Submitted by
Kev Jones
a Downhiller
from Ireland Date Reviewed: September 30, 2006
Favorite Trail:
three rock
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
A friend of mine
Strengths:
20mm rear end!!stifest and strongest I've ever had!! It's tough as F*ck!!
Weaknesses:
Mech hanger is non replaceble.ripped the threads twice with a faulty mech,it only costs $30 to fix.
Similar Products Used:
Trek diesel,specailized big hit, turner DHR.
Bike Setup:
Sram drivetrain,boxxer teams,2" sroke romic(changed it from a 2.25" for less travel, lower bb, and better cornering)and 20mm razor rock rear hub.curent weight just under 40pounds!!
Bottom Line:
This is one of the strongest bikes i've ever riden, the geometry is really good for tight tracks, it pedles really well and it's light!!I've been riding it for over a year now and only problem was the mech hanger the rest of the bike is amaizing.and the ajustble top tube length really helps make the bike easy to set up for demanding track.So any one who wants a light strong and durable bike go for this one!!but it is a bit pricey at £2500 for the frame band new.
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Submitted by
robert huber
a Downhiller
from santa barbara Date Reviewed: December 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
dirtworks
Strengths:
great frame geometry, handles amazingly on tech or fast decents. the 20mm rear razorrock hub stiffens the rear end and adds crazy strength. With the romic 3in stroke shock this bike can handle ANYTHING!
Weaknesses:
derailer hanger
Similar Products Used:
Intense m1, Foes mono, Demo 9
Bike Setup:
dorado, chris king, romic,
Bottom Line:
If you buy this bike you wont regret it. It will make you a faster dh rider.
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Submitted by
mike burlles
a Downhiller
from whistler Date Reviewed: December 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Strengths:
Super plush 3inch stroke Romic shock. handles like its on rails, takes massive drops great. 20mm through rear axel stiffens up rear end wonderfully. The adjustable top tube is trick.
Weaknesses:
a bit heavy but who cares its a downhill bike, it dosent matter.
Similar Products Used:
Intenst M1, Foes Mono
Bike Setup:
Hayes, Chris King, Atomic Laboratories, Sram, Truvativ, romic, Razor Rock
Bottom Line:
A great Bike! You cant go wrong with this bike.
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Submitted by
Rick Bosley
a Downhiller
from santa cruz Date Reviewed: February 18, 2005
Favorite Trail:
rockers ridge
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
private
Strengths:
20mm rear hub, well balanced, smooth suspension design, fun bike to ride.
Weaknesses:
a bit on the tall side, and the derailer hanger is not replaceable. Hard to find customer service. I had to email the UK for help and I got a reply writen in broken english.
Bike Setup:
Dorado, Avalanche rear shock, hayes, maxxis
Bottom Line:
super fun dh rig that is built to last and will take a nasty beating and keep on eating (bumps and jumps and stuff)
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Submitted by
alex falkenstein
a Downhiller
from el portal Date Reviewed: April 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:
007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Strengths:
rides great, supper plush...
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
02 super t pro, north shore cranks& BB, sram 7.0/9.0, mr dirt gizmo
Bottom Line:
The piranha is a awesome bike. super plush and fairly light. i love it. buy one now
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Submitted by
Jeff Wu
a Downhiller
from Boulder, CO Date Reviewed: November 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Dirt Works
Strengths:
light! under 10 pounds for S/M frame super plush, no harsh bottoming relatively cheap great customer service awesome handling, great all-around geometry 20mm rear thru-axle, rigid rear end maintenance free pivots strong adjustable seat angle and top tube length
Tech-In T-11 fork, Romic shock, Hayes disc brakes, Razor Rock 20mm rear hub, Turvativ crank and bb, Maxxis tires
Bottom Line:
Still one of the best designed DH frames on the market. Basic but refined 4-bar rear suspension. Great bike for racers and weekend warrior downhillers. I love my Piranha!
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