Extra stiff design and 10 full inches of plush rear wheel travel that's able to take abuse form any course. Features 4 bar Horst Link design with sealed bearing pivots. Fully active under pedaling and braking. Custom valved Romic Double adjustable shock or Manitou 6 Way Shock. Replaceable derailleur hanger.
Submitted by
sam hall
a Racer
from england Date Reviewed: September 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
oaky freeride dh section
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
i have only owned this bike for a short period but i have had many downhill bikes and this is the best, it moves nice, feels nice and is overall a great bike,it looks phat and i just find it a brilliant bike
Weaknesses:
none!! this is a dh machine
Similar Products Used:
demo 8
Bike Setup:
manitou travis triple intrinsic,hope pro2 hubs front and rear,race face diabolus bars and grips,hayes soles front and rear,sun single track rims,shimano saint cranks, crankbrother 50/50 pedalsmrp chain device
Bottom Line:
top dh/fr bike
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Submitted by
Kevin A.
a Downhiller
from San Jose, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: March 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Whistler
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At:
Azonic direct @ Sea Otter
Strengths:
10" of Horst-link suspension! Well-built, good welds. Flat black is nice.
Weaknesses:
A little on the heavy side but who's counting?
Similar Products Used:
GT DHi, Giant DH, Karpiel Disco/Army, Spec. Big Hit
Great frame for the price. Ride is unbelievable. Set the link to the highest setting and it becomes a free-ride bike, pedals well. Set it to the lowest setting and it's a DH monster.
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Submitted by
David
a Downhiller
from New Mexico Date Reviewed: November 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Greenfish
Strengths:
Very stiff frame great suspension High quality through out all frame. Bottom Bracket seems high but the it requires more sag thus keeping wheels glues to ground so dont let higher BB turn you off. Bomb proof for sure
Weaknesses:
NONE!!! Just whould like more color options
Similar Products Used:
Banshee Scream, Foes Fly, RM7, V10, Norco shore and La Bruja
Bottom Line:
This product is right up there with the big name brands. I have had alot of bikes and the quality is as good or better than most. See one in person and you'll know what I am talking about.
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Submitted by
John Nukem
a Downhiller
from Delta Canada Date Reviewed: August 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Every Trail on Noth Shore and Whistler
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
Bikeroom
Strengths:
Very strong, handles everything a rider can throw at it, nice geometry (except BB height), FSR suspension at a good price
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy, BB is very very high
Similar Products Used:
Azonic Eliminator
Bike Setup:
888RC, Double Track rim, Hayes brake, etc
Bottom Line:
It's a solid bike, nothing weak on it
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Submitted by
Rider Seventytwo
a Downhiller
from El Segundo Date Reviewed: July 9, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Del Cerrio
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
Very Strong, has a great range of adjustments, matte black finish looks cool. The standard spacing makes the build easy.
Weaknesses:
There aren't to many, but I'm not crazy about the Swinger 6way shock and there is not much clearance for the shock spring it sometime rubs the frame. Also the frame is on the heavy side
Similar Products Used:
Ironhorse Yakuza Ojiki
Bike Setup:
888RC forks, hayes9 brakes, Azonic Outlaw rims, Kenda Bluegroove 2.5 tires front and back. Raceface Atlas cranks and seatpost, azonic A-frame pedals
Bottom Line:
The versatility of this frame is great put the bottom bracket in the high position and it will take the biggest hucks and drops you have the nerve to try, lower the botton bracket to the lowest position and you have a slack headangle low bottom bracket rocket for downhill racing and the middle position is just for having a blast. My only gripe is the lack of clearance for the shock, it might become a problem if you want to upgrade the shock (watch out for spring rub on the seat struts). I would buy the frame all over again when it's all said and done.
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