which fs for the north shore?

jedi · 07-09-2003, 09:37 PM

i'm looking at buying a 6-8"f/s for when i come out to bc next year also for riding the constructions i'm building here in the uk.
which suits best from these?
big hit
g spot with 5th element
joker sl(romic)
azonic saber
banshee scream

i alreay ride a ti hardtail and go quite big on it and have served my time learning how to ride ht.@O)

Putty · 07-09-2003, 10:03 PM

you probably don't want a full DH bike like the g-spot or even the big hit (even though both are severly nice bikes). i don't know shit about the sabre, the screams are nice and strong. i have a joker that i climb with regularly, good medium bike for almost everything.
but then i could be biased.

ZoSo · 07-09-2003, 10:30 PM

I wouldn't call the G-Spot a full DH bike, certainly no more so than a Joker. I'm looking for the same sort of bike, and I've narrowed it down to the Big Hit, Bullit, Giant DH comp, or RM7 FR, and maybe the Joker....so yeah, I haven't narrowed it down much. Any input would be appreciated. Right now it looks like the Bullit would be the least expensive option, but I like the burly-ness of some of the others.

Rat · 07-09-2003, 10:39 PM

I had an 8 Inch kit on my Big hit and Swaped it out for the 6" and am much happier. I personaly found 8 inches way to much for the slow tech trails not to mention the climbs.

You might want to pick up a bike here as the prices tend to be pretty good.

builttoride · 07-09-2003, 11:01 PM

get a bike in canada, Im from scotland, and truct me the bikes are cheeper out there... and there are much more second hand options too!
I rode in cadana for 2 months last year on my joer, which is now a hardcore bike with monsters and alike, and I love it, good alrounder for sure, I've even gone pretty big at 15' on it! saying that the big hit and the banshee are super sweet too, just try riding them all, and get the one thats feels best, they are all quite different feeling!

Putty · 07-09-2003, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ZoSo
I wouldn't call the G-Spot a full DH bike, certainly no more so than a Joker. I'm looking for the same sort of bike, and I've narrowed it down to the Big Hit, Bullit, Giant DH comp, or RM7 FR, and maybe the Joker....so yeah, I haven't narrowed it down much. Any input would be appreciated. Right now it looks like the Bullit would be the least expensive option, but I like the burly-ness of some of the others.

you're right...sorry...i got the g spot and the peeler mixed up in my head. sorry folks.

theoriginalhardcore · 07-09-2003, 11:27 PM

rm 7 is sweet

NooNer · 07-10-2003, 01:40 AM

bike for the shore ... norco shore or team shore?

freerider4ever · 07-10-2003, 03:07 AM

A big hit comp would be awesome for you, get a big hit comp, sell the fork and get a super t, keeping the stock rear link.

IFO · 07-10-2003, 03:54 AM

team BIGHIT: get on it...

nuf said....

EVRAC · 07-10-2003, 04:16 AM

Get an '03 big hit pro.
The new link makes a big difference. It's stiffer and the shock will last longer. If it feels too squishy at 8.1, just adjust it down to 6.8.
5 year warranty.
The super-t's worth it over the Jr.
A couple friends got them for $3600.
I think it's one of the best bikes at any price.

Incorrigible · 07-10-2003, 04:18 AM

Decide when you get there. The choice will be difficult!! There are many good, knowledgable shops to choose from, which you can ask about on here.

whisky shooter · 07-10-2003, 04:24 AM

dude get a scream. It will make you a better rider.

WBC · 07-10-2003, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by EVRAC
Get an '03 big hit pro.
The new link makes a big difference. It's stiffer and the shock will last longer. If it feels too squishy at 8.1, just adjust it down to 6.8.
5 year warranty.
The super-t's worth it over the Jr.
A couple friends got them for $3600.
I think it's one of the best bikes at any price.

word! I dig my bike! I got a Big Hit DH with a monster(02) and I ride all sorts of stuff, even some XC....the bike feels perfectly balanced right now. I love it!

To keep it short, Im hyped!! If you got any specific questions, PM me

jedi · 07-10-2003, 04:05 PM

mmmm,scream?
it's looking like a black big hit with super t's at the mo.but the banshee??

07-09-2003, 09:37 PM	#1
jedi Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: hertford,uk Posts: 191 Rep Power: 0	which fs for the north shore? i'm looking at buying a 6-8"f/s for when i come out to bc next year also for riding the constructions i'm building here in the uk. which suits best from these? big hit g spot with 5th element joker sl(romic) azonic saber banshee scream i alreay ride a ti hardtail and go quite big on it and have served my time learning how to ride ht.@O)

07-09-2003, 10:03 PM	#2
Putty richard cephalus Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: is my home. Posts: 9,537 Rep Power: 865912	you probably don't want a full DH bike like the g-spot or even the big hit (even though both are severly nice bikes). i don't know shit about the sabre, the screams are nice and strong. i have a joker that i climb with regularly, good medium bike for almost everything. but then i could be biased. __________________ Well, well I been movin' down to Florida. And I'm gonna bowl me a perfect game. Well I'm gonna cut off my leg down in Florida, child. And I'm gonna dance one-legged off in the rain.

07-09-2003, 10:30 PM	#3
ZoSo notagrommit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hood River, Oregon Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	I wouldn't call the G-Spot a full DH bike, certainly no more so than a Joker. I'm looking for the same sort of bike, and I've narrowed it down to the Big Hit, Bullit, Giant DH comp, or RM7 FR, and maybe the Joker....so yeah, I haven't narrowed it down much. Any input would be appreciated. Right now it looks like the Bullit would be the least expensive option, but I like the burly-ness of some of the others. __________________ Safety is for dorks.

07-09-2003, 11:01 PM	#5
builttoride Designer and Rider Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bonny wee Scotland! :) Posts: 1,694 Rep Power: 29398	get a bike in canada, Im from scotland, and truct me the bikes are cheeper out there... and there are much more second hand options too! I rode in cadana for 2 months last year on my joer, which is now a hardcore bike with monsters and alike, and I love it, good alrounder for sure, I've even gone pretty big at 15' on it! saying that the big hit and the banshee are super sweet too, just try riding them all, and get the one thats feels best, they are all quite different feeling! __________________ Keith Scott Banshee Bikes Designer www.bansheebikes.com http://bansheebikes.blogspot.com Last edited by builttoride; 07-09-2003 at 11:03 PM.

07-10-2003, 01:40 AM	#8
NooNer the oncoming storm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the quiet place Posts: 3,124 Rep Power: 21587	bike for the shore ... norco shore or team shore? __________________ Eye on the TV 'cause tragedy thrills me Whatever flavor It happens to be like: "Killed by the husband" "Drowned by the ocean" "Shot by his own son" "She used the poison in his tea and kissed him goodbye" That's my kind of story It's no fun til someone dies

07-09-2003, 10:39 PM	#4
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,098 Rep Power: 3628723	I had an 8 Inch kit on my Big hit and Swaped it out for the 6" and am much happier. I personaly found 8 inches way to much for the slow tech trails not to mention the climbs. You might want to pick up a bike here as the prices tend to be pretty good.

07-09-2003, 11:27 PM	#7
theoriginalhardcore surrey pride Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: surrey Posts: 1,108 Rep Power: 11	rm 7 is sweet

07-10-2003, 03:07 AM	#9
freerider4ever Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 723 Rep Power: 11	A big hit comp would be awesome for you, get a big hit comp, sell the fork and get a super t, keeping the stock rear link.

07-10-2003, 03:54 AM	#10
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,657 Rep Power: 4472470	team BIGHIT: get on it... nuf said....

07-10-2003, 04:16 AM	#11
EVRAC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam Posts: 294 Rep Power: 336535	Get an '03 big hit pro. The new link makes a big difference. It's stiffer and the shock will last longer. If it feels too squishy at 8.1, just adjust it down to 6.8. 5 year warranty. The super-t's worth it over the Jr. A couple friends got them for $3600. I think it's one of the best bikes at any price. __________________ I'm a gearbox-bike nut.

07-10-2003, 04:18 AM	#12
Incorrigible Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Far far away Posts: 1,084 Rep Power: 1048	Decide when you get there. The choice will be difficult!! There are many good, knowledgable shops to choose from, which you can ask about on here. __________________ www.joemamma.ca www.intensecycles.com

07-10-2003, 04:24 AM	#13
whisky shooter Have a shot of Whisky Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: nanaimo Posts: 197 Rep Power: 1430	dude get a scream. It will make you a better rider.

07-10-2003, 04:05 PM	#15
jedi Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: hertford,uk Posts: 191 Rep Power: 0	mmmm,scream? it's looking like a black big hit with super t's at the mo.but the banshee??

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