So it appears that I may be in the position to get a new DH/FR bike. My options are Cannondale, Scott, and Ellsworth (possibly a GT). I am still learning to ride DH/FR stuff. I've been to Whistler once on my 6" Enduro and had a blast. I plan to return there a few times this coming summer. I also hope to do some beginner DH races (Fluidride Cup) here in the NW, but I do not plan to be a full-on racer. I primarily enjoy flowy types of rides as opposed to lots of elevated skinny stuff, but I'm working on learning it all.
Here are the specific bikes I'm considering:
Scott: Gambler - DH or FR 10 or 20
Ellsworth: Rogue or Dare
Cannondale: Perp 1
GT: Fury
From what I've seen the Scott bikes are a bit pricey for the components it comes with. The Ellsworths seem cool, but I've heard some bad press about the company. I'm leaning more toward the Perp. I have a Cannondale road bike that I love, so I'm familiar with that company. The GT is kind of a long shot, but it may be a possibility.
I would say go with the PERP1 as I just got mine a few weeks ago and the geometry seems to be spot on for flowy trail riding and light DH use so far. One other thing where I live we only have a few mini DH runs with no shuttling and we have to ride or hike up the trails to session them and the PERP seems to work OK for climbing hills for this type of bike.
She needs a new home and new love to treat her right.
Just don't have the time to ride her and she is sitting there asking to be taken out. I got four other bikes and my main squeeze that take priority. Let me know if you're interested.
Well since it was never used aka "new" you paid more for yours of the same condition...He also told me this a couple months ago so im sure would go lower...was just throwing it out there.
Well since it was never used aka "new" you paid more for yours of the same condition...He also told me this a couple months ago so im sure would go lower...was just throwing it out there.
Yes, thats exactly my point, the guy who bought the ACTUALLY new bike, gets a warranty, some sucker who buys this other guys bike which is (probably) used for 100 bucks below retail.....doesn't get a warranty.
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