Submitted by
Killer B
a Cross Country Rider
from Mills River, NC USA#1 Date Reviewed: April 5, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
eBAY
Strengths:
Strong pivots, looks, handling, just about everything
Weaknesses:
weight (30lbs.) paint chips fairly easily, frame dents fairly easily at downtube. Stock tire suck. Anything WTB makes suck IMO.
Similar Products Used:
ProFlex Beast, DiamondBack Axis TR
Bike Setup:
mostly like it came except for the tires of course, Mag. clipless pedals, front fender, grips.
Bottom Line:
I bought mine in 2000 on eBAY for about 1/3 of the MSRP. It had a couple of scratches on it when I got it, now it has many more along with some dents.... Best bike I've ever owned or ridden at any price.
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Submitted by
Think
a Downhiller
from San Carlos, Ca Date Reviewed: October 24, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
K2 Bikes
Strengths:
The whole bike is pretty stong. Could use a few new items!
Weaknesses:
Front Forks and Rims
Similar Products Used:
Intense M1
Bike Setup:
I put on Marzocchi Z1 Mcr front forks with Hayes Disk Brakes. Single Wide Rims With Shimano Xt Disk Hubs.
Bottom Line:
I rode with the bike for a while a noticed that there was no gusset on the downtube of the bike. So I went to my local Welding Shop and they put one on for me. If you ride really hard---Doing Big Drops/Jumps--you might want to get a gusset put on your. The only thing is it messes up the paint. So I repainted me a Mettalic Blue. Looks Awesome. I think I would use this bike more for DS and maybe a little DH. Great all around bike!
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Submitted by
Brad
a Weekend Warrior
from Ogden, UT, USA Date Reviewed: September 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Skyline (Not extreme, but pretty...)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Bikeworld.com
Strengths:
I like the shock setup... Especially the rear shock... Nice and fun...
Weaknesses:
The stock handle bar is WEAK... WAY too much flex... I replaced it with a bont, and have had no problems since... I don't like the break pads that come with it either. They get worn WAY fast if you are doin a lot of DH stuff...
Similar Products Used:
Evo
Bike Setup:
Stock cept for handle bar and grips... I have disk breaks OTW, but the damn things have been on backorder for 2 months now. Figures eh?
Bottom Line:
Kick ass bike. I have taken 8-9 foot drops with it with no problems. K2 rated it at 5ft max... Heh, yeah right... My friend took his FM off a 12 footer the other day, and it ruled all over the place... (I have that one on film. It is bad as hell...) Good bike, good company, and great ride...
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Submitted by
Jim
a Downhiller
from Ohio Date Reviewed: May 31, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1900.00
Strengths:
Spring on rear shock. (came from Fox Vinalla). Seat is sweet. Tires are great.
Weaknesses:
Rims(weak Rino Lites), Pivot Sucks, Fork Blows, Rear shock squeeks like a banshee. Head tube snapped on a 8 footer to uphill. What a peice of Sh*t.
Similar Products Used:
Evo , K2 Downhill
Bike Setup:
Stock. Right now I have a Evo 4.0 and I have a Stratos Helix Pro rear shock and a 2001 boxxer. Azonic Bar, Xt shifters, MRP chainguide.
Bottom Line:
Don't Buy this bike. I paid $1900 and I think I got riped off. Buy an Evo.
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Submitted by
Steve power
a Downhiller
from canada Date Reviewed: May 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
bowinkle's revenge
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
bothell ski and bike (they rule!!)
Strengths:
frame!! strong. everything. lx is good. not shimano reject components.
Weaknesses:
seat. tires.
Similar Products Used:
brodie devo(tod does not deserve this bike)
Bike Setup:
kenda kenetics tires, freeride seat, titec knucklehead dh stem, soon to be boxxer!!
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks. Its strong! I regularly do 15-20 footers, ok maybe 6-8 (but i learn quick). Rear travel can be increased to 7in. with 2.75in. shock! this is good. The two fruitbooting roadies below (scott and matt) dont have this bike. I let them ride mine once or twice. Their just jelous because matt has a P.O.S. norco xcs (that's cross country special, NOT eXtreme currier service. And scott has a poser, wannabee, k2 ripoff, brodie humper! So this bike rocks!! dont listen to matt or scott. If you get a chance to get this bike get it! or better yet buy a 99-01 evo frame, and build it up to a super huckie, droppie, jumpie, bobby, dh machine. good job k2 on this little super8!
P.S. matt and scott are a bunch of joeys!
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Submitted by
steve
a Downhiller
from canada Date Reviewed: May 24, 2001
perfect freeride frame! strong, not too heavy, good geometry. rear shock is perfect when in top condition. fork is good for drops, takes a beating, but isnt great for small bumps. rear travel is 4.75" with 1.9" nr-2. by getting a 2.5" shock you get like 6.5". that matched with a boxxer or s7 makes this a top pro level hucker.
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Tacoma, WA Date Reviewed: March 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Tapeworm
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Bothell Ski and Bike
Strengths:
Strong frame, large frame, Magura brakes, Rhyno Lites, price
Weaknesses:
pedals (golf ball sized pedals on a freeride bike?)
Similar Products Used:
Marin Rift Zone, Univega rigid bike
Bike Setup:
36 spoke Rhyno Lites, WTB Tires, Titec Hellbent handlebars, ODI Lock On grips, Black Spire "shore" ring
Bottom Line:
I had been looking for a long travel bike for a while. After seeing the components that were on this bike and test riding it, I felt it was an excellent bike for the price. After 6 months of abuse, it is still holding up strong. The size of the bike is also a plus. The "Way Big" size fits to my large body size. It gets a 5 until i have any abnormal problems.
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Submitted by
Think
a Downhiller
from San Carlos Date Reviewed: January 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
The One I Built
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
Went through K2
Strengths:
Pretty good ride. I Like How You Can Fit A 2.7" Intense Tire On The Chuuby LT Fors. Close Fit But It Works.
Weaknesses:
Hubs Arnt That Good. Had To Rebuild Mine Twice In One Year. Mabey I Ride To Hard.
Bike Setup:
Right Now My Bike Has Intense Tires 2.7 Front 2.35 Back. Azonic Shorty Delux Stem. MRP Chain Stay. XTR Rear Derailleur.
Bottom Line:
Right Now My Project Is Going To Be To Fit A Fox Vanilla RC Rear Shock On It. Then I Am Going To Buy A Bombshell Marylin Front Fork 8" Of Travel. Then Buy Hayes 2001 Disk Brakes. Should Be Getting The Rear Shock Soon. Hehehe. I Cant Wait.
Just Remember You Must Ride Dirt. Dirt Is Your Friend. Ride Hard
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Submitted by
brian
a Weekend Warrior
from nevada Date Reviewed: November 15, 2000
Favorite Trail:
slauterhouse
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1450.00
Purchased At:
shop
Strengths:
rides nice till i snapped the down tube rtight where the k2 well right above that brakes saved my a$$ that time
Weaknesses:
heavy fork sux components suck seat sux all of this p.o.s. sux
Bike Setup:
does it matter ifg i can't ride it now cuz it sux
Bottom Line:
horrible warenty for k2 won't fix my fame or anything and say that i was doing things i shoulden't and that why it broke what a load of crap f#(k K2 i'm going to rocky mountain or kona for next Bike if i can get anything for the crap parts that were on my k2 even less then 1 flamin turd for this p.o.s. DON'T BUY K2 BIKES THEY SUCK
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Submitted by
Dannny Prichard
a Downhiller
from Ashland, OR , USA Date Reviewed: October 20, 2000
Xtr rear derailer, sun xl rims, all the good stuff
Bottom Line:
You know I thought for $900 this would be a good deal, but it sucks. After 2 months riding the thing I broke the downtube and k2 will not refund it. So now I am bikeless and sit at home all day. on this god damn computer. Missing all my f*cking races.
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Submitted by
Joe D.
a Cross Country Rider
from West Virginia Date Reviewed: September 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Temple Mt Utah
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Bothell
Strengths:
Aluminum, strong, solid, tough. Simple proven rear suspension design. GREAT bike for the price.....Rides like a dream. Still two water bottle mounts. I'm in love....
Weaknesses:
damn few. LX/Weinemann wheelset would not be my choice. Avid 1.0 brakes low end but OK for the price. Watch the spring weight on the rear shock
Similar Products Used:
GT XCR3000, Trek VRX300.
Bike Setup:
This is a K1000 frame with components swapped -- comparable to a Flying Monkey. Marzocchi Z3 Flylight 100 mm travel. Swapped LX shifters for 99 Grip Shift 9.0, standard grip. Coil rear shock, Noleen NR-1. Components LX except for Rear Derailleur and Avid 1.0 brakes.
Bottom Line:
This is a sweet sweet FSR for technical XC riding. I compared it to carefully to Trek VXR, Specialized Enduro, and GT XCR lines. I prefer it to all three because of the dead-simple Proflex rear suspension design (proven 5 years). It works >. Formerly brutal hardtail rides are now pleasure cruises. My ride times have gone down 10% even though it is 2-3 pounds heavier than my Cannondale CADD3. Simpler and lighter than the GT. No annoying bob at all, provided you get the right rear spring (the NR-1 came 2 sizes too light for me -- check the Noleen manual and decrease their recommended weights by 10 pounds). Frame is disc ready, I will upgrade as it becomes important. Bought from bikesale.com as there are no K2 dealers within 100 miles. Bothell has been absolutely great. Buying an eBike is not for everyone, but I like to take care of my own gear and don't need a bikeshop to help (except shock, got that locally). If you are set to care for your own bike, you won't do wrong by Bothell.
The K2 is a > bike and economically priced. Some heavier components (bars, seatpost) but built to last
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Submitted by
Hal Ringo
a Racer
from Boulder, co Date Reviewed: August 28, 2000
Broke handlebars at stem, generic post,bars, stem.
Similar Products Used:
Rocky mountain rm6, FSR, Santa Cruz Bullet, Norco vps2
Bike Setup:
Azonic bars, Easton seat post, Azonic stem
Bottom Line:
This bike is great. It wins more races than anything I have ridden. Good travel for a freeride and not too much so You cant climb! You would have to put doubble the money into it to make it much better. If your a freerider or light downhiller this is the machine for you. And dont worry about not having disks, if it is not met and muddy these magura hydros work better than any v-brake. But do 1 thing buy the bike and ditch the tires behind Goodwill.
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Submitted by
David
a Racer
from Maple Ridge Date Reviewed: August 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
East Canyon Race Trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
through this sight
Strengths:
-best frame I've ever had -5+" of travel front and rear -magura hydro's -rhinolite rims
Weaknesses:
-tires are not quite enough for the bike -smallish seat
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stinky Specialized FSR XC Klein Mantra Comp
Bike Setup:
Stock except for Mythos XC tires and front shock speed spring set
Bottom Line:
No matter what I trow at this bike it handles it like it were othing at all. I can do downhill and XC on this bike no problems. The triple crown makes it a little less nimble for tight trails but it will go wherever you point it. Dropoffs, ruts, ladder bridges, nothing it too hard for this bike to take. I have had bikes that cost twice as much that did not perform as well as this bike.It may not be the best downhill bike or the best XC bike but for someong who enjoys doing both often this is the bike to buy.
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Submitted by
steve power
a Weekend Warrior
from cornerbrook, nf, canada Date Reviewed: August 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
my own
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
bikesale.com
Strengths:
-the abosolute definition of freeride -magura hydro rim breaks -rhyno lite rims -bombproof frame -good fork and rear shock(get dirtworks otis for chubby LT) -great geometry -great value -5in. travel
Weaknesses:
-seat is skinny and rips easily -tires suck -fork could be better with dirtworks otis -bar and stem arn't spectacular -little heavy(30lbs.)
Similar Products Used:
-rockey mountain rm6
Bike Setup:
-oddessy twisted pro platform pedals -kenda kenetics tires -brodie fender
Bottom Line:
great freeride bike. Im gonna get dirtworks otis for chubby or get a z1 bomber.
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Submitted by
Radikal
a Downhiller
from Tulsa, OK Date Reviewed: August 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Turkey Mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Awesome brakes, 5 freakin inches of travel, great rims, awesome components on this bike
Weaknesses:
Maintenance can be hard on the hyrdo brakes if you are new to them (like me).
Bike Setup:
Stock for now!
Bottom Line:
This is a pimp daddy bike. It is the first "nice" bike I've gotten, and I am ecstatic about it. I replaced my rigid bike, and at first I was afraid I'd bought too much bike (the 5 inches of travel, etc). Then I got back out to school in OK, and there is this huge mountain like 3 miles from school, and now I am totally love the bike. It just eats up rocks and is stable like a freaking tank. I am amazed at what I can go over with it, it is just so stable. It is not the most nimble thing for zipping through trails, but it does that well, and when you get going bombing down a hill, this bike totally rocks. Rocks, ruts, drop-offs, it loves them all. I can't believe what a great deal I got on this at bikesale.com, I am so happy with the bike. I would recommened it if you want to get into downhill and rugged action, if you are goign to be doing mostly XC get something a little lighter and with less shocks. I do a fair amount of XC and like it, but for downhill, this bike rules!
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Downhiller
from victoria bc Date Reviewed: August 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
circus ( north shore)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
frame forks componets wheels
Weaknesses:
tires it comes with paint flakes on the rear triangle
Similar Products Used:
stinky stinky dee lux rm 6 brodie 8 ball gt i drive
Bike Setup:
discs mamath wheels high rise bar and short stem rock ring and differnt tires
Bottom Line:
it is a awsome bike for the money and can put up with a lot of beatting. really smooth bike a awsome ride
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Downhiller
from victoria bc Date Reviewed: August 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
circus ( north shore)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
frame forks componets wheels
Weaknesses:
tires it comes with paint flakes on the rear triangle
Similar Products Used:
stinky stinky dee lux rm 6 brodie 8 ball gt i drive
Bike Setup:
discs mamath wheels high rise bar and short stem rock ring and differnt tires
Bottom Line:
it is a awsome bike for the money and can put up with a lot of beatting. really smooth bike a awsome ride
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Submitted by
Curt
a Weekend Warrior
from Meridian Date Reviewed: July 30, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Bombproof Frame Maggie Hydraulic Rim Brakes (they'll crush rocks into sand) Nice Rear Shock (Noleen NR-1) The Price-- Got it for $899 + shipping at Bikesale.com
Weaknesses:
?????????????????? (not much) The paint chips easily Possibly weight (31 lbs), but if you are concerned about that, this isn't your bike.
Similar Products Used:
Nada
Bike Setup:
Stock for now, except for an XT bottom bracket. Later I plan on getting a better fork (when this one dies), new pedals, a Chris King headset, and possibly a Monkey-Lite riser.
Bottom Line:
This bike RAGES! Trust me, for the money it CANNOT be beat! Especially so if you are looking for a freeride type bike that can take all that you can dish out and still be begging for more punishment. I tell you the d$#@ thing is masochistic (or maybe that's me). Point it downhill, pick a line, and hold on! This baby will go as fast as your n$#% will allow. Oh, and don't think it'll get all bouncy on a climb, either. For the weight, it climbs well, since the rear shock position is engineered to minimize the pogo effect in the granny gear (or so I've read).
BTW, let me tell you this-- ***DO YOURSELF A FAVOR*** and check out the guys at Bikesale.com! Those guys straight rule! Brian, Stefan, and the rest of the crew provide top-notch customer service, and they will do anything within their power to help satisfy YOU, the customer. I had a few minor problems with my bike when I first got it, and they IMMEDIATELY rectified my problem(s), no questions asked. And even though they don't have any more Monkeys (that IS unfortunate), they have some SWEET deals on other bikes, just the same. CHECK THEM OUT! -----> WWW.BIKESALE.COM Trust me on this. :)
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Submitted by
Darren Bennett
a Weekend Warrior
from Morgantown, WV, US Date Reviewed: July 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Cooper's Rock
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Sturdy. Good handling. Good Brakes. Climbs well for a heavyish bike. Good parts. Nice looking.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy. Fork isn't the greatest, but will do. Geax tires, Yuck.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized FSR Extreme
Bike Setup:
stock except for Maxxis MOFO DH tires, WTB Speed V saddle OURY grips.
Bottom Line:
After a lot of searching and testing I ran across this bike on www.bikesale.com. The price was right so I decided to pick one up. I was a little worried about ordering online but everything went very well. Bothell Ski & Bike is a top notch shop. When I recieved the bike and started to unpack it I noticed the right brake lever had hydraulic fluid on it. I took it to my LBS and it turned out to be a damaged fitting. I called up Stefan at Bothell and he sent me a new lever out 2 day. Later I noticed that the rear shock had been shipped with the incorrect spring rate. Once again I called them up and they sent me out the correct spring. They even offered to help pay for the cost of the repairs to the brakes. They are great to deal with and really seem to care about their customers. As for the bike, I love it. It takes big hits in stride, climbs well for a slightly heavy bike and is just a lot of fun to ride in general. I weigh in at 265 so I look at the extra weight as a bit of insurance. This bike is built to last. The components are mostly Shimano LX. They do a pretty good job. The brakes are Magura HS-22's that do a great job of taking care of the braking business. Lots of power and modulation. The Noleen Chubby LT is a decent fork. Not great but it will get you by until you have the cash to swap it with something better. A lot of the bike's weight comes from the fork. Its over 6lbs by itself. The low point of this bike had to be the Geax Hook and Warp tires. They just never felt hooked up. The front liked to wash out and I just wasn't impressed overall. I changed to the 2.35 Maxxis MOFO DH and it made an immediate difference. Much better tires for my riding style and the conditions I'm in. The Geax aren't bad tires, just bad for me. I gave them to my sister and she loves them on her hardtail. Overall, I think this is a great bike and a great deal at $900. Its built to last and could be lightened up significantly as parts wear out and get replaced, especially the fork. Its no XC race rocket but it is a super trail riding fun hog. Thats just what I was looking for. Thanks again to the guys at Bikesale.com/Bothell Ski and Bike.
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Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Minneapolis, MN, USA Date Reviewed: May 31, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Nice brakes, Strong, looks damn cool. overall good components
Weaknesses:
not sure if i like the small seat, could have stiffer suspension.
Bike Setup:
stock setup, switched to shimano PD-M545 pedals.
Bottom Line:
So far I am very pleased with the stock setup of this bike. shifting is smooth and the brakes are awesome. You can upgrade to better brake levers that have additional adjustments, if you want. The bike is not heavy for me. I have added shimano m545 pedals and the bike ways just under 30 pounds, not bad in my book. The seat does seem a little small for me, but I am getting used to it. You can't get a better deal than this for 899 at bike bikesale.com. Go get one today.
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Submitted by
Scott Malatesta
a Weekend Warrior
from Lutz, Florida U.S.A. Date Reviewed: May 11, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Built to last. This Bike is bullet proof! The Magura Hydrolic brakes stop this big machine on a dime.
Weaknesses:
Tires are suspect.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Stock. Cat Eye Computer and platform pedals.
Bottom Line:
For the money, This bike cannot and will not be beat!!!! The best deal in the world can be had at bikesale.com. None better at this price
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Submitted by
Scott
a Downhiller
from Chilliwack,bc,CANADA Date Reviewed: May 3, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Delema vedder
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
sweet frame ( odly looks alot like brodies ). suspension ( good for the price).
Weaknesses:
bad tires and XC rims but good for XC. Bent the rim right of the bat. headset and rider bar are pretty bad. Pedals are clippless so they suck.
Similar Products Used:
Brodie full suspension anything
Bike Setup:
k2 factorie exept for rims, tire, pedals, and easton riser bar, XT rear D's and an 8 spd caset.
Bottom Line:
great price for the bike good vallue looks cool which is the clinching facter. i got mine from www.bikesale.com great place.
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Submitted by
unknown
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX Date Reviewed: April 9, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Cool Color Nice Fork Nice Rims Nice Brakes Decent Component Level (At least with full LX you don't have to rush out and replace anything.)
Weaknesses:
A little heavy
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale SuperV 700SX, Scwinn 4-banger
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Love the bike. Feels good, great travel, great deal. Bought it from http://www.bikesale.com for $899. Test road some more expensive bikes, but really liked the frame design and rear suspension on this one. After riding a friends Disco Monkey, decided I had to have this one and finding a great deal on the internet clenched it.
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Submitted by
IceMyst
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: February 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
olympic national trails(tahoya not sure on spelling)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
frame is very strong and the front fork is very nice
Weaknesses:
the chain is weak it broke and i almost broke my knee
Bike Setup:
new tires, chain, seat (it fell a part one me)
Bottom Line:
its a very good bike its heavy but climbs very well for the weight it can handle very well in mud and gives you well needed weight when going down hill. dont expect it to turn very sharp because it wont. it can handle a 6 ft drop off no prob and doesnt require much money in to it.
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Submitted by
Paul W
a Weekend Warrior
from NZ Date Reviewed: January 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Redwoods
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Strong frame and swingarm Quality bearings for swingarm Excellent wheelset with the Ryno Lites Climbs very well believe it or not
Weaknesses:
Front fork Cheap bars and stem
Similar Products Used:
KHS FXT Pro
Bike Setup:
Standard except for Stratos FR4 forks
Bottom Line:
An excellent recreation bike for bombing your local downhill and cross country trails. Replacing the standard Chubby fork with something a bit more sophisticated means that the rear suspension doesn't have to do more than its fair share of the work and really improves the feeling of the whole bike incredibly. Recommended for bigger guys and people who want a bike that is low (no) maintenance and will last a long time.
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Submitted by
Joe E. Cerda Jr.
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX. Date Reviewed: December 28, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Cypress Wood
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
5+ inches of travel, Magura HS-22 Rim Hydrolic Brakes, LX Mega 9 Drive Train,Rhino Lyte Rims,Cool Mango Color, Great Freeride Desighn
Weaknesses:
It's a little squishy & a little heavy (Don't try to run with it or crash)
Similar Products Used:
None Similar To Full Suspension Desighn
Bike Setup:
Changed Tires To IRC Mythos For Better Grip, Changed Pedals To Shimano DH/DX For That Downhill Look. I Would Suggest Easton CT-2 SeatPost, Monkey Lite Handle Bars & Shorty Stem For Weight Cut Backs.
Bottom Line:
This Bike Rocks In All Conditions Especially Going Down Hills & Big Jumps (Good Bang For Your Buck) With A Little Refining It Will Rock You Harder.
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Submitted by
jordan atkinson
a Weekend Warrior
from victoria b.c Date Reviewed: December 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
skull trail
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
shocks frame brakes and LX componets
Weaknesses:
The stupid tires and the paint flakeing.
Similar Products Used:
Kona stinky brodie reacter gt xcr 3000 and 4000
Bike Setup:
panaracer smoke dart (f) panaracer pyro (r) every thing else is stock( so far )
Bottom Line:
This bike kicks assssssss Excellent out of bounds bike for blasting over every thing. Its light for what it is and is pritty good for climbing hills
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Submitted by
Atombomber
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: December 15, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Ladies Only
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Maguras, long travel f/r, geometry.
Weaknesses:
Noleen NR1 shock, Chubby LT fork. Both are good, but there is better out there.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stinky, Norco VPS2, Rocky Pipeline.
Bike Setup:
Changed a few things, now its awesome.
Bottom Line:
When I first built up the bike, I changed a few things right away. Here's what I have on that's different: Grips (ODI LockJaw) , wheelset (Mavic 521 Ceramic/XTR (r), Mavic 217 Ceramic/Ringle Super Bubba (f)), tires (Panaracer Fire DH 2.3 (f), Rokko DH 240 (r)), stem (Axiom Shorty 100mm/25deg), seat QR (Tran-x), front fender (Brodie THE ripoff), and pedals (Shimano 545). Since then, I have fit a Fox Vanilla R rear shock. It has 2 stroke (NR1 has 1.4), 201mm eye to eye (NR1 is 210mm), and a 850 pound spring (NR1 is 600 pounds). What I get is more travel (4.7 to over 6 without any interference from parts, components or the ground), lower seat height (which lowers the gravity center), and a more relaxed front end. The ride change is now 100% better. In 2000, a Marzocchi JrT Bomber will replace the Noleen Chubby LT. Stock, the bike works great. After personalizing the bike, it is unfreakingbelievable
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Submitted by
Jason Moffitt
a Downhiller
from Martinez Date Reviewed: October 2, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mock Five
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Magura BrakesNoleen Chubby LT Front ForkSick Frame
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stab, Santa Cruz Bullit, Santa Cruz Super8, K2 Beast, K2 Oz
Bike Setup:
Stock w/ Tioga DH Saddle
Bottom Line:
This is definitely one of the best downhill bikes for the price. Completely satisfied!
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IceMyst
a Downhiller
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: September 16, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Des Moines Creek Trail
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Strong frame, front shock, wheels, everything
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stab, K2 Animal
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Take it N E where and it will give u the ride of your life go and by one!!!!!!!!!!
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Simon.T
a Downhiller
from Montreal Date Reviewed: July 12, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mount Tremblan
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
super stong frame sweet rims brakes
Weaknesses:
none at all
Similar Products Used:
Specilized fsr kona stinky
Bike Setup:
i set it up for downhill
Bottom Line:
This bike serious try to get your hands on one if you can.not 1'or2'or3'or4'.....but 5 inches of travel BABY!
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DAF
a Weekend Warrior
from WINNIPEG,CANADA Date Reviewed: May 16, 1999
Favorite Trail:
ALL OF THEM
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
AWESOME COLOR NICE FORK EXCELLENT MAG BRAKES INDESTRUCTABLE
Weaknesses:
STOCK TIRES SEAT
Similar Products Used:
SPECIALIZED FSR ROCKYELEMENT
Bike Setup:
STOCK
Bottom Line:
FOR THE MONEY YOU CAN'T DO BETTER. 6FT.DROP OFFS,NO PROBLEM!! THE FASTER YOU RIDE THIS BIKE THE BETTER IT TREATS YOU!
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Jon Stynes
a Downhiller
from San Mateo, CA Date Reviewed: March 25, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
stiff frame, Magura brakes, nice rims
Weaknesses:
cheap stem and bar, narrow tires for a downhill/freeride bike.
Similar Products Used:
dbr x-6, spec. FSR, cannondale FR900, SC heckler
Bike Setup:
stock bikefirst, then changed out parts to set up for downhill. WhiteBros. forks, XTR DH Crankset and R.derrailer, MRP chainguide, Tioga DH tires, and Azonic stem and bar.
Bottom Line:
pretty good stock, awesome when set up for downhill. the frame is stiff and plush too, 5in.
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Submitted by
B.MANN
a Cross-Country Rider
from SEATTLE Date Reviewed: March 18, 1999
Favorite Trail:
To your moms house
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Stiff frame, good brakes, and nice forks
Weaknesses:
Cheap bars and stem
Similar Products Used:
Haro E-3,K2 animal
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
This bike is very stable everywhere. The brakes work right everytime. You can go over, through, in, out, and never feel unstable or the least bit freaked. The bike rocks for weighing 31lbs, but if you strong you will not notice, cause your going to be raging! Late
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