a new dirt jumper complete for <$500

[v-digit]

my boy wants to get into dirt jumping / trail riding, he's a beginner.

his budget is about 400-500$ for a complete bike.

what are some current nice DJ worthy completes out there nowday?

[Cru Jones]

You'll be hard pressed to find a new complete bike in that price range... unless you go BMX, which is a good option. Check the classifieds, you might be able to find something used.

[kidwoo]

Check my signature


Maybe we could work something out.

[HBFR33R!D3]

ya there is not much you could get for that price, unless you go with used. i would look at the bike above my post, its nice

[jeff da grom]

seriously... buy kidwoo's evil doc. The fork alone is worth more than half of what he's askin. You won't find a deal like this very often

[dexter]

work something out with woo, i heard he loves klondike bars and asian women

[jeff da grom]

two dollars. TWO DOLLARS!!!

[v-digit]

kidwoo - that does look good.
can u go 550?
i know the value of that bike, i used to have a doc myself, but my boy got limited funds.

[mxsport41]

You Should try the dk 26 they look good for a starter bike. and the price should be right about your range

[habitatxskate]

I think the DK General Lee Cruiser is less, decent start up, just upgrade the wheelset later along with any weak links you'll be fine.

[Eatmyfood!]

i'll just put this out there:

the setup is good, but the fork is total crap. I rode an 07 p.1 w/ one, and couldn't stand it all at the LBS today.

don't think your boy'll notice a difference if he hasn't had experience with different forks, but I couldn't stand the top out.

If he doesn't notice, than forget to mention it to him.

If not, you can pick up a killer fork for the price: manitou stance static w/ quick release (so it'll fit the front hub of the doc). Can buy it for no more than aorund $260 BRAND NEW.

Also, todd_freeride is selling a used stance static QR for a hundred bucks if you wanna check it out . . .

jeff da grom may not realize this is the super cheapo crap stock specialized part, the Dj 3.5. Look like a dirt jumper, weighs like on too, BUT THE DAMPING SUCKS.

he is mistaking it for the real DJ 3, a perfectly fine fork. More than the stance static new and not as nice, but perfectly fine . . .

[jeff da grom]

i'll just put this out there:

the setup is good, but the fork is total crap.
jeff da grom may not realize this is the super cheapo crap stock specialized part, the Dj 3.5.

he is mistaking it for the real DJ 3, a perfectly fine fork. More than the stance static new and not as nice, but perfectly fine . . .

you are right... i did mistake it for the dj 3 which comes on my specialized p3... a quick glance and you won't realize it is the 3.5. I didn't look to see if it had a through axle or a quick release. I actually like my "real" dj3 so i recommended it.

Still it isn't a terrible deal though even if you just use the fork till it breaks or change it out in a year after you decide if dirt jumping is for you or not.

[kidwoo]

kidwoo - that does look good.
can u go 550?


Sure.


Get in touch with me.



The dj 3.5 is the exact same fork as the dj 3, just with steel stanchions. All the adjustments and internals are the same. And it doesn't top out. The rebound damper actually works.

[cmc]

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26" DK Xenia Dirt Jumper - $395

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Reply to: sale-350313323@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-06-12, 6:20AM CDT


06' DK bikes Xenia Dirt Jumper, Cromo frame horzontal dropouts, Dirt jam pro fork, New Race Face Diabolous OS stem 50mm, New Truvativ DH OS riser bars/Animal grips/FSA pig headset, DK 3-piece cranks W/ alloy 36t chainring/16t freewheel, Disc hubs/Sun Rhyno light rims, Avid bb5 rear disc brake, New Coalition seat, New Animal Hamilton pedals, Like new Maxxis tires...
Bikes in great shape and hardly used, just no time to ride...




Location: Riverside

[grom-dom]

get that yo! now!