Mountain Biking - Help On This Bike....

I got given this bike to mind... for a while, some guys from my dads work where on vaction. and anywho...

When I saw it I thought wtf?

it looks really strong...

I rang a few bike shops in Australia.. no one knew too much about it..

So i just got on the net to find out... shouldn't it have a motor??

bit heavy isn't it??

oh sorry guys im just new to this stuff...

http://www.micro-op.com.au/bullit.jpg

Can't read the make, but looks expensive.

It's a Santa Cruz Bullit ...Duh ....:confused:

Originally posted by Buddy Hayden
It's a Santa Cruz Bullit ...Duh ....:confused:


whats it worth ???

Not that much !! , ~$600 aud, do ya wanna sell it to me ???;)

hang on a sec i juz went to mtbr.com $600.. eh? how bout another zero on the back of that pal... ;)

600 Australian dollars is 1200 USD....I think the Bullit is mroe than that. It is an awesome bike though!!

The frame alone goes for about $1100 US

The Monster T (that is a monster, right?) costs about $900 US.

Depending on the rest of the components, I'd estimate that that bike cost about $4500 AU to build.

Remember to ask the owner if it is supposed to have an engine on it. Ask several times.

Yep thats a bullit.....that bike is really sweet. If I were you i'd steal it....:D

Ive looked over the bike - and these are the parts on it --

* Frame = SantaCruz Bullit
* Front Fork = Marzocchi Monster T
* Rear Shock = Fox Vanilla RC
* Wheels = Dice Rims / DT Swiss Centres / Leopard 2.6" Tyres
* Controls = Azonic Chubby Bars / Azonic stem / Oury Grips
* Seat = Azonic
* Brakes = Hayes Hydraulic 8" & 6" Discs
* Shifter = Shimano XTR
* Cranks = shimaro XTR
* Rear Gear changer = Shimano XTR
* Funny roller thing = Black spire Dual Slalom 38T

How much is the bike worth really ... i want to make the guy an offer ... as I love the way this thing rides... its very confidence inspiring.... $600, $1000, more I can't get a straight answer...

I would offer ~$1000 USD, but wouldnt pay over $1500 for it. Are you into mtn biking? That bike would be a pain to ride up a hill, or for general XC cycling. Its more of a downhill / ski-resort / urban riding bike.

So, i guess you should first ask if this is the correct bike for you.

They are a bit heavy. I think about 32-36 lbs. depending on size and setup. If you go to SantaCruz's site, they have the retail pricing there. Anywhere from around $2000 to $3500.
http://www.santacruzmtb.com/
I should also add a friend of mine bought one of these last spring. He lives in Santa Cruz. He said it's great on the descents but it's a mutha on the climbs. He is now looking for a lighter bike for general XC riding. Just a thought.

Joe you obviously dont know how much that bike is worth!:D The owner of that bike probably wont take an offer under $2500 USD, because if he dosent work at a shop he probably paid more than $3,000 for it!:beer:anyway....it looks practically new.

*shrug* I can pick up the same bike (more or less) with full XT and Boxxer fork at my LBS for $2200, for any used bike, i usualy would offer half of retail :)

Its always a good idea to bid low, i just picked up a full dura-ace quantum race (road bike) w/ vector pros, top of the line everything for $1008.23 shipped. The bike would retail for over $3G :)

My bike has just over 500 miles on it, so its rather new aswell.

damn joe, can I live with u so I can get that good of deals? O yea, you meant you could get that frame with no rear shock but with a boxxer and an xt shifter for $2200! :D I was sick of hitting the back button a million times, so heres the bike again http://www.micro-op.com.au/bullit.jpg

I don't mind it being a bit on the heavy side as im trying to get fit... the thing I love about it is the lack of caution needed when going down stairs, of curbs hell you can hit a curb at full speed and it just goes up it without a whimper... it is tireing riding it all over the place... I LIKE IT :)

Yes, that bike will take everything you can throw at it I bet. Fun bike.

Klien, i'll drop by my LBS and check out the bullets tomarro, find out correct specs. They build them up for XC / Ski resort riding, not true downhill machines; that may be the reason they sell them cheaper. :)

I'm just saying, the frame only with rear shock and boxxer would probably be like 1500 or more.....and then full xt and whatever wheels you get and chainguide.....etc etc......I dont think you could get it for $2200....but I dont know.

Originally posted by fubar5
600 Australian dollars is 1200 USD....I think the Bullit is mroe than that. It is an awesome bike though!!

Isn't it the other way around??? surely the aussie dollar isn't worth double the USD ....

Bullit pricing.

http://www.santacruzmtb.com/bicycles/retail/bullit.asp

Originally posted by Dirtgrinder
Bullit pricing.

http://www.santacruzmtb.com/bicycles/retail/bullit.asp

O DG thanks! ::sarcasm:: I was just there like 5 min ago:beer:

yea see joe, the bullit with the "R" kit which is deore/lx is $2280 with a fox fork thats worth 1/4 what a boxxer is worth:D

Originally posted by KleinMp99
I'm just saying, the frame only with rear shock and boxxer would probably be like 1500 or more.....and then full xt and whatever wheels you get and chainguide.....etc etc......I dont think you could get it for $2200....but I dont know.
From this post I didn't think you'd been there. Note the word 'probably' ;)

Originally posted by C_M_1


Isn't it the other way around??? surely the aussie dollar isn't worth double the USD ....

Sorry dude, my bad. I've had a cracking headache all day and the pollen in the air is giving me heck. Plus I have psoriasis on my feet and it is flaming up really bad. I am not very coherent right now.

Originally posted by Dirtgrinder

From this post I didn't think you'd been there. Note the word 'probably' ;)

I just didnt know the exact price of the frame, and I know that the boxxer is around 1K, so I estimated the frame at $500, even though i KNOW that that frame is more like 800+

But guys, this is not brand new. Parts losse value as soon as they leave the shop, and they lose value every year. I would say take 20 percent off the original price, or estimated price.

the more I search the web the More Depressed I'm getting about the price....
i got these prices from MTBR... uSDollars

Frame Inc rear shock = $1100.00
Monster T Shock = $900.00
Shimano XTR Groupset = $1600.00
wheelset = $600.00
hayes brakes =$299.00
chain device = $100
azonic chubby handlebar/stem/seat = $296.00

total = $ 4895.00 USD ok thats new and in parts break down
that like 10k aussie... :cry:

say take 30 % off its still shiatt expensive and the bike looks new...

hmm did you know that in australia the front brake lever is on the right hand..

You can change that if you want, alot of people who ride motorcycles set there bikes up with a right hand front break, so they dont have to make the change when changing from motorbike to bicycle :)

I found this review on the monsterT quite amusing -

"DA BOMB!! IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS KIDDIES. HERE WE HAVE A FORK THAT CAN HIT A SMALL CAR AT SPEED AND GO ON ITS WAY LEAVE THE PILOT SAYING TO HIMSELF, "DID YOU FEEL SOMETHING?" YES IT'S TRUE, THE FORK IS DESIGNED TO TACKLE FORD FIESTA'S, SUZUKI SWIFT'S AND THE OCCASIONAL YUGO. THE WEIGHT IS A LITTLE WIERD BUT YOU GET USED TO IT QUICKLY AND COMPENSATE. IF YOUR A WHIMP, GO BUY THOSE JELLO'E BOXXERS, OR MAYBE THOSE INSANELY CRAPY XVERT CARBON'S. ALL YOUR FRIENDS WILL ASK YOU WHY YOU SMELL LIKE TUNA. IF YOU WANT THE BEST, THEN MARZOCCHI IS FOR YOU. I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH OIL LEAKS OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL STUFF...EVER. ALSO, CHANGE THE STOCK FORK OIL AFTER ABOUT 2 MONTHS OF USE BECAUSE THE STOCK OIL CONTAMINATES QUICKLY. USE HONDA PRO OR SILKOLENE 10 WT. THIS WILL GIVE YOU THAT INCREDIBLY AMAZING, SOFT AS A BABIES A$$ RIDE THAT ONLY ZOKES CAN DELIVER."

I don't get it; when did this go from 'I'm minding the bike for so-and-so, where's the engine on this bizzare contraption' to 'I love how it rides down stairs?'

Does the owner know that they are selling it?

hmmm not really... I am sort of scared im gonna fall and dent it or summin ...

Hey CM1 , where in Oz are you ?

im in sydney... oustrayliieeeaaahh.....

anyway im gonna put the bike down.... so as not to damage it...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like i was wrong, a XC setup w/ the bullet frame sales for $2250 at my LBS. I didnt care to get the full specs, other then it looked like a full XT groupo, didnt see what fork was on it :)

Originally posted by Joe Gardner
Looks like i was wrong

:D

My friend has a set-up almost identical to the one in the pic with the exception of the crankset, and his hits the scales at over 40 lbs. I must say however, I'm envious everytime I see it! He works at a shop and has over $3,500 invested. That would make it about $4200 USD for mere mortals!

L8R:beer: