Suggestions for second hand freeride/dh bike

paul.skibum

Hi All

I work at a BC bike park and am looking at trying to get a cheapish 2nd hand FR/DH bike for the summer/autumn for runs on the lift and the odd shuttle in the local area. Options in my price range from a scan around Pinkbike include:

RM Slayer 356
Giant Glory (2008/9 era)
SX Trail (2009ish)
Demo 7/8
Cannondale Perp
RM Switch

Any jump out at anyone as a good idea/bike for what I want (basically I want single crown 160-180 travel, 1x8/9/10 gearing, decent brakes and sensible small frame for my diddy legs). Any other suggestions for bikes I should be looking at?

rockmonkeysc

08/09 Glory weighs a ton, around 50lb for a large with totems & freeride build. 2010 Faith would be good if you can get one. Pre 2010 Reign X is also very good, 170mm travel & bombproof.

paul.skibum

I looked at an ex rental 2011 glory and it wasnt exactly featherlight either!

Last years faith looks great, felt like a nice ride on the little flat land tootle I had on one - would be great but out of budget.

paul.skibum

OK I have two options waiting for a response from me:

2007 Santa Cruz Bullitt - paint wear on frame, Fox DHX 5.0 rear, Totem solo air rear, Sram x9 gearing, decent looking rims and new tyres - single pivot simplicity, 150mm rear end etc (1400 CAN dollars - circa 800 quid)

OR

Rocky Mountain Slayer 396 - pretty much stock 2008 except Juicy 7 Carbons and minions front and rear, gets good reviews for ride, cornering and jumping (11-1200 dollars or 650ish quid)

I can technically afford both, know both fit me, cant test ride as they are on Vancouver Island and am pretty sure both will work well for what I want. The bullitt I'd upgrade a couple of parts on probably (new rear mech, new chain device) but that's ok.

Any thoughts anyone?