New for 2001. 3.0" travel Dual Slalom frame--the Spankster(tm). It uses the Concentrak(tm) suspension system that was designed for the Revelation(tm). This Spankster(tm) get beefier seat stays, a massive down tube, and modified head angle to accommodate the longer travel DS fork. Spankster(tm) is shown in the 17" Medium blue; and the 15" Small green.
Submitted by
Jim
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from Milwaukee, WI, USA Date Reviewed: April 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Undisclosed Wyoming location following the crazy locals+
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
This bike is RIDICULOUS! It's tough, nimble, super well balanced, and inspiring. Well made, frame with great welds, and super stout construction. Don't forget the Concentralink pivot location!!!
Weaknesses:
Not necessarily a climber but depending on the "engine" even this bike can hold its own.
Spankster Frame, Marazocchi Z-3 Bomber 5", Hayes Hydraulic 6" Rotors laced to Ryhno Lite Rims. Race Face Turbine Crank with Lenz Propietary chain guide, Deore XT Rear Der. w/rapid fire, Titec Hellbent riser bar, and Titec shorty stem, Thomson post, Turbomatic saddle, Maxxis High Roller front tire, Tioga Factory DH rear tire, Primo Super Tenderizer pedals, OURY grips.
Bottom Line:
I believe it was originally designed as a dual-slalom rig but this bike does it all. Fearless descender, agile in the single track, very efficiencient pedaler. The Tioga Factory DH rear tire on mine makes its kind of a pig, but a lighter tire fixes that.
I'd recommend this bike for any serious mtn. biker, north shore style freerider, dirt-jumper, urban assalter, or hard core commuter. Remember ride at your own risk! and Go big or go home!
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