Lets give it a price limit of $4,500.....what are some rec's?
I have been eying some "Intense" downhill bicycles lately, they seem very nice and well built but Ive never ridden one.
Last time I rode the specialized demo-9 was the hottest downhill ride around.... its been awhile,lol....
I used to do x-country and free ride mtn biking for about 12 years until 2001 when my garage was broken into and I had stolen from me a 99' cannondale super raven, a 99' GT I-Drive Team, and a 98' Klien Attitude Race.
All the time I really wanted to try a downhill bike but never got around to...