Ah, dear, just saw your ad in Buy & Sell. So nice you're getting a new rig to ride, but I'll bet you'll miss your baby Julie.
Good luck on the sell, and post pics of the new ride when you get it!

I love mine, it's my first dual suspension (had a little Kona hardtail for years before this one) and it rides and fits me perfectly. It's a heavy weight compared to yours - 30 lbs - but it's gotten me out of jams in my "spazz" moments on the trail!
I'm not a hard shredder, and can't justify a freeride bike (too old to heal and can't afford time off work!) so I'll be trying to just keep it simple: improve my skills yet stick with the intermediate stuff. I think I'll keep her and work out some upgrades; probably Talas 32's up front and some tougher wheels, my guy Andrew thinks that will serve me well.
Sounds like you love yours as much as I love mine, but it also sounds like the trails you'll be hitting will be throwing a lot at and asking much of the little Julie. Maybe you can keep her and just add a freeride rig to the stable??? Best of both worlds. Juliana riders, unite. Glad to add you as a friend here!

Hi Shellance, your guy Badgermeister told me to have a look at your Juliana...so pretty in pink, nice ride! I ride one myself, updated it a little (better pedals, new low profile derailleur, and a tough all mountain stem) to beef it up a little. I'm small like you - 5'4", but straight all the way down, no curves! - and this little bike fits me well. How do you like yours, and have you made up your mind about getting a burlier bike?

HI thanks for writing on my noteboard....its taken me this long to figure out how to reply!!! :-s I'm in St.Albert, close to Edmonton...got that updated now too!

if it goes for 1500 that should be a steel.

i do like the intense just way outta my price range.

wheels are for sure 04 i mean these look in mint condition so maybe he just doesnt know bikes all that well.

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http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1942899/

thought so these are 04 deemax.

im pretty sure the wheels are 05-06 not the 07 he is advertising them as.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INTENSE-UZZI-VPX_W0QQitemZ270333504631QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item270333504631&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

this one.

the ggod thing about the push back up,well the only good thing about the push back up is looking for cleaner lines and/or looking at what you have just rode,and for a rookie thats great learning.

look up at all times,its kinda hard to explain but you have to sort of compute things before they happen,above all else relax have fun and enjoy it,oh and welcome to the fun side of mtb,well apart from the push back up.

oh just remembered,dont focus on particular thing,when descending keep your eyes open and focus on all around you,stare at a rock or a tree and you will more than likely hit it,look down the trail and get yourself ready with the attack position.

lol you wrote on your own noteboard first.

ah your santa cruz is pretty bling also with the xtr kit,but i suppose for your first gravity rig the bighit will be nice.

ah bugger i have to be honest im not an intense lover,they are nice for sure but to specialist if you know what i mean.

i looked at a socom and was just about to but the price and the finish kinda put me off.

ah bummer was looking for a bullit but they are kinda exspensive,i would rather go new than get second hand.

its gotta be the bighit,unless any other bike takes your fancy.

see if you had picked a shorter bloke you could of nabbed his,and mines a large frame too im 6,3.

if you ask me he doesnt want your bike to be better than his,its a mn thing you know and a big ego killer.

sorry just joking.

was gonna mention a santa cruz bullit but they will be pricey builds maybe.

look for smooth lines,and if your going dh lower your seat for more clearence,dont death grip the bars and have fun.

ah good stuff,just relax and enjoy it.

or that demo 7 frameset for 700,you could ask them to do a build and give you a quote might get for 2000 with half decent parts.

could use the spare cash to upgrade maybe.???

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=17326

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/8007/Specialized-Bikes-2008-Demo-7-FSR-Freeride-Mountain-Bike-Frame.html?referrer=froogle1

or crap just found that for 700,but just read your message.

any idea on your budget if you dont mind me asking.

the demo 7 II frame kits are down to around 800 if you fancy that route.

or crap sorry.

any joy on the demo 7.???

there are some specialized concept stores also try one of those.

http://www.google.co.uk/products?q=demo+7&hl=en

and they ride amazingly,at a guess better then the bighit.

I'm with you...I'm not really interested in a women specific bike either. I haven't checked out the newer Big Hits. If you get to try one out, please let me know how you like it! I have a friend who has a Reign...she really likes it. She's about 5 foot 4 and the bike fits her really well.

Thanks for taking a run for me Glad you had a fun day too!! So what kind of DH bike are you thinking of getting? Have you started looking around at all? I find it difficult to find bikes that fit me properly. I'm 5 foot 6.5" and my biggest problem is stand over height. I had ordered a Small Kona Stab Deeluxe from my local bike shop a few years ago. When it came in it was way too big for me. I ended up getting a Santa Cruz VP Free. It's a wonderful bike...but now I am ready for something new as well. Bike shopping is still pretty fun though!

I ride at porc and bedgebury

I agree

lol never realised if you just click leave note thats what it left.

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merry xmas and happy new year.

http://www.jagwireusa.com/index.php/products/mountain/469

yeh, never thought pink would look so good

yeah you will be fine! I've only started last year in september so this is my first year in racing! Been a mint year for me!

body armour will help your confidence for sure,but the level of protection depends on what you are going to be riding,i have just got some 661 kyle strait knee pads which are nice and comfy and you can pedal in them.

ah good stuff you have the basics,you just gotta get your confidence built with the speed,just enjoy it more than anything and keep your eyes peeled for them clean lines.

just take your time and build up slowly,aslo have your weight further back than usual,could try some steeps to help build your confidence maybe.

just relax look for smooth lines and dont death grip the bars.

oh and dont panic brake either.

ah its a bummer being under the weather,and i ride all sorts really try not to just focus on one particular thing.

ah well hope your feeling better now!! My local spots are Hopton and bringewood in Shropshire so pretty much hang out there or head to the hills behind where i live. there's plenty of rocky bits about that i practice on. Pretty good fun!! Yeah when your at Fort Bill World Cup, don’t forget to shout me! I shall be racing there so may see you around! Don’t worry, you’ll have the skills from your xc so all you need to do is go a little faster! No sweat! There’s no need to worry, once you get going you’ll love it.

Best bet is to contact a local shop that sells Rock Shox and ask them at this point.

hey so your off to do fort bill next year?! Don't worry about it - its not as scary as you might think!! Its great fun and very nackering but you'll love it! Are you racing there or just riding for fun? Jess