light dh frame

[MacNamara22]

hey rotorburners
i am looking at getting a light 8 inch or more dh frame sooner or later. i am not to worried about the price as i will consider that later i just need to see a few options that are avaible. i am a short guy but can rode big bikes.
cheers

 

[flyracing]

Intense Socom

 

[turtle10]

banshee chaparral....

 

[Jimass]

Norco 08/09 Team DH.

The 09 is 16.5 kilos out of the box so just imagine the weight of the frame by its self.

Shouldn't blow the bank either.

Ask j5ive about the the 08 model, he build one up to be stupidly light.

 

[jackthewolverine]

I know that TBSM have got an 09 Team DH for something like $5500 or something of the like.Very cheap and good looking.

 

[MacNamara22]

banshee chaparral....

i dont know weather you already knew but i have one of those now lol (tell me if you knew cuz if you didnt that is friken hilarious)

 

[iStu]

Solid Mission 9 (9.65 pounds)
http://www.fearlesscycles.com.au/solidbike/mission9big.jpg

 

[3viltoast3r]

i am looking at getting a light 8 inch or more dh frame sooner or later. i am not to worried about the price

IMO the frame isnt a place to save weight, but if you insist:
My vote goes for the '09 Norco team DH, Have a look round on MTBR because lightweight frames seem to be a common theme round there, But I personally rather something that wont fail on me.

One advantage of lightweight bikes is you wont have a heavy wallet slowing you down Before I get flamed, I dont really mean it.

 

[JONO WADE]

I'd choose the GT Fury if i had the money haha, not sure about how light it is though

 

[fairy1]

Canfield Brothers Can diggle- 9lb with coil shock.

http://canfieldbrothers.com/2008/candiggle.htm

 

[bumpygreen]

Intense Socom or 951.

Have a look at some of the weights listed in the PYR section..

 

[Cooch]

Stay with Banshee and go the Scythe. It's damn quick and damn lovely to ride! PM me as I know of a used frame in awesome condition I might be able to line up for you.

Cheers,