DirtMO*SHette

I am getting back into MTBing and I'm looking at getting a Giant Faith 3 complete. I use to MTB and left for BMXing but I wanna go back to MTBing, I dont wanna spend alot and wanted to see if anyone recommended this bike for a starter? i will upgrade as parts break, not too worried, just as long as the frame dosent fail.

never

What type of trails will you be riding?

DirtMO*SHette

dirt jumps that are like bmx size, but i want something strong that will last awhile and can be multi-purpose

never

The Faith is more of a big hit bike...you may want something smaller and more nimble.

DirtMO*SHette

any suggestions, i dont wanna go beyond $2,000 but im looking for a nimble bike that can take some hits, planning on some high hits and a little street riding as well, and something that will race good but im not planning to actually race if you know what i mean.

WannaGetGood

If you are looking at a dirt jumper, wouldn't you like to stick with a hard tail? If you are going into a fully, go with something more 4X, the smaller rear travel the better.

BFG

An Stp Zero for that price.

DirtMO*SHette

im looking for a full suspension, i will be doing everything.

EthanYQX

Bottlerocket?

Oleanshoebox

Eastern Slash?

DirtMO*SHette

i hate iots look, i want a true freeride if i can find one

DirtMO*SHette

does transition make a complete? or are they all just frames?

Oleanshoebox

I'm not sure what you are referring to. A 'true freeride' bike is going to be much larger and heavier than would be appropriate for what you described. If what you are talking about is a big travel cliff dropper, it is not going to be the versatile bike you say you want.

EthanYQX

I think(Don't quote me) they do sell completes.

WannaGetGood

They do sell complete bikes. They do have prices on their website. If you want a bike that will do everything I would suggestion either the bottle rocket or the preston.

DirtMO*SHette

both the bottlerocket and preston fr interest me, anyone know where i can look for a complete? i know im gonna be spending alot more than my limit but it will all be worth it after awhile, its what i love

DirtMO*SHette

this what i intend to do: https://alimuddin.blogspot.com/2007/1...rocket-07.html
and it makes me love that bottlerocket lol

WannaGetGood

The preston fr does have less travel, but its takes the same amount of a beating as the bottle rocket can. The reason why I say this is because I can see the Bottle Rocket being hard to dirt jump on.

DirtMO*SHette

you know where i could find a preston fr or bottlerocket complete at?

EthanYQX

Apparently they're a pretty good jumper for an FS bike, from what I've heard.

never

Go to the Transition site, add the price of a frame, fork, and component kit together...there's your price. Or go to the dealer section and figure out which dealer is near you...then request a price.

DirtMO*SHette

i like the kona coilair, how would that be for me?
link:https://www.konaworld.com/08_coilair_w.htm

Oleanshoebox

I think I have an idea of what you want now. Good luck finding that middle ground. The bottle rocket looks like a good choice.

DirtMO*SHette

the bottleorcket is way too much $ though, its like 5g plus

Oleanshoebox

If you bought the frame only I bet you could put a decent build together for around $1000. Maybe $2500 for the whole deal.