BAMF Bikes

I was hoping I could call upon this groups wealth of knowledge to help me out with a question I have.

I have been researching bikes for the last month or so to upgrade from my Dad's Trek 820 into something a little more serious for the trails. I am doing my best to not look at anything over a grand because money doesn't grow on trees for me at this time. I came across a bike company called BAMF bikes yesterday and I was wondering if anyone had come across them in the past, or better yet ridden one. It looks like they only sell online, so I can't go to a store and try them out. They do offer a few 29er's so that is a huge plus in my book.

If you have any personal thoughts, or if you know of any other websites that talk about the bike I would love to hear about it.

Thanks!

These are the links I have found.

http://bamfbikes.com/bikes.html
http://www.giantnerd.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=bamf

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Permalink Reply by Glenn Kirst on September 1, 2010 at 12:34pm

I know nothing about BAMF, but I do know how valuable a good relationship with a local bike shop can be. The crew at Wheel & Sprocket of Brookfield has taken very good care of me over the years. I suggest that you speak with Chris or Stephen there. Either one of them can get you going in the right direction. Plus, there are ususally good deals to be had at this time of year. Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Marty Weigel on September 1, 2010 at 5:04pm

Chris--

One of thing I always look for in product is local support.. I am also a fan of locally owned/ produced stuff, as much as possible. BTW, my next bike will likely be a 29er, unless I get a park bike for riding at Ray's.

Marty

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Permalink Reply by Joe Hoban on September 1, 2010 at 5:52pm

I just rode one of the demo bikes at the last odd Tuesday ride, after I rode it they said they would mark it half off. It was an 18 inch Haro Ally SS 29er, originally $750, now I think it's gonna go for a little under $400. The bike rode great and I've already got the wheel-set already seated for you. I think it should be up at the either the Brookfield store or the Delavan location. The thing rode great, I even put up a review for it on MTBR.com under the user name Cobalt512. Great bike at half price.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Kostka on September 1, 2010 at 6:32pm

Was that the single speed one?

Joe Hoban said:

I just rode one of the demo bikes at the last odd Tuesday ride, after I rode it they said they would mark it half off. It was an 18 inch Haro Ally SS 29er, originally $750, now I think it's gonna go for a little under $400. The bike rode great and I've already got the wheel-set already seated for you. I think it should be up at the either the Brookfield store or the Delavan location. The thing rode great, I even put up a review for it on MTBR.com under the user name Cobalt512. Great bike at half price.

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Permalink Reply by Steveo Hailer on September 3, 2010 at 3:45pm

Very Strange marketing for that brand, never heard of them as well and I have done a lot of research last six months to get back into sport after a long time (as in 15+ years) out of the sport.

End of season sales at the LBS is safest bet, not all shops are equal in area for sure.

For your needs something like bikesdirect.com has best components for the money often times half price of the major brands. Since the major brands are often all made at the that factorys in China right next to each other and right next to the BikesDirect Brands they are all pretty much the same.

I was going to pick up a bikesdirect bike this year but decided to demo some stuff when rays opens and see what I like. Plus affordable 2X10 gearing will be out for 2011 so I'm waiting and riding the 20 year old rig for this year.

Good Luck

Steveo

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Permalink Reply by Joe Hoban on September 3, 2010 at 11:55pm

Yep. And It's a great ride by the way, a total blast.

Chris Kostka said:

Was that the single speed one?

Joe Hoban said:
I just rode one of the demo bikes at the last odd Tuesday ride, after I rode it they said they would mark it half off. It was an 18 inch Haro Ally SS 29er, originally $750, now I think it's gonna go for a little under $400. The bike rode great and I've already got the wheel-set already seated for you. I think it should be up at the either the Brookfield store or the Delavan location. The thing rode great, I even put up a review for it on MTBR.com under the user name Cobalt512. Great bike at half price.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Kostka on January 23, 2011 at 9:06pm

So I have narrowed down my search to 4 bikes. BAMF Grappler, BAMF Sucker Punch, Felt Nine Trail and Felt Nine Sport. Based on bang for my buck I feel the Sucker Punch is the best deal for components, but the Felt will have local support and potentially good sales at W&S. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with either brands. I have a friend with a road Felt bike, but no one with a Felt Mountain Bike. Thanks for the opinions you might have.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Mishlove on January 24, 2011 at 12:33pm

The girls look nice.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Kostka on January 24, 2011 at 12:49pm

girls?

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Mishlove on January 24, 2011 at 1:08pm

BAMF website has scantily clad girls. Wierd marketing. Only black bikes with no graphics, inviting buyers to tag their own rides.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Kostka on August 25, 2011 at 10:32am

So I am thinking of going with the Felt Nine Trail for my purchase, and will probably get it within the next few weeks. 2011's are sold out, and the 2012's are ready to order. Pretty excited, anyone have any feedback on Felt's?

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Permalink Reply by Steveo Hailer on August 25, 2011 at 1:10pm

Seems like a very nice bike at an attractive price. The only component I would worry about is the mechanical disc brake. You may find yourself upgrading those sooner that you hoped for. Reviews of that brake say they need adjustment often, I use Avid BB7's mechanical brakes and they need adjustment as well but do deliver some performance if adjusted correctly.

As far as felt MTB goes, never owned one but most of these bikes are made in same factories in asia with Giant, Trek, Felt and others all right next to each other. They all have similar parts to pick from at thier price points and want to make similar profit. Unless you go with something like a BikesDirect Bike or Sette that removes layers of middlemen and dealers, your going to get close to the same thing IMHO.

Steveo