Mongooser Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Looking to get a 2007 demo 7,not sure where to find one, would 5 grand be a fair price? and Cons and Pros of this bike
Muzzarati Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 5k may still not cut it, especially the way that bike in the pic is spec'd. I've only seen one here before and have no idea where it is. As for the bike it's biggest con is that it's a freeride bike, so heavy and not as fast as DH rig. (We also don't really have bike park style freeride that that bike's made for here) If you're wanting a DH bike maybe look at an Izimu there are some really cheap ones floating around. Just my 2c.
Mongooser Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 5k may still not cut it, especially the way that bike in the pic is spec'd. I've only seen one here before and have no idea where it is. As for the bike it's biggest con is that it's a freeride bike, so heavy and not as fast as DH rig. (We also don't really have bike park style freeride that that bike's made for here) If you're wanting a DH bike maybe look at an Izimu there are some really cheap ones floating around. Just my 2c.would 6.5k be enough? http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2007&brand=Specialized&model=Demo+7+I,
Mongooser Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 Found a old ad for one,https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/68023-specialized-demo-7/
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Looking to get a 2007 demo 7,not sure where to find one, would 5 grand be a fair price? and Cons and Pros of this bikeJust get a Mongoose Boot'r or Pinn'r, dude. You've been looking for a bike around that price point for how long now? Alternatively just carry on looking. Singling out a bike like the demo 7 will end with you having quite afew grey hairs. There aren't many around at all...
Mada3400 Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Once you own the bike it'll stockholm syndrome you into loving it, even if it's awful, its yours and you will love it. I know from experience
Guest notmyname Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Once you own the bike it'll stockholm syndrome you into loving it, even if it's awful, its yours and you will love it. I know from experience Lol.
Mongooser Posted May 30, 2016 Author Posted May 30, 2016 Just get a Mongoose Boot'r or Pinn'r, dude. You've been looking for a bike around that price point for how long now? Alternatively just carry on looking. Singling out a bike like the demo 7 will end with you having quite afew grey hairs. There aren't many around at all... This?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 This?yeah. Or, just have a look for A bike that fits your requirements at that budget. Could be an old Kona, Iron Horse, Mongoose, Giant, whatever.
Guest notmyname Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Nothing wrong with a Boot'r. Particularly if you're fighting a budget.
nigelhicks Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 offer this dude 6k .... http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/tokai/santa-cruz-vp+free-2009-downhill-bike/1001654730060910948624509
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 offer this dude 6k .... http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/tokai/santa-cruz-vp+free-2009-downhill-bike/1001654730060910948624509Agreed. Solid bikes, those.
Mongooser Posted May 31, 2016 Author Posted May 31, 2016 Was thinking of this, ridden one and it was great
Mada3400 Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Was thinking of this, ridden one and it was great dude its about what is available, not what exists. at the moment just buy something, literally anything, ride it, learn to maintain it yourself so you dont waste money at a bike shop because you cant change a gear cable or service a fork, and then once you have some proper funds together you can go buy yourself your dream bikes.
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