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Motobecane Fantom Trail DS All Mountain Full Suspension
Product Description
User Reviews
Submitted by
walter f. mcguire III Date Reviewed: April 28, 2012 Strengths: super inexpensive frame! can take a crazy beating! i also ride a dh bike and do a lot of freeriding on my other gravity bikes and i treat this frame the same way.:) i have been treating it like a dh bike when the trails point down and it is still going strong. i am amazed. i thought it would be cracked by now. i am in no wat trying to break it but i love to ride fast technical terrain and it just keeps going. impressed to say the least. i run 2.5 maxxis minions front and rear and plenty of clearance. Weaknesses: the weight is a bit heavy and the suspension design does lock out a bit under braking. most designs of this type do though. acts just like my old kona so im used to it. Bottom Line:
Submitted by
fishy
a Weekend Warrior
from dallas tx Date Reviewed: November 20, 2011 Strengths: does everything you want it to and can take a beating Weaknesses: it is a bit on the heavy side Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: northshore Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $800.00 
Submitted by
reviewer man
a Downhiller
from Utah Date Reviewed: July 2, 2011 Strengths: I bought this bike because I was tired of riding cheap Smiths Market bikes. So I researched for a bike for about two months and I finally found this one. I bought this because it was cheap and the suspension was good. I got this for use as a beginner downhill bike and it has been working out great. The suspension is a little stiff but it works enough to keep you from bouncing all over the trail at high speeds. Weaknesses: The only weaknesses on this bike are that the width of the tires are too thin and you slip when you try to turn onto bumps above one inch. Another is the frame, the top tube is too level and it makes you lean more too the front of the bike when you go downhill. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Park City Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $820.00 Purchased At: bikesdirect.com Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: I got a new box stem for downhill and bigger tires.
Submitted by
smain1971
a Weekend Warrior
from Winter Park, CO Date Reviewed: February 20, 2011 Strengths: Very High end components, Comfortable ride, good customer service, great price. Weaknesses: Crank is carbon (not good for downhill with lots of rocks), grips, tires, handlebars Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bull Run Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1900.00 Purchased At: Bikes Direct Similar Products Used: Specialized Rockhopper (hardtail) Bike Setup: Traded out Rictchy handlebars for some Bontrager Risers. Bontrager grips, WTB Prowler MX 2.3 tires (for Kendas), Shimano Clipless M545 pedals, Avid Exlixer brakes, Shimano Dynasys shifters and derailer, FSA SL-K Crankset, Rockshox Reba RL Ti and Rockshox Monarch RT3, Vuelta Superlite Team Rims
Submitted by
plochoc
a Weekend Warrior
from Berlin, CT, USA Date Reviewed: July 3, 2010 Strengths: Frame - The frame feels solid and the geometry lets you ride aggressively and still feel comfortable. Fork - The fork (rockshox 3) works amazing, it only has preload and lockout, but thats all I need, i only need to use the lockout on roads and extended climbs. Rear Shock - The Shock feels a little springy, but it doesn't bob too much and keeps you connected unless you lock your rear brakes on pavement or hardpack, then it seems to jump around. It has lock out but I rarely feel I need to use it unless I'm on roads. Tires - The panaracer xc fire pro tires took a little getting used to for me, but once I started riding them I really like them, they roll a little slow, but they make up for it by holding on to everything and powering through mud well. Brakes - The avid bb5's are sold and love them, mine have started to squeak alot, but i really don't mind and the brakes can stop all of me (200+lbs) barreling down hill. Shifters, etc - The bike, once you tune it up shifts smooth and clean, and i rarely need ever shift out of the second front gear. Shipping - the bike got here on time and packaged well, everything contained and protected. Weaknesses: Grips - Slippery and uncomfortable Pedals - one side clipless, one side platform with rubber (what?!). Its not worth it if u ride platform, just buy some legit pedals, im saving these for my road bike once i break down and get some clipless shoes. Seat - rather uncomfortable, you'll probably get used to it, i did, but it was not fun at all. Plastic Chain Ring Spoke Protector thing between the cassette and rear wheel - breaks and just causes problem, just take it off. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Middlesex (Cockoponset State Park) Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: BikesDirect.com Similar Products Used: Giant Yukon, GT Avalanche, Motobecane 700 HT Bike Setup: Stock with platform pedals, and going to guy new grips.
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