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By bigred666 - Posted on 25 January 2013

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

Im looking for a new bike. i need it to do a bit of downhill and cross country. i dont want it to be more than $2000. any suggestions?

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bigred666's picture

based on all the bikes ive looked at i keep coming back to the reigns. i cant just ignore all the great reviews and advice from people that have ridden them, so i think ill end up getting the reign.

thanks for all the help everybody, much aprreciated.

powermutant's picture

Specialized Pitch.

Hard to find though.

Simon's picture
bigred666's picture

is a new banshee wildcard for $2900 a good deal? (complete bike)

Scottboy's picture

he will learn later ?????

freddofrog's picture

hey mate, you're worse than a sheila shoe shopping. Stop looking around, pick something and then focus on getting that. It will make both yours and everyone else's life easier.

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freddofrog's picture

And my two bobs, like most others, get a Reign. I also have one and love it. Tried, tested and proven, it works. Great solution if you do both XC and DH but only want one bike.

And if I were you, I'd try and get to the bottom of why Daddy doesn't like used. It's not like a car that will cost you thousands if you buy a lemon.

I've only ever bought one bike new, never again. A 2-3 yr old bike will be half the new price. My Reign was $1200, perfect condition, rarely ridden. Wait for one to come up and then man up and bargain hard.

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badchef's picture

pitty you dont live in perth,got a mate with 2010 reign 1 hardly ridden 1000 bucks,got the dhx air piggyback shock which is valved better for descending than the float shox,,go hang out at ya local trail n offer the first rider past a sixxer for a razz on his reign,after a short climb n fun descent you will know if you want one!!!!!!or you can wait for the next giant demo day n test a new one and save the six pack for yourself

freddofrog's picture

There you go, $1000 plus probably around $100 shipping depending on where you are in Oz.

btw, what size is it?

bigred666's picture

sorry i haven't said anything, i keep getting this error saying google chrome could not load the webpage. its finally working and i have finally found a bike.
i am getting a commencal meta 6.3 (2009) brand new for $1800. also my brother is getting a 2012 meta am.
will upload photos on the weekend after i buy it.

sorry for all the people that i have annoyed over the last few months Smiling

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