Just Back from my first alps trip and ended up doing more DH than XC and loved it so need a bigger bike from my HT Cube . Been offered this for a k
Not really heard much about the brand .. Frame is 4 month old NOS been built up but guy has to sell as moving house Said he can go for 1k but its a bit of a trip and im not super up on the make so what are peoples thoughts on this spec . Sent me loads of pictures and seems genuinly clean .. but as the frame is no longer in production and i am not to sure on the brand i have a few doubts – any hoo heres the spec fire away ! and cheers

SPEC:

Frame: Da Bomb Da Pukka 18 inch frame (will fit any one from 5,9 to 6.2)
rims: Mavic xc 717
hubs: Hope Pro 2’s
Spokes: Dt swiss stainless steel doubble butted pro spokes
headset: chris King
forks: Marzocchi Z1 bombers (150mm travel)
Shifter: shimano saints 9spd
Crankset: shimano saints M810s
Braking System: Avid Juicy Ultimate’s
with upgraded goodride hose on front brake and carbon fiber levers
stem: Da Bomb Impact Stem in camo
Bars Da Bomb Big Stick Bars Again in camo
Disk Rotors: Magura with custom 6 bolt spline
Saddle : SDG Titanium Railed racing saddle
seat Post: Race Face Evo
Rear Shock: Manitu 5.4 travel Shock
Pedals: Da bomb Camo Pedals With custom Grind Plates
Chain: Shimano SLX 9spd
Cassette: Road ultegra cassette
ceramic brake pads 1 has been fitted the other is still in the box

I don’t know a lot about the frame, but a few of the things I’ve picked up on it is:

a) Looks good? (Matter of opinion).
b) Most say it handles well.
c) Frames are made of cheese (a bit prone to dinks & dents).

But not having ridden it…. I am not an expert.

The build is ok – however, the main components i.e. Forks & Shock wouldn’t be my choice.

Some parts on the bike are pretty good, for instance the CK Headset, SDG Saddle, Rims & Hubs (although if you are going down to route of more DH, then 717’s might not be ‘enough’ for you?

The rest of the build is pretty much ‘average’?

Without pics on condition it would be difficult to value it at a grand? But from the spec I probably wouldn’t pay that much for it – I would go for a slightly older SC Heckler/ Orange Five/ Yeti 575 etc….

Don’t know that much about the brand but the spec does look a bit average for 1K, if it was me i’d be looking for a second hand Kona coiler or stinky, usually loads around for a good price and relatively bomb proof.

Cool thanks a lot for taking the time to have a look into it, gives me a leveling view .. think im just still a bit pumped .. dont wanna throw money away just want something bigger to handle the braking bumps as i got smashed around a little too much on what i had

Walk away. You can get something a lot nicer for 1K

For £300 more you could get this Bikey Bling Link– just check out the spec by comparison

I’d pass on that and keep checking the classifieds and the bay. You could get a patriot 66 or similar

THIS may be another option.