[Ride19]

I've been killing my xc bike. I use it way too much for more freeride type stuff. My bike is hashed and its time to pick up a new ride. I have to have a more dedicated freeride bike for the riding I do, and want to do. I need something that can handle good sized drops. I also do quite a bit of urban free riding. A few bikes i've been looking at: Santa Cruz Bullit, Kona Stinky Dee-lux, Ellsworth Joker, DaBomb Moabbomb, Rocky Mountain Rmx or switch, and the Banshee Scream. I also even considered a solid hardtail like the Banshee Morphine. I really can't spend more than maybe $3,000 at most. Any suggestions or advice would be great. Thanks

 

[fred3]

Any of the ones you mention would most likely fit the bill.

 

[Ride19]

Morphine

Anyone have any opinions or experience on using a hardtail like the Banshee Morphine, for free riding? The reason i ask, is I still like to mess around a little bit with trials riding. I don't know if a hardtail is enough bike for full on free riding though. Help!