Cheap FS bikes

[silly_yak]

It appears that the general opinion here is that one needs to spend at least $1500 to get themselves a new, decent FS bike. What if one already has some good parts to move onto the bike? Are there any sub-$1000 FS bikes that are based on a decent frame, but just have low-end components? Case in point, I already have a fork, pedals and possibly a rear shock to go onto a bike that has some good bones.

Examples would be the Mongoose Otero, Giant Yukon FX, or Jamis Dakar XC.

[brian_brox]

rscycle.com has some good deals on the Azure and MKIII. You can get either one for about $1,000 with respectable specs.

[jabberwocky]

If you already have most of the components, I'd look around for a good used frame (or cheap closeout).

[Dr Phil mmkay]

Chainlove had a small works Intense 5.5 and large red 5.5 for around $1,200 not too long ago.

[micky]

Here is a deal I saw that appears to be pretty good.
It looks like BMC uses the DW link as well.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FR293H01-Bmc+Trailfox+20+Frame+07.aspx

[jabberwocky]

It looks like BMC uses the DW link as well.Its similar in overall design, but its not a DW-Link.

[punga]

Chainlove has been putting a bunch of frames up lately. You could get into a Titus or several different Intense frames. I would check their site frequently though because the deals can go quick.

p!

[silly_yak]

On an aside, i am seeing some frames that are single-pivot, how detrimental is it? If I splurge for a remote lockout rear, would that mitigate most of the issues?

[jabberwocky]

On an aside, i am seeing some frames that are single-pivot, how detrimental is it? If I splurge for a remote lockout rear, would that mitigate most of the issues?Its all design. There are some crappy single pivots out there and there are some excellent ones. I wouldn't pass on bike just because its a single pivot (nor would I buy a bike because it has a more "advanced" design).

[chowderbutt]

Go to the westminster swap meet and buy a used bike or frame - for 500 bucks you will get a lot for your money for 1000 you may be able to walk into a 1800 bike new from one of the dearlers there.

[silly_yak]

Go to the westminster swap meet and buy a used bike or frame - for 500 bucks you will get a lot for your money for 1000 you may be able to walk into a 1800 bike new from one of the dearlers there.

Thanks for the heads up! I have a bid in on a frame right now but if it falls through...

[soreback]

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/news/12580/

[silly_yak]

Thanks for that.

[indawoods]

I havent done much research on Bmc, how the reputation with that manaufacture on quality- considering getting that one myself for a build from a heavy all mountain bike thats killing me with the weight on uphills.
Would you say that model frame is rather lightweight and rugged ( the black one shown from the link on jenson /)
thanks for the link and advice
mt

[indawoods]

how is bmc on quality ?

[macdaid]

I got an 05 Jamis dakar, from Jenson.
Had all the components from 2 earlier bikes, and built it up with all that.

Got just want I wanted for well under 1,000.
Took a little time, but it was fun to do