Travel Bike Frames
What is a good long travel single crown freeride (or downhill) fork and a good cheapish frame?
I am looking to convert from a hardtail 100mm travel fork dirt jump bike to a freeride bike. Not really a downhill bike because I think I still want a fairly light and easy to bike around bike, if you know what I mean.
I cant for the life of me think of a good single crown fork that has about 150mm+ travel. I am in a budget but am looking for second hand (but not too old) because its a little cheaper!
As for a frame, I have thought about the specialized Big Hit and my favourite so far, the Giant Faith. Although these are really downhill frames! I also like the kona stinky and stab.
If anyone can name any more, that would be really helpfull. Aswell (mainly) the forks.
Thanks a lot all!
There are tons of deals right now on Manitou Nixons…..good fork, and you can find them for like $199 new (’06 and ’07 models). The Rockshox Pike is what I’d steer you toward if you really want a tough fork. Marz AM forks are good, too, or the Dropoff series if you don’t mind the weight.
You can find some good used ones at www.ridemonkey.com usually. Check out the classifieds at www.mtbr.com and www.pinkbike.com also. They have abundances of frames and forks and wheels and most other parts, too. Good luck!
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