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Downhill/freeride on P. bikes or cowan?

851 views 10 replies 9 participants last post by  paintmc 
#1 ·
Hey guys I was wondering if any of you guys use a kona cowan(or any of that series) or a specialized p. bike to do downhill or freeriding. I am looking for a new bike and by the description of the bikes the mention freeriding a few times. Is it reccomended to do this, or is the design suited for jumps only? If you have have some pics, I would like too see:)
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I ride a P.2 for DH and FR. I wouldn't recommend a long travel fork. get something 130mm and under to play it safe. but I ride my P. series very hard. some people use the kona's as well, they hold up just as fine. but they dont have the lifetime warrentee.

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#11 ·
I'm usually one to bash other preferences, but DC on a P.series or Kona DJ bike would be completely retarded and a waste of money. If you really like hardtails with DC think more along the lines of Evil Imp., Banshee Morphine etc etc. A P.series with 130mm is plenty for what you are describing.
 
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