Beginner downhill junkie

[Goldencycles]

Hi guys I got a 2002 Haro extreme x1 with a junior T front fork 170mm travel and a fox rear shock dont

know the travel is and hope front and rear hydraulic brakes , thing is I just wanted to know if this setup

is goodn enough as i am only a beginner in downhill mtb. I have been doing cross country cycling most of the time

but soon get greedy for some high speed downhill action and then it costs me to repair my giant nrs front fork

which cannot handle it.

 

Some advice please

[MXkid77]

Hi Goldencycles,

 

Your Haro with it's current settings will be fine to start off with. You should have +- 5 inches of travel on the back, according to the spec sheets that is.

 

Specs here:

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2002&Brand=Haro&Model=Extreme+X1&Type=bike

 

I started on a 2004 Haro Extreme X1, with 150mm forks and a 5 inches on the back. Served me fine for a full years racing and training.

 

Enjoy

[Nikolais]

I agree with MXKid,

It is a good start - you would not want to shell out 20 grand or so for a bike until you are sure that you are following the right discipline!!

Downhill in South Africa is forgiving enough for the bike you have - I raced my first season on a 4" travel Schwinn 4Banger with 4" forks and managed to get a few respectable times.

Then I slowly started upgrading, starting with the forks and then the frame, then the comps.

 

Keep at it and welcome to the world of DOWNHILL!!!!!

[Goldencycles]

Thanks very much for the reply guys i really appreciate it.