Best freeride frames under 1,300

[thelastsession]

Well, I know the winter build is a little late... but I was just trying to get a list of a lot of good freeride frames under 1,300. Basically the Bottlerocket is at the top of my list and that is the most I want to spend on a frame. I'm open to any company as long as its got good specs and geos. Cheaper the better but of course I want it to be nice.

I'm 5'11" 210#
Going to be doing urban riding like hucks and stuff.
Freeriding at homemade parks as well as MTN bike parks.
Drops... size depending on what i feel comfy with.

Ive been riding for a year, but dirtbiking since I was 9. (I'm 17) so I'm pretty good on a bike.

So let's see em... thanks for any help, pictures, and prices.

[Eren]

iron horse 7 point

[joelsman]

dirt bag if you want more travel than a bottle rocket
blitz 2
bullit

[SteezyWeezy]

iron horse 7 point

agreed

[cheeselad]

Closeout on '06 Dirtbag frames on Transition's (https://www.transitionbikes.com/Store/Store_List.cfm?Token={ts_2007-01-14_02:57:11}-29312849&C=5) web page .
$699 Reg. $999 Not all sizes or colors are available though.

[WKC]

dirt bag if you want more travel than a bottle rocket
blitz 2
bullit

Not sure what the Iron Horse 7Point costs, but if you can get one under $1300, then it's an awesome frame. Definitely look at the Transition Dirtbag frame, and particularly the Versus Blitz II frame. Don't forget about the Yeti AS-X frame as well. And if I'm not mistaken, the Cove G-Spot os right around $1300 as well.

[PepperJester]

I belive the new BigHit frames are around 1100 US. They should be a sweet bike. I had a 03 bighit and it was great other then the 24 rear wheel - and thats gone from the new frames.

[spa69]

get a transition, you be happy.i recommend getting a dirt bag a little more travel then the bottlerocket , have ridden both(own a dirtbag)but for the money you be silly not to buy a transition.great costumer service.

[thelastsession]

oohhh that closeout looks tasty. i can get a 7.5 complete (2006) for 1,800 complete. Comes with parts like 5th Element, boxxer team u turn, fsa cranks.. pretty much the stock package (msrp 3,000) brand new. But I really want the transition as like you said the replacement program and so on is priceless.

but I know theres more out there like the trek session, giant, kona... and ive looked at these but it just seems like i want to break my bank for some reason

[ZHendo]

yeti asx is a great bike, i liked it better than the transition dirtbag i rode. it feels a little better, but i haven't ridden the newly redesigned dirtbag for 07. as a result of the test on both bikes, i ended up buying the asx, and couldn't be happier. it's a really fun ride, especially if you want the versatility of being able to trail ride and ride downhill just by swapping shoes, changing pedals, lowering tire pressure and backing off the propedal on the shock. i ride an e13 DRS for the extra versatility, and it has made the bike the most versatile thing i have ridden. actually, my friend is actually getting the 7.5 from rscycle.com with the same deal you saw, that has got to be one of the better deals i've seen through an online shop.

[thelastsession]

Basically what I have come down to is...

This Dirtbag build, with my parts, but having a 66 on it much like this one. Frame Price= $699
http://static.flickr.com/62/173280296_665ec1f51d_o.jpg

Or this 7.5, exact build as this.
http://www.rscycle.com/site/image_browser/7POINT_5_large.jpg

Which one would I like best?

[muddy beast]

dirt bag

[V-Dub GTI]

that 7.5 looks tasty....

[jimbo_the_biker]

7point or Dirtbag, both are gold. I've got an 06 7point7 and it rides like a dream. On the other hand... I've seen plenty of dirtbags on the trail, and haven't heard a complaint once. Transition makes some top notch stuff.

What parts would you put on the dirtbag? Would the build be comparable to the 7point?

I think overall build might be a deciding factor in this race.

-James.

[Eren]

both those choices, you wont go wrong with, id pick the dirtbag though, better specs.

[JacobDW]

dirtbag fo sho..... great CS and awesome ride.

[thelastsession]

7point or Dirtbag, both are gold. I've got an 06 7point7 and it rides like a dream. On the other hand... I've seen plenty of dirtbags on the trail, and haven't heard a complaint once. Transition makes some top notch stuff.

What parts would you put on the dirtbag? Would the build be comparable to the 7point?

I think overall build might be a deciding factor in this race.

-James.

the dirtbag is gonna get built with stuff from my other bike. Mavic disc rear rim, azonic hub, wtb superduty tires, azonic hotseat, marz 66 vf2, wtb superduty front rim, hayes mags with BFL's and goodrich lines (may get regular lines and set em up for xups if the goodridge dont fit. and some type of bar/stem. probably both diety. truative hussefelt cranks, e13 bash, e13 ring.

i think the list on the dirtbag may have done the 7.5 in? what do ya say:nopity:

[arboc!]

dirtbag!!!, check out mine in my sig

[mattmatt86]

Two of my buddies rode dirtbags for a couple of years, never had any complaints. I dont think you could go wrong with any Transition frame!

[lonewolfe]

Santa Cruz Bullit. The new frames have some awesome features and powder coated they are under 1200.00

I know the Bottle Rocket and Dirt Bag are cool frames as well as the 7.5 but the Bullit is a classic. Wheelworld is also blowing out Kona Stinky frames for about the same price as that Dirtbag. Versus frames were being blown out but not sure what they have left.

The Dirtbag and the Versus Blitz are pretty heavy frames. Over 11 pounds if I'm not mistaken.

[jimbo_the_biker]

Yeah, its looking like with that build the dirtbag will be a no-brainer. Good build, and super cheap! You'll enjoy it.

-James.

[arboc!]

The Dirtbag and the Versus Blitz are pretty heavy frames. Over 11 pounds if I'm not mistaken.

11.25 lbs with shock on the dirtbag, but its not to hard to get a light strong build. mine is just under 38 lbs.

[ATOMICFIREBALL]

I'm stoked with my YETI ASX.Pedels better than a Bullit.I have a Woodman bolt-on hub for extra stiffness for the swingarm.
Also a little bit of adjustability too from 6.5"-7.25" via that swing link.

Lot's of other great bikes out there though !!

[TRANSITION-MJR]

going to vote for the Dirtbag, ive owned 2 of them and they rock, no problems, a solid bike that handles it all. Great bike Great company, my looking starts and ends with Transition Bikes.

[psychobiker]

stinky...fr dh and urban very versatile

[missiongravity]

I have a Trek Session 77 with the Travis 203 on the front and have to say it is one awesome bike..not to mention if you are in good with your shop they can get you some amazing deals on them...Since I got mine(i work at a shop)I have put five other people on them after they rode mine...it has to be one of the most underrated bikes on the market right now. I use mine for down hill mostly but do ride it freeride style at our local FR park.

[TheMontashu]

http://wheelworld.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&id=4212

450$ coiler

[me_versus_u]

I've owned many specialzed and just recently switched to the blitz II and the ride is awesome. I'm also 6'2" and 220 lbs. The 3 bikes I narrowed it down to were the titus supermoto, nomad and the blitz. I decided against the supermoto because the interrupted seat post, the nomad had massive flex at the bottom bracket but the blitz II had no flex while pounding the flats and I can raise the seat post all the way for all mountain riding.90330

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[jvnixon]

I've owned many specialzed and just recently switched to the blitz II and the ride is awesome. I'm also 6'2" and 220 lbs. The 3 bikes I narrowed it down to were the titus supermoto, nomad and the blitz.

How is a blitzII less than $1300? Msrp is $1600. The 7 point frame is also over 1300 msrp

[me_versus_u]

I got mt blitz II with a Fox dhx 5.0 for $1100 plus tax at a local bike shop here in Wa.