£400 new jump bike

con1924
con1924 Posts: 89
edited July 2011 in MTB buying advice
hi , i was lookin for a new jump bike for £400. i would also be using it for basic downhill. i would also like it to have at least 7-8 gears . i was lookin at the kona stuff 2010 and the scott voltage yz 30 2011 . can you please tell me which is best or any alternatives ? thanks

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  • con1924
    con1924 Posts: 89
    i have also been lookin at the mongoose fireball 2011
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I would spend a little more & get a Giant STP
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  • Ryan Jones
    Ryan Jones Posts: 775
    They're terrible to be frank, better off with a rigid single speed 26" wheel bike or saving up more money if you have to buy new ! Second hand will fare a lot better
    My Nukeproof Mega TR
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    A rigid bike will be pretty horrible for downhill. Some of the younger lads I race with ride Giant STP's and they are impressively quick and a better buy than a cheap old full sus. My hardtail with 160mm forks only has an advantage over the jump bikes when things get really gnarly.
    26" wheels are definitely better than 24" for downhill.
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  • rhialto
    rhialto Posts: 277
    My son has a Scott Voltage YZ25. My main issue with it is that it is very heavy. Also, the components are low spec. The fork isn't as bad as my old Dart but it is nothing to write home about. I changed a few components and my son does use it for jumping and general trail riding but it isn't ideal for either of those pursuits.
  • Ryan Jones
    Ryan Jones Posts: 775
    I'm not suggesting a rigid bike is ideal, far from it....however a full cromo rigid bike from a reputable manufacturer will take a whole heap more abuse than the bikes listed !

    Have you been to halfords and seen the voodoo jump bikes ? Superb for the money was my first thought with them !
    My Nukeproof Mega TR
  • con1924
    con1924 Posts: 89
    what about the giant brass 1 2010 ?

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