Submitted by
Alex Reed
a Downhiller
from Arvada Date Reviewed: May 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
bergen peak
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$380.00
Purchased At:
Astrix Sports
Strengths:
Light and strong frame, adjustable rear dropout, can work with 24" or 26" wheels, disc or v-brake compatible,
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Rock Shox XC Duke 63-108mm, c4 Aheadset, Truvativ Holzfeller stem, FSA dh h-bar, Ruffian lock-on grips, Deore levers, XTR V-brakes, Xt 9spd shifter & cassette, Deore hubs w/Rhino lite rims 32h, Truvativ Hussefelt cranks, E13 chainguide, Sun Ringle flat pedals, Titec- el norte seatpost, old flite saddle, DMR Moto tires 2.2
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks. I have owned my Astrix Union for 2yrs now and going. This is one light and strong agile frame. First is that you have many options on your set up. Either with disc brakes, or v-brakes, 24" or 26" wheels. Mine is set w/26". I have a friend who has his set up w/24" wheels. He likes the center of the bike being a little lower. I prefer the bike set like my other mtn bikes. On to the review. This bike handles so great on dirt jumps and skateparks. It just wants to fly. With the adjustable rear dropout, you can tuck in your wheel or extended out. Depending on the jumping your doing. Plus for me I get sick of seeing all other dirt jumping bikes mostly being BLACK. Too dull for me. So if your looking for a new Dirt Jumper you should seriously consider a UNION.
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