Submitted by
Stephen Furness
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland Date Reviewed: January 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Any that assist gravity
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Great alround bike, very versitile, I think that most rides will have difficulty in pushing this bike past its limits if it has been set up correctly.
Weaknesses:
Its not the quietest frame in the world
Similar Products Used:
Intense Uzzi VPP
Bike Setup:
Hope M4 2007 with floating rotors, SRAM X9, Hope headset very bling in gold, Mazzochi triples which are going to be binned for Fox 36 when I get the chance
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike, I must say that it has taken me quiet a few rides to dial in the rear shock, but every change has been great, I have ridden the UZZI with VPP and they are more similar than i would have thought, The curnutt rear shock really makes this as good as a VPP in my opinion. this bike has made me faster.
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Submitted by
reginald parham
a
from los angeles, ca Date Reviewed: October 4, 2007
Favorite Trail:
"Dirt Mohalland" Santa Monica mountians
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6000.00
Purchased At:
R Bikes.com (frame only)
Strengths:
Handles like a Porsche with the soundness of a Hummer...lol
Weaknesses:
none!...lol
Similar Products Used:
i had a proflex K@ with smartshocks back in the day
Bike Setup:
2007 XTR group, DUC-32 fork, DT Swiss FR2350 wheels, Maxxis High Roller 2.35's /fr & 2.5/r, Easton composite Hbar (DH), seat post and Fatboy peddles, Blackspire Headset, Selle TRK saddle
Bottom Line:
Note: Foes will not be making the Inferno any more after October 2007...when I ordered my frame via Rbikes in Chicago, the dealer contact Foes only to discover there were only two (red) med frames left!...so if you want a piece of mountain biking history you better hurry theirs still one available. Who should buy this bike? Well if you are an adventurous rider …buy it. If you are a simple trail/bike path rider… it can also be used...but it’s overkill. Great "all mountain" bike... climbs like a goat and I weight 200 lbs. Handles all jumps well within reason. Absolutely positive acceleration thax to XTR drive train...and oh it looks freak'n killer...lol
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Submitted by
Craig Kodish
a Weekend Warrior
from Canyon Country,CA,USA Date Reviewed: June 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
5Trails
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$4800.00
Purchased At:
Adrenalin Bikes
Strengths:
Great Bike, Strong reliable, fast. Climbs well for a 30lbs bike. Adrenalin bikes thanks again. Tracks well, Foes always has made a quality frame. Love the Curnetti shock and floating brake.Shock anti bobbing is the BEST !!
Weaknesses:
Heavy feel, NOISY when stressed because of monocoque frame. Rear brake can be a little noisy too.
Similar Products Used:
Intense Uzzi DH, Foes LTS, Cheetah Prowler.
Bike Setup:
Magura Wotan fork, All SRAM, Juicy carbon brakes, DT Swiss rims, Every piece for lightness and strength.
Bottom Line:
I love this bike. If you want an epic all day rider this is it. Do not confuse this for a Downhill/Freeride bike though. Don't get me wrong this thing can handle the bumps and small jumps just not the insane stuff. I've tried them all in my time and this bike is special for one thing.... that Curnetti Shock ! Absolutely makes the bike.
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Submitted by
michel pinto
a Weekend Warrior
from macaé , rj , brasil Date Reviewed: September 18, 2005
it's very heavy frame to a all mountain bike , large frame weights 4260 grams , not so plush when hitting big hits
Similar Products Used:
giant AC1 , SC bullit , Iron Horse SGS
Bike Setup:
FOX 36,FSA FR 50mm stem,fsa K-force DH carbon bar,Truvativ STYLO team crankset ,FSA titaniun BB,TITEC PYRO telescoping seatpost,AVID juice 7 fr 8", MAGURA MARTA SL 6" rear ,mavic F219 rim , DT revolution spokes,formula hubs, XT stuff
Bottom Line:
i'm very impressed with INFERNO handling you get a such good position to climb you can forget about bike weight issues,thanks to curnnut shock very good job , despite long wheel base it can turn very well in tight conditions, supple small hit damping but not so supple at big hit damping like 7,5"rear end should be.my weight(with gear) is 192+ pounds i've choose a 350 spring weight(its range is 191-210 pounds) but i never got used all travel. sir Brent Foes come with a curnnut air spring should adress some problems like frame weight and tuning shock issues.in the end i can say i'm faster downhilling than with my older SGS iron horse.
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Submitted by
Brian Sadler
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Vegas, NV USA Date Reviewed: August 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Blow Hard
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
rbikes.com
Strengths:
Up or downhill this bike does it. Float disc. TI Curnut
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Foes FXR
Bike Setup:
TOP OF THE LINE ON EVERYTHING. YOU DON'T BUY A ROLEX AND PUT A SEIKO BAND ON IT!!!!!
Bottom Line:
Bought the bike from Richard's bicycle's and delt with Mike R. If you are going to buy a Foes talk to Mike as he knows these machines very well. This bike climbs good. Don't get me wrong if you stand up and hammer down the shock will give. Coming down the suspension sucks it up. Hit some 4' kickers and the bike felt like a cadillac on the landing. The floating brake works good. I'm used to braking and the rear end of the bike coming up on bumps. Not with the Inferno.
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Submitted by
michel pinto
a Weekend Warrior
from macaé Date Reviewed: July 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
tunel
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2900.00
Purchased At:
TWW
Strengths:
BEAUTY LINES , NICE WELDS , 7,5 REAR TRAVEL
Weaknesses:
VERY HEAVY WEIGHT ( 9,4 POUNDS AT LARGE SIZE) , NON 1.5" HEAD TUBE , INTERRUPTED SEAT-TUBE DESIGN
Similar Products Used:
GIANT AC1 , SC BULLIT , IRON HORSE SGS EXPERT
Bike Setup:
TI SPRING ,FLOATING BRAKE ARM,FOX 36 RLC , AVID JUIC 7 ,NEVEGAL 2,35 TIRES ,TITEC PYRO SCOOPER SEATPOST ,FSA DH CARBON BAR ,FSA 50MM FR-200 STEM,TRUVATIV STILO TEAM CRANKSET , XT STUFF, MALET C PEDALS
Bottom Line:
I HAD I BIG DECEPTION WHEN I GOT IN MY HANDS INFERNO FRAME , IT IS SO HEAVYWEIGHT 9,4 POUNDS LARGE FRAME WITH FLOATING BRAKE ARM AND TI SPRING , MAN I DO TRAIL RIDES , I LIKE TO CLIMB...I LIKE TO DESCEND TOO , I HAVE A IRON HORSE SGS EXPERT IT'S A NICE BIKE , BUT IT'S PRETTY HEAVY , I WENT TO MARKET LOOKING FOR A MORE LIGHT BIKE , MY CHOICE WAS FOES INFERNO FRAME I PUT A LOT OF MONEY ...WAITED LONG TIME( I LIVE IN BRAZIL)WHAT I GOT IN THE END?? A BIKE MORE HEAVYWEIGHT THAN MY OLD IRON HORSE ...I WANT TO DIE BRO!!! I STARTED TODAY TO SAVE MONEY TO BUY A NEW FRAME I GOING AFTER A SANTA CRUZ NOMAD!!!! AND SELL THAT INFERNO FRAME FOR ANY 500 BUCKS . PS: IN PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE INFERNO MEANS HELLS!!!!
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Submitted by
DRAGOS DINCA
a Cross Country Rider
from MADISON WI 53703 USA Date Reviewed: December 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
ANYWEARE I CAN
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1836.00
Purchased At:
RICHARDS BICYCLES
Strengths:
GREAT INDURANCE
Weaknesses:
NOT LIKE THE The fly and MONO DHX FRAMES
Similar Products Used:
SPECIALIZED SANTA CRUZ GARY FISHER
Bike Setup:
I DIDN'T FIND ANI
Bottom Line:
WHAT EALSE
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Submitted by
ben
a Weekend Warrior
from sydney, australia Date Reviewed: December 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
great north walk - lane cove area
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
extreme sports group, vancouver
Strengths:
super plush curnutt shock. works as advertised, ie. plush but no bob for climbing.
looks great, mine is a red frame and the other parts are black
Weaknesses:
It weighs considerably more than the Epic I was riding. However, I am hesitant to call this a weakness, as it is not noticable when I'm on the bike. It pedals so well, I dont notice the weight at all. The only time I notice it is when I have to carry it up some unridable part of the trail.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Epic - a fantastic bike, but quite different to the Inferno
Bike Setup:
sherman sliders chris king front hub and headset diabolus stem and bars oury grips holzfeller cranks, DH 38 ring curnutt Ti shock bontrager post with cheap but strong seat hope mono6 Ti brakes 8" front 7" rear rohloff 500/14 internal gear hub rear mavic tubeless rims time control z pedals 2.25 mutanoraptor front specific 2.4 ritchey motovader rear
Bottom Line:
After 4 rides I am totally happy. The bike is everything I had hoped for. It pedals very well, thanks to the super Curnutt shock. The Shermans are excellent too. Take some time to adjust the SPV pressure and volume and they will be plush at the top and firm up nicely through the travel.
I will post again when I have many more miles on the bike, but at this stage I have been able to ride quite a few things that would have spooked me on the Epic.
If you get one of these I also recommend a Rohloff hub, as they are superb. I dealt with Dave Flather at rohloffhubs.com in vancouver and he was fantastic. Always responded to emails and answered his phone to chat about the bike. As soon as I transferred the money, he had it built and shipped in a week, no problems. gave me a good price too, heaps better than I would have found in Sydney - and I did plenty of research.
4 chillis for the value - only because they are expensive - even through dave
5 for overall - because they are worth every penny as far as I can tell
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Submitted by
Murat O'Hara
a Cross Country Rider
from Watertown,New York Date Reviewed: July 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Thompson Park Trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2239.00
Purchased At:
richardbicycles.com
Strengths:
The Foes Inferno frame is stiff,light,climbes fast, and the rear suspension "WoW" ,Currnutt 7.1/2 inches of bottomless travel the, prefect all around bike
Weaknesses:
Hard to get
Similar Products Used:
Kona 02 Stinky DLX
Bike Setup:
anodized frame with floating brake sherman slider fork, race face cranks, headset, signiture free ride bottom bracket hayes orange calipers, 8" rotors xtr-r.der lx shifters, deore frt.Mavic 521 wheel set ,tires 2.5 red michellin hot s
Bottom Line:
The Foes Inferno Is Sick!!! The best bike I have ever owned ,it rides just like a cross country bike and can take anything you can give it. If you like to ride technical cross country,freeride or DH this bike is for you. The price of the frame is crazy, but who cares save up and get one Oh and good luck they are hard to find.
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