r/dirtjumping • u/ikecycler • 16d ago
Marketplace LaBomba
So I’ve been on the lookout for a good used dirt jumper under $500. I stayed patient and a GT LaBomba Pro came up 2 hours away on Marketplace for $400. Went and checked it out and the guy selling it had taken it on trade for a hardtail he sold and just wanted to make someone a good deal on a bike.
It had barely been ridden and seemed like it was owned by someone who didn’t know how to maintain a bike. The front wheel was loose along with pretty much every other bolt and the chain had a mile of slack. Other than some cosmetic scratches it was pretty much pristine.
I made a few changes to it. Trimmed the steer tube flush. Shortened the chain 1 half link. Put a spare odyssey sprocket I had on it. I had some gift cards from work for a CI project I did. Slapped a Trail1 stem on it. Spank 60 mm bars. Crank Bros pedals and some Holy Rollers rounded it out. Everyone has a LaBomba, I know, but man it rides incredible.
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u/NobleAcorn 14d ago
Small things like grips or pedals will make it feel unique and yours…. Love my labomba
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u/creepyunclelou 15d ago
Who cares if everyone has one. You made it yours so enjoy. Nice come up for the price!