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I will be in the market for my next bike somewhat soon and it will be a dirtjump rig. I was just wondering what you all thought about the Airborne Wingman. I know I will have to put it togeter myself and that is not a problem. Compared to what I build and repair on a dialy basis at work and the hotrods I build a bike will be childs play! I am just worndering if is a well made bike since I can not look at one in person before buying one! What is their quality like?
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If you really want to get into DJ’ing, then fly with a chromoly frame for strength, as those hydroformed aluminum frames do not hold up in the long run. Seen too many crack and break. If you plan on getting this stock from Airborne, then the first thing I noticed was the Sealed Alex FR-30 wheel-set & Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic discs. They both suck bro. Alex rims are crap for the DJ’s, FR, or DH. I know I owned two separate wheel-sets of them. The Tektro fluid brakes are so not worth it, they truly suck.
In the long run it is a descent starter DJ bike though, however, there is some real sweet DJ bikes out there on the market to look at first before pulling the trigger on this one. You can always just purchase a frame and build it your way, which is always the best way bro. You build it how you want it, not some one else or as a starter.
Good luck though bro! 😄
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Yeah, I was also looking at some of the NS bikes and fames. What would you thing about starting off with the Ns Soda slope frame. I may still get the Wingman to start off with because the price is right and I am just starting with dirt jumping and will not be going very big for a while now!
I do like the thought of a dual suspension dj frame as in the NS! -
"Stl_Greaser" wrote
Yeah, I was also looking at some of the NS bikes and fames. What would you thing about starting off with the Ns Soda slope frame. I may still get the Wingman to start off with because the price is right and I am just starting with dirt jumping and will not be going very big for a while now!
I do like the thought of a dual suspension dj frame as in the NS!Bro, you can’t go wrong with NS, especially the Holy or Metropolis DJ’s, but yeah man, that Soda is a sick bike for all around shredding. A lot of travel for the DJ specific, but yeah, great bike for FR, hucking off step-downs, and throwing in some bigger DJ’s. Shorter travel is better for specific DJ’s.
Even then, yeah, that Airborne is a descent DJ starter. However, you definitely cannot go wrong with the NS steeds.. 😄
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Cool, thanks for the input. If I comeup with any more questions I will post them up!
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I’ve ridden a Wingman before, and while I’m not a big DJer, it seemed like a pretty solid rig. Granted, the brakes and maybe the wheels aren’t all that great, but I think the real story is the price: only $500 for a complete bike. That’s a real bargain and a pretty good value, but there is definitely some trade off on components.
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"mtbgreg1" wrote
I’ve ridden a Wingman before, and while I’m not a big DJer, it seemed like a pretty solid rig. Granted, the brakes and maybe the wheels aren’t all that great, but I think the real story is the price: only $500 for a complete bike. That’s a real bargain and a pretty good value, but there is definitely some trade off on components.
That’s what I was thinking. I am a bit on the fence about getting a 26" dirt jump bike or just going back to a 20" like I used to use. I want to try out a 26er and that is a good price point for me to jump into. If I like it I will not have as much of an issue spending more on a stronger better equipped model later on.
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"Stl_Greaser" wrote
[quote="mtbgreg1":2rj0x5jf]That’s what I was thinking. I am a bit on the fence about getting a 26" dirt jump bike or just going back to a 20" like I used to use. I want to try out a 26er and that is a good price point for me to jump into.
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I still say build your own bro! Nothing against Airborne or any other bike manufacture, but if you are a 20" shredder and that is your passion, then stay with bro. Building your own has an awesome satisfaction to it, and you get what you want and feel bro. 20" bikes handle much better on the DJ’s anyways and way more room for safer tricks as well. Yes, the 26" DJ’ers are a blast on the DJ’s, and much faster and can go bigger per say, but crash harder (so do you…hahaha) … 😆Me…I love a 24" on the DJ’s over a 26", feels better and brings me back more to my 20" roots. You can throw more big tricks as well, though at my age, tricks are something a thing of the past per say…. 😆 I have a 26" DJ and a 24" DJ and a big hit FR hard-tail along with my bigger rigs, and I actually really prefer the 24" over the 26" on the DJ’s. Trail and bigger features, I rather be on my big steed.
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DUDE! slow down, i just found a brand new Specialized P1, chromly frame, super short chain stays, and sweet components, it’s a 2011, I believe, and it’s also my first DJ! I love it. if the price is right, go for the wingman, I know a guy who rode one, and he loved it, I was actually considering getting one, but changed my mind, because I got a good deal on the s-works bike. I saw that they were going for $500! Here’s a review on the wing man:http://jerryhazard.us/flight-crew-reviews/the-airborne-wingman-experience/
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