Um, no. Is this someones puppet account? In case you are serious, just no. There are utube videos of guys taking bikes similar to this on DH courses, and they survived. But no. If you do survive, the bike will not. You could spend as much as a new bike on upgrading, and it still won't be good for DH, the frame itself is not good for that, the pivots and linkages will not last.

 

It's important to mention that in my country there are no steep mountains, or even no mountains at all just some mini hills with no steepness or drops, and I have plenty of experience in fast trail riding, so there's almost no risk of falling, It's almost like trails only, sorry, I don't even know why I mentioned downhill.

 

I'm no expert, especially on this forum, but you will find a cheap "Walmart" bike to be unfit for any actual off-road riding. As already mentioned the cost of upgrading the components on that frame would be a waste of money. Search "Walmart" bike tested videos on YouTube for what would happen.

 

The funny thing is that the ride with no new parts was surprisingly smooth besides the really bad fork bottoming out sound and the bad brakes, but if I replace it all with good parts, it should get better, and I have ridden my other trash walmart bike for 3 years now on really rough terrains and even some tournaments, the bike frame hasn't snapped or been damaged at all, even if it's exactly the same material as the new frame.

 

I don't think he understands

 

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What do you mean, did I misunderstood something?

 

Recommend you get on a real dh bike if someone let you.

 

sadly there is nobody who will let me do that :/

 

 

I checked this video already, I don't think the frame is bad it's just those other bad parts, I even saw like 3 videos where this exact bike is upgraded to a better bike

 

Go for it. Learn it all the hard way.

 

So the conclusion is that I basically need to buy a carbon frame for a grand right?

 

Carbon or aluminum. If you want a stout bike (or frame), check out Chain Reaction Cycles. They have quite a few options. They also sell some well priced aluminum hardtail mountain bike frames that are a step above what you have. They also ship worldwide too. You can buy a Brand X frame from CRC and it will be way better than what you currently have: Brand-X HT-01 Hardtail MTB Frame (27.5") 2019 | Chain Reaction Cycles

I actually built an Octane One Prone from a bare frame and it turned out to be a great bike.

 

This isn’t even good trolling.

 

This isn't even good trolling.

I'm really not joking, I just don't see how riding a cheap frame is bad, none of mine frames have broken or anything after long term abuse. I'm really sorry if my english is incorrect ahh

 

You (OP) Should make a list of all the parts and tools that would need to do what you want, then price all of that stuff. Also if you can't do the work yourself add in shop labor. If you want me to save you the trouble ,you could easily spend thousands and still have a cheep frame that wasn't designed for real mountain biking ,there is a sticker on that frame or was/should be stating," Not for off road use". The thing is you can never match or even come close to buying any part as low as any manufacturer. From the way you describe how you ride and where ,you don't need a downhill bike ,want is another thing.

 

Gotcha, I already ordered most of the parts, and now I'm thinking to buy this frame

It still is way over my budget.

But it seems that this would be a lot better than any department store bike

 

Hard to believe this isn't a troll. Everything the OP has said is contradicting all logic. So either a bad troll or somebody very new to bikes.
In case they are for real,
Buying this bike was a mistake in the first place. Never buy a full suspension " mountain bike" from Wal-Mart. Every single piece on it is bad including the frame. If all you can afford is a walmart bike at least buy a hardtail so you don't have the extra useless weight and power sucking spring in the back. You said the terrain around you is very mild so a lower end hardtail from a bike shop would be fine. You definitely don't need a downhill bike.

 

Thanks for the advice bro, I was arguing because I have never had any problems with cheap bike frames, now I will know that it is not a good idea...

 

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It would really make morse sense to put your money into a hardtail, you'd end up with a much better bike for the money than you will building a full suspension and it sounds like a full suspension is something you want rather than something you need for your riding. I've never heard of Rex but that photo shows it with a very cheap fork (with a straight steer tube) and shock so that's an indication of the level of quality.

 

Those parts aren't included only the frame, I have plenty of decent forks rockshox, fox. As I know they are pretty expensive.

 

definitely a troll account

 

nah, I Think we can end this discussion cuz the new frame just arrived, and wont use the walmart bike anymore.

 

Price out the upgrades you are considering. Then price out a decent bike with the quality of parts you're looking for.
Then decide for yourself.

 

whats your budget?

 

what the heck is that weld?

 

The shop only stocks XXL frames and then cuts them down to size and welds them while you wait. Shops in usa do this too, no?

 

That frame looks like it had some repair work done on the down tube. I wouldn't ride that on anything much beyond a bike path.

 

it keeps getting weirder and weirder

 

After what’s been said by the OP in this thread, why is anyone continuing to engage him, much less “trying to help.”?

OP has already resisted all efforts to help plus made obviously untrue statements (“shops cuts & welds frame while U wait.”)

Please don’t feed the trolls.

/thread

=sParty

 

If you're going to spend the money and effort to upgrade a bike, it makes zero sense to start with a cheap, garbage frame. You can get a nice, new hardtail frame from Ragley for $400..... which is just a tad more than I'm guessing your Walmart bike cost..... which you are only using for the frame.

 

Yeah, I completely understand you, but I already spent 300 on a new frame today (not the walmart bike), I just can't afford a new frame, those were my savings from 2 years.

 

thx for the show

 

Funny thread. I gave up on...

Hello, So I bought a cheap Walmart bike named mongoose ledge 2.1, and I had the idea of upgrading the bike to a full downhill bike...

It's important to mention that in my country there are no steep mountains, or even no mountains at all just some mini hills with no steepness or drops...

 

The OP may not be trolling.

In my country, this used to circulate around the market. While it's not the best or have latest parts, to some.. it's all they can afford.

For those who are well-off, it's easy to say just forget it and buy a modern bike.


To OP, if you are serious... don't upgrade the bike that much. Just use it as what it is. Probably, replace tires and brakes you are good to go just dont use it on jumping more than 1 foot.

 

The OP may not be trolling.

In my country, this used to circulate around the market. While it's not the best or have latest parts, to some.. it's all they can afford.

For those who are well-off, it's easy to say just forget it and buy a modern bike.

To OP, if you are serious... don't upgrade the bike that much. Just use it as what it is. Probably, replace tires and brakes you are good to go just dont use it on jumping more than 1 foot.

Thanks for the advice!

 

 

This an old post, maybe you found info you were looking for but I have to say. I'm not a professional enthusiast with a large amount of play money to pay for , over priced top end names, I understand top price and name brand, trust me all those I cheesed off. My fav guitar is Ibanez and the Japanese ESP E1/horizon, original esp so I know about name and top price, but sometimes an entry level is good enough to mess around with and learn. I've got that bike, front shocks suck, so hard on wrists and elbows. Am also mid 50s now, feel things more, that really sucks but. Overall great entry level, wouldn't do any real downhill mtb'ng with it unless get good front shocks. Am going to convert mine to an ebike.