My Situation....
Recently got rid of my Kona 5 0 to get something to cope with roots and a more comfortable ride over drops. I have been looking specifically at the orange patriot as i feel drawn to orange bikes because of the name but the research i have done proves that this bike would be ideal for freeride and the odd little bit of xc.
The problem is i dont know what other bike to look at, i only have a small budget as going through a house move less tban 500. Or if just a frame less than 200.
For the price im looking at i know its going to be a few years old, can any put forward any other worthy contenders?
Im a 6ft 1 rider so 18" is the size im looking for....
Good luck getting a patriot at that money that isn't older than the hills or properly knackered. Maybe a 4-5 yr old kona stinky?
Cannondale Gemini , kona coiler,06 model enduro, prophet mx,
Thanks, are stinkys any good for the occasional xc?
I'm selling a Mongoose Khyber frame: http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1246549/
Other bikes worth considering are Giant Reign, Marin Quad 140 (few different models with same frame) or Quake (less XC suitable)
A stinky is a bit full on for xc