Submitted by
Adam Fenner
a Weekend Warrior
from Bath / Bristol England
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2004
Strengths: Strong, strong, ohh and quite strong.
Weaknesses: Erm - ohh yea I dont like the HD stickers, mine are the after painted grafiti stylie, I hear the new ones are under the laquer, nice but at least I can remove mine, the 3D headset logo is cool though..
Bottom Line:
This frame is cool well made, strong and light, nice details, shame the HD down tube logo's are not better. HD if you are listening setup your website, then send me some cool HD stickers to replace my 80's grafiti ones. Only downside is, with standard crank, forks, tyres, my toe's can rub front tyre when turning, yea I do stand my feet in the midle of the pedals, BMX background, not SPD racer. Infact I bought this bike as a large BMX, and it is so Im happy.
Strengths: Frame kicks ASS, tyre clearence, small frame (I got the 11" version) = more strength.... you can now pick up a MK1 version for bout £129 aswell now.... TOP STUFF
Weaknesses: NONE!!!!!!!!!!!.... ppl say the weight, but 5lbs is nowt compared to some frames... it's bout average for a frame
Bottom Line:
i normally snap frames in 6 MONTH!!!! this has lasted 2yrs with small dents and scrathes... my m8 has snapped 2 Orange Zero's, another m8 has snapped a Brisa B26, another has snapped a Pashley 26 Mhz, and a few other m8s have snapped Giant Hawyes trials frames... all in the time i have had this 1!!..... and i put my bike to hell and bak... (14ft drop, 100's of 7ft+ drops, 7ft rockwalks, dirt Jumping, and generally going at steps as fast i can (up and down))
ALL IN ALL I HIGHLY RECOMEND 1 OF THESE FRAMES FOR ANY1
CFN Jono - http://www.geocities.com/j1o9n8o6/Homepage.htm
Bike Setup: Street/trials... ISIS Middleburns, Hope XC on Planet X BMF rear wheel with 2.65 Kujo DH, 99 Bomber Z3 Lights, Maguras, Azonic Bars, etc.... all top quality stuff = £1500 price value
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Submitted by
Danny C
a Weekend Warrior
from Tamworth, Staffordshire,United Kingdom
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2000
Strengths: Exxellent forks, Magura brakes were set up perfectly when purchased, wheels supurbly built, frame build quality.
Weaknesses: Farme too heavy; frame not very well suited to trials(11in or Rockstar??).
Bottom Line:
The Rockhound is a brilliant bike. It will suit most trials riders perfectly, but for more advanced riders, the 11 inch frame would be a much better option. The supplied kit is all perfect, exept from the Handsome Dog Rock Ring; which I find to be far too soft and thus damage too easily. This could cause damage too the frame or chainring. A cheaper option worth looking at is the Rockstar. Made from steel it is just as strong but much lighter. The geometry is much more suited to trials with a steeper head angle for use with rigid forks. Overall the 'Hound is a brill bike and if you have the cash, get one. Now.
