Help with used bike purchase

David_Davidson
Looking to sell my 2012 ABD Flow Hard tail, and get a cheap used bike for DH/General MTB riding.

These are on my shortlist, I'm not sure which is the best, most current geometry, But the geometry doesn't really matter too much i guess.

Giant GLory DH1 17" (Medium?) Unsure of year.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/brookwater/men-s-bicycles/giant-glory-d…

Santa Cruz LT BLUR
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/samford-village/men-s-bicycles/mountain…

GT DHi 2007
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ormiston/men-s-bicycles/gt-dh1-downhill…

Specialized Demo 7 DH 2007 MEDIUM
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mount-crosby/men-s-bicycles/specialized…

Haro UNKNOWN YEAR, SPECS ETC
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sunnybank-hills/men-s-bicycles/haro-dow…

Norco FLuid?
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bald-hills/men-s-bicycles/norco-mountai…

IRON HORSE SUNDAY?
https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/dual-suspension-mountain-bikes/iron-h…



IRON HORSE Yakuza

https://imgur.com/a/V1kGObZ

1. Shimano Deorro XT braked
2. Well worn Maxxis Tread
3. Front suspension RockShox Boxxer
4. Ironhorse yakuza frame
5. SRAM X7 gear shifter
6. Well worn Giant pedals
7. Van RC Fox rear shock
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Big Bird
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Big Bird 11/5/2019 3:47pm
11/5/2019 3:47pm
I vote Blur LT for all-round riding or that DEMO 7 if you want something more park friendly. Strangly, those old Demos climb really well.
David_Davidson 11/9/2019 2:05am
11/9/2019 2:05am Edited Date/Time 11/9/2019 2:06am
I have this bike also available to me, He's only asking $250 for i as it needs some work.

I'm not sure of the year, Maybe 2008 Big hit FSR 1?
http://imgur.com/a/oJOpqRQ
Fork Seals
Brakes bled/ New brakes
Gears Serviced.

David_Davidson 11/9/2019 2:48am
11/9/2019 2:48am
Big Bird wrote:
I vote Blur LT for all-round riding or that DEMO 7 if you want something more park friendly. Strangly, those old Demos climb really well.
Unfortunately it sold before i was able to get it.
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Skerby 11/14/2019 8:47am
11/14/2019 8:47am Edited Date/Time 11/14/2019 8:50am
You basically have to buy the Yakuza at this point.

All these bikes bring back fond memories, but if you bought a used enduro bike from the last couple years it would probably serve you better. You'll be able to climb stuff, and it will descend at least as well as these old DH bikes.

Edit: Big hit looks like the best deal posted so far.You could upgrade to 24" rear at some point to slack it out.
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bturman 11/14/2019 12:40pm
11/14/2019 12:40pm
+1 for reconsidering your new bike choice. For your everyday rides, a 3 to 6-year-old enduro or all-mountain bike will no doubt treat you better than anything posted so far.
David_Davidson 11/15/2019 6:57am
11/15/2019 6:57am Edited Date/Time 11/15/2019 7:26am
I ended up getting the Specialized Big Hit FSR 1. for $170 USD/$250AUD

I only ride maybe once a month on some rough rocky dh tracks, And every other day in our street with my son.

The bike sits tall, not sure if i can lower it anyway while retaining current suspension travel.

So far, I've changed the short 40L stem for a 60L stem, Is that 40MM/60MM? There's no other markings on the stems.

Bike needs a few things.

Pedals - They're a bit noisey/loose. Standard Specialized pedals, Guess the came on the bike, I have some on my DJ bike i can use.
Forks - Leaking a little oil, Noise coming from the bottom Left, Owner said something about the rebound damper.
Front brake - I'll just get a cheap shimano front brake
Handlebars, Need wider bars. current ones are about 640mm - 660mm, useable, But very narrow

Depending on how much all this costs, I'll be in it for under $500 aud hopefully.

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