Dh frame?

TJ20862
TJ20862 Posts: 78
edited September 2013 in MTB buying advice
yo guys got into DH bout a year ago been using a carrera bansheefor this time with some boxxers on but has now gone and snapped on me
Lookign for a frame most likely 2nd hand looking at maybe max 200 but could go to 300 for the right frame?
Any sugestions?
Cheers

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  • welshkev
    welshkev Posts: 9,690
    no wonder it snapped running 200mm forks designed for 140mm!!!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    go find some and we can tell you about them

    second hand for that money you might find some old frames but the shocks will be in need of services or replacing.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • TJ20862
    TJ20862 Posts: 78
    Orange 223 2006 frame £260
    Specilised Big hit 2007 £230
    Mongoose Black Diamond £200

    Thoughts?
  • welshkev
    welshkev Posts: 9,690
    TJ20862 wrote:
    Orange 223 2006 frame £260
    Specilised Big hit 2007 £230
    Mongoose Black Diamond £200

    Thoughts?

    links?
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    All rubbish but out of the three the big hit is least bad. It needs a 24" rear wheel.
    You wont get a useful dh frame under £400 with a working shock.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    and dont forget much of your bits will not fit or work on a real DH frame.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Rear wheel definitely wont fit. Bottom bracket and cranks are unlikely to fit. Seat post might fit if you're lucky.
    How old are your Boxxers? Old ones were shorter than modern ones. The real old ones were flexy as buggery as well.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235

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