DH 2013 Bilt Eight

anthonyq

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After selling my kona operator in december last year, i havent ridden dh since. I saved up some money and now got myself a new Bilt Eight.

Frame - Bilt Eight L
Rear shock - Cane Creek Double Barrel
Front shock/fork - Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO V.2 Ti
Handlebars Renthal Fatbars, 780mm
Stem - Blackspire DAS
Headset - Cane Creek AngleSet
Grips - Imperial Blue lock-on
Saddle - SDG I-Fly
Seatpost - SDG Micro
Front brake - Shimano Saint, 203mm
Rear brake - Shimano Saint, 180mm
Cranks - Gravity Lite, 165mm
Chainguide - E.Thirteen LG1
Chain - SRAM
Pedals - Shimano DX
Rear derailleur - Shimano Saint
Rear shifter - Shimano Saint
Cassette - Shimano Ultegra 11-28
Front hub - Hope Pro 2 EVO
Rear hub - Hope Pro 2 EVO
Front rim - Atomlab Pimplite
Rear rim - Atomlab Pimplite
Spokes - DT Swiss
Nipples - Atomlab Torque
Tyres - Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5
Tubes - Maxxis Freeride

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BLAKE-2234

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looks good mate heard good things about the bilt's,

let us know how she goes at the moment im between one of these a nukeproof pulse or the new carbon operator coming out
 
bmx

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Very nice. I'm going to get one of these. Well I mean I have to, I just bought new 73mm cranks for it.

Would be interested in a ride report.
 
anthonyq

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BLAKE-2234 said:
looks good mate heard good things about the bilt's,

let us know how she goes at the moment im between one of these a nukeproof pulse or the new carbon operator coming out
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thanks mate, i was in the same position as you before. i was really keen on the pulse or waiting out for the carbon kona but this things rides amazing, is aussie owned by the guys here in canberra and go for a hell lot cheaper than the pulse or kona as a frameset. You could buy the kona or the pulse as a frame but chances are youd end up paying for more and still get shittier parts.
 
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bmx said:
Very nice. I'm going to get one of these. Well I mean I have to, I just bought new 73mm cranks for it.

Would be interested in a ride report.
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Went for the first ride today which was a stromlo clubby. This thing rides amazing, its probaly the most fun ive had on a dh bike. I dont really have much to compare to since my last bike was tiny for me but i can say the the bikes handles the rough stuff really well and it jumps and corners very nicely. I still havent really changed any of my suspension settings, but when i get around to it the bike will ride even better.
 
BLAKE-2234

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anthonyq said:
thanks mate, i was in the same position as you before. i was really keen on the pulse or waiting out for the carbon kona but this things rides amazing, is aussie owned by the guys here in canberra and go for a hell lot cheaper than the pulse or kona as a frameset. You could buy the kona or the pulse as a frame but chances are youd end up paying for more and still get shittier parts.
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the pulse is ridiculously expensive I wasonly going to get it if funds permitted but the kona low spec is supposed to be under 4100 rrp that is definitely I reasonable option and just swap out the parts I don't like

but yeah my lbs owner tested one (a bilt) and said that they corner so well and a pretty good package for the price
 
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BLAKE-2234 said:
the pulse is ridiculously expensive I wasonly going to get it if funds permitted but the kona low spec is supposed to be under 4100 rrp that is definitely I reasonable option and just swap out the parts I don't like

but yeah my lbs owner tested one (a bilt) and said that they corner so well and a pretty good package for the price
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Yeah ive heard the konas were going to be around that price but my build cost alot less that that if you can source out top parts for cheap. i guess its cheaper if you bought good parts from the beginning so you dont spend so much time upgrading it later and wasting even more money.
 
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anthonyq said:
Yeah ive heard the konas were going to be around that price but my build cost alot less that that if you can source out top parts for cheap. i guess its cheaper if you bought good parts from the beginning so you dont spend so much time upgrading it later and wasting even more money.
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not really by the time I got the frame forks and driveline id be happy with ive spent close to the same amount and I still need a whole heap of other bits idk seems logical to buy the lower spec and build it up slowly to how I want it atleast I can ride it in the meantime...

but to each their own hope she treats you well!
 
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