old bathurst pm cause i want to know.

[Alec McJo]

I said I didnt want to buy another bike after my Kona.

Then I kept my hardtail, now im buying a road bike in a few weeks, and a cross country bike next year.

Theres no such thing as a last bike at a young age, and you sound like your about 15.