What DH frame for $1600 or less

[Rye Bread]

What DH frame should I get, I want to get a brand new one and only have about $1600 to spend. I am thinking V10.

2004 Gemini DH!!! Thats the frame I would get. I have a 2002 Gemini. The "DH" version is only for '04 and has a floater and more travel than the normal Geminis. The V-10 is a better racing bike, but prolly not as good for things like jumping. Heres a link to the Gemini DH. http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/04/c...-4AVGDHFR.html
-J

[Darren]

That's sort of a vague question... sure, you've narrowed it down to a racing frame, but there is so much to consider. I would try out different frames to see what you like best first. Single pivot for simplicity? Or somethin like the M1? The V10 is nice, but I hear it has a reputation for destroying rear wheels. Sounds like $$$$$ in the end. What about the Orange 222? That's probably one of the lightest frames on the market, but they're not the strongest. The best thing to do is to read up on reviews, and then try out the bikes that you find most likeable to yourself. HTH.

[FR4life]

Yea, there are alot of different preferences out there. How much travel are you looking for :06:
I hear ya Darren, Super T destroyed his rear wheel on a V-10 In kranked 5 off that ladder, But I think that would have happened on most any bike.

[cmacblue42]

try an azonic eliminator. it is only $999 on go-ride.com.

[cmacblue42]

Originally Posted by Darren

That's sort of a vague question... sure, you've narrowed it down to a racing frame, but there is so much to consider. I would try out different frames to see what you like best first. Single pivot for simplicity? Or somethin like the M1? The V10 is nice, but I hear it has a reputation for destroying rear wheels. Sounds like $$$$$ in the end. What about the Orange 222? That's probably one of the lightest frames on the market, but they're not the strongest. The best thing to do is to read up on reviews, and then try out the bikes that you find most likeable to yourself. HTH.

you are right. the V10 has a ton of sag so it connects to everything in its path so it kills rear rims

[quietriot447]

this http://67.19.50.55/forums/showthread.php?t=87937 if i had the $$$ i would buy it

[udir510]

how about a nice burly ass hardtail? yes you say? wonderfull! but if you must have rear suspension you need to be more specific in your question- burly or light? racing or just doing local dh?