what is the purpose of having a monoshock bike?

Reed P · 01-12-2008, 07:34 PM

my friend wants to get a cannondale prophet but he is an amateur rider and does not want to get air. he seems to be hooked on the prophets because the monoshock is "sick"

please help me find an all mountain bike for my friend $1000-$2000

heres what he wants to do:

he doesnt like jumping (so single crown forks)

he likes to bike fast (lightweight carbon fiber frame)

full suspension (air shock)

low gear ratio (14 or so)

trail and mountain rider

disc brakes

wide handle-bars

good parts, i.e. shimano, fox... you know the good ones

ironhorse, cannondale, specialized... are his favorite brands

please give me some ideas thanks

cxrcross · 01-12-2008, 07:35 PM

You can't get a carbon frame MTB for <3k

Perhaps a Trek Fuel EX8?