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20-11.-2007, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Brookvale, NSW
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Entry Level DS
Any experience with a Giant Yukon SX or Kona Four? They're about all I can think of for a decent all-round DS bike with a budget of no more than $1800.
Use is general trails, eg Manly Dam, Red Hill etc, not out to win XC comps (and not a lot of choice at that price range). The Giant seems well spec'd for the price, although a tad heavy. I imagine the Kona would be similar if not heavier though? Edit: Found the weight of the Giant, 15.3kgs. Last edited by Eggyolkeo : 20-11.-2007 at 03:11 PM. |
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21-11.-2007, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney, AU
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Re: Entry Level DS
Any particular reason you want a duallie vs. a hard tail?
FS bikes that are sub 2.5k tend to be too heavy, have cheaper parts, and the bushings/bearings aren't exactly top of the line stuff either, all meaning that it could be a very high maintenance bike. Below 2k, most people are better off looking at a hardtail, and you can get very well specc'd hard tails in this price range. n |
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21-11.-2007, 08:46 PM
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Re: Entry Level DS
Yep - it was the bit where I got flung off my hardtail on the Manly Dam track where it's got hundreds of those rocks sticking out.
And when I saw a guy on a FS go down a rock-face section without hesitation where I was carrying my hardtail down  I know what you're saying....it's a tough one, but I think I'd prefer the ability to tackle more, over being able to go fast if you know what I mean. |
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