Lightest full sus bike? what you reckon?

DHben
DHben Posts: 51
edited February 2008 in MTB buying advice
im not really sure on this..

what do you think?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    ?

    missing something?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • DHben
    DHben Posts: 51
    what do you mean?

    basicly my brother wants a full sus

    but well, he is pretty weady
    sooo just want to now what the lightest full sus is to buy?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    to do what? XC FR DH slopestylorzzzz
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • DHben
    DHben Posts: 51
    FR mainly
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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    how about this, 13.85lbs: http://www.light-bikes.com/bikegallery/ ... sp?id=1096

    It'll cost an arm & a leg, plus a kidney or two...


    But seriously, what sort of riding will he be doing & how much can he spend?
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  • DHben
    DHben Posts: 51
    well nothng like that
    rides freeride and dh

    a hard hiting bike
    but light soo he can throw it around
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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    FR/DH bikes aren't exactly light, but here are some decent FR bikes capable of DH too

    Orange Patriot £2200

    Kona Stinky Air £3000

    Marin Quake 7.3 £2900

    Giant Glory £2500
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  • DHben
    DHben Posts: 51
    yeh looked at them

    owell

    cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers anyway

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