Upgraded features include an enlarged, double butted bulged down seat and top tubes, upper and lower front gussets and disc brake compatible rear dropouts. Available in Powder Black, Red and Polished finish in 14", 16.5" and 18" sizes and 27.2 or 31.8 clamp.
Submitted by
Bob Taylor
a Downhiller
from Glasgow, Scotland, UK Date Reviewed: July 17, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At:
Scotland
Strengths:
Ultra Light, Strong, Fast,I am 5'6" and 40yrs old and this is the very first bike That I have truly fallen. "This aint a bike this is part of you, Used XTR rear now Single speed Why!! because I can
Weaknesses:
NONE AT ALL THATS THE TRUTH
Bike Setup:
44t - 15t reason I can use on the road and also on the local BMX track no Joke. Pace RC 35
Bottom Line:
Buy one as soon as you can !!
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Submitted by
Richard Mencer
a Weekend Warrior
from Holiday, Fl USA Date Reviewed: April 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
alifia
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
self built
Strengths:
Terrific frame! Lightweight and strong as all hell. The geometry just fits me like a glove. Wish I didn't have to sell it. If you want to own this fantastic bike, built and maintained by a professional bicycle mechanic, check out my Tampa Bay craigslist listing or just email me damienqui@gmail.com
Weaknesses:
I wish I could keep it forever.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized stumpjumper, Gary Fisher Marlin...
Bike Setup:
Has horizontal dropouts, which have led to some pretty sweet single speed street bike conversions.
Bottom Line:
This frame is extremely versatile and fun to work on. Can be adapted for virtually all types of riding.
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Submitted by
Adam
a Downhiller
from UK Date Reviewed: December 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Macc Forest, Lyme Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
A friend
Strengths:
Light, absolutely bomb proof (i've used it for downhilling), looks so so cool
Weaknesses:
Bottom brackets sometimes can be a pain to install
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Marzocchi Z5's, HS33 brakes, d521 rims, fsa cranks with bash
Bottom Line:
The best jump and street frame u cud possibly buy. It feels so nice wen jumping and is super strong. Looks nicer with longer travel forks tho and is great single speed as well.
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Submitted by
simon bray
a Weekend Warrior
from bristol Date Reviewed: July 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
timberlin trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
off my mate
Strengths:
its light, i found it strong, it looked gd in black, awsome geometry.
Weaknesses:
i couldnt find any
Similar Products Used:
it felt as nice as my trials bike
Bike Setup:
old manitou bombers, dmr pedals, some random light bars and stem plus cranks. i had weak wheel put on.
Bottom Line:
good bike for nearly all stles of riding. i found it was best for street though because of its weight.
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Submitted by
Mike H
a Cross Country Rider
from San Luis Obispo Date Reviewed: January 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bicycle Outfitters
Strengths:
Very light, great geometry, good price.
Weaknesses:
Too many decals, but you can deal with that. Otherwise, no complaints yet.
Great frame for a great price. Good jumper, good climber, and good for any cross country riding
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Submitted by
Matt
a
from Ontario Date Reviewed: July 7, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Rapid city cycle
Strengths:
Light , great jumping geometry
Weaknesses:
it breaks - resulting from extremely thin aluminum
Similar Products Used:
Gary fisher wahoo, azonic steelhead
Bike Setup:
Sherman firefly, mammoth wheels,avid bb7's,ect
Bottom Line:
this frame only lasted me 2weeks or about 25 rides. its way too expensive( i paid 690 cdn) -everyone is way to confident that this frame won't break- mine snapped on the downtube when i was riding of a curb after about a week and a half of riding
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Submitted by
FRANK
a Weekend Warrior
from LA,CA,90042 Date Reviewed: April 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
COLORADO BLVD, THE LADIES
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
PRICEPOINT THEY GOT THE HOOKUP
Strengths:
LOVES TO JUMP. REAR CHAINSTAY SUPER STRONG. GEOMETRY MAKES IT A GOOD ALL AROUND BIKE FROM JUMPING TO XC.
Weaknesses:
NONE SO FAR
Similar Products Used:
EVO, GT HARDTAIL
Bike Setup:
FULL XT,ROCKET TRIGGER,SUV WHEELS,THOMSON STEM AND POST,AZONIC DW RISER,VANILLA RLC,KING HEAD,TURBINE LP.
Bottom Line:
BIKE IS STRONG AND SOLID. CHAINSTAYS ARE BOXED AND STRONG AS FUNK. THE BIKE IS GOOD FOR EVERYTHING, FROM TRAILS TO TRIALS, TO DJ AND URBAN RIDING IT DOES IT ALL. GET 1 WHILE THEY ARE STILL AROUND. CHEAP PRICE FOR A STRONG RELIABLE FRAME.PRICEPOINT
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Submitted by
Thomas
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: October 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Evergreen
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
excellent geometry! Strong and lightish!
Weaknesses:
None; although I might like to put a 3" tire on the back...
Similar Products Used:
old cannondales; some FS frames; not much
Bike Setup:
16" frame; DJ 1 (5"); rear DX32 and Evil Twin 2.4 (Roller RS); front Rhynolite and Weirwolf 2.5; Hussefelt 2-ring crank; Worldforce 2" riser bar; ODI ruffian; and Kore B1 45mm stem. =)
Bottom Line:
Wicked bike. I do lift runs at the local ski hill. Ride some street (working on my rear wheel hop for trials-type moves), drops and gaps np. Then I raise the seat and go trail riding with my girlfriend! Again.. SWEET GEOMETRY!
btw, with a DX32 rim I am able to run a 2.6" Specialized Roller Pro RS on the rear just fine (gotta keep it true tho); I got the Sp/ tires on sale 25$cdn, the new rubber is A-OK.
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Submitted by
jason
a Downhiller
from redondo beeach ca usa Date Reviewed: September 18, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
wheelworld
Strengths:
This frame has held up extremely well, considering the hell I've put it through. I'm sure only time will tell though. I'm impressed with the strength to weight ratio- I expected to see signs of stress on the frame but I haven't yet. My urban assault trail is freakin gnarly and the ds1 eats it up like nothing. I recently put a marzocchi drop off triple on it. With the steer tube pushed all the way through the steering is not affected much. Deraileur hanger has held up good so far. It came loose once, but some loc-tite did the trick. Jumps, drops, rocks, roots, ruts, stairgaps, skateparks, big bear race trails, you name it. depending on the pilot, this hardcore hardtail can hang with the toughest dualies out there. watch for a silver ds1 bombing down a trail near you!
Weaknesses:
could use a couple more gussets maxxis 2.35 max rear tire width (maxxis runs small) the round seat stays and the weld that joins the chainstay to seatstay looks scary fragile, but knock on wood, it's holding up to mad abuse. drop the stickers Azonic!!
Similar Products Used:
specialized/jamis
Bike Setup:
16" polished / marzocchi drop off triple / king headset / xt cranks, derailleur, cassette / blackspire ds 1 chainguide / sun singletrack rims / maxxis 2.35 (biggest rear tire that fits)
Bottom Line:
Good frame Azonic just needs to produce a similar frame with boxed seat stays and they can consider it sold.
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Submitted by
Marcin Warchol
a Downhiller
from Cracow, Poland Date Reviewed: July 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
still searching...
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
second hand
Strengths:
That's certainly not the strongest hardtail frame i had in my career. Still it's the best one money can buy as I judge from my experience. It is very light and that's its best feature. As one learns how to handle it the bike can be used in a variety of purposes. Dirt jumping is not my favourite but I tried it and because of its lightness I don't regret it. I prefer high speed doubles with tons of air in between and I found DS 1 perfect for this purpose. You can easily find your way through the hardest jumps. I used it for 'urban assault' or street riding and it was perfect, no problems with dozens of stairgaps or whatsoever. I used my Azonic as my second bike but as I sold the prime one recently it is used more and more often. I ride skinny, north shore style bridges, mosty technical, steep, high and horribly narrow and the bike takes it all with no problems. steering/balancing is perfect!
Weaknesses:
the frame has very thin walls and that's what makes it so light. well, lots of people at m place were dissapointed cause thay had problems with cracking steer tubes but mine is perect even though I abuse the frame nearly on every ride! well I don't take it on high speed DH tracks but only the bridges. its perfect for meaning its geometry and stiffness. I build it up with a 24' rear wheel cause it feels like a standard for me and there is nothing better for that frame.
Similar Products Used:
lots of different hardtails from Europe, that's the first one I got from US.
Bike Setup:
Manitou Black Sport/ 24'Halo Combat rear wheel / Sun CR18 front/ DaBomb short stem / two chainrings on a crank to make riding bridges easier / magura HS 33 brakes changed to Shimano Deore Discs
Bottom Line:
the frame is awesome for a rider who knows how to use it well. certainly its worth its price for the weight and geometry. can't be abused by drops to flat or using DC forks. mine has a dent as i fell from a high bridge and dropped in on some gnarly rocks.
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Weekend Warrior
from seattle,wa,usa Date Reviewed: August 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
EVERYTHING!!
Weaknesses:
NOTHING
Similar Products Used:
NON
Bike Setup:
this frame will kick but with any setup
Bottom Line:
OK the bottom line is, IF you want a really durable frame for a good price, GO FOR THIS ONE
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Submitted by
Picki
a Weekend Warrior
from Notts Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Shhhh Tilly its a secret
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
some bike shop that shut down now
Strengths:
Well, this frame ruled....until it went bang. Stupid lightness for the strength. I totally ragged mine as much as i could and towards the end of its life the head tube did flare a lil. Now after 3 years i finally bust it (big set of steps)
Weaknesses:
Woooo.....thought only my stickers were canker. BB was a bitatch to get in first time.
You have to give it to it....prob one of the bestest frames there is, Super geometry, could do with slightly higher bb, or i need shorter cranks! But Azonic need to make a better DS1, one thats slightly more beefy at the head end....with the arse of an evo and bobs your daddy....super frame.
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Submitted by
G.D.B
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Mail Boxes, Cabrillo, Magic Carpet, Dead Camper, De La, ETC
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$265.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Super snappy, Sturdy, jumps good, turns great. Very tough bike. I'm a solid 6'2' and this bike handles the abuse of jumps, drops, rocky down hill sections, good for DS, BSX, both fast, and flowy trails. Very good price for a sick frame.
Weaknesses:
The decals are lame. I took em' off. The Chain stays would be better boxed. I wish Azonic would have left the drop outs alone for 2003
Similar Products Used:
Santa Cruz
Bike Setup:
DJ III (130mm), Truvativ downhill cranks, Truvativ Hussfelt chain guide. sram plasma, hayes hydrolic, Azonic shorty, azonic 2.5 risers, Tioga FDH 2.3's. odessey flats, Man-O-War DJ seat. Bombshell fat boys, etc, etc, etc,
Bottom Line:
Great bike, Great value, If you are into agressive trails, DS, dirt jumpin, and BSX, buy this frame!!
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Submitted by
Robert Reitzel
a Cross Country Rider
from Evanston, Wyoming USA Date Reviewed: February 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Anything
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$263.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
The Metal they use to make it. The Geometry. the rear drop outs.
Weaknesses:
nope
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn 2001 Mesa
Bike Setup:
Dirt Jumper III, Intense Mag 30 rims, TV crank and chain guide. Hayes Mech Discs. 2.4 WTB inch tires primo tenderizers
Bottom Line:
I take my hat off to azonic and thank them for building such a wonderful frame. Keep up the good work..I only wish If I could get sponsored by them and race. that would be nice
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Submitted by
~ keelin ~
a Weekend Warrior
from nottingham Date Reviewed: October 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Ambergate or the 1 in wales near the red bull corse canna remember the name
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
£350 at Halfords
Strengths:
strong,sturdy in street or dirt riding this frame has alsome geometry
Weaknesses:
you carnt have a fat tyre in the rear as the stays are 2 close
Similar Products Used:
dmr trailstar
Bike Setup:
hope4pot,halo combats 26in on dmr revolver hubs,x-lite seatpost and clamp,dmr wingbar,z1 wedge's ,chris king headset, planet-x limeted edition seat etc etc
Bottom Line:
The frame is amazin!! use it for street or dirt this frame will never fail u and i love it even more as a single speed bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well worth it
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Submitted by
antony dunn
a Downhiller
from UK Date Reviewed: October 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
shh...its a secret
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
a nice bike shop up north
Strengths:
solid ride, it's taken more hard knocks than jake lamotta and this puppy's still double hard, i only wish azonic made bones
Weaknesses:
stickers look poo! also make sure you do up that rear QR nice and tight 'cos those horizontal dropouts mean you might catch something precious between the tyre and saddle if the wheel comes off.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
azonic bars etc. bombers (z1 130mm), blah blah blah blah
Bottom Line:
since i bought this frame i haven't even thought about getting a new bike - i'm a fat b*stard and this bike takes everything i throw it at - if you want a hardtail bike thats light and tough for jumpin' and downhill they dont come much better - i'm off to eat some more pies.....
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Submitted by
Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Lafayette, CA Date Reviewed: September 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
wheelworld.com
Strengths:
Super stiff, not too heavy, easy to maneuver, great price, excellent dirt jumper and urban assault bike
Weaknesses:
cheap decals come off too easily, head angle a little steep for extreme trail riding (or maybe I just suck at riding!)
Great bike, better value. Tons of fun to ride, super strong, will probably last longer than I do.
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Submitted by
Patrick Quinn
a Downhiller
from Vienna Date Reviewed: August 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Michal Fairaday
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
used, mtbr.com
Strengths:
EVERYTHIHG! This is the best hardtail I have ever ridden. This beast takes a beating. Gussests are strong. It looks and feels like it can survive nuclear holocausts. I went riding with a friend and he was riding an Azonic Evolution...his bike is now for sale on mtbr.com and he is buying a DS-1. Drop what you are doing and go buy this bike. It is well worth it.
Weaknesses:
ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTLY NONE!
Similar Products Used:
GT Team DHi
Bike Setup:
Rock shox Sid SL fork,Kore Strictly D handle bar, Kenda tires, Shimano 646 pedals, Azonic Cranks.
Bottom Line:
This bike is what all the cool kids are doing. So should you...this bike is the ulimate high. It's a little havy, which just makes downhills killer, but lighter then a DH bike, so uphills are fun too. I ride this bike around town looking for urban shpit to do, and nothing hurts it. Trust me, this is the greatest bike this side of West California. I am definetly giving this badass 5 flaming chilis. Go buy it...NOW!
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Submitted by
LEXX
a Weekend Warrior
from ALAMEDA Date Reviewed: March 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
so many
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Friend
Strengths:
Great geometry - I have a 14.5" It takes a beating. Very light and agile Strong/large gussets
Weaknesses:
Flexy chainstays (poor graphics with the exception of the tribal graphic and the AZONIC logo up front)
Its FASSSST. And very light. I've taken this frame on some downhill runs and to date no fractures or cracks anywhere on the welds, gussets or, frame. Holds up great on urban assaults and STAIRS!
The chainstays are an issue, flexy and sometimes move my derailuer out of line, but nothing that can't be fixed with some attention with the Rear QR.
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Submitted by
Justin Gordon
a Weekend Warrior
from Campbell River BC Date Reviewed: February 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
strong, rigid with the right amount of give, awesome geometry(especially in the smaller sizes)
Weaknesses:
rear chainstays don't fit a really fat tire unless you get a 24" and then it's still limited to about 2.6"
Similar Products Used:
Norco 125cc,250cc, Azonic ds-2
Bike Setup:
Hayes, Alex dx32's 24 rear 26 front, thomson seatpost, dmr wingbar, z1's ,pig dh pro headset, azonic hot seat etc etc
Bottom Line:
this frame is awesome.!!. if you like jumping or urban i would definately buy this frame it is insane. i love mine and would never part with it.
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