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[Closed] What are the cheap but good AM/mini down hill frames

 GEDA
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I currently am riding a Cannondale Prophet but would like to build up a bigger skill compensator. I really do want a skill compensator so I can practise bigger jumps, drops and sketchier lines and want something that can soak up the like. I skill need to be able to bike to the top but do not want to win any races.

I was thinking something like a Titus El Guapo or Nukeproof, second hand Reign. I suppose slack would be better but needs to be able to be chucked around and nice to jump on. I suppose the biggest drops that I would like to be doing are 6-7 foot currently built some 4 foot drops to flat in the garden that I ride on my hardtail but would like to go a bit bigger. Humm maybe I have talked myself into buying a load of wood and building a few bigger drops to a ramp instead. Would be cheaper.


 
Posted : 16/10/2013 1:39 pm
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Big Hit
Reign X
Patriot
Stinky


 
Posted : 16/10/2013 1:55 pm
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What's your budget then?


 
Posted : 16/10/2013 2:00 pm
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SX Trail.


 
Posted : 16/10/2013 2:01 pm
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Commencal supreme mini dh...perfect for that riding and it pedals really well..heavy frame though but strong!


 
Posted : 16/10/2013 2:08 pm
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Scott Voltage FR?


 
Posted : 16/10/2013 2:10 pm
 GEDA
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Maybe 1000 but that would need to cover forks and frame at least


 
Posted : 16/10/2013 2:26 pm
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Got an 06 Enduro frame for sale in good nick for 290

You can put 160mm forks on there and blast it - shock has been shimmed to give a lot more support in the mid stroke

Edit: in medium


 
Posted : 16/10/2013 2:49 pm
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if a small would fit ya.........

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/kona-entourage-suspension-bike-2012/rp-prod95371


 
Posted : 16/10/2013 2:52 pm