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GTS Mark · 09-10-2003, 01:45 PM

I have been meaning to pick up a good bike ever since I moved to Vancouver. However I am pretty out of the loop when it comes to what is good and what is bad these days.

I'm basically looking for a good bike I can boot around Stanley Park on as well as take every once in a blue moon out to more aggressive trails around Vancouver and possibly Whistler. I'm 6"0, 200+ pounds so I need something that can accomodate a larger guy.

Anyways I'm not looking for an el cheepo bike but I don't want to spend $5k either. Can someone point me in the right direction on what bike would be suitable for me and or a good store in Vancouver that I could pick up a nice bike from.

Thanks in advance,
DH

JohnW · 09-10-2003, 01:46 PM

Cannondale

=)

Wiseman · 09-10-2003, 01:48 PM

Specialized is the only way to go!!!!!
Trust me!!! Most reliable and best price wise!!
Come down and see me I can hook you up with a good deal!!
My buddy works in a shop they cary all kinds of different ones
but for what you and I would use em for Specialized is the way to go

SleazyDream · 09-10-2003, 01:50 PM

i spent about $1500 on a bike a couple of months ago. good shocks, front and back and hydralic disc brakes. very happy

GTS Mark · 09-10-2003, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnW
Cannondale

=)

I heard from a friend that owns one of these that they are very good.

DH

SleazyDream · 09-10-2003, 01:55 PM

mine's a 'giant'

GTS Mark · 09-10-2003, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SleazyDream
mine's a 'giant'

Hehe that is a suprise

DH

fletcher · 09-10-2003, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by THE WISEMAN
Specialized is the only way to go!!!!!
Trust me!!! Most reliable and best price wise!!
Come down and see me I can hook you up with a good deal!!
My buddy works in a shop they cary all kinds of different ones
but for what you and I would use em for Specialized is the way to go

I really don't like Specialized, but that's my opinion. The recommendation on Cannondales is pretty good, but they use A LOT of in house components and some people are picky about that. Almost everything is their brand.

I used to to race on the amateur circuit until about two years ago (when I was still in shape). How much do you want to spend? You can get a nice bike for $500-600 that has the same frame as some of the higher end models, and you can upgrade the parts on it if you need to.

I'd stick to a cro-mo frame at your size, aluminum flexes a lot and isn't nearly as stiff. Titanium is probably more than you want to spend.

Check out http://www.mtbreview.com and read up a lot on some of the bikes on there. In the sub-$1000 market you'll get a much better deal on a hard-tail (front suspension only) than you will on a full-suspension. You can find full-suspensions for that price, but the component set will suck.

What type of riding do you want to do and what's your price range? I can make some good recommendations.

theharvman · 09-10-2003, 02:05 PM

Cannondale on the OPTIMO frame. Is one of the Best Bikes I have come across? I am 220 and 5 10 this bike is supported by Double butted alloy, is Super light weight and has a perfectly made Hourglass-shaped seat.

webgurl · 09-10-2003, 02:09 PM

hey DH
u know that store burrard st / pacific on the corner down the hill right before the bridge on burrard ?
Check that place out

GTS Mark · 09-10-2003, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by webgurl
hey DH
u know that store burrard st / pacific on the corner down the hill right before the bridge on burrard ?
Check that place out

I live a 5 min walk from that place, I think I might drop by today.

DH

Mike Semen · 09-10-2003, 02:29 PM

KONA.

webair · 09-10-2003, 02:32 PM

i have a ficher mt tam, kicks ass

chowda · 09-10-2003, 02:33 PM

something titanium
rock shox judys

hydraulic breaks
shimano gears

hershie · 09-10-2003, 03:02 PM

Mark, I have a Kona Roast sitting here 2 doors away from you.

Someone owed me money and gave me the bike in lieu. It retails for $1600 and I will sell for $875. It has been hardly used at all as my friend works for Kona and it came straight out of their head office as they had it as a demo when the model came out (its a 2002).

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE
USA $1299.00
CANADA $1799.00
UK £1100.00
EUROPE ?1499.00

The Roast is our most advanced dirt jumping Kona with a collection of parts and accessories that place it above other bikes
within the dirt-jumping kingdom. Roast is for when flying through the air and scaring the socks off yourself as an everyday after school treat?
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Ring of Fire/32/22
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SleazeQueen · 09-10-2003, 03:51 PM

My fiance used to race with NORBA and he's a bike nut. He loves Cannondale. I just bought him a bike to knock around on (not to race). It's a Cannondale Jekyll. I think it was about $1600 when all was said and done.

He loves it and it fits him well. He's 6' and about 180-185. He hasn't had any problems with it other than one ride with some hardcore downhillers at Snoqualmie Ridge. I think that was more of an operator problem than a bike problem though. Don't tell him I know the truth.

It's a really good bike and I'd recommend it to anyone.

SQ

Bulldog-Johnnie · 09-10-2003, 03:54 PM

Yo Eddy

kveldulv · 09-10-2003, 03:55 PM

I'm a huge fan of Diamond Back myself. My experience has been they're extremely reliable and well built. I thrash mine on trails and it's only now getting near it's last legs after 6 years.

Friends with cannondales tell me they're awesome too.

If I were you I'd have a very good look at that Kona for $875 tho, looks awesome for the asking price

Good luck riding whatever you end up buying

TheGuyWhoKnows · 09-10-2003, 03:55 PM

Kona!!!

incredible bikes

beemk · 09-10-2003, 03:56 PM

i bought this cheap one off a crackhead i used to work with. it gets me a better workout because its a lot heavier.

jimmy3way · 09-10-2003, 03:59 PM

I hate these threads.

Opinions are like assholes.

Hmmnm I think I'm going to start a Ford v. Chevy thread.

MonsterMike · 09-10-2003, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by THE WISEMAN
Specialized is the only way to go!!!!!
Trust me!!! Most reliable and best price wise!!
Come down and see me I can hook you up with a good deal!!
My buddy works in a shop they cary all kinds of different ones
but for what you and I would use em for Specialized is the way to go

Word! I've got Specialized bikes that are 7+ years old and they're still in great shape.

jimmy3way · 09-10-2003, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by M P

Word! I've got Specialized bikes that are 7+ years old and they're still in great shape.

Specialized bikes SUCK.

JohnW · 09-10-2003, 04:03 PM

Whatever you get and whenever you get it, hit me up, we'll go riding.
The North Shore won't be getting snow for a couple months still, but it'll be wet! Perfect for screaming downhill on a 12 inch wide single track trail...he he...

That reminds me...i need new shoes!

=)

Who else in the Vancity area MTN bikes?
Or Snowboards for that matter? We should do regular night trips up Cypress when the snow starts flying...

loverboy · 09-10-2003, 04:05 PM

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RSCLuke · 09-10-2003, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnW
Cannondale

=)

Yep... Cannondale Rocks. Me and my wife own them, and love every minute on them ;)

Very light, yet strong as hell.

jimmy3way · 09-10-2003, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RSCLuke

Yep... Cannondale Rocks. Me and my wife own them, and love every minute on them ;)

Cannondale bikes suck ass.

gigure · 09-10-2003, 05:05 PM

to get a bike you like you gotta build it yourself.
allways get the most expensive parts..

GTS Mark · 09-10-2003, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnW

Or Snowboards for that matter? We should do regular night trips up Cypress when the snow starts flying...

I am down with that for sure man, I made weekly trips up to Whistler to snowboard last season.

DH

gigure · 09-10-2003, 05:22 PM

i just go bush riding but i put a pretty penny into my bike and i regret buying some cheep parts. Breakes are most important!

mastamindz · 09-10-2003, 05:56 PM

I would go for the Norco Fluid 3.0 or even the 1.0 if you want to spend some cash.

Im riding the 3.0 right now and its fucking sweet.

jimmy3way · 09-10-2003, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mastamindz
I would go for the Norco Fluid 3.0 or even the 1.0 if you want to spend some cash.

Im riding the 3.0 right now and its fucking sweet.

Norco bikes SUCK ass.

GTS Mark · 09-10-2003, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimmy3way

Norco bikes SUCK ass.

Are there any bikes that you like?

DH

BlueDesignStudios · 09-10-2003, 07:48 PM

Damn.. no pics in this thread

High Quality · 09-10-2003, 07:56 PM

DH,

I'm going to buy a $2000 bike this week actually. Tried to get one yesterday but the shop wouldn't budge enough on price.

Anyway, if you're looking for a full suspension XC or all mountain bike, I'd suggest one of these:

Gary Fisher Sugar 2+
Trek Fuel 90
Specialized Epic (ditch the scareb fork, go with a fox)

Unfortunately you're looking at the wrong time, as the 2004 models are rolling in and the 2003 are either gone, or not in your frame size ! (my experience anyway).

Not sure if you're willing to throw down $1500+ on a bike, but good luck bro.

High Quality · 09-10-2003, 08:01 PM

A lot of people I see are posting cannondale. I got on one a few days ago and I must say it was absolute SHIT. Cannondale knows bikes - ROAD Bikes, not mt, if you want MY opinion on it. But the only way to figure out what to get is to climb on one and ride it.

Granted, there is no way to tell how great a bike is until you hit a trail, but in my experience Cannondale falls flat and the 3 bikes mentioned above are the best.

Zappu · 09-11-2003, 12:48 AM

If you are looking for a very special one, go for a Hotchilli Bike, they are may one of the best

zoic · 09-11-2003, 04:30 AM

Have to agree with High Quality - Cannondale make great road bikes but their MTB's suck ass. I've had two people I know crack their frames plus they use lots of proprietary parts. You can?t go wrong with the medium size companies like Kona, Rocky Mountain, Norco and of course Intense. For a big company, Specialized make some good value bikes like the Enduro. This is my latest ride -

http://www.craftworkscycles.com/content/frm/frm.asp

Dave.

High Quality · 09-11-2003, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zoic
Have to agree with High Quality - Cannondale make great road bikes but their MTB's suck ass. I've had two people I know crack their frames plus they use lots of proprietary parts. You can?t go wrong with the medium size companies like Kona, Rocky Mountain, Norco and of course Intense. For a big company, Specialized make some good value bikes like the Enduro. This is my latest ride -

http://www.craftworkscycles.com/content/frm/frm.asp

Dave.

$4200 Aussie for a bike with LX components? Get outta town! What is that $2100? blah. 8" hydraulics must be nice

If you like it tho, great

Underlive · 09-11-2003, 05:23 AM

Hola

Giant Warp ds1

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/cn/030...=76&model=9817

Yummy. Fucking great bikes for the prices

Herb Kornfield · 09-11-2003, 05:34 AM

I own both a Diamond Back and Mongoose Mountain Bikes with full suspension. They both kick ass and cost about $500 each. Also a TREK is a nice ride as well and maybe about $400.

Also, I got the carrier that connects to a 3 inch hitch recptor so, my rack never touches the truck when were on the road (holds 4 bikes)

Lazy Bob · 09-11-2003, 05:40 AM

A few years back I bought my Trek 7000 and I love it

It wieghs next to nothing, gears are smooth and it cost me $800

GTS Mark · 09-11-2003, 01:29 PM

Thanks for all your opinions and suggestions guys and gals. I just picked up a 2003 Kona Roast from my good friend Hershie.

I can't wait to hit some trails with it!

DH

High Quality · 09-11-2003, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrinkingHard
Thanks for all your opinions and suggestions guys and gals. I just picked up a 2003 Kona Roast from my good friend Hershie.

I can't wait to hit some trails with it!

DH

Not bad if you like hardtails.

ElvisManson · 09-11-2003, 01:38 PM

I have a $4000 Mtn bike I'd sell you for $1500. Full suspension...Sid and Psylo...everything is XT etc...all top of the line on a Giant frame. Bought it from a pro rider who was hurting for the money.

LMK at brent at python dot com if you're interested and I'll get you some pics.

Bulldog-Johnnie · 09-11-2003, 01:39 PM

Yo Eddy is the only way to go... Might cost ya but you'll be hard pressed to find better...

GTS Mark · 09-11-2003, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ElvisManson
I have a $4000 Mtn bike I'd sell you for $1500. Full suspension...Sid and Psylo...everything is XT etc...all top of the line on a Giant frame. Bought it from a pro rider who was hurting for the money.

LMK at brent at python dot com if you're interested and I'll get you some pics.

Thanks anyways Brent, I already grabbed the Kona. It's a done deal.

DH

JohnW · 09-11-2003, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrinkingHard
Thanks for all your opinions and suggestions guys and gals. I just picked up a 2003 Kona Roast from my good friend Hershie.

I can't wait to hit some trails with it!

DH

Nice...and the price was good too.

=)

wizz · 09-11-2003, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrinkingHard
Thanks for all your opinions and suggestions guys and gals. I just picked up a 2003 Kona Roast from my good friend Hershie.

I can't wait to hit some trails with it!

DH

Good Choice!! Looks Good!!

ElvisManson · 09-11-2003, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrinkingHard

Thanks anyways Brent, I already grabbed the Kona. It's a done deal.

DH

Cool...congrats dude...Vancouver is a great place to ride.

09-10-2003, 01:45 PM	#1
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	Suggestions On A Good Mountain Bike I have been meaning to pick up a good bike ever since I moved to Vancouver. However I am pretty out of the loop when it comes to what is good and what is bad these days. I'm basically looking for a good bike I can boot around Stanley Park on as well as take every once in a blue moon out to more aggressive trails around Vancouver and possibly Whistler. I'm 6"0, 200+ pounds so I need something that can accomodate a larger guy. Anyways I'm not looking for an el cheepo bike but I don't want to spend $5k either. Can someone point me in the right direction on what bike would be suitable for me and or a good store in Vancouver that I could pick up a nice bike from. Thanks in advance, DH

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hershie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,642	Mark, I have a Kona Roast sitting here 2 doors away from you. Someone owed me money and gave me the bike in lieu. It retails for $1600 and I will sell for $875. It has been hardly used at all as my friend works for Kona and it came straight out of their head office as they had it as a demo when the model came out (its a 2002). SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE USA $1299.00 CANADA $1799.00 UK £1100.00 EUROPE ?1499.00 The Roast is our most advanced dirt jumping Kona with a collection of parts and accessories that place it above other bikes within the dirt-jumping kingdom. Roast is for when flying through the air and scaring the socks off yourself as an everyday after school treat? S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Frame sizes Frame tubing Fork Headset Crankarms Chainring B/B Pedals Chain Freewheel F/D R/D Shifters Handlebar Stem Grips Brake Brake Lever Front hub Rear hub Spokes Tires Rims Saddle Seatpost Seat clamp Color Weight 13"(XS), 15"(S), 15.5"(M), 17"(L), 17.5"(XL) Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum Marzocchi Bomber Dirt Jumper 3 100mm TH-877 Big Nut TruVativ Hussefelt DH Ring of Fire/32/22 TruVativ ISIS Drive Hussefelt Kona Jackshit Shimano CN-HG53 Shimano Deore (11-32 9 speed) Shimano Deore Shimano Deore LX Shimano Deore Kona DH Primo Kona DH Primo Kona Jackshit Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Shimano HB-M475 disc Shimano FH-M475 disc Stainless 14G Nokian NBX 26 X 2.3 Sun Ditch Witch Kona DJ IRD Quad 2 Kona QR Black 35.0 lbs

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SleazeQueen Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western WA Posts: 634	My fiance used to race with NORBA and he's a bike nut. He loves Cannondale. I just bought him a bike to knock around on (not to race). It's a Cannondale Jekyll. I think it was about $1600 when all was said and done. He loves it and it fits him well. He's 6' and about 180-185. He hasn't had any problems with it other than one ride with some hardcore downhillers at Snoqualmie Ridge. I think that was more of an operator problem than a bike problem though. Don't tell him I know the truth. It's a really good bike and I'd recommend it to anyone. SQ

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kveldulv Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 128	I'm a huge fan of Diamond Back myself. My experience has been they're extremely reliable and well built. I thrash mine on trails and it's only now getting near it's last legs after 6 years. Friends with cannondales tell me they're awesome too. If I were you I'd have a very good look at that Kona for $875 tho, looks awesome for the asking price Good luck riding whatever you end up buying __________________ icq: 22005948

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High Quality Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vegas Posts: 5,741	A lot of people I see are posting cannondale. I got on one a few days ago and I must say it was absolute SHIT. Cannondale knows bikes - ROAD Bikes, not mt, if you want MY opinion on it. But the only way to figure out what to get is to climb on one and ride it. Granted, there is no way to tell how great a bike is until you hit a trail, but in my experience Cannondale falls flat and the 3 bikes mentioned above are the best. __________________ RecurCash.com - Averaging $38/sale with 60% revshare in the first 4 months alone! Convert your TEEN traffic today @ better than 1:500 guaranteed. ICQ me: 18287590!

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zoic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 84	Have to agree with High Quality - Cannondale make great road bikes but their MTB's suck ass. I've had two people I know crack their frames plus they use lots of proprietary parts. You can?t go wrong with the medium size companies like Kona, Rocky Mountain, Norco and of course Intense. For a big company, Specialized make some good value bikes like the Enduro. This is my latest ride - http://www.craftworkscycles.com/content/frm/frm.asp Dave.

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Underlive Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Montreal CA Posts: 216	Hola Giant Warp ds1 http://www.giant-bicycles.com/cn/030...=76&model=9817 Yummy. Fucking great bikes for the prices __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

09-11-2003, 05:34 AM	#41
Herb Kornfield Is on the 1 Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 4,996	I own both a Diamond Back and Mongoose Mountain Bikes with full suspension. They both kick ass and cost about $500 each. Also a TREK is a nice ride as well and maybe about $400. Also, I got the carrier that connects to a 3 inch hitch recptor so, my rack never touches the truck when were on the road (holds 4 bikes)

09-11-2003, 05:40 AM	#42
Lazy Bob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: LI, NY Posts: 37	A few years back I bought my Trek 7000 and I love it It wieghs next to nothing, gears are smooth and it cost me $800

09-11-2003, 01:29 PM	#43
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	Thanks for all your opinions and suggestions guys and gals. I just picked up a 2003 Kona Roast from my good friend Hershie. I can't wait to hit some trails with it! DH

09-11-2003, 01:38 PM	#45
ElvisManson Looking California Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,476	I have a $4000 Mtn bike I'd sell you for $1500. Full suspension...Sid and Psylo...everything is XT etc...all top of the line on a Giant frame. Bought it from a pro rider who was hurting for the money. LMK at brent at python dot com if you're interested and I'll get you some pics.

09-11-2003, 01:39 PM	#46
Bulldog-Johnnie Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 662	Yo Eddy is the only way to go... Might cost ya but you'll be hard pressed to find better... __________________ [email protected] ICQ-76720120