So i want a DH because i like the look,
Wait what?
So i want a DH because i like the look,
Wait what?
I did have another bit on there!! no i do want to do down hill.
Sounds like you have no idea
So.....check out my old bike in the forsale thread, its exactly what you need
Full face incl for those ninja runs to shops
no dude its not that bad seriously
i ride my downhill bike to school everyday, and its easy
dude how wrong you are, i usually only have one working bike at a time and use it for all my riding(usually 6-8 travel). to the op if you are an adult or strong teen it really is a piece of piss to ride a dh bike everywhere, i have ridden 20+ kays at a time on an old style 8 inch bike, to easy. it obviously isnt as fast as riding lightweight bikes but at least you can bomb whatever you see on the way with no fear of breakage. remember that tyre selection is vital as dh tyres will rip the shit out of your riding, they are what slow you down more than any other factor. most of the bikes we rode to school on would not of been much lighter than a dh bike anywayboth these statements are lies. DH bikes are horrible to pedal anywhere other than dead flat (less than 1km) or (obviously) down hill.
Most of the other advise on here is pretty sensible in my opinion - ie no skid marks. get a shorter travel bike or an aggressive hardtail (you can ride dh on them anyway) - theyre cheaper and will suit better for everything.