$1700 to spend on freeride bike

[viva-la-freeride]

hey everyone i have just sold my stp and am looking for a new freeride bike. As said above i have $1700 to spend on a brand new or second hand bike. I was thinking along the lines of a manik or a sasquatch but i dont want something that alot of people have like a sasquatch or a stp. i like the .243 freeride frame but dont think i would have enough money to build a custom bike. Can you buy the 243 as a complete bike? If you have any suggestions I would love to here them and if you no of a good second hand bike. send us the link. thanks Josh

[dailywar]

i rekon you should get a 07 or 08 Norco Manik

[pinned--->]

Why wouldn't you want the bike that everyone has, the only reason they have it is because it's damn good.... Do a search dude this has been covered that many times.

[rgsupergrover]

Specialized P.3, try one of those, their good. I'm trying to buy one atm, but I just need a lead.....

[xero]

Take a look here http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=93103

You may find something to fit the bill

[vozzo]

eyy man i have a norco atomic 07 for sale for 1800+100$ for postage any wher in aus so let me mno

[derelikt]

Do a search, Theres literally a bazillion threads on this topic(Actual number of threads may be different to number quoted).

[PEELER]

since when has a sasquatch or a manik benn freeride:confused:..
You could get an old stinky for 1700 easy.They would go alright.
Or better than all of them 'stainz' has a brodie nemesis for $1450
you should have a look at it.

[viva-la-freeride]

Hey well i want something sort of like that and i want a hardtail freeride bike aswell i forgot to mention that

[dailywar]

since when has a sasquatch or a manik benn freeride:confused:..
You could get an old stinky for 1700 easy.They would go alright.
Or better than all of them 'stainz' has a brodie nemesis for $1450
you should have a look at it.

since they invented free ride HT's

[PEELER]

since they invented free ride HT's

Yes,but i cant see what the manik or sasquatch has on them too make them a freeride bike..

[fleshbone]

Geometry and them just having the name NORCO across the down tube.

[viva-la-freeride]

hgey everyone thanks for the replies went down to my lbs today and brought a brand new 07 orange norco sasquatch

[BLAKE-2234]

good on ya youll enjoy it norco hardtails are how many riders get into the sport enjoy it

cheers

[Air time erik]

since when has a sasquatch or a manik benn freeride:confused:..
You could get an old stinky for 1700 easy.They would go alright.
Or better than all of them 'stainz' has a brodie nemesis for $1450
you should have a look at it.

They are called the, thefreeride Hardtail Range by norco....and are damn strong....I recomend the sasquatch...for the price you will have pocket change to upgrade it!!!

[flying high dh killer]

They are called the, thefreeride Hardtail Range by norco....and are damn strong....I recomend the sasquatch...for the price you will have pocket change to upgrade it!!!

Aren't they called 'Shore Hardtails'??

[viva-la-freeride]

im not 100% sure but i think u might be right. Also I now still have $300 to spend on upgrading it so what do you guys think i should get?

[derelikt]

Aren't they called 'Shore Hardtails'??

That is correct.

[keenan_92]

You should get some shin guards and some quality pedals...theres some wiked as da bomb pedals at mallards you should get they are like $80 i think.:D

[CraigS]

I recommend you replace the Kenda's with Maxxis Minions. I have still got Kenda's on my Six2 and the last 2 weeks have got pinch flats as the tyre wall is too thin:mad: All the guys I ride with have told me to replace the tyres with minions.
Cheers

[bodgie]

Hey couple of things i'd upgrade if i was you are definately tyres and peddles. The stock kendas arent too bad to ride but the sidewalls on them are just real soft and you'll get sick of pinch flatting real quick. The stock peddles are also complete shite. Wish i had the money to upgrade the peddles because i dont know how many times i've smashed my shins from coming off. Grips would also be a good idea because the stock ones get fairly slippery at the first sign of moisture. But other than that any sort of protective gear would be a good choice, full face, shinnies and gloves should get you started. Anyways enjoy the Norco and ride hard, theyre a top bike.

[viva-la-freeride]

yea I got some motorbike shin guards and motorbike gloves they will do.

[viva-la-freeride]

im thinking of getting some wellgo magnezium pedals in white but i dont know if white would suit wat do you guys think? plus im getting some deity overseized bars but dont no weather to get black or white. your opinions would be appreciated. cheers

[derelikt]

I say white pedals, White bars and white seat.

[nedz33]

edit: sorry guys, ive learnt my lesson.

[BillanookRun]

nedz read the whole thread, he's already bought a bike, and i mighty fine one at that, ride it hard buddy, and yeah i agree with the suggestions about the pedals, except probably go for dmr v12's or v8's over the welgo ones because i've heard the welgo's dont last to long.

Catch

[viva-la-freeride]

Hey everyone i just purchased some white dmr v12 pedals and white deity oversized bars from chain reaction cycles so hopefully they will be here in a couple of weeks.

[keenan_92]

good job!:D

[pinned--->]

White bars, white pedals, on your orange frame. Now that would look nice. :)

[nickhagee]

Specialized P.3, try one of those, their good. I'm trying to buy one atm, but I just need a lead.....
you could buy one but their not $1700. more $2500. A p.2 is $1600. I have one and it is sweeeeeeet! (but the rims are a bit weak)

[hochiki]

What are u really after? Are you going to ride serious freeride stuff or do you want something you can hit a trail on veery now and then? I was riding a hardtail and then a cheapo dually for a few years. Started getting into a bit of freeride stuff up at Oxford Falls (NSW Australia) and breaking my cheap dually. The guys at my local bike shop recommended a Cannondale Gemini 900, which I bought and havent looked back. Its a great bike, handles anything Oxford Falls has to offer and came with a dual ring on the front, so it is good for the odd trail ride as well. I have taken the second ring off and it still nails uphills OK, riden the Oaks and Andersons in the Blue mountains with no problems (though I do miss granny gear). I picked mine up for $2800 new. It was old stock but you might be able to pick one up in your price range second hand.

I Guess the best advice I can give is consider what you really want in this bike. Most bikes are way over spec'ed for the roll they are marketed to. It might be better to go for a lesser spec'd bike that will let you have fun on a wide range of trails.

Good luck with your search

[viva-la-freeride]

What are u really after? Are you going to ride serious freeride stuff or do you want something you can hit a trail on veery now and then? I was riding a hardtail and then a cheapo dually for a few years. Started getting into a bit of freeride stuff up at Oxford Falls (NSW Australia) and breaking my cheap dually. The guys at my local bike shop recommended a Cannondale Gemini 900, which I bought and havent looked back. Its a great bike, handles anything Oxford Falls has to offer and came with a dual ring on the front, so it is good for the odd trail ride as well. I have taken the second ring off and it still nails uphills OK, riden the Oaks and Andersons in the Blue mountains with no problems (though I do miss granny gear). I picked mine up for $2800 new. It was old stock but you might be able to pick one up in your price range second hand.

I Guess the best advice I can give is consider what you really want in this bike. Most bikes are way over spec'ed for the roll they are marketed to. It might be better to go for a lesser spec'd bike that will let you have fun on a wide range of trails.


Good luck with your search
mate if you actually read the whole thread i have actually brought a bike. I got a norco sasquatch