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Downhill Freeride

Is a Carrera Banshee good enough to do downhill/freeride?

Ive had a stock Carrera Banshee which i brought from halfords 2 years ago and have been using it for light downhill and freeride but now im progressing after going to whistler bike park and renting a Commencal Supreme. Now im wondering if my Banshee is actually a decent enough bike to use? If not can i upgrade it or should i buy a fresh new freeride bike? Thanks

You'll likely appreciate a better bike--or at least better, more modern components on your Banshee--if you're going to do something more extreme than "light" downhill and freeride.

Having read a thorough review of the Banshee http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/banshee-10017 , the basic frame on your bike looks solid but I think you'd have to upgrade quite a few things (wheels, cranks, forks, rear shock, brakes) to take the bike to the next level. The cost for all these upgrades may be close to that for a new bike. If you love working on bikes, go for it. Otherwise, a new bike of a higher spec, from Evans or your local bike shop, will get you a step change in performance "right now". Specialized, Trek, Kona and Orange all make good ones.

Safe riding.

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