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Hi there,

Right guys I shall be after a new bike for next summer. Starting to save now as Ive got a car to save for too :p

Anyway, Ive been doing a bit of looking around and I think a Full Suser is in order. I wouldnt be using the bike as much as a commuter as my current bike due to having a car then so it would be more of a weekend toy.

Now Ive set my budget to £1500 tops but if I can save some cash from the budget for extra's like helmet, lights, computer etc.

Now after a short browse, the '09 Big Hit has caught my eye. What do you guys think of it? Any good?

Suggestions would be very welcome :)
 
Lights and a computer on a hucking bike?!

To be honest mate, the big hit is great for drops and going fast in a straight line, not so much for anything else especially in technical terrian.
If you have your mind set on a Specialized DH orientated bike, then I would rather go for a Demo 7 with triple clamps.

If you can stretch your budget a bit... read this
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Mongoose-Bootr-review-2009.html

... then go look at the amazing price!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Mongoose_Boot%27R_Team_2009/5360039222/

Alternatively if you cannot stretch the budget, I would head off to southerdownhill.com, register on the forums and prowl the for sale section. You can get hold of a Cove Shocker, Iron Horse Sunday Solid Mission 9, Commencal Supreme DH etc for around that price if you are savvy enough :)
 
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I havnt got my mind set on anything in particular. Just as the Big Hit just looked good when looking through the bikes.

Cant reallt stretch the budget... £1500 max really. Got to save the other cash towards a car and insurance :p
 
For example, taken from Southerndownhill's forums

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I have a 2007 Commencal supreme dh for sale. The bike has been used by me for roughly 11 months now. Although has only been used for about 8 due to a car hitting me when on my road bike. Was previously owned by a friend who races but sold it to me 3 months after he bought it due to injury. Mechanically the bike is sound, I stripped down the rear end about 3 months ago and regreased all the bearings. The du bushes and mount kit was replaced about a week ago as well. The forks are just about to get serviced as they could do with a quick oil change, I have also just replaced the bb with an xtr also shifter cable has been replaced as has chain and cassette. I have also replaced the stock x-7 for and x-9. Cosmetically there are a few paint chips but no dents or cracks. I would love to keep it but unfortunately an 09 is calling me  . 

The spec is as follows
 Frame: 07 Commencal supreme dh (Shock: Marzocchi Roco WC)
 Fork: 07 Marzocchi 888 WC
 Wheels: Sun Ringle Jumping Flea(?) on Sun Ringle Mtx Wheels (20mm, 12X150)
 Bars: Race Face Diablous
 Cranks: Race Face Diablous
 Bottom Bracket: Xtr
 Chain: Sram pc991
 Cassette: Shimano ultegra 11-23
 Mech: X-0 super short cage
 Shifter: x-9
 Headset: FSA Pig Dh Pro
 Stem: Marzocchi Direct Mount
 Tyres: 2.35 High Roller Slow reezay
 Brakes: Goodridged Formula Oro Biancho w/ 200mm Rotors
 
Looking for £1700
Might Split If Everything Goes
Based In Glasgow
Can post out if necessary

Any Additional questions and pictures pm me
Cheers
Dunk
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I'm sure you can get him down to 1500 ;)
 
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