Freeride?

[obsesor]

I am new to mountain biking. I grew up riding strictly BMX. That being said could someone define Freeride for me?

I find myself really getting in to mountain biking and just about ready to purchase a bike, but I want to be sure I buy the right bike. I dig trail riding right now but I also see myself getting more into Drops and other such stuff.

I Have about 1500-2000 to spend and have been looking at a lot of bikes. What I am leaning towards right now is Specialized FSRxc Pro or the Specialized Epic FSR. Giant Reign also looks nice.

I guess what I want is something that can climb well and take decent hits and be some what versitile.

Any suggestions?

[Jayridesacove]

Freeride has no real definition. It's a broad generalization for different kinds of riding. Personally, the term was great when I heard it back in 99 but now it's a little out of control. Anyway

If you see your self advancing from just trail riding to doing drops and such, you might want to consider a santa cruz heckler instead. But the heckler might be a little higher than your target price range. You also might want to take a look at the Iron horse 7point3 at supergo
http://www.supergo.com


I don't know about the giant, but I can tell you that those two specialized bikes are just for cross country riding. Doing any drops on those will most likely break the frame because they are light and use very thin tubing.

[obsesor]

Thank you for the suggestions. Let me ask you, with those 2 bikes that you have suggested, where would they fall short on trail or XC rides?

[legend_killer]

the cruz is your best bet, it wont fall back you can build it stupid light and still jump it that all ya need for garner and clayton, you do ride at garner and legend right?

JT

also check out www.trianglemtb.com
i'll be at legend round 5 today come on out

[obsesor]

the cruz is your best bet, it wont fall back you can build it stupid light and still jump it that all ya need for garner and clayton, you do ride at garner and legend right?

JT

also check out www.trianglemtb.com
i'll be at legend round 5 today come on out

Ive been trying for 3 days to get approved at trianglemtb.com but i still cannot post. Hook a brotha up.

[legend_killer]

our new webmaster is doing a sh!ty job just got wait, if i could help i would

JT

[Jayridesacove]

Thank you for the suggestions. Let me ask you, with those 2 bikes that you have suggested, where would they fall short on trail or XC rides?

The iron horse would be a bit heavy for pure xc rides. But I'm not saying you can't ride it around. The suspension design is very active and efficient so it won't be bobbing around on climbs and such. It does sport more rear end travel[170mm] than the santa cruz[120mm]. And it's tuned more for "freeriding" but more downhill than uphill.

Personally here's what I think if I owned an iron horse 7point7, which is the same frame as the 7point3, just has different and higher end components. I would ride the iron horse for downhill and jump/drop type stuff and I would want a ligher bike for just xc stuff and really long rides.

If I wanted to go all around and do a little downhill/drops and such, but more just riding all around I would pick the santa cruz. Maybe a Marzocchi z1 or a a Rock shox pike on the front with the 5th element shock option. And 6 inch avid mechanical disc brakes with a light but strong wheelset.

Start looking at bikes and select 3 that you can see yourself riding. Then just compare the crap out of them and pick your favorite.

[cove rider]

Freeride has no real definition. It's a broad generalization for different kinds of riding. Personally, the term was great when I heard it back in 99 but now it's a little out of control. Anyway

If you see your self advancing from just trail riding to doing drops and such, you might want to consider a santa cruz heckler instead. But the heckler might be a little higher than your target price range. You also might want to take a look at the Iron horse 7point3 at supergo
http://www.supergo.com


I don't know about the giant, but I can tell you that those two specialized bikes are just for cross country riding. Doing any drops on those will most likely break the frame because they are light and use very thin tubing.

no no no not stupid superho :stosh:

[adurham]

The bikes you said wouldnt do good for drops, check out a specialized enduro maybe theyre really nice and sould be great for what your doing.

[theFOOT]

i think that the heckler or the specialized enduro would do you the best, but for 2000, i dont think you can get your hands on one of those, you could go for a hardtail, because they can be pedaled and dropped, maybe the santa cruz chameleon or jamis komodo 2.0

[cove rider]

get a cove g-spot freeride and set it up with a single crown front fork

like this one on there site

click here!!!! (http://www.covebike.com/gspot.htm)

[obsesor]

I am really starting to lean towards a Dirtbag... wonder if I can get into one for 2g's

[obsesor]

Complete Bikes
DirtBag with Single-Ring Kit (see build spec below) $2,599
DirtBag with Dual-Ring Kit (see build spec below) $2,599

From the website. What is the difference between Single and Double ring?

[clancy98]

two rings in the front vs. one. some sort of chainguide on the single.

[Jayridesacove]

Complete Bikes
DirtBag with Single-Ring Kit (see build spec below) $2,599
DirtBag with Dual-Ring Kit (see build spec below) $2,599

From the website. What is the difference between Single and Double ring?

single ring, you get 8 or 9 gear choices[depending on cassette and derailleur]

dual ring, you get 16 or 18 different gear choices.

you mentioned you like trail riding in your first post, so you'll need a dual ring setup.

[WoodsRider11]

i would look into the preston freeride from transition, not as expencive, less travel but the things got a unique set up, in the reviews they were never able to bottom it out by riding it...just a suggestion.
later
-jon

[legend_killer]

you'd be beter off with a preston FR 5in of travel is all ya need round NC

[Greyhound]

I'll sell you my Bullit frame and Boxxer fork for 1,100

Local delivery, too.

.

[cove rider]

i would have to agree go with the preston FR sounds like a much better set-up for what you are going to be doing

[obsesor]

Thanks for all the tips guy I will look into the preston for sure.

[habitatxskate]

giant reign is cross country..i bought a faith 3..the average price is about 2000 ::thumb::

[joelsman]

if you don't mind a couple used parts on the bike, call the www.dropnzone.com guys, they have built dirtbags for as little as $1500 with some used parts. may take a little longer to get all the parts you want, but they can do it.