3 grand IS alot for that frame i know. i thought it does include the rear shock.
red5, well i havent ridden it that much lately, it is heavy, the rear swingarm is steel so theres barely any flexing, its a killer because the front chainring is 42 ( its geared for downhilling) so the first time ill test it out on a downhill course is may 14th at diablo! ( anyone going?) iv dropped the bike off a 6.5 flat to flat which is stupid but i only wanted to see how it felt, but on friday im going freeriding with my buds so ill post back to see how it really feels