downhill/freeride bike

detreox

i realy want to get into downhilling/ freeride. i know everything i want in terms of gear but carn't work out what bike to get. i was thhinking of a frame but only if it is under £900

xtreem

Do you want frame or bike? Bike, have a look at GT Ruckus I-Drive Flowta.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=15129
good bike for "get into downhilling/ freeride". For hardtail I don't know.

BlackSpur

This frame is an absolute bargain!
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b4s26p1146&tbv=GIANT_GLORY_FRAME_

bluechair84

You'd be silly not to get that Glory. I'm thinking of buying the entire stock and selling them on Ebay for a profit...

grantway

Bang on Black spur I think ill pick one of them up for myself

schmako

Glory is a bargain! Only thing you'll need to look out for is the 1.5 headtube when you are buying the forks.

rob cole

have a look at Mythic - the frames all sell for £899 in the UK which includes a seatpost, seatclamp, and spares (derailleur hanger, bolts, pivots, etc.)

for a mid travel bike look at the Wildcard - 5" or 6.5" rear travel, regular 135mm x 10mm dropouts, 1.5 head tube, designed for pro level Slopestyle courses so will take any freeride abuse easily


http://www.freeborn.co.uk/shop/frames/full-suspension/413-mythic-2008-wildcard-frame


for a long travel bike look at the Scythe - 7" or 8" rear travel with adjustable geometry for FR and DH, 150mm x 12mm bolt-through Maxle dropouts, 1.5 head tube, designed for extreme freeride and downhill abuse

http://www.freeborn.co.uk/shop/frames/full-suspension/420-mythic-2008-scythe-frame