The DNA is the second evolution of our legendary San Andreas platform - the original trail bike.
It features our Varibla position System. this feature enables the rider to choose between a 6" and 6"75 travel option with the stock 7.5x2.0, or go for a 7" and 7.75" option with a longer shock.
The adjustable subframe assembly allows the rider to adjust their seat angle for a custom cockpit feel.
As freeriding progresses so too do the bikes and components. Mountain cycle like the Shockwave and the San Andreas DNA comes standard with QR dropouts and has optional 12mm thru axle dropouts available.
Monocoque forming technology yields strength-to-weight ratios that are second to none. Every edge, arc and curve on our monocoque frame is engineered to enhance thier performance as well as their aesthetics. monocoque design elements can alsobe blended with conventional tube technology to push performance to the next level.
Submitted by
bny165
a Downhiller
from Jakarta, Indonesia
Date Reviewed: June 29, 2009
Bottom Line:
I used San Andreas, Mountain Cycle since 1993. I'm still using it biking with mates on Saturday or Sunday on CFD (Car Free Day). The handicap about this product are spare parts, beside the rear brake caliper mounting which is hard to find in the market, neither the new one product matches with such mounting. Is there any converter do match to this mounting. The technology runs forward, it's time to use the new tech parts. But somehow, I prefer to restore it to the original. Right now I'm still using the older part for rear brake sets, the forward has been upgrade according to the new fork I'm using now.
Submitted by
Matt Johnson
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2009
Strengths: Looks great (shallow but true) and is much more versatile than any other design. This bike has a proven history and exceptionally solid.
Weaknesses: Not the best in any single endeavor. If you are a hardcore XC racer or a single minded downhill type this is not the best bike for you.
Bottom Line:
Best all around bike ever. The new DNA design brings even better looks to the table and is still a San Andreas. This bike will never be a top end XC bike or a bomber downhill bike. This bike sits high, but creates incredible clearance for all of those pesky rocks, logs whatever. I think mine comes in at around 32 pounds and the suspension is a little soft for marathon rides, but great with trails filled with lots of obstacles, jumps and drops. I could have dropped a couple of pounds from the build, but why give up the opportunity to use this bike as intended - all around.
Simply put this thing can do pretty much do anything within reason. It is just not single minded and there are better bikes if you only do one thing with your bike.
Disappointed that they seem to have discontinued the San Andreas line, but happy that I got one before they did.
Similar Products Used: Turner 5 spot, Specialized FSR, Santa Cruz Jeckel and San Adreas classic DH
Bike Setup: Nixon Platinum forks, Swinger 3 way rear, Race Face DH cranks and BB, RF Deus neck, Syncros Hulk bars, BB7 brakes, XTR shifters, XT derailers, Mavic Crossride wheelset.
Overall Rating:
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Submitted by
nickgto
a Downhiller
from Granada Hills CA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2008
Strengths: Let me start by stating that this bike is RARE! I get alot of stares and questions from other riders. Like most full monocoque Mountaincycle bike, this one exclaims "EXOTIC".
The frame is relatively light weight at 7.5 lbs for a 7 - 7.9 inch travel bike while geometry is perfect for all day aggressive trail riding. It climbs decently due to the 69 degree HA and still descends aggressively cuz I paired it with a burly AM fork (170mm 66RC2x). It loves technical trails just a little bit short of a DH course.
Weaknesses: If you equip it with the 7.875 x 2.25 stroke shock that would set it to either 7 or 7.9 inch travel, be sure you have a long travel / high axle to crown height fork to pair it with and even so the head angle is still gonna be steep at 69 degrees. Brake jacks a bit due to the lack of a floater. I don't think it will survive constant 5 feet to flat hucks so I just ride this rig conservatively compared to my other 2. People think it is strong due to it's robust monocoque frame but the thickness of the skin isn't thick enough for repeated abuse that a normal FR rig should be able to handle.
Bottom Line:
This is the lightest rig on my Mountain Cycle Stable (Shockwave 9.5 for DH, Sin for FR, San An DNA for AM) and is the my all day trail bike. It climbs decently even at 35 lbs and descends trails short of a full DH course with confidence. I just try to ride it more conservatively since it's my weakest rig.
MC San Andreas DNA
Shiver
Easton EA50 Handlebars
ODI lock on grips
Avid BB7 8” brakes
Race Face DH Cranks/BB
MRP Mini Me w/32t
Sram 11-32t Cassette
Sram 9.0 rear De Read More »
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I bought a DNA frame... After one year (more or less) the frame was cracked in the swingarm support
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