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greyhair biker
02-12-2008, 12:17 PM
http://www.bansheebikes.com/bikes/scythe.html

yeah, Ive been drooling over Banshee Bikes for years now :slobber:
Sombeech
02-12-2008, 07:05 PM
Not a bad price, neither. $1800

http://www.bansheebikes.com/images/bikes/completes/scythe_side.jpg
b_rock_101
02-12-2008, 08:28 PM
:slobber1:
live2ride
02-12-2008, 09:03 PM
Yeah, that is purty, wouldn't mind causing some trouble on that bad boy!!
REDFOX
02-12-2008, 09:07 PM
Did I miss something ? Is is 1800.00 for the frame only ?
asdf
02-13-2008, 07:04 AM
I have had my eye on this frame.

http://pricepoint.com/detail/16181-175_BANSC6-3-Parts-60-Frames/Banshee-Scream-Frame-'06.htm

http://pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/Z_175%20BANSC6.jpg
REDFOX
02-13-2008, 08:21 AM
I have been looking at that scream frame as well. But since it has been discontinued, I was afraid that I might not have a warranty or be able to buy new bearings.
b_rock_101
02-13-2008, 10:12 AM
Yeah, the 1800 dollars covers the frame and shock. With a downgraded shock it is cheaper, according to the website. Still, less expensive than the Cove Shocker, Yeti 303, etc.
greyhair biker
02-13-2008, 10:17 AM
I had my heart set on a Scream years ago...even had one on order with one of my suppliers...they sold it from under me, which is when I got my RM9 monster rig....still want a Scream...still looking for one.
But the new ones ROCK!
b_rock_101
02-13-2008, 02:35 PM
Didn't the Scream used to come with a 24" rear wheel? Do they still offer it that way? Yeah the scream is very very beefy, beautiful bike.
greyhair biker
02-13-2008, 06:53 PM
Didn't the Scream used to come with a 24" rear wheel? Do they still offer it that way? Yeah the scream is very very beefy, beautiful bike.

Yes it did, which is the reason why I bought my Rocky Mtn RM9 - its set up with a 24" rear 26"front....a bad motorscooter! That's how I'll set up the Scream when I find one too! Great for dropping over cliffs & stuff!
provodh
02-16-2008, 12:54 AM
scream is ok...i just don't think i've ever want a 45 pound bike...it'd be really hard to build that lighter...as far as the new banshee dh, i've heard good things about then, but again...i wouldn't pay that for a frame. anyone can come in my shop and get a transition blindside with a floater for 1650
greyhair biker
02-16-2008, 06:13 AM
scream is ok...i just don't think i've ever want a 45 pound bike...it'd be really hard to build that lighter...as far as the new banshee dh, i've heard good things about then, but again...i wouldn't pay that for a frame. anyone can come in my shop and get a transition blindside with a floater for 1650
...my Rocky RM9 is sitting right at 50#...yeah it's heavy, but it's a blast to ride DH style so the Scream would be no problem :nod:
REDFOX
02-17-2008, 08:17 PM
Does anyone know if a Transition blindside can be set up with 3 rings and the floating rear brake ?
provodh
02-18-2008, 05:08 PM
Does anyone know if a Transition blindside can be set up with 3 rings and the floating rear brake ?
yes you can, but you'll need to run an e-type derailleur with it. I'm a transition dealer in orem(327 e. 1200 s. Suite 5, north of best buy next to curves). stop in sometime