So there we go,

I went to Mont St-Anne (Qc) last week-end and rent a nice downhill bike. I took all the equipments etc etc and really loved the experience.

I was using this bike: Gambler 20 (see picture below)

It was supposed to worth 6 000 $ around when new.

So there is the questionning part:

I would like to pay around 1500 $ on a used (or new ) downhill bike, but I know nothing about models. I would like something similar since I really appreciated the mechanic of this bike, it's standing and response etc etc.

Anyone around here that does this sport and can help me throught this?

Gambler 20:


This post was edited by IHateDuriel on Jun 23 2014 08:04pm

check classified ad's people get in and out of the sport frequently.
i like santa cruz bikes. picked one up on craigslist last year for around your price range. goodluck

Buy a giant 29er and be done, would get more value buying used as long as it's in good condition

get a dropper seat post.
so worth it
just lock out your shocks and extend the post and you can climb right back up the hill you came down

How much full-tilt hard core downhill riding are you doing? Is a full suspension bike really needed....?

imo - Ya may be able to get a lot more "bike for the buck" going with a hard tail and only having front suspension. Like already mentioned in this thread, look online for individuals selling used because sometimes you can find awesome deals.
Personally I have an old Trek 850 which has had practically every component upgraded. I've seen a lot of riders with full suspension who really don't need it.

Its not the bike.....its the rider. Just sayin'

nah man,

I went to Mont St-Anne and there is a chairlift to bring you up the hill And about the what kind of downhill riding, I did only one day (7 rides) and it's full downhill, no need to paddle as the slope is steep and there is ALOT of jumps/drops/curves mixed with giant rocks all around with small rocks to shake your bars !!

so hard tails are not an option !!

And like you say, it's all about the rider, but I have to add that the bike is 10% of the performance, and maybe even more in this kind of rides.



nooooooooooo

chairlifts man ^^) or at the very least a truck to get us up

I'd like to ride in skiing centers.



i'll check this out ! thx

Used can make for a great deal, but definitely consider a hard tail.
I also love my 29er. Its a Trek.

just bought myself a '09 Gambler DH20 :DD

Going to try it this week-end

Mon Trek Jack 2 niquerais ta race be biscyle

crotte.

Congrats! How much did you wind up spending?