The Sette Flight is the newest member in the line up of Sette all terrain mountain bikes. Built to suit the needs of the of today’s all mountain rider, the Flight will give you unlimited access to the entire mountain, whether you are bombing down your favorite single track, or pushing the boundaries on an epic cross country ride, the Flight will take you as far as you are willing to go. The Flight is a very capable all mountain trail bike that is light enough to be ridden cross country. Built using butted 6061 series aluminum tubing the Flight features a reinforced head tube and seat tube along with CNC dropouts. The heart of this bike lies with in its trail proven Rocker Link suspension set up, known for being able to soak up any type of obstacle the trail can dish out, it features sealed cartridge bearing pivot points and an adjustable travel option that allows riders to choose between four, five and six inches of travel, making the Flight one of the most versatile bikes on the trail.
Submitted by
derailin_palin
a Weekend Warrior
from Bay Area Date Reviewed: November 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Monte Bello, Skeggs
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Beefy frame, reinforced head tube, adjustable rear linkage for 4",5",6". Built for serious all mountain riding. Faux bar design similar to Kona Dawg works fine. Climbs great using a platform rear shock. Switch off the propedal/platform and it flows over the downhills like a magic carpet. Great bang for the buck AM frame.
Weaknesses:
The frame is a bit heavy at 6.6lbs with air shock, but then again the whole bike is a very reasonable 30.7 lbs. At this point every 1/2 lb weight savings either costs $$$ or compromises strength (or both).
Bike Setup:
MC 3.3 shock, '07 Marzocchi AM 1 160mm, WTB Speeddisc, 2.1 Nevegals, BB7 discs 160mm, other good stuff. comes in at 30.7 lbs
Bottom Line:
4 chilis overall since the linkage design isn't the newest flashiest thing, and it would be nice to shave a little weight off (does the top tube really need to be as beefy as the downtube?) Still, the frame performs great for AM riding and is built to last. It's slower than your buddy's 23 lb XC racer, but it can freeride if you want it to, something many true XC bikes would not survive. Great value, built tough, looks great.
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Submitted by
dallastxrusty
a Downhiller
from Dallas, TX, US Date Reviewed: October 22, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
great bike, the front shock and rear shock together make this bike so smooth on taking big jumps. the avid juicy 3's work great for me. nice big tires. looks great.
Weaknesses:
i got this bike from price point and there is something in the wall of my rear rim and makes a noise, i have yet to take it apart and try and get it out. the back shock doesnt seem to have too much adjustability but it hasnt given me any problems what so ever and eats up jumps. the seat could be a little better but not a big deal. wish it would weigh a little less. on a side note, i knew most of these "downsides" but the positives about the bike completly outweighs the negatives on this bike.
Similar Products Used:
sette ace
Bike Setup:
sette flite from price point with BBG bashguard
Bottom Line:
OUTSTANDING bike for the money, if you dont wanna shell out 4k for a bike this one will do everything you want, it is a great bike. nice big tires and the brakes stop on a dime. this bike will eat up jumps and can still be used through the xc trails as well. very nimble, i would recommend this bike to anyone looking to get a great AM bike. the only downside is sette isnt a "big" name but it easily contends with them for a fraction of the cost.
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Submitted by
tearitup
a Cross Country Rider
from Stanhope, NJ Date Reviewed: August 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
All of Allamuchy
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Frame is stiff, and climbs well. Avid hydraulics work nicely.
Weaknesses:
I immediately broke the Monarch 3.1 rear shock. Along with it being limited on adjustments before I broke it, I planned on replacing it. Price point immediately replaced the shock with an upgrade, Monarch 4.2, and I have had no problems. I reversed the shock to the upside-down position to avoid the air valve to be snapped on the swingarm.
Similar Products Used:
Always had a hard tail before this bike.
Bike Setup:
Manitou Nixon Elite front shocks, Rock Shox Monarch 4.2 rear, Juicy 3's, SRAM 7 components.
Bottom Line:
I ride every day and race on the weekends. I pound the crap out of this bike. It is holding up real well. Other than the suspension upgrades, I would definitely recommend this bike for anyone who rides alot and rides hard. I brake everything and so far in 6 mos I have only broken the rear shock, which Price Point replaced graciously with an upgrade that I can't complain about. I probably will replace the rear shock eventually but right now it serves the purpose. For value I give it 5 chilis, for what you get, but for overall I give it 4, because there are issues with the Rock Shox setup that the bike comes with.
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Submitted by
Flight3202
a Weekend Warrior
from Turners Falls, Ma, USA Date Reviewed: July 17, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Wendell, B-Street, Deerfield/Greenfield Ridge
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1299.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Great bike for the price. Good climber for a 6" travel bike. Great on the downhill sections!!!
Weaknesses:
The front shock just takes time to get used to. Not a fan of low end hydraulics, put my BB7's on they work great with the 185mm. The handle bars that come with the bike are very narrow unless you like that I would plan on changing them.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Pitch, Giant Trance3, the rest have been hard tails (differnt ride all together)
Bike Setup:
What it came with except for a couple of things, WTB Mutano Raptor 2.4 and BB7's
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for a full suspension bike for under $2000 you will have a hard time finding a better deal than this.
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Submitted by
mikedance
a Downhiller
from Salt Lake City Date Reviewed: July 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bobsled
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Looks good, rides better. Extremely smooth ride. Good geometry for uphill riding. Excels at downhill with all 6 inches of front and rear travel.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, but I could care less how much my bike weighs when riding downhill so it doesn't bother me. If you like riding xc a lot you might want a lighter option.
sram x7, juicy 3, rockshox domain 318 coil, rockshox monarch 3.1, truvativ stylo 3.3 ... basically the bike build that is offered as of july 2 2009 on pricepoint.
Bottom Line:
I love this bike! I worked very hard to research this bike and had a hard time finding any good reviews so I am leaving this to help everybody out who is thinking about this bike. It is an excellent option for a great cost. I have absolutely no complaints about the bike. The setup is great and I have been experimenting with the 3 different settings on the rear shock. The flite suits me well in every aspect of biking. I love downhills, but wanted a bike that could also ride up to the downhills. This bike rides pretty well uphill and excels on the downhill stuff. I have started jumping more and pushing it hard and the bike seems to put up with everything I have thrown at it. Drops of around 5-6 feet and gaps longer than that. It seems to handle all of it well. The components that pricepoint offers on it are awesome for the price. The bike is well suited for someone that rides hard. I am 5'10, 180 lbs. and got the 18" frame. Fits perfect. I like the adjustability of the rear shock and am currently running it in the rearmost bolt setting and at 200 psi. I give it 5 flamin' chilis because it is a great deal for a great bike. By the way, I have read a lot of reviews that concern themselves with where Sette is made. It has a sticker on the bottom that says made in taiwan. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a longer travel bike that can do it all. If you are concerned a lot about the weight of your bike, I would look somewhere else.
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Submitted by
illwill88
a Downhiller
from Greenville Date Reviewed: March 12, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Fire Tower
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
about to purchase at
Strengths:
Great Frame, fork travel, brakes, drivetrain
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
kona stinky
Bike Setup:
demo stock
Bottom Line:
get this bike if your on a budget and even if ur not you will save a lot of cash
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Submitted by
petey
a Weekend Warrior
from fremont, ca Date Reviewed: November 23, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
not applicable
Strengths:
I had to fill in the blanks and I don't have a Sette Flite, but I do have a Giant AC-they are nearly identical. The weakness of the AC is the seat tube area--it is a larger diameter on the Sette and appears better gusseted. The Giant is a little old school 4 bar set-up--it is very neutral handling. It has no glaring faults but doesn't stand out in any particular area either--it's just competent. Climbs better in the 5 1/2" travel mode than 6 1/2" and any fork over 5" no doubt will make the front end flip-flop all over while climbing. I suspect these same attributes apply to the Sette, so I'd say you probably can't go wrong.Teh Sette i belive comes with bearings instead of bushings in the rear.
Similar Products Used:
Gaint AC
Bike Setup:
Fox TALAS 32, Fox DHX Air 5, Mavic Crossmax, XT, carbon stem & bar, Thompson seat post
Bottom Line:
Should be a good buy and value and enable you to build a competent all-mountain/enduro type bike--I'd try the offering with the Rock Shox Monarch air shock.
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Submitted by
Jay Notes
a Weekend Warrior
from Middletown, US Date Reviewed: May 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
everywhere
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
VERY strong frame, light weight, durable bushings, beefy Zerostack headset, good geometry
Weaknesses:
The rear shock. Rebound is pretty lousy, spring is ridiculously heavy for myself as a 160 pound rider. Swapping it out with a Fox Van R a little later
Similar Products Used:
I built this bike using a kit from Wheelworld and the frame from pricepoint. its a great bike. i could compare my bike to my buddy's bighit '07.
Bike Setup:
Marzocchi Drop Off Triple dual crown, Hayes 9, SunRims S-type, FSA gravity Moto X crank. Pretty much loaded for DH and racing except for that lousy rear shock.
Bottom Line:
Great frame, love it!!. Pricepoint could equip this frame with a better rear shock like a Roco or Vanilla. but this shock can do the trick. I have the bike set up to pound jumps and drops. and it handles it very well.
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Submitted by
norman adams
a Weekend Warrior
from payson, ut, usa Date Reviewed: April 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
sram creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
great geometry, beefy head tupe, very light
Weaknesses:
manituo swinger 4 way sucks, extremly hard to tune, rebound not consistant
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Marrzochi drop off triple crown, sun rims single track, avid juicy fives, sram x9 deraler, truavtive hussefelt stem and bars
Bottom Line:
this bike can handle the drops and and takes diffecult sections with speed, the rear shock sucks but other that that freaking awesome!!!!!!
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Submitted by
mandopaul
a Weekend Warrior
from sactown,cali Date Reviewed: November 30, 2007
zerostack headset...wanted to use my chris king, came with a too heavy a spring(500lbs) swapped out for 400lb, now can use the shock's dampening...I weigh 175 180
Its the same bike as KHS am2000,very close to kona dawg,but for much less. All my riding buddies talk junk til they see & ride it.great value,definate keeper
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