Buy this BigHit?

mtbfreerider182 · 05-04-2004, 05:22 PM

So I found a guy who's willing to sell me this bike for $750, and I'm wondering if I should go for it. The frame's good, as are the wheels, but it's missing a few parts (most minor save for the brakes) and the fork isn't that good, it's more of a "comes free with $750 purchase" type of fork. That said, do you guys think I should go for it?

mtbfreerider182 · 05-04-2004, 05:24 PM

Few more angles of the ride.

quietriot447 · 05-04-2004, 05:26 PM

i personally dont like the big hits ride but that is just my opinion .... you might want to try one before you buy it

05-04-2004, 05:35 PM

Hmm. It would probably cost twice that to get it running nice, new fork, brakes, chainguide, etc. I just saw this posted here on msdhw, http://www.msdhw.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2757. Thats not bad, eh?

Also, dont you have a Bighit at Canadia? So you probably know what they feel like.

-J

gborden · 05-04-2004, 05:57 PM

whats up Kyle
this is Jesse's friend Greg
looks pretty nice for 750...but do you really need another big bike?

quietriot447 · 05-04-2004, 06:11 PM

and you might want to add cranks to that list. (look at the 2nd pic closely)

StratGuy · 05-04-2004, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quietriot447

i personally dont like the big hits ride but that is just my opinion .... you might want to try one before you buy it

He has a bighit in canada, so i think he know how it feels. but otherwise ya, is that a stratos fork or something, also i wouldnt go for because he must fall alot because if you look at the parts closely he has many scratches in odd places i.e. the to of the stantion tube, also if you look at the cranks, they are pretty much worn to the bone. just my 2 cents. also where is it at?
tommy

GT Rider · 05-04-2004, 07:30 PM

i like the frame but i think you could prob do better. like everyone was saying u gotta get other parts and thats gunna cost some more. look around for that bike on craigslist and the san jose mercury newspaper classified section i see them every now and then.
(am i seein things of is that a dent on the fork?) haha w/e

goodluck

BiKe4EvEr9489 · 05-04-2004, 07:48 PM

it'd be better if you just bought my bullit for 1500 :147:

StratGuy · 05-04-2004, 08:13 PM

Get this and trade East Bay Rich for his Jr T for the SC Shiver or just sell it. :006: http://www.craigslist.org/eby/bik/30307443.html

05-04-2004, 08:14 PM

Between that Bullit and the Banshee I mentioned, I'd take the Banshee. Better fork and not a tiny frame. I'd hecka pick that shiz up if I were you.
-J

Darren · 05-04-2004, 08:17 PM

Mebbe he likes the big hit... pick up the Banshee, sell the parts you don't want, and grab the Big hit?

mtbfreerider182 · 05-04-2004, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirbikesalot33

Between that Bullit and the Banshee I mentioned, I'd take the Banshee. Better fork and not a tiny frame. I'd hecka pick that shiz up if I were you.
-J

Okay, lesse, so much help! You guys rock.
The Bullit is too much....I barely have $700. The Banshee link doesn't work anymore... :(
I do have a BigHit in Canada, so I do like them, but I agree quite a few parts would need to go from this bike over time (EEW Hussefelts!!). I'd swap out the fork as soon as I got the money.
The AC1 is nice but I'd like more travel in the rear, and I'm not a big fan of that kind of linkage.
Good spotting on the scratches, Tommy.
Thanks for your help, I think I'm gonna pass unless he drops the price.
Cheers!

GT Rider · 05-04-2004, 08:46 PM

the very first picture is that tire flat or is it just warped? haha looks a little weird....

BiKe4EvEr9489 · 05-04-2004, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirbikesalot33

Between that Bullit and the Banshee I mentioned, I'd take the Banshee. Better fork and not a tiny frame. I'd hecka pick that shiz up if I were you.
-J

hehe, you made a funny. boxxer better than risse? haha. my frame is a medium :werd:
somebody mentioned a giant ac 1 or 2, that looks like a good deal