Submitted by
TiM
a Cross Country Rider
from Kingsville, Md, USA Date Reviewed: August 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
fast pase cross country with medium tech.s
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At:
ebaY
Strengths:
Every thing! This bike will take a beating from any one! Yes, even from a 230lb 6ft.2in. rider doing 6 ft jumps on concrete!
Weaknesses:
So far I have only snapted the carbon seat post in half, but that was my falt, I am in the prosses to get easton to replace it.
Similar Products Used:
Pacific, and Diamondback X6
Bike Setup:
XTR, and race face componants, front fork is the same Smart fork on the Oz-X, much better then the crosslink I would say, the rest all stock parts(nice stock parts).
Bottom Line:
All I have to say about this bike is good things, I wanted a top of-the-line bike, I was ready to put down the money, I did some research, Found this bike, and I am glad I did! I suspeck I shall have this bike for quite a long time!
Get this bike if you want a bike that will take punishment, and you WILL get al lot of attention because this bike is a beauty! Also if any should breack have some money, because this is a top bike, so you must keep top bike parts on it.
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Submitted by
Old Proflexer
a Cross Country Rider
from southern california Date Reviewed: June 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the one leading to my refridgerator
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Several different places
Strengths:
Carbon fiber components up front, main frame and swngarm can't be beat
Weaknesses:
Can't get them anymore
Similar Products Used:
Not much else out there like it -
Bike Setup:
Front and rear disc brakes (yes even on a carbon crosslink) XT, Bontrager, Koobi, misc. Shimano stuff
Bottom Line:
The best cross country frame ever built - including xlink fork that tracks like a bloodhound.
See my site for fun things to make for your K2 bikes and visit our tech forum for K2 / Proflex bikes:
Judy fork, Cane Creek deep V's, Next LP's, XT front, XTR rapid rise rear, Kore stem, Hyperlight bars, time pedals ( they rock!)....whatever... blah blah blah.......
Bottom Line:
This bike seems like it will be around for quite a while. My sons will be riding it for years after I cripple myself on it. This baby can take abuse with a smile. A rear lockout would be a nice touch, but you cant win them all. I just crank that shock down hard and it treats me well. Floats over jumps with ease. I wish I was a stronger rider to really see what it can take, but I know I aint gonna break it!!! Its quiet, smooth, and slick. This frame will take care of ya right, put good parts on it as not to disgrace it and ride off in to the sunset...yahoo!! Heres how ya do it....Get this frame, mix well with good parts.....enjoy!!!!!!!!! Ya gotta ride it to know where I be comin from... Bottom line....This frame is the Cats Ass!!!
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Submitted by
Tryad Vador
a Weekend Warrior
from Zion, Il 60099 Date Reviewed: January 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
great looks, durability,smooth ride
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
trek 9800 oclv
Bike Setup:
k2oz,rihno carbon cranks, lp bars+post tryico split rail saddle, sram 9.0sl breacks and shifters and rear derrailler, spin rims,wr composite stem, chrisi king head set, my bike is all carbon BAbY!!!!!
Bottom Line:
I am a 260lb rider and this bike and the components I use have lasted 3 years without any problems,( I plan to switch my rims to the Spinergy xclones soon because my sin rims had finaly fall victem to warpage) I recomend this framset to anyone who is a heavy rider because this frame is bomb proof and I prove it. I have gone down some hefty trails and not one peep out of this thing, I dont plan on buying another bike ever. I already have a rebuild kit for the fork and the rear suspension. If you can find one buy it you wont regret it.
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Submitted by
Bill W
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose Date Reviewed: August 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
the next one
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
ediscount
Strengths:
best looking piece of work. it's different, rare, stiff built to last a long, long time
Weaknesses:
none really
Similar Products Used:
Pro~Flex 857, Specialized, Trek
Bike Setup:
Hammerhead, XT discs, Mavic x317's on Hugi hubs, black DB spokes and black brass nips. Mega-Air fork, Noleen nr2 w/MRP spring, Easton Monkey lite, XT/XTR, XT splined crank, King, Thompson stem, Race F post, superlite tubes, Panaracer tires and my trusty Bontrager fs10 saddle. Weighs a wee bit under 26 1/2
Bottom Line:
It is my mistress, period! Disc brakes are the cat's meow, too.
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Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from West Palm Beach, FL USA Date Reviewed: June 26, 2001
Specialized Titanium BB, Titanium Rear Cog, Carbon CC Riser Bars, Kooka Cranks, Duigi Hubs, Gore cables, Altec Brake Levers, XTR brakes-derailers, carbon bar ends, Easton Carbon seatpost, Time Atac Pedals.
Bottom Line:
The best bike I have ever owned or ridden and I hope it never breaks. Proflex/Girven was, in my opinion, the most innovative bike company on the market. When they combined the Noleen shocks they really shored up their weak link. K2 bought them and they continued to produce some great bikes that I suspect were already on the drawing table. For whatever reason, they did not sell well and every year you could find incredible deals on last years model. My first was the 856 Proflex with the Noleen shocks. Living in Florida, I only ride CC, so this was the perfect bike. The suspension was a little stiff but it was a good transition from hard tails. I still own that bike, but wanted to upgrade and bought a 5000 because I missed out on the 957. I rode the 5000 a for a short time and liked it but was not impressed with the construction or design. The quality control was gone. I started reading about the OZ and realized that I had to have one before it was too late. I bought my frame and front carbon forks for less than $600 and built it out with all my best parts. The bike weighs less than 24 lbs and is just awesome. Everything that everyone else said before me is absolutely true. I will not need to replace this for a long, long time. I just left K2's website and can not say that I am at all impressed with anything they are offering. It all looks like the same old stuff everyone else is selling. Word of advice, "If you can find one, grab it."
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Submitted by
Kitty Karlisle
a Cross Country Rider
from grapevine yexas Date Reviewed: June 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
ROCKLEDGE
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
not paid to advertise
Strengths:
Its existance
Weaknesses:
what ?
Similar Products Used:
nothing compares .......period
Bike Setup:
real hub at rear, lp composit handlebars, mozo xmo fork fsa "red" cranks , just 1 34 tooth alum and 20 tooth inner stock noleen shock
Bottom Line:
bike kicks ass, FINALLY made it to the land of high gear, where bike is planing & flying.....THIS FRAME & OOOO LALALALAL LAAAAAAA..kick ass "EASTON SWING ARM" has treated me right from the start. I jam this thing weekend & out and have NEVER had a problem with the frame setup. THIS THING IS AS STRONG AS STEEL. !!!!!!!!!!!! bike is totally reliable ,, I trust it with my life ...literally--- ONLY down fall id K2 --- no product support :( ---- O WELL --- the OZ kicks ass - this week & next --- IF u dont have 1 , u probably wont get 1 :) LOL - I have 4 total budshing & ring re-build kits ---- I will never buy a another frame --- it is that good.... PERIOD --- IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOVE A NON-HUMAN PRODUCT ,,,THIS IS IT....
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Submitted by
John
a
from washington state Date Reviewed: June 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Stiff, relatively light, looks cool, unique
Weaknesses:
no disk brake mounts.
Similar Products Used:
raleigh, cannondale, gt
Bike Setup:
XT everything, titec, marzocchi jr. T, mavic, panaracer
Bottom Line:
This is a great all around bike which could only be made better with disk brake mounts and perhaps a little more rear wheel travel. The bike climbs pretty well and desends well also. The carbon fiber frame is stiff, relatively light, and strong (much stronger than it appears). Some appear to not like the weight but I think it is just right. I recommend the crosslink fork for the XC and tight single track rider. The fork is not well suited for heavy riders (like a me) or free riding. I recently went with the marzocchi Jr. T. In my opinion you will not find a better all around fork than this. It has raised the bike a little but hasn't cut down on climbing ability. The bike also desends much better with this fork. The crosslink didn't quite have enough travel for me but it is a good fork depending on the riding style. The bike climbs pretty well for an fs bike but I would like to see another 1" in the rear. I haven't had any problems with the bike in almost a year of riding. They may be hard to find since K2 doesn't make them any more. Bottom line- this is a great bike for someone who wants to do a little of everything. As mentioned in some of the other reviews, the bike is not a downhill bike or a true XC bike, but it is good enough in all of those areas to be an excellent overall bike. Get one if you have the chance.
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Submitted by
Maia
a Cross Country Rider
from Portugal Date Reviewed: April 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
ediscountbike (frame&fork)
Strengths:
frame rigidity, suspension plushness, overall equilibrium, nimbleness, climbing abillity, down hill abillity.....
Weaknesses:
uuuuuu, hhmmm, nope.
Similar Products Used:
Marin Pine Mountain, Pro-Flex 955
Bike Setup:
xtr rear derail/ xt front, Lx hollowtech cranks, onza h.o. pedals, control tech seat post and stem , magura HS33 brakes, mavic 217 rims with hope rear hub and white industries front hub, continental fighter tires, answer alumlite riser bars ,stx 8 speed shifters,sram 5.0 cassete, selle italia seat, fsa needle headset.
Bottom Line:
I had a dream.. A dream where my bike would climb like a goat , slalom through roots and rocks like a cat , descend faster then my shadow, fly over jumps effortlessly , change direction like a shark, carve corners like a lioness, and do all this swiftly and silently like a ghost... my dream is real, the OZm is mine.
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Submitted by
Johny D.
a Weekend Warrior
from Hopewell Junction, NY Date Reviewed: April 12, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Ninham Tower
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
ediscount
Strengths:
Good rear suspension, simple design to maintain. I've had two of the k2 5000 series frame and somehow this frame has a better feel to it. It feels more responsive to input, yet a smoother ride, the thermoplastic material is great.
Weaknesses:
weight, but it's still lighter than the evo frames.
Large OZ frame, Noleen carbon fork with nr-2 or Psylo XC (4" setting), XT shifters/brake levers and 11/34 9 speed cogs, XTR v-brakes and rear derailleur, LX splined BB & 22/32/44 cranks, LX front derailleur, Nuke Proof Bomb Shell /mavic 222 rims, Easton post, Titec hell bent xc bars, icon 110x5 stem, and bar ends.
Bottom Line:
A great riding frame, the best of any proflex or K2 I've had. This thermoplastic frame just has a better feel to it than the aluminum models. I would just wish it was in the 5 pound range as opposed to 6 pounds. Other than some blown shocks a few years ago very, I've been extremely satisfied with the K2 frames. The design is very simple, easy to maintain, and totally effective. Has anyone had any luck with air shocks on the rear of these things?
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Submitted by
Joe Schmo
a
from CT Date Reviewed: March 26, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Weaknesses:
dude, it looks and rides as though it were put together with toothpicks. lame ride, lame look.
Bottom Line:
Get some a real carbon fiber frame-making process like trek had with it's OCLV y-bikes....at least there was some effort put into those things. and what is with these stupid in-house shocks??? bottom line, they blow, this bike blows, and K2 as a company blows. oh, and did I mention they also suck at making skis?
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Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder Date Reviewed: March 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Walker Ranch
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
online - frame only
Strengths:
suspension very active. goos stiffness, smoothness in the suspension pivots. good overall geometry
Weaknesses:
Rides 'heavier' than expected, but not terrible. A little more bob than I'd like. Steering dynamics affected by rear suspension (a little more than other brands)
Similar Products Used:
Klein Mantra (98) Jamis Dragon & Diablo Other Proflex products
Bike Setup:
XT9 Magura rim Crossmax wheels Judy Long Travel
Bottom Line:
Overall I'm pretty satisfied. After the Klein I wanted something a little more active...This Delivered in spades.
The pivot point could maybe use a little tweeking...a little bobbier that I'd like, but smooth out the pedal stroke and this is minimized. Doesn't climb quite as well as I'd hoped, but the DH sections and puzzles are fun.
A lockout on the rear may help
I don't really like the noleen front (from other experiences), so I opted for a judy. Personal pref though.
Cable routing OK. Use a rollamajig on this guy as the simple swingarm puts a cood bend at the Rear D.
Fun ride...I'm satisfied for the price -good down -not as good up -pretty fun
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Submitted by
Peter G
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston MA Date Reviewed: January 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Powerlines in Scottsdale, AZ
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
ediscountbike.com
Strengths:
Very tough frame, inexpensive *i got it crazy discounted @ ediscountbike.com, frame only for $500*
Weaknesses:
Noleen backshock is a lil heavy, but no worries, the rest of my components are very light
Similar Products Used:
proflex 5000, gary fisher joshua F3
Bike Setup:
Shimano XT shifters, derailleurs, crank, hubs, mavic 517 rims w/ double butted spokes, RockShox 01 Psylo XC, XT rim brake in the back, Avid disc in the front, ritchey seatpost and saddle
Bottom Line:
Very nice frame, very tough although it feels like it's going to snap because it's made of carbon fiber and whenever u drop it, it makes a sound like a hollow plastic bucket :) however great bike w/ my current setup, can't wait for the snow to melt so i can get back out there. i'm looking to replace that noleen but i have to admit it has some nice travel to it, just a lil heavy due to the coil. Have fun, ride hard
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Submitted by
Mike Billett
a Racer
from Trollhattan, Sweden. Date Reviewed: January 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Long bumpy ones...
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Ultrasport UK
Strengths:
This bike was a warranty replacement for my broken Pro~Flex 957, I made a $700 cash adjustment to upgrade from a 5000 as I wanted a bike that would last forever... this will hopefully be the last bike I ever need to buy. I run with Marzocchi Forks and a real mix of top end parts including Formula Disc brakes front and rear. I made my own design of rear disc brake adapter, taken from my original HammerHead design from the Pro~Flex 957. These are easy to install and can be bought online at http://www.proflex.demon.co.uk/
The bike is the best I have ever ridden. Thanks Pro~Flex.
Weaknesses:
Hard to find...
Similar Products Used:
I have had several Full suspension bikes over the years..
Bike Setup:
XTR (rapid-rise) gears, gore ride-on cables, WTB titanium saddle, Titanium Progressive 500/800 rear spring, good ol' Shimano M-535 pedals, X-Lite XC riser bars, Ritchey Stem and Seat post, ODI cuff link grips (awesome!), Marzocchi Bomber Z2 forks (custom valving), Mavic X317 Disc specific rims, Formula Carbon Hubs, DT spokes, self built wheels, Formula Open system disc brakes, truvativ cranks and rings 22-32-44 or 24-36-46 (depending on how I feel!) Specialized Team Control/Team Master tyres.
Bottom Line:
I think I have said it already, the last bike I ever expect to buy.
I am one happy customer...... Pro~Flex finally got it right with this one.... and then axed the production..
If I had a million bucks, I'd buy a gross and give them to my buddies...
This is the perfect bike for anyone and everyone... beginners and pro's alike.
There is even a mailing list for enthusiasts... the 855heads find them at www.topica.com
Take it easy,
Hammer.
Link: My Web Page
http://members.delphi.com/hammer957/index.html
Link: Rapid Downhill Innovations
http://www.proflex.demon.co.uk/
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Submitted by
charles c
a Cross Country Rider
from grapevine tx usa Date Reviewed: December 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
rockledge
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
i dont get paid to advertise
Strengths:
indestructable
Weaknesses:
weight, but the bike i had before was a 23lb barracuda comp
Bike Setup:
mozo XMO fork, composite hanbar,lx & xt junk thrown on bike, alfabite 2.1 tires
Bottom Line:
I weigh 205 & 5'8", so bear this in mind, and bought just the frame. FRAME is indestructable, cannot be harmed. When I received it from the shipper & pulled it out of the crate, my first thought was "this thing is made of plastic , I will crush it in 1 day". THIS THING IS STRONG AS FREAKIN STEEL. The complete bike weighs around 26lbs, BUT Iam eyeing the NOLEEN N2 shock , and really want to toss it, BUT IT HAS NOT GIVEN ANY PROBLEMS.The bike will take anything thrown at it, I feel off a cliff and broke my rib cage, but the bike "I SWEAR TO GOD" did not even suffer a scratch LOL. The rear suspension is PLUSH, makeing my XMO feel like a rigid shock, I just wish the front felt like the rear. All in All, A GREAT PRODUCT !!!!!
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Submitted by
Old Proflexer
a Cross Country Rider
from Southern California Date Reviewed: December 14, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
i own several of the 4500's as they are the same frame but are less expensive on the aftermarket. built with either nr-2's, 4's or 5's (smarts) this is the best all around bike available. super strong, durable, great feel and with a pro carbon crosslink, tracks like a bloodhound. i put disc brakes on mine - follow the link to see
i usually buy the used frames and forks or used complete bikes at a deep discount, recondition and rebuild them from scratch.
Weaknesses:
carbon being what it is, is a great magnifier of small creaks and groans. one is constantly seeking out and destroying a myriad of minor noises that don't seem to come with aluminum components. k2 shock seals have been improved with the new nr-2 C-99 unit but i've never had a failure on the standard shocks, smart or otherwise.
Similar Products Used:
GT LTS STS, Proflex/K2 856, 857, 957, 4500, 5500
Bike Setup:
Shimano disc brakes, xt all around, bontrager race disc wheelset, koobi saddle and a mickey mouse bell i picked up last time i was at disneyland. some custom components you can't find in the store -
Bottom Line:
the best there is and will be - they don't make them anymore
FULL XT LEVEL OR BETTER, SRAM, RS JUDY SL, MAVIC 517 W/XT,5" NR2 SHOCK, FLAK JKTS, TITEC ACC.'S
Bottom Line:
BOUGHT AS A FRAMESET FOR $500 U.S. BUILT IT MYSELF. ALL AROUND SOLID FEELING BIKE. SINGLE TRACK, CROSS COUNTRY, DOWNHILL, EVEN URBAN RIDING - THIS BIKE ROASTS EVERYTHING I CAN THROW AT IT. ANYTHING!! THIS BIKE HAS NO PROBLEMS ON ANY TERRAIN, TAKES A SOLID POUNDING, STILL LOOKS GREAT, WON'T RUST. GET ONE IF YOU WANT A SOLID BIKE FOR ANY PURPOSE THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. AND IT'S NICE NOT SEEING EVERYONE AND THEIR GRANDFATHER ON YOUR RIDE. WOULD RECCOMEND VERY HIGHLY.
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Submitted by
Dean Fink
a Weekend Warrior
from Virginia Beach Virginia USA Date Reviewed: September 20, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Any where
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$475.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Sweet looking frame! I assembled the bike so I had a chance to take note of any imperfections there might be. Didnt find any>
Weaknesses:
Rear suspension made little noise the first time out, nothing major just settling in I guess. No provisions for disk brakes.
Bottom Line:
I found the frame online for just under 500 dollars and after talking to people and reading various reviews I couldnt pass it up. The rear suspension did make a little noise settling in that made me nervous at first. A bit heavier than I expected but over all I am very pleased with it. I have found it to be an excellent all around bike.
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Submitted by
Jake Khuon
a Weekend Warrior
from Bothell, WA USA Date Reviewed: June 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything I can put two wheels on
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Stiff, durable and rebust CF layup, well balanced design, lotsa high-tech goodies, great looks
Weaknesses:
A tad heavy because of all the gadgets and oversized design. Uncomfortable OEM saddle. Limited ability to attach things to the frame. No provisions for disc brakes.
Similar Products Used:
None. Coming from a hardtail/rigidfork 1990 Nishiki Ariel.
Bike Setup:
Replaced rear NR2 with NR5 Smart Shock, replaced Flite saddle with Gel Flite saddle, added Shimano FlightDeck computer, Jet Lites
Bottom Line:
A very cool ride. The Smart Shocks seem to work pretty well. This isn't a downhiller nor is it a true XC bike. It's a bit of the all-around. Its suspension comes up a little short on travel in some cases and it's a tad heavy but still manages to climb really well due to the stiffness of its carbon fibre frame. Everything moves very smoothly and there doesn't seem to be any lateral play in the suspension linkages. I am however rubbing my left leg on the rear brake cable-guide from time-to-time. It seems to stick out a bit too far for where the rear brake is mounted but it hasn't bothered me much.
I'd recommend this for anyone looking for the ultimate all-around trail bike. Stock and out-of-the-box, the bike is almost perfect. I'd recommend replacing the saddle. The Flite's profile's okay but it's just a little too hard. The prices were pretty steep when these bikes were introduced but they've come down quite a bit since the model has been discontinued. If you can still find it (kinda rare) and are willing to spend a few grand on a really sweet ride then you don't want to pass one of these up.
I wouldn't recommend this for you downhillers or extreme riders. The frame can take it but you can't mount discs and the suspension only gives you about 4" of travel.
I bought the bike from Bothell Ski & Bike (http://www.bikesale.com/). They're great guys who know their stuff.
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Submitted by
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia Date Reviewed: April 14, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bottom Line:
Wow. What a ride. All for less than $2000. That thermoplastic can take a beating. I stopped myself from falling off a 10-foot ledge, but had to let the bike tumble. Bar broke, saddle split. The frame didn't have the tiniest scratch
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Submitted by
Harold
a Racer
from Jackson Date Reviewed: April 14, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Frame, shocks, cranks, wheels.
Weaknesses:
Brakes, saddle
Similar Products Used:
Dual suspension: GT, Trek, Amp (yuck), and many hardtails
Bike Setup:
Stock, plus better saddle
Bottom Line:
The carbon frame is just fantastic. Shocks are great too, not as good/light as air shocks, but coil over are more plush if heavy.
Get one!
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Issaquah Washington Date Reviewed: February 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Preston Railroad on Tiger
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
suspension, durability, easy to maintain for home mechanic,looks bad ass
Weaknesses:
weight
Similar Products Used:
have tried them all,this is my 4th mountain bike
Bike Setup:
2 smart shocks,ringle sunlite RPM's Kooka cranks,synchros post,Koski stem,Berserker ti seat, Magura rim brakes
Bottom Line:
although too heavy-mine is 28lbs-it still climbs great-great in mud-ride technical at night a lot and crash a lot but have not broken the frame or even scratched it much-very durable, easy to grease and maintain the fork and shock-use lizard skins in the mud-save a lot of maintenance headache-also turns heads of the unsuspecting wherever you ride-a unique look in a cookie cutter world-a good bike if you can only afford one
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Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Mesa, AZ Date Reviewed: January 17, 2000
I love this bike. It is a little heavier than I had hoped, but I didn't help by changing out the front fork, but I love the Marzocchi Z1 bomber CR with 4 inches of travel and dampening, compression, and rebound adjustments. I never really liked the smart fork. Take the battery out and save the weight!!!! This bike is so durable. I have taken some bad spills on it but it just keeps going. Doesn't crack, or even scratch. Stays looking great. It is great not having the paint come off with every wreck. This bike keeps looking awesome and is the best full suspension ride I have had, and I have ridden a lot of different bikes.
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Submitted by
Clint L.
a Cross-Country Rider
from Palm Springs, Calif. Date Reviewed: October 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Indian Canyons
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Besides being the best looking F/S bike on the planet...the Noleen suspension,Smart Electronics, light carbon indestructable frame, full XTR group, and on and on and on....basically---all of it...4 thumbs way up K-2!!
Weaknesses:
XTR front derailler hard to adjust because of swingarm
Similar Products Used:
Proflex/K-2 4000SE, C.Raven, Kestrel Rubicon
Bike Setup:
Oz-M w/Trico flame power saddle
Bottom Line:
Dove Boy needs to learn how to be a real Mtbr. user and get lost...This K-2 kicks A..!it's the best bike I've ever ridden----a hands down F/S winner....very plush!! I give it five huge Flamebo's with no reservation!!
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Submitted by
Ken
a Cross-Country Rider
from LA Date Reviewed: October 13, 1999
$ 4099.00
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