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ementophobic
02-28-08, 09:45 AM
Hey, I', looking to get a new bike, dual sus, that is light enough to use for XC but can also take a few beatings on jumps and light downhill. I suppose it doesn't have to be too strong as im only light myself but anyway, any suggestions?

markhr
02-28-08, 09:56 AM
http://www.bikemagic.com/news/images/nucleontfr_side_big.jpg (http://www.nicolai.net/products/e-frames/e-nuc-tfr.html)
http://bikeshop.com.ua/images/07-nucleon-tfr.jpg (http://www.nicolai.net/products/e-frames/e-nuc-tfr.html)
NitroPye
02-28-08, 10:09 AM
Budget?

ementophobic
02-28-08, 02:27 PM
Ideally no more than £1000, don't know what that is in dollars. Could possibly stretch to another couple of hundred. Thanks in advance
mtnbiker66
02-28-08, 04:02 PM
What is most important? Weight or toughness? That would help to know as well. On a tight budget you're not gonna get a bike thats light,pedals really well and you can beat on.
R33F
02-28-08, 05:23 PM
Budget:

http://www.bikemagic.com/news/images/giant05_reign2_side_big.jpg

What you really want:

http://reviews.mtbr.com/files/2007/08/img_3776.jpg

And if you really want a sweet ride (f*ck the budget) then the Nicolai (Minus the G-Boxx):

http://kotisivu.dnainternet.net/jokilat/kuvia/helius/JJ_First_build_005.jpg
ementophobic
02-29-08, 09:15 AM
I'd say weights probably more important seeing as im pretty light so i shouldn't give the bike too much of a beating. I do aggressive XC and then a few jumps and drops but nothing too big.
thanks