Site City BikeZone is helpful. The Swami ain't gonna tell you what to buy 'cause most of us'll just out and get something in a pretty color anyway. And, besides, brands and prices and models are mutating faster than an amoeba on amphetamines. So instead of what to buy, here's an idea of how to buy - and sometimes how not to. If ya need specific advice on what to buy, go to our product archives .
Margins are tight.
But just like with cars, you usually get more dough for your old ride if you sell it yourself. There is a wider variety of DH-specific rings in this size. Know what you've got before you buy a new one. That's part of the deal at the good places. So never buy a bike based on its stated frame size.