Giant's STP 1 (STP stands for Street/Trail/Park). You'll be changing direction faster than a coffee-drinking rabbit, thanks to the agile and rugged butted-aluminum frame.
Submitted by
STP1 :)
a Weekend Warrior
from st madoes Date Reviewed: July 12, 2010
Favorite Trail:
glentress
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$760.00
Purchased At:
A Freind
Strengths:
wondering if i could put bigger forks on this frame came with 100 mill want to put 125 on but dont really know if it will work or will damage my frame
Bottom Line:
Greaat bike
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Submitted by
haardtail
a Weekend Warrior
from new zealand Date Reviewed: July 11, 2010
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
fast strong light and smooth, looks great with mean handling.
Weaknesses:
single speed, having virticle drop outs make it sh!t for single speed but mines all good now.
Bike Setup:
chromag bars raceface steem mozochi dj 2's nz post sproket maxis holly rollers avid juicy 5 rear brake, snafu seat funn grips, replaced bottom bracket cause it fuUcked up, single speed bmx cranks, odyssey plastic pedals the works, little dice valve caps, cherrr
Bottom Line:
mean as, good for first bike and do p projects.
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Submitted by
nbenja3
a Weekend Warrior
from scotland Date Reviewed: July 2, 2010
Favorite Trail:
wolf trax
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
jejames cylcles
Strengths:
so far it has been working well for me chuckin it off 6 foot walls onto tarmac.. great forks
Weaknesses:
bit heavy :/ will buy lighter rims and stuff when i get sum more money
Similar Products Used:
boulder 08 , cluad butler stoneriver 09, scott yz 15 07,yz 35 09 and 10
Bike Setup:
marzocchi dj 1's and the rest is stock
Bottom Line:
good all rounder not as good for jumping down steps and stuff onto hard ground but great for dirt jumping and easy to control .
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Submitted by
louis makepeace
a Downhiller
from ripon Date Reviewed: May 2, 2010
Favorite Trail:
minis woods
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
iron horse cyclery
Strengths:
the suspension on my o8 stp1 is fab and the brakes are lethal (in other words the really good and really sharp)
Weaknesses:
the inner tubes have popped 18 times between the front of rear and the grips rub of straight away and are pathetic
Similar Products Used:
kona shred , p2 , dmr drone reptoid
Bike Setup:
not that sure
Bottom Line:
a good quality bike but some of the minor parts will need upgrading and also try and upgrade the tryes as they arnt very grippy jump tracks... but if you are thinking about getting a dj bike you must go for this bike the stp1 08
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Submitted by
CamDirtjumper
a Downhiller
from Date Reviewed: April 3, 2010
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$980.00
Strengths:
Very light good for dirtjumping and freeride and can use it on trails.
Weaknesses:
the first week i had it i went off a 2 foot drop and the deraler broke off and dameged 3 of my spokes and about 6 months after the same thing happend but i only rid off a curb on my street!!!!
Bottom Line:
the first week i had it i went off a 2 foot drop and the deraler broke off and dameged 3 of my spokes and about 6 months after the same thing happend but i only rid off a curb on my street!!!!
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Submitted by
socnick83
a Weekend Warrior
from lawrence, ks Date Reviewed: January 28, 2010
Favorite Trail:
Campus Urban
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Works
Strengths:
The frame! It's a great lasting starter setup that allows you to upgrade components slowly over time as things wear. This bike will take anything you throw at it. I may be biased but this is the one of the best feeling aluminum framed dirt jumpers on the market.
Weaknesses:
maybe some of the components, but those are upgradeable and they have done a great job for me for a long while so no worries.
Similar Products Used:
STP2, P1, P2, P3, Felt Jump Shot, Trek Jack, pretty much any bike a friend has had.
Bike Setup:
2005 STP1 Frame, Azonic Strip Bar, LS Peaty grips, Shimano SLX crank, Primo Stricker pedals, mosh DJ seat, Holy Rollers on stock wheels (ryhno lites and formula hubs). Marz Dropoff Comp fork. Adding a RS Argyle 318 and a new wheelset in the next week or so to get ready for spring!
Bottom Line:
You will think about riding all the time when you aren't on it, and you will forget about everything when you are on it!
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Submitted by
wishbone-AUS
a Downhiller
from aus Date Reviewed: March 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
kuranda
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
mates
Strengths:
strong frame wicked brakes smooth and great bike good for everything
Weaknesses:
not much probley bars and head set
Similar Products Used:
giant stp 2,3 kona cowen
Bike Setup:
06 stp1 saint cranks new common-sale chain devise new heavy duty downhill ring 36" new brackets hayes nines new white rims 250.00 aus
Bottom Line:
great bike will do for any beginer well worth the buy good for downhill dirt and park and street perfect all rounder
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Submitted by
giantstp1rider
a Weekend Warrior
from standish,maine,usa Date Reviewed: March 11, 2009
Favorite Trail:
all of highland
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$920.00
Purchased At:
ernies cycle shop
Strengths:
the frame is strong and pretty light love it.
Weaknesses:
The forks suck. I think that the fork are cheap but works ok
Similar Products Used:
haro threads, other stps
Bike Setup:
well i got azonic outlaw rims azonic strip riser bars simtra headset 50x/50x pedals e thirteen bash gaurd avid bb7 disc brakes
Bottom Line:
very nice awsome bike worth the money
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Submitted by
photodog
a Racer
from SLO, CA Date Reviewed: January 22, 2009
Favorite Trail:
my yard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Sonoma Bicycle Co.
Strengths:
Good price, good parts, very solid frame
Weaknesses:
Wheels, bar, pedals
Similar Products Used:
my only DJ bike but I also ride a Nomad and a Fisher Paragon 29'er xc bike
Bike Setup:
'08 stock STP 1 (DJ 1 fork)
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money. Solid parts, good ride, takes abuse no problem. Proven DJ bike geometry so it works well. Manuals very easily and can really be whipped in the air. Reasonable weight for what it is, good fork for DJ (not great for 4x though). Chain guide is pretty good though kind of tough to clean.
Wheels might be okay for most but I got unlucky. Mine were all screwed up; you can see the spokes were all twisted up and stripped out inside the rim so I blew out the rear wheel just by riding a parking lot with my 3 year old kid and doing a skid out in the first hour of riding. Pretty lame they didn't catch that in quality control as the wheels are otherwise pretty good and would last with a good build. Bar is way too narrow for me (I'm 6'1" and it's only 24.9 inches) so that had to be replaced. Fork takes a few days to break in, mine topped out like crazy the first couple rides but now is good, still super firm too which is nice as I have a tendency to over-jump doubles. Pedals are already letting go which isn't all that surprising considering how cheap they are.
Overall I'm very happy with the bike despite the wheel issues (for $800 with that fork you really can't complain. Heck, a new wheel and bar were only another $110). I only ride it on jumps and in my pumptrack where it does very well and seems to take abuse. As far as the ride goes, it accelerates quickly, turns fast and is maneuverable in the air. The fork takes big hits without harsh bottom out and the short chainstays make gaining speed on pumps really easy. Brakes are kind of crappy mechanical things but who cares about brakes on a DJ bike?
I definitely wouldn't recommend this bike if you plan on doing much trail riding. Tires are a little too street for my taste but work on the pumptrack (but are sketch when dirt jumping).
For 99% of people looking for a DJ bike this one will fill the bill.
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Submitted by
Stp08
a Weekend Warrior
from bendigo, victoria Date Reviewed: October 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
anywheres where theres a place to ride.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
bendigo cycles
Strengths:
frame geo, forks, cranks, tires,
Weaknesses:
stock stem, bars, grips and seat.
Similar Products Used:
kona scab
Bike Setup:
stp1 08 in black, spank stem, titec el norte bars, odi ruffians, raceface evolve dh cranks, raceface diabolus chain guide,
holy rollers, rynolite rims, marzocchi dj2 forks(custom graphics). soon to have a new seatpost and seat.
Bottom Line:
fantastic bike for the price and you only need to spend around $300 to upgrade the stock parts. The 08 model is going cheap now that the 09 model has been released.
If your still on the fence about buying this bike then i recommened you get off the fence and go buy 1.
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Submitted by
freeride pro
a Weekend Warrior
from ballan vic aus Date Reviewed: October 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
mt xavier jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
shaws cycling center
Strengths:
it is smooth grat bike it is my first mtb
Weaknesses:
crank bolt keeps comming lose
Similar Products Used:
none my first bike
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
awsome
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Submitted by
aaa
a Downhiller
from asa Date Reviewed: June 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
sas
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
the bike shop
Strengths:
very nice ride smooth and good looking mine is the 08stp1 uk vertion
Submitted by
David B
a Downhiller
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: May 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Taniwha
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1250.00
Purchased At:
Freerid'n
Strengths:
Awesome Geometry, Durable parts
Weaknesses:
Stock spec is average, Crappy seat sdg bel air (bends like butter)
Bike Setup:
R/S Pike 426(upgraded), SDG I Sky seat(upgraded), DMR V-12 pedals(upgraded), X9 Rear mech and X7 Shifter or Da Bomb Rl-3 Tensoiner and DMR SS spacer kit(upgraded). Rear Hayes 9. ODI rogue lock ons.
Bottom Line:
I own the '07 STP 1 (New Zealand and Australia version) so it is different from the Pic but the frame is the same.
This bike has really well though out and designed geometry. Great for beginners to street/DJ shredders. This bike is so versatile and is perfect for anything from Dh to trail riding
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Submitted by
David B
a Downhiller
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: May 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Taniwha
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1250.00
Purchased At:
Freerid'n
Strengths:
Awesome Geometry, Durable parts
Weaknesses:
Stock spec is average, Crappy seat sdg bel air (bends like butter)
Bike Setup:
R/S Pike 426(upgraded), SDG I Sky seat(upgraded), DMR V-12 pedals(upgraded), X9 Rear mech and X7 Shifter or Da Bomb Rl-3 Tensoiner and DMR SS spacer kit(upgraded). Rear Hayes 9. ODI rogue lock ons.
Bottom Line:
I own the '07 STP 1 (New Zealand and Australia version) so it is different from the Pic but the frame is the same.
This bike has really well though out and designed geometry. Great for beginners to street/DJ shredders. This bike is so versatile and is perfect for anything from Dh to trail riding
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Submitted by
millsy fkdffgef
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: May 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Windsor dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
almost everything. it's strong and light. looks great in black 8 speed the fork is great the tyres
Weaknesses:
grips ,derailleur
Similar Products Used:
-
Bike Setup:
standard
Bottom Line:
Great bike super strong and light, handles well looks good in black. i love the 8 speed. even tho the derailleur bangs against the frame and the grips are a bit slippery all you have to do is wear gloves then ther super grippy. best bike ive ever ridden
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Submitted by
chris
a
from enniskillen Date Reviewed: April 18, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1140.00
Purchased At:
Impala Bicycles
Strengths:
No matter what I do, nohing goes wrong with it and normaly i break bikwes in days this is such an amazing bike. :D
Weaknesses:
Nothing's gone wrong with it..
Similar Products Used:
My friend's Specialized Hardrock Comp was sort of like it just not nearly as good.
Bike Setup:
Single speed, other than that its a normal STP1 07
Bottom Line:
This thing is amazing for anything less than downhill or really aggressive freeride. Don't buy it if your one of those people who tries a sport and gives up on it because it isn't the best for boring old normal riding.
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Submitted by
dennis
a Downhiller
from CT Date Reviewed: February 9, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
baybrook bicycles
Strengths:
strong strong x2 no drivetrain mess ups (I have the 08 stp ss) dont hit my balls
Weaknesses:
could be lighter change the grips
Similar Products Used:
p1 gary fisher phd
Bike Setup:
stock with hussefelt stuff from my other bike
Bottom Line:
this bike is great, it handles well, super smooth ride, fast, it makes 0 sounds, strong wheels, fork (almost as heavy as the boxxer wc), the only thing i will pay money for to upgrade this will go into getting a lighter fork, its a beast!!!
definitely go buy this if you are an intermediate-beginner dirt jumper if your an expert just buy the frame and build it up
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Submitted by
Tom Nyland
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: January 26, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
Bike Adiction
Strengths:
Cheap! Life time warranty is excellent with customer service to back it up. I got the "0" model not listed so I am doing it here as the frame is the same only different parts.
Weaknesses:
Fairly heavy but strong enough for anything.
Similar Products Used:
Kona hardtails, Norco hardtails, Brodie hardtails, Eastern Hardtails.
Bike Setup:
Running single speed. Avid juicy brakes, kenda tires....
Bottom Line:
I did my research when buying this bike. For value it cant be beaten. Great bike for the DJ's but works well on trails, light DH runs and freeride.
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Submitted by
Dahriel
a
from Newcastle, Australia Date Reviewed: December 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Ashtonfield
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Hadley's
Strengths:
Everything.
Weaknesses:
Rear hydro brakes. I had the bike not long before I had a problem with the rear hydros. Only minor though.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized P2 cr-mo Norco Ryde Norco 125 Kona Stuff
Bike Setup:
2008 DJ2
Bottom Line:
Sweeeeet bike all up. Heaps light frame. Easy to throw around. Super strong and no parts have broken.
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Submitted by
Soren Young
a Downhiller
from Eugene, Oregon, USA Date Reviewed: November 23, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Falls city
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Collins cycle shop
Strengths:
Great geometery for its intended uses, and all around IMO. light frame weight has taken everything i have thrown at it
Weaknesses:
my ONLY complaint are the vertical dropouts
Similar Products Used:
ridden my freinds: kona cowan banshee morphine p1 p1 cromo and others not worth mentioning
Bike Setup:
Stp 2 frame 04 DJ 2 Rear avid bb7 Single speed 2:1 deity 3 pc cranks
Bottom Line:
commuting, dirtjumping, street, park, trails, freeriding, downhilling and getting hit by numorous cars. i have put this bike thru everything for almost 4 years now almost every every day. i have trashed and replaced just about every part. but never broke the frame or found a situation where i wished i was riding somthing else. i would not take any other one bike over this one, it is my bread and butter. STP ALL THE WAY
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Submitted by
stas
a
from Poland, Warsaw Date Reviewed: October 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
street and dirt trails near my house
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
coolbikezone.pl
Strengths:
Fork, frame, rims and how it all works together to form my favourite bike
Weaknesses:
Grips, pedals
Bottom Line:
This is a great dirt, street and park, I didn't use it for trial. I have a 2005 model. The geometry of the frame is outstanding! Manuals made easy. I used it mostly in street, I learned a lot while riding on this bike. I love the fork. The bike was also great for dirt. Although I had some problems with hubs and breaks, I think that that were single-bike problems and the bike is so great, it's AMAZING!. I love it!!!
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Submitted by
bob lilly
a Racer
from yeppoon Date Reviewed: August 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
nz
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
900
Strengths:
where bad
Weaknesses:
bad bad bad bad bad b db bd bad bad bad bda bad bad bad bd bdb db dab da bda bad bad badbda bbad bad bad bad badb bad bdab adbad bad bad bad bdb
Similar Products Used:
hufy
Bike Setup:
ba b bad bd bdbad bda bad badbadbad bad badbad bad dab adbad bad ad bad bad bad adb ad adb adb
Bottom Line:
bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad abd a dbad bad bad baddb adb adb ad abd adb ab dabd
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Submitted by
Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from Eagan, MN Date Reviewed: August 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Lebanon Hills XC Trail, Eagan
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Penn Cycle (Frameset Only)
Strengths:
Frameset comes with a sweet multi-tone blue paintjob. chainstay horseshoe Super beefy. Big tubes, big welds
Weaknesses:
rear disc gusset not too effective, some flex noticable. Personally, I'm no fan of zero stack headsets. Had quite a bit of chain-suck w/ raceface rings (WTF?)
A great ride if you like freeride or DS. Not the best on the XC trails. It'd definately handle big mountain & jumping just fine. Very compact cockpit, very fast, great cornering. I wouldnt say its my favorite bike (of 9) but its definately a fun ride. Not too much DH/DS around here, but its great on the streets. A longer seatpost (400+) could help it become a better xc ride. Otherwise its the perfect big-kids' BMX.
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Submitted by
Ian Fleming
a Weekend Warrior
from Halifax Date Reviewed: August 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Whopper dropper, HRM Dirtjumps
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
Second Hand
Strengths:
Light frame, Great for dirt jumping and street. Great for drops and minor freeride. Amzing flowy bike.
Weaknesses:
almost nothing, cranks might make weird noises after a while but its just a matter of some lube in the bearings.
Similar Products Used:
STP 2, STP 3, Kona Shred, Kona Stuff
Bike Setup:
04 STP 1 frame, 07 Marzocchi Dirt Jam Pros, Easton Monkey Bars, Truvativ Husselfelt Cranks, Hayes Hyros 9.
Bottom Line:
Great light frame for dirt and street, and stong enought for some minor freeride. Amazing bike, I think every one should have one (:
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Submitted by
Phillip Wilson
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: August 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
The street
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
Home Hardware
Strengths:
Frame, brakes.
Weaknesses:
none execpt the cassette, i hate cassesttes. i chnaged to ss first day.
Similar Products Used:
P1
Bike Setup:
all stock but the single speed.
Bottom Line:
Its the best bike ever made for street. Jeff lenosky, you are a god for making this beauty a beast for the road.
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Submitted by
connor
a Weekend Warrior
from new zealand Date Reviewed: July 11, 2007
very good bike for the price, quite like the look of it, great geometry. definitly recomend it to a friend.
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Submitted by
balls
a Racer
from californa Date Reviewed: July 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
you know...that one
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
cracked my last frame got it for free
Strengths:
it just keeps going and going and going.....
Weaknesses:
i have already cracked two seperate frames in the same place, but giant is nice about it and i got a new one
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
stp, pikes, holy rollers, avids,and so on
Bottom Line:
this bike (mabye not stock) can take a beating and still feel like it is brand new
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Submitted by
tyrone
a Weekend Warrior
from charlotte, NC, U.S Date Reviewed: June 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
downtown
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
$850
Strengths:
very stong, looks good
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
specialized P2, trek jack
Bike Setup:
07 stp zero, deity cranks, deity handlebar and stem, rock shox argyle, hope hubs, hope mono6ti rear brake, halo sas rims, maxxis hollyrollers
Bottom Line:
great bike for the money
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Submitted by
Taylor Cook
a
from Canada, ns Date Reviewed: June 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
valley stove and cycle
Strengths:
This bike is strong, lite and easy to manual.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
specialized p1, cannondale chase 1
Bike Setup:
05 stp frame, dj3, mtx camo rims, ring god bashguard, dh bars, rear disk only
Bottom Line:
This bike can stand up to anything.
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Submitted by
tyson billings
a Weekend Warrior
from fort ST John, B.C. Date Reviewed: June 8, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
950
Strengths:
frame
Weaknesses:
breaks and rims.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
its a hard-to-break bike and its really light. i love it for street riding and dirt jumping
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Submitted by
tyson billings
a Weekend Warrior
from fort ST John, B.C. Date Reviewed: June 8, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
950
Strengths:
frame
Weaknesses:
breaks and rims.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
its a hard-to-break bike and its really light. i love it for street riding and dirt jumping
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Submitted by
Bucky
a Downhiller
from Anapolis, Maryland, USA Date Reviewed: June 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Strengths:
Strong frame, good brakes, and bars GREAT CLIMBING AND HANDLING
Weaknesses:
most of the stock components
Similar Products Used:
SPECIALIZED P.3
Bike Setup:
stp 1 frame, Shiver fork, DEEMAX wheels, Saint Cranks, Easton bars and stem
Bottom Line:
strong bike that takes alot of abuse! good for trails, jumping, and street
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Submitted by
John Edwards
a Downhiller
from Perth, Australia Date Reviewed: May 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Goat farm
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Armadale
Strengths:
Great bike for alround riding. It feels like an adult BMX. Easy for long rides.
Weaknesses:
Had a recall on the crank, no dramas. I changed to Pike 409 with upgraded spings for increased udjustability. Should have got the zero but i like this paint job better.
Bike Setup:
Mostly Standard but i upgraded the forks, i have a second set of rims. Urban grey for street with holly rollers and High Rollers for the dirt
Bottom Line:
Great alround thrash bike. I have a Specialized Bighit DH for the more extreme riding. I love the full suspension for downhill. Cant go wrong.
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Submitted by
jaryd
a Weekend Warrior
from australia Date Reviewed: May 4, 2007
Favorite Trail:
warrandyte
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At:
gold cross cycles
Strengths:
this bike has a lot of strengths like the cranks, rims forks ect
Weaknesses:
the head stem get hussefelt head stem its strong and it matches the cranks
Similar Products Used:
stp 0 norco rampage
Bike Setup:
stp frame with hussefelt cranks,hussefelt head stem, easten handle bars, hayes 9 brakes, primo peddles, 8 inch disks, easten seat post, maxxis advantage tires and marzochi dirt jam pro forks
Bottom Line:
the bottom line is this bike is fantastic for alot of things like street jumps drops i have done a 8 half foot drop and still going great with out any damage to the bike if you have your eyes set on this bike you should get it beacuse its light and strong and has good parts on it
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Submitted by
Pierre
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston Date Reviewed: April 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
The Ant Hills
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle World and Fitness
Strengths:
Light frame, geometry of frame. single speed. Hayes brakes. Handling
Weaknesses:
Fork Dirt Jumper 4. grips.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Shred
Bike Setup:
Stock STP SS except for 6 inch Hayes V-cut front and rear.
Bottom Line:
This bike is the best I've ever ridden . Feels strong and All around excellent bike. Great for dirt jumping, drops, urban. WORTH EVERY PENNY!
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Submitted by
Kian
a Downhiller
from BLue Ridge, GA, USA Date Reviewed: March 29, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$775.00
Purchased At:
Cycle South
Strengths:
frame, wheels, brakes, balance, tires.
Weaknesses:
fork is ok, not great.
Bike Setup:
2006 STP with Race Face bashring
Bottom Line:
Great bike. Drops, jumps, and handles great. Tires are not the best for off road. On a stock bike, I have hit 15 foot gaps and 7 foot drops with no problems. I cased 17' and the bike had scratched bar ends and no other problems. If you're thinking about it, just go for it.
frame is light and unbreakable, marzocchi DJ forks rock this party, bars,stuff, hubs, >ME<
Weaknesses:
the first day i got this bike i got a puncture then i had to wait for 3weeks to get new tubes in, the week after that my rim buckled doing (trying) 360's, so i upgraded or downgraded to sun king pins that are unbreakable but weight 800grams each very much worth it, cranks are F#@!ed and have been sent away for fixerating same with the hayes 9 brakes they are fabulous but in ausTRAILia we have dirt and rocks which got inside my brakes and smashed them up
top bike though
Similar Products Used:
repco, iron horse wc, ktm 125, giant glory, ya mum
Bike Setup:
stock, sun king pin rims
Bottom Line:
get slime liners they are invincible
best bike ever(other than the modle up) ive riden a cannondale chase valued at 3300 and this thing beats it components 4 price even though some poor little 12yr old middle eastern kid in tawian made the frame. this bike is worth getting but really it is worth saving up an extra 500 bucks 4 the stp0 its has way way way better components.
mad bike goes well on trails and djs mad tread beleve it or not good 4 everything.
easy bike to get used to.
these cranks suck.
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Submitted by
brandon
a Weekend Warrior
from wilmington NC New Hanover County Date Reviewed: March 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Blue Clay @wilmington NC
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
two wheeler dealer
Strengths:
2006 STP SS.the frame is super beefy and lite. maxxis holy roller tires are rad, sun rhino lite rims are strong and look awsome with black spokes and black hubs and non-machined black sidewall rims.Marzocchi dirt jam comp fork is nice and stiff for aurban and dirt jumping. hayse disc brake work great. everything is just STIFF STIFF STIFF.
Weaknesses:
i bought a size 14" which is perfect for aurban riding and dirt jumping, but it is just too small to ride on trails effectivly. marzocchi dirtjam comp fork is too stiff for trail riding. it might aswell be a ridgid fork. maxxis holy roller tires,the tread is just not deep enough for trail riding. my local trails are covered with leaves and pinestraw so i slide out when i corner fast.(changed to panaracer FIRE FR 2.4, never slide agian, corners like its on rails.)
Similar Products Used:
specialized P series, trek jack, cannondale chase.
Bike Setup:
Marzocchi dirtjam comp fork, sun single track w/ 9speed shimano xt hubs,panaracer FIRE FR 2.4 (huge tires),stock bars and stem, LX rear shifter, oury lockon grips(so soft),avid levers,stock post and seat.
Bottom Line:
this bike is perfect for anyone who is into auban assualt and dirt jumping. if you intend to do trail riding also, i would go with the larger size if you are over 5'9". i like the single speed for auban and dirt jumping, but is a little too hard of a gear for trail riding. if i were you i would get a larger rear cog, or do what i did and add gears.( i should have got the one with gears in the first place.)
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Submitted by
Captain Bozo
a
from College Station Date Reviewed: March 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Campus
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Very quick steering. Frame is beefy and light.
Weaknesses:
idk, I bought it used with everything upgraded but the frame...none I guess
Similar Products Used:
Specialized, GT, Fetish Cycles, Schwinn.
Bike Setup:
bah, to much to list.
Bottom Line:
Awesome bike imo. A little scary coming of jumps/drops, I am just used to my other and less responsive fetish.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from NSW Australia Date Reviewed: March 13, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At:
Bike Addiction Manly
Strengths:
07 STP Zero Great Looks, awesome components Pikes, E13 etc. Great geometry, nice short chainstay (manual luv), and solid as hell on some big drops
Weaknesses:
Not great for long distance commuting, though I got the regular size 13.5' frame (I am 5'8). 14.5 'would make things easier
Similar Products Used:
Other bikes Cannondale Rush, GT Avalanche
Bike Setup:
stock STP Zero!!
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks. Tricks and stunts are so much easier on this bike compared to my XC bikes. Thats why I bought it. Very easy to wheelie and manual on. The bike (Aus version) looks awesome too. I have recieved many compliments from non cyclists who reckon the bike looks tuff and expensive. It is my favourite bike and I luv taking off some nasty drops on my way to get the milk. Good value
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Submitted by
Benjamin Reeves
a Weekend Warrior
from London Date Reviewed: January 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Esher Shore
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Birdie Bikes
Strengths:
Love the frame gometrys, it rides well on the street (especially in London) it is easy to move in the air and ive used it on a few trails and it seems to do fine. Solid frame,Good looks.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Kona stuff, Trek Bruiser, Kona scrap, Chase 1, evil imperial, dmr transition, dmr trailstar etc....
Bike Setup:
DJ 1's, E.Thirteen urban, Truvativ hussefelt cranks, easton EA70 bars, Funn Serial Rippa stem, Sram X7 rear mech and shifter, Single track rims, Hayes Sole discs, dirt saddle, DMR v8 pedals and thats about it...
Bottom Line:
Brilliant bike for the money, smooth riding bike, glides welll in the air, easy to do tricks on like whips, tables, tail-whips and lots of other tricks. IF you are looking for a bike that is good for both street, DJin and a bit of light freeride then look no further than the STP. Custom build it, always works out better. **All the people that gave bad ratings are those who dont own the bike, dont listen to them its a damn good bike**
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Submitted by
Riley Stead
a
from Orillia, On, Canada Date Reviewed: December 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2100.00
Purchased At:
built from frame up (Random stores)
Strengths:
The length of the 15" frame is amazing, very light, yet very stable on the back wheel.
Weaknesses:
STAY OUT THE THE DIRT WITH THIS BIKE, it is extremely unstable in the air when hitting dirt jumps, the length of the frame is great on the street, but horrid in the air. For the dirt I have a '04 Soul Cycles Loki www.ridesoul.com
Similar Products Used:
'05 Flow 3.0, '99 Schwinn Homegrown, '06 Scab
Bike Setup:
'06 STP 1 (brown on black), '06 Z1 Bomber 130mm, truvativ hussefelt crank w/22t & bashring, Crowbar handlebars 3.5" rise/27.5" wide, sunrims big mammoth fat hoops around 06 formula hubs (special ordered and custom laced since big mammoths only come built with XT disc hubs), IRD front disc-6", rear tektro V-brake w/booster, avid FR5 brake levers, aliveo 8 speed shifter w/ 06 deore derailler, vice grips lock-on grips, giant stem/seat/post, maxxis holy roller 26X2.4, lizard skin (goes without saying), DMR chain guide in place of front derailleur. every part bought single and separate. it has only been wet 3 times (caught in rain) since may '06 and cleaned/rebuilt/lubed every 3-4 days
Bottom Line:
I have only rode a stock stp 2, and it was a pretty solid bike for the dollar. bottom line....if you want an off the hook stock stp...definatly go for the 06 stp1 (have not seen 07 yet) it'll run ya about 1100, but you will get dirt jam forks, and 6" hayes hydro's...only thing to change is the handle bar...it is way to low and narrow, and give the bike a heavy front end feel. or spend over $2100 to build one......
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Submitted by
Jason Jackett
a Weekend Warrior
from Riverview, NB, Canada Date Reviewed: November 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
none
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1250.00
Purchased At:
Mikes bike shop
Strengths:
Strong frame.
Weaknesses:
Everything except the frame! Bottom bracket height is too low, the bike is too long to be a good DJ or street bike, and it's all wrong for doing bike trials too. I absolutely hate it, there are so many better bikes out there.
Similar Products Used:
nothing this bad riding, but to name some better hardtails, .243, Trek Jack, Norco 604, etc.
Bike Setup:
Fully stock stp 1 (2006)
Bottom Line:
I hate the geometry of this bike. Everything is harder to do on it. The part spec 'looks' nice but things wear out way too fast. The brake pads were gone in 2 months. The stock derailleur is soooooooo long, it hits everything and clangs on the chainstays a lot. Broken 2 cassettes on it, I'll never buy a Sram cassette again...
1 Chili out of 5.
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Submitted by
m m
a Downhiller
from m Date Reviewed: October 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
a store i work at
Strengths:
I BOUGHT A FRAME ONLY, 'COUSE I HAD ALL THE PARTS LEFT OVER FROM MY KONA SCAB WHICH BROKE IN HALF - SUCKASSCANADIANS. tHE FRAME IS SUPERB, THE LOOKS, THE STRENGHT (AND I AM A BIG FELLA) THE TECHNOLOGI IS OUTSTANDING (AS USSUALLY WITH GIANT) AND DONT FORGET THE PRICE ( I GOT IT FOR FREE... WELL ALMOST)
Weaknesses:
NEEDED TO PEDAL UPHILL.... ALL THE TIME... SUCKS
Similar Products Used:
KONA SCAB, AUTHOR, DMR TRAILSTAR...
Bike Setup:
DT SWISS/ XT HUBS, EASTON, SRAM X7/X-GEN, SELLA ITALIA, HOHNE CRANKSET WITH BASH, A LOT OF DIFERENT TYRES-DEPENDS ON WETHER AND STUF,MARZOCCHI ETC...
Bottom Line:
MY BIKE KICKS ASS. 'WE RIDDEN EVEYTHING FROM XC, DIRT, LITE FR SLOPESTYLE AND STREET AND IT HELD UP AMAZING! THE GEOMETRY IS SUPERB (CURTESY OF LENOSKY, 10X MAN)AND BUILD QUALITY OLSO OUTSTANDING, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING IT IS PROBABLY MADE BY CHILDREN FROM FAR EAST. NICE WORK KIDS, YOU DESERVE A RAISE ...UF I AM HORRIBLE I KNOW, BUT IT'S TRUE.IT IS BY FAR THE BEST BIKE I RODE (HAWENT TRYED ELSWORTH YET. I HEAR IT IS GREAT, EVEN LITER)
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Submitted by
Bobby Reay
a Weekend Warrior
from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: October 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Strengths:
The front forks are pretty nice for parks and such with some adjustability. I am fond of the tires as they give a very smooth ride and have decent grip.
Weaknesses:
There are not many weaknesses on this bike the only few that I have found would be on the left side where the pedal shaft connects to the crank shaft the bolt there became loose and the peddal would fall off but I easily fixed that with some good lock tight. Another thing is when you compress and de compress the front suspension it makes a cliking noise I'm not sure what it is. And finally I found that the brake and gear lines tended to scratch or scrap up the frame when u turned the handle bars.
Bottom Line:
I love my STP 1 it is everything i wanted a new bike for and it is a great bike for the money in my mind.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide , SA , Australia Date Reviewed: August 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Mark 2
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$999.00
Purchased At:
super eliot
Strengths:
it has awsome marzocchi dirt jam pros that have 120mm of travel, super stong frame and pedals perfect for dirt jumps and road a some trails.
Weaknesses:
the front of the bike makes a cling nosie that doesn't sound to good (not sure what the problem is) and the tubes are to thin and pop easy. also the tires need upgrading if you go down trails, there to flat and slide(I almost went over a cliff!!!)
Bike Setup:
Awsome
Bottom Line:
get this bike and you will have the time of your life i ride it every day after school and all day on weekends.
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Submitted by
Cameron
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: July 6, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1449.00
Strengths:
-Frame Strength, Awesome handling, is versatile, value for money.
Weaknesses:
-Sole disc brakes, tyres could be better, needs the 07 stuff.
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
Stock except I changed the front brake to a BB7 with 185mm, better power.
Bottom Line:
The 06 STP1 is an awesome bike if your looking at something that can to a bit of everything, its handles 5ft drops with ease, awesome for anything to do with street riding. All it needs to make an even better bike is the equipment the 07 model has. Maybe even a Shimano Hone/ Saint rear hub to stiffen it up more.
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Submitted by
Bee
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: July 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Amazon
Strengths:
Beautiful
Weaknesses:
None that I am capable of exposing.
Bike Setup:
Stock, 15"
Bottom Line:
Coming from a flat-land freestyle BMX background, I may be one of the only reviewers here who knowingly purchased this bike for aggressive AM and street commutes. I just wish it had a bigger cog up front (36T) so that I don't spin on declines. Maybe I'm doing this bike injustice since I'm not a dirt jumper, but it sure is fun for my application.
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Submitted by
J Cormier
a Weekend Warrior
from Moncton,N.B.,Canada Date Reviewed: June 28, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Bungay's
Strengths:
Frame is crazy, the fork is crazy,the crank is crazy, the rims are crazy all the accessories are extremely good for the price , it's super light and taugh. what more to say!
Weaknesses:
nothing!!! exept the discs they tend to skweek alot. but you can ajust them.
Similar Products Used:
nothing that light exept for some crazy cross-contry bike!
Bike Setup:
stock with holzfeller stem and axiom super-cross bars.
Bottom Line:
this bike is crazy taugh and light so it's a perfect dj bike you might want to change the tires if you want to in the trails but if you like to just chill around, do some jumps and stair sets this is the bike 4 u, go buy it now!
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Submitted by
cole britton
a Weekend Warrior
from nevada city,CA,USA Date Reviewed: June 8, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
extreme outfiters
Bottom Line:
this bike is great for what it's made for, being beat on
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Submitted by
Eric
a Downhiller
from Toronto Date Reviewed: May 19, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath
Strengths:
good frame,good forks, chanck and bash.
Weaknesses:
the grips wear to fast
Similar Products Used:
flow 2.0, 3.0
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
yea yea keep givener. you MUST get this bike! this bike rocks get it, it is good for street dj's and some drops. good all around bike!
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Submitted by
Justin
a
from Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: May 18, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Bikes and Beyond
Strengths:
Nice and light. Great For Street and park and a bit of trial. Strong frame, can handle some pretty big drops
Weaknesses:
not that great of components(derailer, gears and bars)but still good and no weakness at all!!!
Bike Setup:
STP 1 Frame, giant stem and seat, Drop-Off 110mm fork, Husselfelt Cranks, DMR pedals, hayes 6" HFX-9 disk brakes, Deore Rear Derailer, alivio front derailer, Sun rhyno lite rims, kenda K-rad tires, Easton bars, Axiom lock-on grips.
Bottom Line:
For The Same Price you could probably get a bike with better parts because u pay a bit more for the STP frame, but its a sweet smooth worth every pennny street trail park bike!!
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Submitted by
Timmaaay
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: April 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Strengths:
strong frame...i mean realy strong...my bike fell of the back of my car going 110kms per hour on one of those crappy bike racks, and all i needed wuz new grips and black pain to touch up the deralier
Weaknesses:
the seat...i snaped the screw that holds the seat together
Bike Setup:
grate frme dimensions...nice for the streets and skate parks
Bottom Line:
Best bike for the stuff i do lyk riding stairs nd skate parks...also love a bita downhill but havnt taken it to a competion yet...see how it goes
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Submitted by
pete hunt
a Weekend Warrior
from Armidale Date Reviewed: March 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
armidale 4X track (not realy a trail but hey)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At:
Amidale cycling centre
Strengths:
strong frame that inspries confitence in the air, light weight, great geometry, fantastic value for money
Weaknesses:
not many, i love this bike, these things arnt realy a problem. the front stock tire didnt have enought bite, its ok for dirt jumping and 4X but as soon as i took it on to some trails traction became a problem
Similar Products Used:
none realy but i had a giant yukon before hand
Bike Setup:
well i dont know whats goin on but i have a stp 2 and i comes with mech disk breaks and a dirt jam fork
Bottom Line:
this is an extreamly versitile bike, it is great in the air and on the ground,i have used it for light DH,4X,dirt jumping and XC,it did a great job at all of them,realise that it wont be great for DH because it is a hard tail and only has 120mm of travel but still does a reasonable job and that it isnt great for XC because the head angle is a little too slack and the seat cant come up to a good hight. This bike i think could be used by a huge range of riders, from the pro to the beginer, it is a hugely fun bike that i recomend to you all. (ian a harsh marker so keep that in mind when you see my stars)
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Submitted by
Clay
a Downhiller
from Claremont, CA Date Reviewed: February 22, 2006
no name hubs and bb drop off comp is still a question mark.
Similar Products Used:
Rockhopper, .243, GF marlin, Giant Yukon.
Bike Setup:
Totally stock.
Bottom Line:
This is a sweet bike for urban and jumping. It can even handle XC if it needs to. It's a great second bike if you have a DH rig. Light enough, strong enough, small enough. Simple, proven design and a package that doesn't require any parts swapping (until you start to thrash it like it needs to be thrashed). I do lots of drops to flat around here, and I can tell the bb and hubs dont like it, but they are holding up ok so far.
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Submitted by
Kris Bleiler
a Weekend Warrior
from Madison WI Date Reviewed: January 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
4 Seasons
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Budget Bicycle Madison WI
Strengths:
I love the fact that it handles like a well trained Taiwanese hooker! For park riding I converted it to a single speed with a rigid fork to help take off weight. Good components for the money. Lots of bike for the cash
Weaknesses:
The pedals just plain suck. Should come with a chain guide too. I really dont care for the headset either, I couldn't get it smooth unless I took off the dirt seal.
Similar Products Used:
Woodman DS, Tomac Omen
Bike Setup:
Planet X rigid fork, disc brakes front and rear, Surly single speed conversion. Big Earl H-bars and Stem.
Bottom Line:
In stock trim this is a very capable bike of taking anything you can throw at it. So far the only thing I have broke is a rear derailleur and hanger. While there are a lot of other bikes that have cooler looking hydro formed tubes and lots of Bling Bling the STP is simple strong and well designed bike. I felt that the bike in stock was a little bit of a compromise between Street, Trail and Park not really doing all things really well. I converted mine to a park bike single speed and it really shines.
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Submitted by
nathan bannerman
a Racer
from anacortes Date Reviewed: January 1, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anything fun
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
skagit cycle center
Strengths:
everything, the bike rides so nice, it is super stiff and responsiveand if u tell it to do something it does it, and i find it to ride better with longer travel forks to but i like slack headtube angles for jumping though so whatever
Weaknesses:
the fork is not to adjustable but hey, its good for the money
Similar Products Used:
azonic steelhead, p2, kona shred, p3, 243
Bike Setup:
stp frame, 2004 6" dj 2 for now, stock 8speed right shifter, 105 shortcage derailer, 3rd eye as a front derailer till i have money to get an e13 sts guide, stock rear wheel, alex 20mm front wheel, kenda k-rad tires, stock brakes, stock bar, stem, seat, and seat post, stock cranks, odeseey jc pedals
Bottom Line:
this bike is light, fun easy to manouver around nomatter what u are doing on it. i would get it if u like to dj ride parks or do urban, and i would recomend getting like a 130mm fork
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Submitted by
dirt jumper
a Weekend Warrior
from nevada Date Reviewed: December 18, 2005
Favorite Trail:
my jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Strengths:
Almost every thing is perfect. The fork matches the frame perfectly and is really strong. I am on the heavier side and this bike still lets me do mid size drops with ease. It is also great for people who love technical urban riding or slopestyle size dirt jumps. So far i havent had to upgrade any thing besides worn out tires and grips. I also put on a better seat.
Weaknesses:
The grips wear out fairly fast and the seat isnt to comortable but thats just my personal preferance. The pedals slip when riding in muddy conditions to.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized P series, kona stuff, kona cowan, and stp 2
Bike Setup:
I put on lizard skins grips and maxxis tires. I am going to upgrade pedals and put on a giro as i get better.
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks no matter what you are doing with it. I have ridden it on local trails, taken it to the local market, and jumped some 7 to 10 foot dirt jumps all in one day. This bike is as close to perfect as any bike can get in my opinion. It feels totally stable in the air and when launching double stair sets and 8 stairs to flat. I love it
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Submitted by
Vince Habon
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago, IL usa Date Reviewed: November 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
u name it!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
1000.00
Strengths:
pretty much the frame. it has perfect geometry for a play bike, yet is still a utilitarian mountain bike as pannier mounts are on the frame (not that anyone who owns this bike would use them), frame is a good combo of relatively light weight and strength, nice fat tubing w/ gussets, tire clearance not a problem for most people. truvativ hussefelt cranks rock. tires good for urban assault/ trials.
Weaknesses:
terrible component spec for the '04-'05 models. weird sized headset is not a standard 1 1/8". (headsets for giant are a custom sized, made for giant by cane creek or fsa, but i haven't had a problem w/ mine) fork (marzocchi drop-off comp) is nothing but heavy metal with slow rebound. needs some real platform pedals. crap drivetrain except cranks. could use a chain guide for dirt jumping, especially if you do spins.
Similar Products Used:
numerous old school xc hardtails tuned for freeriding, azonic DS-1, planet zebdi, specialized P-3, and other play bikes of the sort
Bike Setup:
'05 giant stp regular size (14"). with complete xt 8speed drivetrain w/mid cage rear deraileur and avid rollamajig, wtb motoraptors 2.4, odessey platform pedals w/ replaceable pins, lizard skins logo lock on grips, '05 rockshox reba race dual air fork @ 115mm w/ bar mount poplock adjust
Bottom Line:
i was in the search for an aestheticlally appealing dirtjumping/trials/trail riding hardtail. after looking at the smaller custom builders and not finding anything, i looked at the giant website. it was exactly what i was looking for. this bike is a good all around playbike. it handles well on the trail, doing urban or jumping. the chainstays are perflectly short inspiring quick acceleration and easy manuals and wheelies. after the upgrades, my bike now weighs around 28 pounds and is more maneuverable and easily bunny hopped. the frame displays incredible stiffness whithout all the extra metal and weight of other jump hardtails. the front end tends to push around corners if you trail ride w/ a low saddle. this can be alleviated by raising your saddle or using a lower fork thus effectively increasing the head angle(reba is almost an inch lower than drop-off, yet still has 5mm more travel.) i give the frame a rating of 5(best i've ridden and best looking.) as for value i give it a 3 only because giant gave it a serious paint job and did some serious revisions to component spec for '06 such as chain guide and sram while the price stayed the same - damn! otherwise a good bike stock, perfect when outfitted with your own spec. so just buy the frame (it's available through a giant dealer) and build up your own spec.
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Submitted by
Luke wr.....ki
a
from orange CA USA Date Reviewed: November 1, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Mammoth...Flow
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$520.00
Purchased At:
direct from freind at giant
Strengths:
not too heavy decent on uphills solid of big dirt jumps good for the money nice fork suprisingly good on downhill and medium size drops manuals easily
Weaknesses:
seat feals terrible breaks need adjustment too often
Similar Products Used:
kona stuff
Bike Setup:
fit series 2 seat crankbrothers 5050 pedals maxis hanventure tires odi lizard skin lock-on grips
Bottom Line:
great all around hardtail works great on everyting super durable if you want to go ride a xc loop then hit up some dirt jumps and then do some down hill and then go for an urban ride this bike will do it all
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Submitted by
tom bob
a Downhiller
from usa minasoda Date Reviewed: October 29, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Strengths:
great bike good cranks good rims great breakes good frame one of the stronges bikes that i have riding and i will keep on riding it until it breaks thats how good it is so all you porople that are looking into byeing a bike like this get an stp 2 know because they are the best
Weaknesses:
not much really bad seat bad tyresand bad break bads
Similar Products Used:
kona stinky
Bottom Line:
IT IS THE BEST BIKE OUT NOW SO GO IN AND GET IT
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Submitted by
Kyle
a Downhiller
from West Linn, Oregon Date Reviewed: October 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Strengths:
Felt somewhat good. the fork felt really nice. brakes werent worn in all the way, but they seemed okay.
Weaknesses:
the gears were really flop. I would suggest getting a MRP guide or something similar, or just going SS. didnt feel any different than my P.1 Cr-Mo ... thus made it kinda boring ( IMOP )
Similar Products Used:
P.1, P.2, Coiler, Haro Extreme X2, kona stuff
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
get if if you cant afford something better. but I think your better off just buying this bike as a frame only. if your going to buy a complete bike, go with the Kona Stuff.
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Submitted by
Shane Tucker
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: September 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Adelaide Hills cycles
Strengths:
mines actually a 200 stp Zero, top of the line simply the best frame going! phsyco fork, mega cranks, great brakes and rims. unbreakble bars
Weaknesses:
uncomfy nel-air saddle, cheap pedals
Similar Products Used:
SPecialised, Norco Ryde, Azonic DS1
Bike Setup:
stock execpt seat and pedals
Bottom Line:
best free ride hardtail on the market, don't waste your time with any Iron House, Specialised or expecially Norco Crap (they Break like its goin gout of fassion!)
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Submitted by
Joe
a
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: September 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Store
Strengths:
It is absolutly amazing. Great feel and easy to ride. Great for dirt Jumps and street riding. Great for a variety of different riding.
Weaknesses:
I've broken a lot of things on the bike but it is just because of the way I ride... go big or go home.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stuff
Bottom Line:
It is a great bike and a must buy.
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Submitted by
eric
a Weekend Warrior
from ontario Date Reviewed: September 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Very strong frame, good crankset.
Weaknesses:
Forks aren't that great for big drops.
Bike Setup:
stock except yeti grips and 24 seven pedals.
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike for beginners or experts. It is great for the price, all good components. This is a great bike for drops,trials, and also amazing for skate parks, dirst jumps. go out and buy this bike!!
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Submitted by
Joe Arida
a Weekend Warrior
from Madison, WI, USA Date Reviewed: August 30, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Quarry, anywhere with jumps or drops
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
Budget Bikes
Strengths:
Everything, its light, good center of gravity, takes drops extremely well, good balance, the stock components are kickass
Weaknesses:
the only thing is when i do spins the chain falls off, i would recommend a chain guide
Similar Products Used:
Specialized P.2
Bike Setup:
Stock (for now)
Bottom Line:
This bike is an awesome bike for freestyle, jumps, drops, freeridin. this bike does it all, its not the greatest for racing but it still gets the job done. anyway, this bike is good for anyone who wants to go out n kickass on an awesome bike, its a good bike for anyone from beginner to expert. so everyone GO OUT AND BUY THIS BIKE!!
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Submitted by
Bill Edwards
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney Date Reviewed: August 26, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere with jumps
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Brakes,Derailer and forks.
Weaknesses:
Nearly everything.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stuff
Bike Setup:
Street
Bottom Line:
Poor frame and wrong parts for what the bikes made for. When I rode the bike the handlebars felt too low and i had to reach too far out to grab the handlebars. The rims buckled with one small case and the hubs lasted a matter of weeks.
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Submitted by
Nathan S
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne Date Reviewed: August 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Downhill /Jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Gold Cross
Strengths:
Strong frame,nice paint job,nice fork and cranks,rims are ok
Weaknesses:
The Hub Shafted has bent on myin, Seat rails have bent, Needs tougher rims,discs all ways rub,chain gets stuck In-between the crank and frame sometimes,Needs a chain guide
Similar Products Used:
Kona stuff,Giant Yukon
Bike Setup:
All stock,lizard skin protecter
Bottom Line:
Good bike for the price, When you get evey thing working right its a mad bike to ride.
Ill be changeing Hubs,new tires,bars,chain guide when i get the money.
Test ride the 2006 STP0 its MAD they have fixed most problems.
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Submitted by
Wm. L.
a
from Madison, WI, USA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Budget Bicycle Center
Strengths:
Fun, fun and more fun. Comes with great parts and setup and none of the compromises in parts or quality that many bike makers do to meet a price point. This bike is much more versatile than I expected. I even pull the Burley with it for short kids rides and a run to the grocery store.
I think the beauty might be the same length top tube I've liked for years, a short height for slow moves, short stays for climbing and slow moves and a head angle and wheel base that's stable at speeds and for landing.
Weaknesses:
Original seat was not good for me, but that's a personal thing.
It is so confidence inspiring that it needs warning sticker reminding you to wear your arm protection as well as leg protection.
This bike should have existed when I was 26 and not 46 years old.
Similar Products Used:
I did 2-3 test rides each of C-dale, Fisher, Kona and Specialized offerings and this guy brought the most grins and no desire to swap or change anything but the seat.
The Fisher offerings were promising, but had a bad Manitou fork where a straight rotor would rub when the fork was compressed, and used their cheap house brand of parts where Giant chose good first tier parts. Fisher also had China made frame with paint already chipping off on dealer floor.
Bike Setup:
Stock except swap for WTB saddle and Conti Diesel tire swap if I'm spending more time on dirt trails.
Bottom Line:
This bike needs a 10 and not 5 Chili rating scale. I have and have had a lot of bikes and none can do it all like this one. This started as selling a classic light racer I no longer used and not liking riding my dualie around town to play and practice spots. It ended up being the one bike to take on weekend and family trips, and ended up getting an almost old fart riding skinnies and jumps like he never expected.
Maybe it's because I pre-date BMX, but you just can't have fun as easily as you can on this guy. The K-Rads make for great street fun and make it a comfort bike on steroids for a family and friend or city ride and they stick on pavement. Knobby tires make it a better trail bike than I expected, but not for epic rides. The Schwinn Sting Ray I got in the 1960s was the last time going nowhere and doing nothing was so much fun.
This bike has honestly made me a better rider at the age of 46.
Thanks to Budget Bicycle Center, Madison, WI for not stocking just one bike, but two brands, several models and all of the sizes!
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Submitted by
Silas
a Downhiller
from swanton, VT, usa Date Reviewed: July 31, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anything with jumps
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
northstar sports
Strengths:
first of all its a giant. strong frame, perfect geometry, nice fork, rims, bars, crank, everything about it
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
giant rainier, kona(s) but everything i have ridden isnt close to this
Bike Setup:
stock for now because i have no money
Bottom Line:
awsome bike for dirt jumps, urban, all around everything. i have taken big drops with this and no problems at all, the fork is perfect. if you ride 4x, dirt jump, or urban you will love this bike, the geometry is so nice its unbeleivable
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Submitted by
brad klemmer
a Downhiller
from creighton Date Reviewed: July 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
none
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1250.00
Purchased At:
bike doctor saskatoon
Strengths:
pretty much everything
Weaknesses:
tires arent good for off road use
Similar Products Used:
kona stuff
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
great bike to learn on. Light and strong, Good for any kind of riding
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Submitted by
Ed
a
from Texas Date Reviewed: May 1, 2005
Trek Bruiser 1, GF Tassajara. Demoed fishers but 15.5" was too big and 13" was too small. 14" STP perfect.
Bike Setup:
Race face cranks 170mm. e13. sram 9 speed. wtb seat. Stout/skraxle front hub with wtb FR rim.
Bottom Line:
This bike is good. Great bump stability. No beginner has ever wrecked on it. 69/74 angles with a 16.0 inch chain stay seems like the best bike ever - except for maybe front wheel wash out in the corners - which is operator error. Can carry the seat high (inseam minus 4.5") for effecient pedaling on trails with obstacles up to 14 inches tall. I bought this bike for the fork. 15 lbs air max in the left. 55 or so max in the right. It is coil on the left and air on the right. If I knew more about riding and what direction my riding would consistently take I would have just built up a frame with an air only or coil only fork. This fork is a good do everything fork. A bit heavy. Goes where you point it and takes the bike with it... kind of like a bowling ball on the front of the bike.. but easy to lift?
Who should buy this bike? 1. Anybody that wants their bike to go exactly where they want it to go. Far and away the safest mountain bike I have ever loaned or ridden. People wreck on the other bikes but not on this one. Bump stability is amazing.
Who should not buy this bike? 1. People who like slack seat angles for whatever reason. 2. People who run skinny tires and would be better off building up an STP3 frame. 3. People who should buy an STP 2 or just the frame with included headset.
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Submitted by
eric
a Weekend Warrior
from madison, wi Date Reviewed: April 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:
quarry
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
budget bikes
Strengths:
supper sitf strong frame
Weaknesses:
nothing yet
Similar Products Used:
nothing this good
Bike Setup:
fox fork, mavic DH wheels, easton vice stem, fsa bar, hayes hydros, tru-vativ holzfeller w/team DH b/b, bling bling tires
Bottom Line:
this is a sick frame! budget originally told me that you couldnt get the frame buy itself. but Jeff Lenosky gave me the parts #'s and now i have my new frame. i have no complaints about this frame because the geometry is perfect and it is super burly(pierced top tube, brake gusset, headtube gusset, etc...)its a sweet bike for anyone wanting to do anything aggresive
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Submitted by
Sam
a Weekend Warrior
from Madison, WI, US Date Reviewed: April 11, 2005
stp frame, manitou shermin flick fork, sora deraileur, 40mm stem, 28" bar, e13 bashguard, lock-ons, wicked mosh pedals, much more
Bottom Line:
I highly reccomend this frame (I only bought it) over any others. This rips harder than anything i've ever ridden. THIS IS BETTER THAN ANYTHING ELSE OUT THERE!!!!
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Submitted by
John
a
from Cleveland, oh, usa Date Reviewed: April 6, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
century cycles
Strengths:
very strong, great geometry, decent weight, great value
Weaknesses:
i replaced pedals 1st month, stock works but i prefer removeable pins
Similar Products Used:
kona chase
Bike Setup:
stock, new pedals, lizard skin cs protecter
Bottom Line:
Excellent bike for the money, i was debating on what dj'er to buy and after looking/riding/specing parts, this is the one i picked. very happy with decision, feels very solid. If you are looking for a good all around bike that can ride trails or double as a street/dj'er this is a awsome choice. I am 5'9" i picked the 14" (smaller one) i like smaller bikes, this one fits great.
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Submitted by
ben graham
a Downhiller
from halifax, nova scotia, canada Date Reviewed: April 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
tantallon dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
bicycles plus in bedford
Strengths:
this bike is amazing, it manuals good, perfect for dirt jumps, street, and parks, bike rides good in trails ad okay for drops
Weaknesses:
the handle bars sit too low,maybe some tougher rims, although rhynolites arent too bad
Similar Products Used:
norco 604 street, 243, and a 4 hun
Bike Setup:
stp1 frame, e13 srs chainguide, 243 riser bars, 243 stem, mt 28 24 inch rims, hookworm tires,odessey marcell seat, hfx nine rear brake,intense lock on grips, odessey jim c. pedals,longer brake and rear derailluer cables,profile euro cranks.
Bottom Line:
this is a good bike, especialy if your switching from bmx like I did,or even if your looking for a new ride,frame is heavy duty stuff so anybody who weighs alot could ride it, it amazing for dirt jumps, street,and parks all around bike pretty much, definitly look at one if your buying a new bike,good bang for the buck! :) p.s if you live in halifax ,nova scotia go to tantallon dirt jumps, they are super fun
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Submitted by
andy holloway
a Racer
from ft. collins, co Date Reviewed: March 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Dirt Jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
PinkBike
Strengths:
I bought the frame and switched it out with my P.1 components. .. and OH MAN. The stp frame 15" is perfect for dirt jumping and urban riding. Skate parks and bmx tracks also much easier. Everything I can do on the P.1 is easier on the STP, its amazing. Very sturdy feeling. Very light for a bike that gets so much riding abuse.
Weaknesses:
Disc brake only, but thats not a big deal.
Similar Products Used:
The P series, Azonic Steelhead.
Bike Setup:
DJ3, rhino lites with arrow launch tires, Mx2 brake, other neat stuff.
Bottom Line:
Great bike for Urban/Park/DJ. I have cased some of the big line jumps at lake arbor and it held up fine, in fact the DJ3 bent before the frame gave in. 15" frame size is the only way to go, it spins in the air very easily. Great bike that makes a lot of things easier. . . i would recommend it.
http://simla.colostate.edu/~abhollow
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Submitted by
Neil
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto,ontario, canada Date Reviewed: February 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath
Strengths:
every thing is awesome. all products work well together. Every part is perfect. soo easy to manual and to do x-ups and other tricks.also it's lghter but as strong as any other freeride bike. frame is built light a tank. soo increadibly smooth it's not funny!
Weaknesses:
NONE!
Similar Products Used:
4 hun, stp 2, .243, p.3.
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
GET ONE! bet bike for money (price is in canadian dollars with tax) soo smooth and soo easy to manual. every thing is perfect
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Raaandy
a Racer
from Canberra, ACT , Australia Date Reviewed: January 31, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Onya Bike Warehouse
Strengths:
First off the bike is great value for money where else can you get a bike with hydros, 05 drop offs hussefelts and a nice burly frame for 900. My hydros work amazingly i touch Them and im grounded. The forks are also very plush and not too much but Not too little travel. The front 9 inch hayes rotor is very cool. Frame is beautifully setup so that you can ride trails if you want to but also dirtjump at the same time very nice.
Weaknesses:
Tires, I changed them to minions as they could not grip but there would be no need to change them if you werent doing some trails on it. Handlebars are alright but I wanted more rise for manuals, hops etc.
Similar Products Used:
Giant Yukon, Norco 250 dirt, and my racing Norco Team DH
Bike Setup:
Hayes HFX9, Scott pro strike handle bars, pazzaz stem, dual maxxis minions, 05 drop offs, hussefelts.
Bottom Line:
One of the greatest value bikes on the market. When you look at other bikes that have almost the same components (hydros, Good suspension) they cost about $1000. This is the only one in its price range to have those sort of components. Although some of the components were slightly cheaped i reckon its better cuz u get better main components ie Forks and brakes. Look NO FURTHER FOR A DIRTJUMPER/ FREERIDE
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Submitted by
vlad
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto Date Reviewed: January 29, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Bottom Line:
I just wanted to add something about the bike (i already wrote one review). Depending on where you live some components will be different so check the website. Some come with avid mechs brakes and some come with hydros and i think the rims are different too. I have no clue why the guys are saying these tires suck, if you ride street these are the best tires you can get for the price and quality, they are super light and work well in the dirt and on the pavement. The stem is also pretty good i dont know why it would creak and the bars would shift, sounds like its not tightened properly.The only thing you might have trouble with like it was already mentioned is your hubs because they are some no name kind but so far i had no trouble
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Submitted by
Rick
a
from Eugene, OR. USA Date Reviewed: January 24, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Hutch's Springfield
Strengths:
The frame has great geometry for BMX, urban, trials, and park riding. It is light and very responsive. With it's short chainstays it manuals and trials really good.
Weaknesses:
With the color satin putty I did put on a few stickers to get some style.
Similar Products Used:
I rode a small stumpjumper as my stunt-slalom bike for years and I Have test rode just about every attempt at a freeride hardtail from all major bike companies.
Bike Setup:
STP 1 frame, rock shox duke fork,(I know, kinda light) mavic 519 rims, race face cranks, and mrp chain guide.
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks. I am an intermediate stunt rider that greatly improved when I got this bike. The first week was a checklist of tricks that I have been trying for a while. Bunnyhop manuals, manual gaps, trials hops, pedal kicks, tail taps at skateparks, and it jumps great.
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Submitted by
riderx
a Downhiller
from australia Date Reviewed: January 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
king jarrah-dwellingup
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
TBE belmont
Strengths:
not a bad frame yet it lacks... focus nice BB height very urban head tube i like hayes, and the power is there, but they are (like all hydros) a hassle; rubbing, reach adjust winds itself out (more annoying than you think!).they do the job, look cool :-S unless you do trials, little cog is useless,(22T), take off front changer for less clutter and rub, use der. as chainguide.:-)(ghetto remedy) bars will do the job but i dont know for how much longer...*upgrade* the rynolite rims are the unspectacular oem ones, but im proud of them so far, plenty of drops to flat, major cases, dh runs on very low psi tires and only one major flat spot on the rear when i blew the side out of one of the k-rads. cant complain about cranks, solid allround, good BB, and cranks so far unbent, though very scratched. i cant get over how tiny that small ring is... no complaints about dehore rear derailleur.
Weaknesses:
very urban head tube angle (i included this one in both because i prefer downhill to street etc. so it does not work for me but may for others) disc brake gusset does nothing (impulse?) badge fell off... rock bottom hubs cannot deal with braking forcing from brakes especially front, broke an axle ($50)... seriously consider upgrading after buying. seat is pathetic, bent already, comfy as dipping yourself in honey and sitting on an ants nest in a thong.*upgrade* grips suck buy ODI's *uggrade* stem is the worst part of the bike, besides tires, it creaks, groans, looks gay, the bars have moved over in the clamp... sheesh, at least give us a name brand one*upgrade*. tires...kenda shame on you, never buy k-rads, holy rollers are 100 times better. i actually exploded them both in the first 2 weeks. Pedals offer little grip *upgrade* forks just aint that special, but at least you have the quality of a basic marzocchi and you own one of the big 4: manitou, marzocchi, rock shox and fox. whenever you get the chance, get DJ's, perfect freeride fork on a budget and f*&@ off strong. drop-off adjustment pretty average. the whole bike is black! except for rotors!
Similar Products Used:
none but have tried DMR trailstar, Surly instigator, trek 3700 (i think), oryx DD, and P.1 cromo and they all s@#* on this frame except trek... pffft
Bike Setup:
stock except ODI's, minion DHR 2.5 60a on the front (actually not bad urban tire) for strength and dirt grip, and good old hookworm on rear (kind of a thing with my riding buddies. for DH i have michelin comp 24's in 2.5 (best dry tire ive ever tried, expensive but worth it!) front derailluer absent.
Bottom Line:
im the kinda guy that doesnt buy most stuff unless it breaks, except your contact points with the bike ie. grips, and rubber, the most ride changing aspect of your bike, i like to experiment with tyres alot and i have about a dozen. anyway im running my bike as cheap as i can, but if i had some money, some serious changes need to be made to this bike. the stock components will get the job done, but with no particular finesse or style.if this is your second bike (after you realise the bike you got into mtb'ing on you realise is crap) this will please you with its performance. oh and its got to be the best value bike on the planet it desreves way more chillies than possible.
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Submitted by
Alec
a Downhiller
from Cairns,Australia Date Reviewed: January 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
whitfield
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
ALMOST EVERYTHING this is the most kick ass bike ever go out and buy it now if your looking for an awsome hardtail
Weaknesses:
The Kenda K-Rads are crap change those and its a perfect bike
Similar Products Used:
STP2 but this is beter
Bike Setup:
Stock except for tires and seat
Bottom Line:
I have the Aussie version and its awsome its slightly dif i think but i luv it great value buy the bike with new tires and its perfect oooh yer
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Vlad
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: January 16, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
cycle solutions
Strengths:
This bike comes stock with pretty good components-avid mechanical brakes,easton handlebars, sun rhyno lite welded rims, hussefelt cranks etc. This is a very nice bike for street and dj. It has an awsome frame which is half trials half moutainbike so if you are a little into trials this bike will be perfect for u. The frame is also very lite at around 4 pounds and the whole bike in total is in low 30es. The avid disk brakes are like no other mechanical brakes. They work in any weather and they are just as good as some lower quality hydros (and if you are wondering how they compare to hayes mx 2 that come on most bikes at this price its like comparing a supercycle to specialized demo 9). The wheels are also pretty strong, i had some trouble with them at the beginnig but once i retightened all the spokes i had no trouble since (just run high psi in your tires because these flat spot pretty easy). The fork is pretty good too, i find it similar to dj3s but a bit lighter. It works well and its very strong too and it looks cool so i like it. The rest of the bike is pretty solid as well so if you buy this bike you wont upgrade much.
Weaknesses:
Couple of days ago i noticed my cranks moving a bit up and down because of the bottom braket so the bb will need to be replaced soon. I guess its my fault tho because i was biking in the wet snow with salt and everything :(. As for the rest of the bike so far so good
Similar Products Used:
the closest competition is the cannondale chase, specialized p.2, and the new gary fisher free ride bikes
Bike Setup:
Single speed with a rennen tensioner and a new eastern bikes bmx seat
Bottom Line:
This is the best dj/street bike for the money. It has quality parts that wont break for a while and its also pretty lite comparing to the competition. I dont know what else to say its just a great bike for the money so if your looking for a good urban/dj bike, this is it.
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