Banshee Caparral Gucci Pro

[Jerry-Rig]

I went to an online bike site, checked the rig out:

$6,200 Base
Manitou Slider add $920
5th Element add $290
add tax

Total = $7,920

Is it me or does that seem like alot for 30 lb bike ?

[the flying moose]

banshees site has it at $7074 before fork upgrade, shock upgrade, taxes and shipping.

thats priced with a Z1 FR SL QR20 and a fox float rl.

[switch]

If you paid retail for the frame, you could order all the base parts on-line for about $4500, which would be about $6300. Sounds right. The XTR components are very expensive, and so are some of the lighter components, like the seatpost/bars/pedals/saddle/etc.

[Jerry-Rig]

for myself, give me a Demo9, Dorado and Saint components for the same price......

[Zedbra]

I spec'f a Chaparral with a Romic and with freeride parts - all the goods (including new 20mm Flick) for $4600.

[IFO]

yeah, those Banshees are hella expensive...:eek:

i'd have alot of other bikes first thx....

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by IFO
yeah, those Banshees are hella expensive...:eek:

i'd have alot of other bikes first thx....

Yes, pricey. BUT - local rider, sponsor of NSMBA and local riders, and kickass frames. Super sexy to boot.

http://www.pseudocool.com/ian/Chaparral%20side.jpg

http://www.pseudocool.com/ian/Chaparral%20rear.jpg

[barry]

shoulda gone for the 24s :P

[BAC5.2]

Originally posted by Jerry-Rig
for myself, give me a Demo9, Dorado and Saint components for the same price......

Why would you consider the Chap if you are looking at a Demo9 and Dorado?

Zedbra - Thats my frame :crybaby:. She is so pretty. Glad you built her well.

[Jerry-Rig]

Originally posted by BAC5.2
Why would you consider the Chap if you are looking at a Demo9 and Dorado?


I would never spend 8 grand for a non 4-bar bike. Actually, I would never buy a single pivot.

[IFO]

im curious as to why its important where a frame builder lives ???

what if said frame builder moves away !!! is it then not "cool" to support them ????

personally i could care less where the bike/frame is designed as long as it does what i need....

[JSinclair]

Originally posted by IFO
im curious as to why its important where a frame builder lives ???

what if said frame builder moves away !!! is it then not "cool" to support them ????

personally i could care less where the bike/frame is designed as long as it does what i need....

Because it is nice to support local businesses. :)

[bullit_kid]

Originally posted by JSinclair
Because it is nice to support local businesses. :)

exactly.

would you still like to support a bike shop that suddenly moved to ontario ..

[BAC5.2]

Originally posted by Jerry-Rig
I would never spend 8 grand for a non 4-bar bike. Actually, I would never buy a single pivot.

So why even look at a Chap?

The Demo 9 is in a COMPLETELY different category as the Chaparral.

You don't buy a Chaparral to drop 10 feet to tranny. You don't buy a Demo 9 to ride XC.

It's like comparing a Jeep to a Porsche. Why consider one if you want the abilities of another.

I'm sorry that you got herded into the "bad" aspect of Single Pivot design. You'll see plenty of us Scream and Chaparral riders that never have any pedal bob or braking problems.

[Jerry-Rig]

Originally posted by BAC5.2
So why even look at a Chap?

The Demo 9 is in a COMPLETELY different category as the Chaparral.

You don't buy a Chaparral to drop 10 feet to tranny. You don't buy a Demo 9 to ride XC.

It's like comparing a Jeep to a Porsche. Why consider one if you want the abilities of another.

I'm sorry that you got herded into the "bad" aspect of Single Pivot design. You'll see plenty of us Scream and Chaparral riders that never have any pedal bob or braking problems.

I wasn't looking at a Chap but just happened to run across it. Thought it was pricey. I think you could get a better bike for a lot less money IMO. To each their own.

[BAC5.2]

oooohhhh, lol, I thought you were like "hmm, Demo 9 is nice... Hey look at this Chaparral..."

my bad :(

[Zaskar]

this is why you buy a banshee. versatility.

DH'ish----
http://www.pbase.com/image/20595366

Freeride/Huck----
http://www.pbase.com/image/20390919

All Rounder----
http://www.pbase.com/image/20500922

and that's just my old scream with different fork and stuff. for the DH i had a 42T ring, different cranks, and Evil SRS. Had bling together for a 5th Element and new Bar/Stem (Was gonna get Easton EA70 or whatever) but it was stolen.

So I got this.

http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=130145

and am just as happy. it proves to me that they are a very versatile all rounded company. the chaparal the scream the morphine....all tried and tested. all in the upper ranks of their fields. i'd put the chapparal as a nicer bike than the bullet. and how much are those with an equivalent build? Just with the banshee you're getting much better customer service and attention to detail.

the chap isnt my bag but its got its merits.

[IFO]

no werd ever surfaced on your Banshee Zaskar??

if not, that suks....:mad:

[Neo]

Originally posted by IFO
yeah, those Banshees are hella expensive...:eek:

i'd have alot of other bikes first thx....

[Zaskar]

Originally posted by IFO
no werd ever surfaced on your Banshee Zaskar??

if not, that suks....:mad:

werd is FUCK THA POLCE.

actually that was 3. i got a whole lot more for the officers that told me to go away.

[jive turkey]

im lov'in the Morphine:thepimp:

[hampstead bandit]

nothing wrong with Banshee

Chap and Scream both amazing frames for different purposes

lovin my Scream!


surprised they are expensive, here in england its GBP £750 for Big Hit or Norco frames (plus GBP £100 for Norco rear 150mm hub).

or GBP £1200-1400 for Orange 222 frame

M1, Yeti DH-9, Foes Fly frames, etc. all GBP £2500!!

and Scream frame is only GBP £1100