Submitted by
Ace5high
a Cross Country Rider
from White Plains NY, USA
Date Reviewed: October 16, 2011
Strengths: Climbs like a goat, descends great, Price, value, Everything
Weaknesses: Have to say the paint does rub off and chip easily. Some Geo could be updated but not a deal breaker.
Bottom Line:
This ride rules, for the money and value there is no better FS 29er on the market. Stay tuned for the new Canzo because many of the older designs should be addressed. mine weighs 25.1 lbs nuf said ;)
Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher Cobia 29er, Specialized Epic 26er, Niner R.I.P
Bike Setup: 2011 fox fork (120mm travel), X-9 Shifters and derailleur, ODI grips, Easton haven wheels, Schwalbe Racing Ralphs, Race face crank, WTB seat, Truvativ seatpost, 27.4lbs
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Submitted by
gmascagni
a Weekend Warrior
from Alpharetta GA
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2010
Strengths: Climbs great, downhills just as good, looks awesome. Simple top tube design for quick access to rack mount.
Weaknesses: Rear suspension a little too active. Very high top tube. Not a big fan of RockShock
Bottom Line:
Great bike so far. Blows away any 26" Bike that I've ever ridden not even a fair comparison. If I had to make an analogy it it would be like watching analog TV compared to HD TV. That's big of a diffrence or like Watching a movie on standard 480 DVD compared to Blu Ray 1080p movie. The diffrence in performance on this 29er is dramatic when comparing it to 26" bikes. Now the Canzo 29er specifically is my first 29er and so far it's been AWESOME! Took me weeks before I got comfortable using a lefty fork on my last c-dale but I felt very comfortable the first day on the trail with this bike.
Submitted by
osvaldoom
a Cross Country Rider
from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2010
Strengths: Very nice looking frame (mate black), stiff and nimble.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
I tought that for the price, it was not a good bike. Wrong. I had a Trek Top Fuel 9.9 and I am not going back. It is nimble, fast and stiff. Excellent climber and better in the dh. I really recommend this bike.
Favorite Trail: Guanica Dry Forest and Monte Carlo
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: A friend
Similar Products Used: Other 29ers
Bike Setup: Manitou Minute 100 (2010), xt shadow rear derralleur, notubes flow rims with m529 hubs, slx 12-36 cassette, avid juice brakes.
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G-SHOCK
a Cross Country Rider
from West slope, Colorado
Date Reviewed: February 4, 2010
Strengths: Built up with selected parts. Decided to see what I could do on a fixed budget. I am blown away with what this frame can do with the right parts. Stiff, light, decent factory shock - new manitou shock stops pedal bob. Geometry dialed - can go all day over any terrain
Weaknesses: Classic 4-bar slight brake jack, its not bad but it is there.
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is this, my buddy has an Epic carbon and he switched with me for a half day on a good day in Fruita. Needless to say we just built a Niner with XX group for him for this season. He got tired of always trying to keep up with me, while I was trying just to cruise along so I didnt lose him.
Similar Products Used: First 29er. Went from Nomad to this, am not getting younger and decided to get back in the endurance race thing, and tried this as my first 29er. Man am glad I did, wouldnt trade frame for anything but maybe a "tallboy". Have cross country raced with a blur, downhill raced with a v-10. Super-d'd with a heckler, bullit, and Titus Super-moto. Had fun with them all but the right 29er is where its at. I can go over any trai that I did with the Nomad and still show up for a race if needed.
Bike Setup: Medium frame, the Flat Black one. Spinergy Xyclone disc wheelset, reba U-turn 20mm fork - best dam fork made for 29ers period - 3 to 5 inch with lockout. ninerh-bar, xo group, formula ORO k24 brakes, Xtr Cranks. 25.98lbs. Nuff said
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Submitted by
jped911
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, California
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2009
Strengths: the bike is amazing it climbs like nothing i have ever rode and the larger wheel diameter helps keep the bike on track.
price 900$ for a complete bike that is about 1 season old.
Weaknesses: none so far, some people do not like the monarch 4.1 but i have had no problems
Bottom Line:
this is my first 29er and it was an amazing deal. it is said to be the budget full suspension 29er but to me it is amazing. i have not had a lot of time in the saddel of it but on first impressions are it tracks amazingly and climbs great. i do not regret buying the bike at all.
Similar Products Used: other budget full suspension 29er's
Bike Setup: 2008 Voodoo Canzo 29er medium. 4" travel, Rock Shox Monarch 4.2, Manitou Minute Elite 29er 100mm, Velocity VXC white rims, Velocity hubs, Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.25, Race Face Evolve XC 22x32x44 with X-type outboard bottom bracket, Hayes Nine, Shimano XT group, Bontrager XXX-Lite carbon, FSA FR 200, 105mm x 0 degree rise.
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Submitted by
bde1024
a Cross Country Rider
from Glastonbury, CT, USA
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2009
Strengths: Value, quality construction, geometry, riding position
Weaknesses: Could be lighter, but hard to knock at the price. Odd paint color (flat green).
Bottom Line:
I wanted to try a 29er suspension bike without breaking the bank, and this was a great choice. The bare frame (M) with seatpost collar and shock was 6.3 lbs., which is certainly fair for a 29er at this price. About 28 lbs complete with my mishmash build. Bottom bracket is about the right height for our rocky trails, good standover, no noticeable flex, construction looks tidy, RS Monarch shock is easy to tune. Even the color is growing on me (either it's the vaguely military look or the Incredible Hulk resemblence). All in all, no complaints so far.
Bike Setup: Reba Dual Air, U-Turn anjustable from 90-120mm on the fly. Chris King head seat, stem and seatpost Thompson, Full XT, C29mass, El Toro tires from Hutchington, monkeylite DH.
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Submitted by
rusty_ss
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, Australia
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2009
Strengths: Stiff, plush, kind on my aging back, pretty
Weaknesses: None so far.
Bottom Line:
This bike is awsome. Does just what I hoped. Very little bob. Stiff. Affordable. And pretty!
It does steer pretty quick with the steep HT and the G2 fork but I am getting used to that and like it. I am not a downhill bomber but would go for a different fork if I was going to do a lot of steep stuff.
Similar Products Used: Fisher Paragon, Giant Trance X
Bike Setup: Purchased the frame only. Put all the bits from my paragon on it. Changed the Fox F29 G2 fork to 100mm.
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Submitted by
Socialed
a Cross Country Rider
from Waynesboro, PA USA
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2009
Strengths: Cheap price, but quality product. The link system works wonderfully. It has overall Great travel.
Weaknesses: Only available in one color. Customer Service is definitely lacking.
Bottom Line:
I had the GF 293 for about a year and loved the 29er experience. However, once I switch the the 4 bar link system, I would never go back. The difference was immense. It literally was like riding a hard tail on the 293 versus finally going full-suspension. I ride regularly with guys who have a Niner RIP9 and Niner JET9 and I feel this bike is equal to both of them. I built the bike with weight in mind and my bike is lighter than both.
Strengths: Handle similar to a 26, solid feeling, light, not over priced!! oh... and did I mention..... NOT OVER PRICED? like other 29er Fully's
Weaknesses: shock seem kinda weak.
Bottom Line:
this is the first 29er where I didn't feel like I was on a tank plowing through the woods!! I honestly doesn't feel much different than my XC 26 bike. about the same weight and everything. this is the first 29er I have ridden where I don't feel I have to watch the front tire to keep it from scraping trees on the corners. Little bit of pedal bob but that could easily be because I haven't fully set up the rear shock yet. much more comfortable on it than any other bike period.. just fits well. I am a little higher in the saddle on it but I don't feel like I'm top heavy riding it. Not a big Green fan.. but oh well... wish it came in bright red!! bike looks good as it is, would be awesome then.
Favorite Trail: Bluff Point in CT Rocky Point on Long Island
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$699.00
Purchased At: Bike29
Similar Products Used: Specialized Rockhopper 29er Hardtail
Bike Setup: Sram X9 derails- with Shimano cranks, Dart 3 fork (replacing soon) Avid BB7 brakes
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Submitted by
thesergeant
a Racer
from Santa Monica, Ca
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2009
Strengths: Price, Weight, Stiffness, Geometry, and did I say price?
Weaknesses: Stock Shock, Top Tube Cable Routing
Bottom Line:
This is an incredible bike for the price. There is nothing in this price range that can compare. Hell, the other competitors are double the price for just a marginal increase in "performance". I haven't ridden the bike with the stock shock as I have an RP23 but I heard it's well worth the upgrade. Zero pedal bob with ProPedal setting 1.
Climbs well, descends better and can be built up reasonably light. Mine is in the 26-27lbs. range.
Strengths: Climbs great, descends as good also. Fast geometry. Corners great.
Weaknesses: Paint chips really easy at the cable guides and hard to clean grease off. The Rock Shox Monarch shock works awesome but I constantly have to put air in there during rides. The pivoting air valve on the shock just doesn't work.
Bottom Line:
Awesome frame for the price. The Spyder29 is slightly better, but not much and definitely not worth 3x the amount. Rip9 is also slightly better but not worth 2x the price. Bottom line, I'm glad I bought this frame over the Rip9 and Spyder. The money saved on the frame afforded me to buy better parts. This bike handles great and is comparible to more expensive frames. The only negative is the paint and the leaky air on the shock. Buy it if you want an excellent bike and don't feel like you have to spend top dollar to get it. Don't buy it if you need to spend loads of cash to feel good about what you have.
Bike Setup: Medium 2008 Canzo 29, 08 XTR FD and RD, XT Shifter, Tune Green Ano King Kong Hubs with CN spokes on a DT Swiss X470 rim with Green Nips, Fox F29 RLC 08, White Fizik Goby XM, White Ruffian ODI grips with White Straitline End Caps, Avid Juicy Seven with White Straitline Levers, Green Goodridge Hydro Cables, and White Jagwire Cables, Control Tech Stem and Handlebar.
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Submitted by
29erAZ
a Weekend Warrior
from Peoria, AZ
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2008
Strengths: Geometry. Even though it sets a bit more vertical I use a riser bar) this bike has improved my climbing and even corners great, especially for a 29er.
Weaknesses: Paint and cable rub. I like my flat green paint but it rubs off too easily.
Bottom Line:
I first bought the Voodoo Aizan SS and was so impressed with the handling that I thought I might try another Voodoo and was also impressed with price point for the Canzo. My climbing ability was down until I built this Canzo and once I started riding it I was climbing hills I had not made in awhile (and on a 29er). Also I was very impressed with the handling and cornering. I have ridden/owned other 29ers, 2005 GF Rig, 2006 Raleigh XXIX and felt the lacking part was that they did not corner as well as a 26" wheeled bike. I am 6'-1" and prefer 29ers and at my price point I think that Voodoo makes and exceptional bike.
Wish list: Upgrade the Aizan SS to a Voodoo Zaka SS, NO PAINT to scrath, rub or wear. I miss the titanium frame!
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