Submitted by
DevinciPinner
a Weekend Warrior
from Vernon, B.C, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2010
Strengths: Great build, very strong frame, good welding, 2008 boxxer race - great, great DH bike, no problems with the gearing or brake systems.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
This bike is great, i am very hard on my bikes and so far there has been no problems at all, this bike is great for DH and Freeride, i recomend this bike to everyone who likes riding DH and freeride.
Similar Products Used: Giant Glory, Devinci Wilson, Norco A-line
Bike Setup: 2008 Boxxer Race, double track rims, hayes hydrolic brakes.
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Submitted by
SAVAGE-RIDER
a Weekend Warrior
from Barrie
Date Reviewed: December 29, 2008
Strengths: - Good Frame
- Nice Welding
- Daredevil parts aren't as bad as they say they are.
- Looks good.
- This bike is awesome!
- Variable suspension travel
- Drop off triples are not bad.
Weaknesses: - NONE
Bottom Line:
Bottom line. This bike DOES NOT compair to my last bike at ALL.
Ive owned this bike for about a month now. Hasent seen alot of action since it is winter..Took it out to the trails today. Performs really well in deep and hardpacked snow. Drop off triples aren't too bad. The bike is a bit heavy but does not feel heavy at all when riding. Rockets downhills and pedals well up them.
I'll give the bike 5/5 for value since it had a 2500.00 pricetag new and i bought it used after 4 months for 925.00 CAD.
Overall rating...4.5/5 just cause the drop off's make it a bit heavy...so lets just say 5/5
Similar Products Used: Oryx 66 spitfire
Costco B.S
Bike Setup: Devinci Johnson - Stock
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Submitted by
Metalforever
a Downhiller
from Calgary,Alberta,Canada
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2008
Strengths: Strong and rigid, Lifetime Warranty, Looks good, rides well. Comes fairly well spec'd,(except for fork). Two travel positions.
Weaknesses: Stock fork, Does not corner as well as I would like.
Bottom Line:
It's a good Intermediate Freeride/downhill bike, Could handle better. It is very fun to ride. If your looking for something that will take the big hits but still handles fairly well, this is the bike for you.
Bike Setup: Frame set to 180mm travel, Rock Shox Boxxer Team, Truvative Holzfeller Cranks, Syncros DPS32 laced to Ringle demon hubs.
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Submitted by
Rob Cronin
a Downhiller
from Saltspring Island
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2007
Strengths: i love the frame,it's strong, good amount of travel, good weight, awesome for freeride but can do downhill too. and it looks good, lots of frames work well but look like something that came out the back of a cow but when you look at it, you can't help but say "damn that guy's got a nice johnson".
Weaknesses: it comes with truvativ Hussefelt cranks, mine came loose, kind of a hassle, but other than that nothing
Bottom Line:
awesome bike, i love mine, it just takes whatever jumps or drops you take it off and rips it up on the downhill course. if you are a serious freerider then this is a good bike for you, i would suggest getting new forks, drop offs are ok for a while but they don't stay good, my friend used to have some and they started sticking and leaking after a while.
Similar Products Used: it's unique, works like a dream and looks sexy
Bike Setup: DHX 3, Marzocchi Shiver (none of that drop off crap), e-13 guide, Kenda Blue Groove tires
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Submitted by
Luke Jaeger
a Downhiller
from Langley
Date Reviewed: October 9, 2006
Strengths: frame compnents exepting the rims
Weaknesses: the shock came with a low spring rate so But before it bottomed out it hit the seat and tore it a bit, and the weld frum the frame to the steer tube has a but of a lip in ot. i thought it was a crak..but other than thats NOTHING
Bottom Line:
KIK ASS BIKE! i loves it its really plush, fun to ride, good frame good components extremely fun! i reccomend this bike to anyone who loves to have fun!
Strengths: Frame is superb, very strong, great attention to detail and excellent frame specs, including 1.5" headtube 83mm BB shell and 150mm x 12mm bolt through rear axle. The horst link gives superb suspension action. And the Manitou metel does a very good job, especially after i had it custom tuned at tftunedshox. I bought this bike and stripped it to fit my own stuff, so cannot comment on the componetry.
Weaknesses: none so far
Bottom Line:
I've used this bike for downhill, cross country - yes it does go uphill well too. Drops upto 18foot and street. From Scotlands DH tracks, to the French Alps and the Sierra Nevada range in Spain. It takes everything i throw at it in its stride and just begs to be pushed harder. It is a very stable bike when pointed downhill, but is still nimble enough to be thrown around even the tightest singletrack and skinniest shore that I've ridden. Nice frame details like the uninterrupted seatube, massive rear tyre clearance, adjustable travel and wheelbase (for 24" wheels) and replaceble dropouts on both sides. I certainly would get another one of these if i had to choose again.
Similar Products Used: Mountain cycle shockwave, intense m1, specialized demo 8, specialized big hit
Bike Setup: Medium frame '05 frame with stock parts except... marzocchi dc shivers with mojo kit and direct mount stem, race face diablous cranks, e13 drs, saint brakes, hope bulb hubs with mavic 729 rims, easton ea70 bars and seatpost, michelin comp32 and maxxis high roller dual ply 2.5, wellgo b57 pedals
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