trail bike

Pennywise · 08-22-2003, 03:41 AM

right now i have a 03 stuff w/ dj3. i love it, but im moving to the city and theres only trails and small jumps there. so im going to sell the kona and get a "all mountain" or "trail" bike. im looking at somethin like an enduro comp.

do you guys think that would be ok for a few small jumps and mostly trails? and whats the price like?

im open to all suggestions, just keep them under $1500

eye of the tiger · 08-22-2003, 03:44 AM

enduro's are up to that, take a look at the new jamis komodo, its pretty sweet.

Pennywise · 08-22-2003, 03:46 AM

i forgot about jamis

damn i want a chapparal but holy hell they're expensive

bullit_kid · 08-22-2003, 03:46 AM

Keep your stuff and just make it more of a MTN style set up with maybe a smaller profile saddle, longer stem, longer seat post. Maybe some clipless pedals. Spruce up the drivetrain with a better deraileur. Keep the Kona, its an excellent "transferable" trail bike. IMO of course.

trail worker · 08-22-2003, 03:51 AM

i agree with ross.
the kona isn't really a "freeride" bike per say,it's pretty versatile.
i'd just keep that and get a smaller seat,longer stem and maybe a triple ring if you feel the need be..personally i never used the big ring when i had it back in the day(3 years with only a 32 t ring..never going back to 3 chainrings).

keep the kona.for the money you'll get for it,you're not going to get much in terms of a new bike.

Pennywise · 08-22-2003, 03:53 AM

nah its too small for any trail biking. its a medium, but its like a 13-14" seat tube

Pennywise · 08-22-2003, 05:03 AM

come on guys i need a bike..

bullit_kid · 08-22-2003, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pennywise
come on guys i need a bike..

all you need is a longer seat post ..

most of those trail bikes wont stand up to dirt jumping

and a longer stem

seriously
try it out first to save some money ..

flizzy home dawg · 08-22-2003, 06:29 AM

enduro sx.. the beauty of a trail bike built for djing....with a fox rlc 100 or 125

... your on your own for wheels.. I like dee max

IFO · 08-22-2003, 06:33 AM

the Enduro line is a great biek range... im sure you'll find one that suits your needs/budget...

Pennywise · 08-22-2003, 05:48 PM

i was looking at the sx..but me building a bike would get too expensive. i guess i could get an enduro comp and switch the frame with an sx?

Pennywise · 08-22-2003, 09:38 PM

i found the answer:

http://www.konaworld.com/kw_webstore...2_bear_big.jpg

the shop has one, and is willing to trade straight up. im thinking i might swap my dj3 onto it...

Blue · 08-22-2003, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eye of the tiger
enduro's are up to that, take a look at the new jamis komodo, its pretty sweet.

get a small Dakar XLT...it's a reasonably strong, adjustable travel bike that's be sweet to build...just curious mate, why are you going away from a ht, sounds like a Ht would be the best for what you're looking to do, hell a ht is best for everything but racing IMO...

Pennywise · 08-22-2003, 09:56 PM

if im just riding around, may as well be comfortable

and im pretty much set on the bear. im pretty stoked now. i was so sad when my parents said i have to get a different bike.

Blue · 08-22-2003, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pennywise
if im just riding around, may as well be comfortable

and im pretty much set on the bear. im pretty stoked now. i was so sad when my parents said i have to get a different bike.

is the bear gonna hold up? I forget, is thet the frame that still uses RAD like tubing, or the straight guage tubes? Why are the folks "making "you change...

08-22-2003, 03:44 AM	#2
eye of the tiger Spherical ass head Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas:( Posts: 1,117 Rep Power: 11	enduro's are up to that, take a look at the new jamis komodo, its pretty sweet. __________________ "you didn't tell them about my pubes, did you?" -Garth

08-22-2003, 06:29 AM	#9
flizzy home dawg Chubbin' like a Muffin Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 571 Rep Power: 1790	enduro sx.. the beauty of a trail bike built for djing....with a fox rlc 100 or 125 ... your on your own for wheels.. I like dee max __________________ Bikes with two wheels for life.

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08-22-2003, 03:46 AM	#4
bullit_kid ... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,251 Rep Power: 2117	Keep your stuff and just make it more of a MTN style set up with maybe a smaller profile saddle, longer stem, longer seat post. Maybe some clipless pedals. Spruce up the drivetrain with a better deraileur. Keep the Kona, its an excellent "transferable" trail bike. IMO of course.

08-22-2003, 03:51 AM	#5
trail worker bikes on the brain Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Kootenays Posts: 5,773 Rep Power: 8773456	i agree with ross. the kona isn't really a "freeride" bike per say,it's pretty versatile. i'd just keep that and get a smaller seat,longer stem and maybe a triple ring if you feel the need be..personally i never used the big ring when i had it back in the day(3 years with only a 32 t ring..never going back to 3 chainrings). keep the kona.for the money you'll get for it,you're not going to get much in terms of a new bike.

08-22-2003, 06:33 AM	#10
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,657 Rep Power: 4472470	the Enduro line is a great biek range... im sure you'll find one that suits your needs/budget...