Submitted by
dsdave
a Racer
from Bay Area, CALI Date Reviewed: June 21, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
AWESOME LINKAGE DESIGN!! The rear wheel path is amazing in that as the suspension compresses, the wheel arcs back and OUT, meaning it move WITH the IMPACT. THIS BIKE HAULS ASS OVER ROCKS!!! It corners AWESOME, the chain stratch is the least iun the business!!! The frame flexes a LITTLE, but it is in the design. For all of the things this bike does well, the minimal rear flex will not cost you a hunhdredth of a second in a race that the rest of the package won't make up for twice over!!!!
Weaknesses:
None! This bike is great!!
Similar Products Used:
Chumba Wumba ZULU DH (the bike I race), Foes Weasel, Ellsworth Dare, Super 8, Bullit, RM9, FSR DH, Uzzi DH, Storm Thunder, Balfa BB7...
Bike Setup:
Manitou Xvert carbon was a perfect match for for this bike! Light, stiff and low height. Mavic 321's, Hope 04, race face, sram 8 speed, Azonic saddle, cully pedals.
Bottom Line:
You will never need more than this bike can give you unless you are getting a free Volvo for being on a team!! This frame rips, period. It will shred most bikes over rocks (minus the Chumba), in corners (again, the Zulu is on par), drops are great. I honestly feel the moment you throw a leg over the saddle and let go of the brakes, you become a better ride on the H2!!
Check out kalomtb.com for more details!! (I will be racing an H2 next season I like the bike so much!!!)
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