Frame is very strong, welds are good. I like the stand over height for someone who isn't very tall. It's very comfortable geometry and pretty much bulletproof.

Does not fit a tapered fork

Great bike, never had problem, wish it would fit 650b wheels.

Looks good, short chain stays, Chain Guide Mounts, Modular Drop outs, Easy to maneuver, and low stand over height. Can be set up for 4X, Freeride, DJ, trail, and they are making 29er drop outs for it now.

Wish it had 1.5 head tube.

The small makes a good bike to fling around, and sweet to tear up the DS, X4 Tracks, The Long, makes and sweet freeride / Trail bike. Over all just a fun bike to ride!

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super stiff, compact geometry, really fast in the turns, I can fit a 2.3-2.4 tire. wheelies like a champ.

only the components i used to have on it.

uber strong, this bike has made me a better rider, i can take lines i never dreamed of before, just think and the bike reacts, its great for railing turns, blasting through rock gardens, snaking through boulders, but it really excels in the air. this bike makes me want to hit jumps, its a great ride. I've started exploring the trail in a whole new mindset, "where can i land that to transition into the next one." I ride it as a ss trail bike, bomb proof and resilient. Ive raced it on some short tracks a few times, but it was rather exhausting, compared to my xc race bike, but then again i can't constantly train on my xc bike like i can on this one. i haven't raced any 4cross, but i imagine it would rock it.

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Super versatile
great looks
fast in corners
great geometry for dh, freeride and dj

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The 05 version of this bike is amazingly versatile. Its great for climbing and smooth for going down. Its great for slopestyle trails and its easy to catch air with it.
During summertime, I pretty much live on this beauty.

I recommend this frame to any kind of rider that is willing to have some serious fun.

the price is on this frame is CRAZY LOW!!!! Its yhe best deal I have ever made.

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-Made in USA (Kinesis fabrication facility in Portland Oregon)
-Comes in a good range of sizes, unlike many FR hardtails
-Cantilever brake mounts, there if yah need them
-Geometry makes good balance between FR, XC, and DJ
-Black ano color, embossed logo, well done cable routing, other details

'04 version and older (mine is) lacks chain guide tabs.
Fat head gusset may limit steering lock with some triple-clamp forks. But hey, if you run a triple clamp, are gonna try to do bar spins?

Very well made frame for a good price (easy to find a close out). MC uses some of the best materials and fabrication techniques in the business, and the design is top notch. The 2005 and later version is probably gonna cost you more, but is worth the investment if you want the (very nice) swapable single speed / multi-gear rear end, or plan to run a chainguide.

As you might suspect from the canti-tabs and geometry, this isn't as specific-purpose a bike as, say, the Morphine, but its still hugely stout and capable "extreme hardtail". I run a fairly traditional XC stem / bar combo, and it still wheelies / manuals / slaloms great, and is just enough reach to keep climbing bearable.

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Nice welds and reinforced headtube and seatube junctions make the bike look stout. Tight geometry, solid feel. Can be used for XC, freeride, or street. Love the powdercoat white or red. Pretty clean cable routing

Dropout developed a crack but this issue is solved with replacable dropouts for the new models.

I don't think there is a better value out there for a burly hardtail. Compare to Cannondale, Banshee, Devinci, SantaCruz all those bikes will set you back twice as much as the MC. And besides the price, the bike handles beautifully and looks just as good. The short chainstays allow for manuals that last all day long and the tight geometry makes it feel like the bike is an extension of your body. When you get on the pedals hard, the bike accelerates with no flex. It just feels solid. Just one look at the thick yoke, reinforced headtube and seatube junctions, and thick square chainstays and you figure out why. The best part about this frame is its versatility. When I take the bike out to the trails I throw on a set of grippy tires and keep up with all those spandex boys on the climbs. Then I get to the top of the trail, lower the seat, and just rip the downhill sections. Powdercoat red is still gorgeous after 2 years 8 mo despite some hard falls. I would subtract 1 chilli because a part of the drive side dropout cracked all the way through, but this will not be an issue in the new models, just check out a picture of the new replaceble dropouts.
I highly recommend this frame for those of you who split their time between aggressive street riding during the week and abusive trail riding on the weekend. If you're just into XC, this bike is overbuilt and probably just a bit overweight for your needs. BUT that slight weight handicap is probably well worth the money you'll save.

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great for outrunning ogres, trolls, cave dwellers, whites, ghosts, gouls, vampires, nasty stirges and anything else that wants to eat you.

no suspension.................especially when you are riding for you life.

great frame with unyielding strength. awesome.

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Strength! The frame is light(5lbs) but is built for punishment. Black Ano finish is stealth. Welds.

??? I've heard the head angle is a little steep but I have NO complaints. No 8" rotor compatibility.

Ahhhh...Now I know why I missed my old hardtail so much. I used to have so much fun on the old Kona Roast. Went to a 7 inch full susp. bike and just felt like I didn't have any control over the wandering rear wheel. Now comes the Rumble...

Steep headangle you say? I guess if you had a 4" fork on it. I have a 5" Sherman Firefly and this thing sits just fine. This is the hardtail I've been dreaming of.

NEGATIVES: No negative's I can find for this frame. Had problems with back ache after long rides on my previous hardtail. Got a Thudbuster Short Travel seatpost and now riding trails is great.

I like to stop and stop fast. I was bummed when I could only put a 6" rotor on the back, but as long as I have an 8" in the front I'm happy and I've notice the 6" does the job just fine.

POSITIVES: Where to start. The geometry I just love. It's perfect for riding aggresive trails. Coupled with the Firefly this thing just rips. I have a freeride/aggresive trail setup because I ride hard and don't want to be replacing components. Pretty sure this build is over 30 pounds. Uphill, the bike is a tad heavy, but it gets up pretty efficiently. When the trail points level or down this thing is pure unadulterated fun. I wanted a hardtail that could tear downhill and I got what I wanted. It's not going to soak up anything in the back obviously but for an aluminum HT it's not bad at all. Bunny hops/wheelies? Yes sir. It does it willingly.

What really made me happy with this frame is it's flickability. Could be that I cam from a 7" FS bike, but I can toss this thing around in the air with ease. The whole bike just feels right.

I haven't tried any big drops over 3 feet, but I'll repost when I do. The black ano is killer looking. So clean and stealth. Even makes the dirt easy to clean off too!

I've never been on a bike that I felt so immediately comfortable with. Actually with a lighter build this thing could be a great XC/All mountain rig that could climb for days. I would highly recommend picking one up. Urban, DJ, Freeride, XC even...this frame could potentially do them all. I'm so happy with this puppy and have always wanted a mountain cycle. Plus only $250!!! Wow!! Thinking of getting a SIN now for DH. This thing RIPS!!!

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Well balanced, corners well, jumps well, sprints well and feels responsive on trails out here in bend.

They do not make a 21" seat tube x 25"TT for larger riders because this would make an awesome trail frame.

Love this frame just wish it was larger for my 6ft 6" frame.

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Great geometry for "doing it all" This frame is awesome for the rider who who loves long rides and likes to hit everthing the trail has to offer. A very unique and neat looking frame. I sometimes catch myself just gazing at it's brilliance. If you are an experienced rider and you mount a quality fork on this thing you can absolutely fly on this bike. This is the type of frame that eats up flowing fast single track. It can handle the rock gardens, but you might want to think about finding the natural lines instead of just dropping off rocks.(which is just as fun) A low maintenance goto bike with great all around, all mountain characteristics. Jumps well if have BMX or DJ experience. Legs make great rear shocks if you can use them right.

None that I can think of, unless you simply hate hardtails or you put a piece of junk fork on it. This Frame deserves a quality fork. Haven't tried a thudbuster yet, but I bet it would make this bike much more bareable on climbs or when hauling ass on the flats.

Love this bike and depend on it to take me far into the woods and back with a huge smile on my face the whole time. Depends on what your into and what kinds of trails you like to ride. If you have a favorite trail that flows well and is not too rocky, get this frame and your speed on this trail will dramatically increase. Strong as hell! I'm 6'2 215 lbs. and I can't hurt this frame unless I first hurt myself.

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