Submitted by
Jerry Hazard
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbus, OHIO USA
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2002
Strengths: Frame, Cranks, xt deraileur. The frame is pretty beefy, and has comfortable geometry. good welds and beefy tubing. heavy duty. Flight cranks, what else can you say? strong bombproof cranks (heavy though). The XT derailer is a nice touch, but should have been matched to better shifters than stx.
Weaknesses: FORKS. rst dual crown something or other... makes strange sucking sound as they compress, and top out very hard, like cannons, like there is no rebound compression at all. ChainGuide: this is the most worthless piece on the bike. it makes lots of noise, does not run smooth, and has about a thousand little allen bolts to adjust it with - which is funny because no matter how much you fiddle, it wont work perfect. SEATPOST: well, it stays in place at the bottom. but the hardware at the top swivels back and forth on the shaft, making you thing your seatclamp is loose. brakes: These tektro things are strange. there is a lot of slop in the levers, but they are comfortable placed. The actual brake flex quite a bit and just feel cheap.
Bottom Line:
The forks are something else. I hated them at first, but now I am getting used to them. this thing as it comes, is a TANK! Flight cranks are nice to have, confidence builders. Chainguide is completely useless. The bike itself rides good, solid. a little strange at first, but if you've got a bmx background at all, you'll be at home on this really fast. I got this primarily for urban riding, and in the 3 weeks I've had it it's held up to 4 ft. drops consistantly, large hulking wall rides, etc.. it goes fakie nice too (backwards) if you're into 180's over stuff. It jumps well, stable in the air, goes where you want it to without too much trouble, tweaks nicely and things like flatties and lookbacks are easier than you would think, despite the weight. -If I had bought this new, I may have been disappointed over the shocks and chainguide. but if you can get one used at a decent price, i'd go for it for cheap intro to street, or for a beater bike. 4 overall for the value (damn chainguide), and 4 for value (should have came with better forks...
good bike for the price, should come with at least a judy or something, should of been a liuttle lighter ,i really like this bike, perfect size for a freeride bike.it is uick and you can really bunnyhop high on it. it sucks a$$ for trials.
Similar Products Used: brakes need a lot of tuning all the time,comes witha piece of cra& shox, seat and seatpost suck a$$ , seat is really uncomfortable.Bike is a little too heavy.
Bike Setup: xtr derailler, hayes hydrolic 8 inch rotors front and back, mavic 519 front rim , xt rear hub, marazocchi bomber z-3,fsa pig headset,maxis mofo dh rear tire 2.3.
Strengths: great geometry good handling verry strong frame
Weaknesses: chain guide is a load of crap bmx 3 piece crank is worthless it bent on me in a week and way to small
Bottom Line:
good all around beater bike can take alot of abuse great handling fast and light verry strong can take alot of abuse if u like bmx and mt bike you will love it
Weaknesses: I tweaked the frame. blew out forks. seat tore 4 pair of pants. seatpost broke at the top and bent in the middle. pedals are unsealed piles of crap! and they have play in them.
Bottom Line:
the frame is strong, but i use it for the wrong thing. im a freerider. I did about a seven foot drop onto flat, it ripped the back wheel out of the dropouts and I crashed hard!!!!!!!!
Weaknesses: Needs new fork. The rst is the biggest hunk of $hi& i have ever seen or riden.
Bottom Line:
great bike for experienced bmx ers who want more of a challenge. this bike is great for fu#$ing around. Great strong kick ass mofo frame. great for dirt jumpers and d/s. But its a little small .(14.5 )
Weaknesses: chainguide makes lots of noise and has low-end derailer.
Bottom Line:
THE best frame of all times, but I wish it came with better components. Good for the kids who want to freeride and race some d/s. IT CAN REALLY TAKE DROPS!!!!!!!!!! Light for what it is, 27 lbs!I like it.
Similar Products Used: azonic ds1 and cheeta dual slalom
Bike Setup: alex double walls,rock shox judy xl dual crown, redline bmx splined 3 pc,hellbent bars and,maxxis tires
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Submitted by
John Marlow
a Weekend Warrior
from Saint Paul, MN USA
Date Reviewed: March 10, 2002
Strengths: Handles like a bananna dream. Strong as hell. Disc brake compatable. Frame geometry is nice.
Weaknesses: Front fork is the worst hunk of crap I have ever had. I did a 4' drop and a preload adjuster popped out. Chainguide is craphorrible.
Bottom Line:
This frame is awesome if you beat the living crap out of your bike. If you used to ride BMX and now want a hardtail MTB get this one. It will take anything you throw at it. I love it and give props to Redline. Just get a different fork and chainguide and you will be set. 4 flamming poo-cakes for value because the fork is an ultimate piece.
Similar Products Used: Specialized stumpjumper, BMX bikes
Bike Setup: Sunrim BFR on planet x goliath disc hubs with avid disc brakes. Zoke z4 - very nice
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Submitted by
nick halkowitz
a
from johnson city tennesse usa
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2001
Strengths: so far this bike is awsome because i got the frame only, the chain guide makes noise but works pretty good so far, and also the bike is really stiff..... really, azonic, all i gotta say is that u better make a better frame cause redline has the gold. oh yeah the cranks are tight u will love them.
Weaknesses: not a whole lot and nothhing serious just the chain guide makes a lot of noise but its ok.
Bottom Line:
get this bike if u want to race seriously, the bike corners like a cat and is as agile as one too make sure u get your chain guide set up right and your all ready to go win some races!
Favorite Trail: the blue trail at buffalo mountain
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: piney flats bikes
Similar Products Used: azonic ds1 azonic evo. arow dss ect......
Bike Setup: redline frame and cranks, rockshox psylo sl qr20. xt rear derailersun inferno riser bars, sun doublewide (24" in back)hayes 8 inch discs and azonic shorty delux.
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Submitted by
dave
a Weekend Warrior
from syracuse,ny,usa
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2001
Strengths: light, strong, stiff. Geometry is perfect for jumping and trail use. The chromo BMX cranks are a big plus, stiff + strong.
Weaknesses: Chainguide works, but is a noisy POS
Bottom Line:
I bought this used as a frame plus the cranks and chainguide. I love the setup. If you are into BMX and MTB, this is a very fun bike to have, just ditch the cheap fork and chainguide. The frame gets 5 flamers, but the crappy spec brings it's value down.
