Submitted by
dael veldman
a Weekend Warrior
from tyers vic australia Date Reviewed: October 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
my own freeride track/ churchill dh
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
malards cycles
Strengths:
frame.
all good really.
great maneuverability and response
Weaknesses:
suspension is a bit short off its actual travel rating of 160mm, more like 140mm. but still ok if you set it up right. breaks are ok could be better. ive taken it off 10foot drops no problems done a table top with a 15-20foot gap all sweet as.
Similar Products Used:
none first bike
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
Great, Fun and reasonably cheap bike for thrashing around, and good for a bit of light DH and free ride.
I recommend this bike for someone who is looking for a bike that is not to bad in the wallet, and is reliable and takes to just about any thing you put in front of it!
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Submitted by
D.HILL651
a Downhiller
from wangaratta Date Reviewed: June 15, 2009
Favorite Trail:
beechworth downhill trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2300.00
Strengths:
The Haro extreme x6 comp has got a very good rear end, very strong fame. Used as a downhill of freeride bike it will ripe up any thing you throw at it.
Weaknesses:
The Haro extreme x6 comp could have a better rear suspentoin.
Bottom Line:
The Haro extreme x6 comp is very good freeride lite bike, take it any where to a downhill track of a freeride jumps track.
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Submitted by
trainboy17
a Downhiller
from Winston Salem, NC Date Reviewed: June 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Salem Lake Freeride
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At:
Cycletherapy
Strengths:
Everything!
Frame is bombproof (10ft drops!)
Fork can handle everything if tuned right (light DH, all freeride, DJ)
bash guard is sweet
x9 is fast and responsive
rims are very reliable
fox van r is perfect...i love it!
Weaknesses:
NONE!
the only thing that has bothered me over the last 3 months are the grips. the stock ones wear down to the metal, so now i need to replace them.
Similar Products Used:
Raleigh XT
Bike Setup:
Marzocchi 55R, Fox Van R, Shimano X9
Bottom Line:
if you are looking for an excellent quality bike for a low cost, this is the right bike. Is has all the same features as the big name companies for thousands less. Get it!
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Submitted by
ezfit8
a Weekend Warrior
from Glendale, CA USA Date Reviewed: March 20, 2009
Favorite Trail:
all trails i've been
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
ski market
Strengths:
Frame, Shocks
Weaknesses:
Chain
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
This rig is awesome, tried uphill its kinda heavy compared to my first bike but it was cool, tried downhill too and it can take all the beatings.
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