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    Oct 17, 2007, 11:55 AM
    Downhill bike
    I want to start downhilling, and I need a good beginner bike. Any suggestions?
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    Oct 17, 2007, 11:59 AM
    Downhilling? You mean using a mountain bike?
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    Oct 17, 2007, 12:00 PM
    Better than average front suspension. You can use a hardtail for downhilling.
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    Oct 17, 2007, 12:23 PM
    Hmm I would think a hard tail would be an advantage in downhilling. Extra protection against falls :D
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    Nov 5, 2007, 06:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem
    hmm I would think a hard tail would be an advantage in downhilling. extra protection against falls :D
    I would only use a full suspension. When you take 10 foot drops on a hardtail, you seriously f@ck up the rear rim.
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    Nov 5, 2007, 06:04 PM
    I was thinking a Sunday world cup or a santa cruz v-10
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    Jan 18, 2008, 09:15 PM
    My, bad. Its not beginner dh, its beginner racing.
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