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kona_roastbika
05-17-04, 01:13 PM
hey i am getting a new bike but i can't decide which one i am looking at the norco six or the kona stinky which one is the best?/ better. or do u got any other bikes in suggestion lookign for dh and free ride dual suspension bike thanks.

kona_roastbika
05-17-04, 04:19 PM
my cash limit is $3000.00
killerasp
05-17-04, 04:48 PM
my cash limit is $3000.00


only 3000??!?

Jezzz...looking at your choices, Norco 6 and the Kona Stinky...im guessing you are looking for an entry free ride bike. I too am in the market for one. I really liked riding Speciailzied Demo 9 and 03 Big Hit. They are some really fine bikes. But take the time to shop around to make a really justified purchase. Look into Santa Cruz, Rocky Mountain also..they make very good bikes.

dirtbikedude
05-17-04, 05:58 PM
As Killer said, the bikes you mentioned are freeride oriented. Which do you want? A dh bike or a freeride bike?

I may have a StabPrimo frame in excelent shape you could buy for 650$ and you could use the rest to build it up.



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kona_roastbika
05-17-04, 07:45 PM
hey dirtbike dude i am interested in that stab primo :D wat year is it and got any pics?
a2psyklnut
05-17-04, 08:09 PM
Then go to www.wheelworld.com and buy their Freeride build kit, (fork included) and you'll have one KILLER BIKE!

L8R
mindbogger
05-17-04, 09:19 PM
Then go to www.wheelworld.com and buy their Freeride build kit, (fork included) and you'll have one KILLER BIKE!

L8R

How much money do you tend to save when you buy a build kit?
a2psyklnut
05-17-04, 09:56 PM
It depends, the stuff they have there is a great package for the price. Mosty because it includes the fork. Most build kits will save you about 20% off of MSRP.

I've had pretty good luck with WheelWorld and have bought several items from them. Their shipping is usually a bit higher, but usually you save more overall so it's still a good deal.

L8R
Maelstrom
05-17-04, 10:23 PM
How much money do you tend to save when you buy a build kit?

In this case, a lot. The z1 is worth 500 american I would guess. The rest of the parts easily come to that. Man if I only needed a whole kit haha.

I need to start a shop up here out of my house. I could make a killing. :)
kona_roastbika
05-17-04, 10:27 PM
ha i'm not in usa i'm in british columbia on the island! across the ferry from van ha maelstrom i live pretty close to ya.