Submitted by
Sam H.
a Downhiller
from Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Date Reviewed: April 10, 2007
Strengths: Strengths?umm...i'd say that frame is a freaking tank...super strong compare to other DH frame I've seen...Through Axel at the back just like add an extra shield on that bike!! and it looks swe~e~e~t and + it has a front deraliour hanger tube thingy...really helps for freeriding
Weaknesses: I'm more a freerider,so its a little heavy,but i got that bike for so cheap!how could you resist a cheap awsome bike? oh yea also if you left your seat post a little bit too low,your seat post might hit that one part right next to the rear shox(but all it has done is only a couple sratches)
Bottom Line:
You've gotta love this bike if you ever have a chance to ride it!!this bike just make me buffed for all huge drops!! its stiffness makes me very confident on going faster,its weight just push me down to a point where I've never felt befroe on the same trail,AWSON BIKE
Strengths: Super Strong Frame. You will not damage this one easily. Great geometry. Soaks up big hits and little bumps well. Sturdy and confidence inspiring. Well made.
Weaknesses: A bit on the heavy side, but this is basically the reason that it feels so sturdy and durable.
Bottom Line:
Buy it if you want a reliable and strong frame that will last years. Makes a good used pick up since it is built to last. It might do fine on technical trails and rocky terrain, but do not buy it if you are wanting to ride cross country. I have ridden it for freeride and downhill. This bike pedals well considering its nature and really shines on the downhills and in landing big hits. I bought it used, and I think it is an excellent pickup!
This bike is pretty good for the money, the best upgrade i have done to it is changing from shimano to sram. The frame itself is heavy, i weighted the frame bb headset and rear axle at 15pounds for a medium frame. Im having problems with the rear suspension design, the bolt holding the rear shock keeps bending and im having play in the rear, have to fix it after a couple rides. thinkin of changing the frame for something lighter this season
Bike Setup: 06 boxxer worldcup, juicy7s, mag30rims on wtb hub, race face north shore cranks, sram x9 derailleur and shifter, sic stem and easton monkey bar. parts remaining are stock
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Submitted by
Andrew Ingersoll
a Downhiller
from Boulder Colorado
Date Reviewed: October 25, 2006
Strengths: EVERYTHING! This bike is awesome the horst link is sooo responsive. Absolutly no complaints. Plus Iron Horse has about the BEST customer service of all bike companies.
Weaknesses: Weird BB size but thats it. You might want a shock with High and low speed dampening.
Bottom Line:
I you want a killer bike that feels just as comfortable on the race course as on the North Shore drops of Vancouver this is it. This is pretty much the racing version of the Specialized Bighits' (bigger better and faster!) BUY THIS BIKE!!!
Strengths: Everything!!!I built this bike from scratch,from the ground up.I even fabricated some of the parts my self.I didn't want a bike that everybody had plus I saved a lot of money.The frame is so beefy, more than most! This bike is so plush,you can take any drop in front of you!!!!!!!!!
Weaknesses: NOTHING!!!If there was I would have fixed it or changed it out!!!!
Bottom Line:
This bike is one of the most fattest bikes ever built!Get one if you ride hard core downhill or freeride,it could take anything!!!
Similar Products Used: demo 9, big hit,you name it,I tried it.
Bike Setup: sgs pro DH 04,bomber 888,fox vanilla rear with lock out
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Submitted by
Marshall
a Downhiller
from Torrance, CA
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2005
Strengths: *This is an update to my review below*
Great entry level DH bike (this model is no longer available. They have the Sunday series for '05 and 06) This is the bike that got me into DH'g. I couldn't afford a full on DH rig until I saw this bike @ Supergo. I figured, why not? If I don't like it, I can sell it.
Weaknesses: I does have some wierd sizes to it. I wasn't aware of this at first. A headset was a headset to me. I didn't know the difference. The headset is a 1.5, the rear axel is 165MM and the bottom bracket is 100mm. The seatpost is a strage size as well, I can't think of the measurement offhand. When I replace the existing one with a Race Face, I have to use a shim to make it fit.
This is just my opinion- I didn't like the E.13 chainguide. I prefer MRP chainguides. It isn't a "weakness" per see, but one of the things I didn't like about the bike from the start.
Some say the bike is heavy, with a DH rig, do you really care?
Bottom Line:
I have upgraded this bike beyond belief! But the bottom line is that it isn't and wasn't necessary. I did it because I wanted to. I was very time consuming, but worth it. With all the different from normal sizes, I had to investigate a lot to find out which product was what I considered best. My bike is pretty much bulletproof now.
This bike is fantastic out of the box, so if you are concerned about the value, it is great!
Bike Setup: Marzocchi Shiver DC, Race Face Diablous cranks, stem and bars, MRP chain guide, DT-Swiss 440 FR Hugi hubs. Atomlab DHR rims. Cane Creek Double XC headset. SDG big boy seat. Next purchase is a Race Face Diablous seatpost. Nokian tires 3.0 front 2.6 rear.
Submitted by
vic pasieka
a Downhiller
from edmonton
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2005
Strengths: first of all that was not me at the botom some dum ideot is trying to drop the rating of this wiked bike... first of all yes the grips do wear out but thats just not good enuf to drop the rating.the bike isnt that hevy for the size of the toobing used...look at last years a line 65 pounds and this bike is just 45 pounds + it makes every bike look like a tooth pike besid it.
Weaknesses: the grips. the shiffter cadle snaps after a will not eny big problems
Bottom Line:
this bike is asome for the price cand bet the deal.
Similar Products Used: big hit, wilson and team DH
Bike Setup: bone stock
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Submitted by
peter huisinga
a Downhiller
from bainbridge, WA, U.S.
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2005
Strengths: Wow... best value of any buy I've ever bought. Very plush 5th element, solid cranks, smooth e-13 guide, Awesome wheels. Everybody talks about mag 30s and the like, but these laserdisc DH wheels haven't had to be trued since i got it. My friends rear mag 30 went out in 3 weeks. Very good tires and responsive handling. Hubs
Weaknesses: I snapped the bottom chainstay, had to pay $60, but ironhorse got it to me really fast. Not good geo. for an 8 inch fork. Shifter sucks @$$ and It brok in like 3 &$*^$& hours of &*^&)% riding! Brakes such even worse.
Bottom Line:
The value you can get out of this bike far outweighs its cons. It's my current bike and I'm very happy with it. This bike is for the Begginers to the most seasoned veterans.
The rear suspension developed play after two weeks of riding and only got worse from there. Initialy apears to be a great value for the money but you get what you pay for. Don't waist your money on an Iron horse, save up a little more and get something worth having, you'll be gald you did.
Strengths: 1.5" Headtube, FSR geometry, 5th Element
Weaknesses: Original chainstay was horribly designed in the 2003 SGS. E.Thirteen makes the upgrade that is worth it! Solves lateral movement problem. Original RockShox Boxxer Race, could have chosen a little bit better of a fork to go along with the strength the bike has.
Bottom Line:
Pretty good bike for the money. So good I am racing this for a second year b/c it has held togheter well. Unfortuantly they don't make the SGS models anymore, but if you can find one, it's worth looking into buying.
Similar Products Used: Giant DS1, Specialized Big Hit, Specialized Demo 9
Bike Setup: 2.5 Maxxis tires, SIC stem and handlebar, 2004 rear upgrade kit, SRAM drivetrain, 38T Blackspire cainring
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Submitted by
Dave York
a Downhiller
from Woodinville, Washington, USA
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2005
Strengths: Best bang for the buck out of the box. The combination of all the components with a great frame design is bulletproof.
Weaknesses: The Boxer Race is a little springy due to the lack of adjustability. (so i got rid of it) The rear shock assembly was really squeeky (fixed this by taking it apart and greasing it all up) The tires appear to be cheaply made but are very affective.
Bottom Line:
This bike was the best bang for the buck i could find. I looked for nearly 3 years for the best burly full suspension bike, and this is the one. For the price you cant go wrong. I did have to go through th rear linkage to grease everything up to stop the squeeking (Supergo didnt grease the bike at all when building it). I do a lot of downhill and freeriding with this bike on the current setup and it is the best ive fallen down a hill on. It takes near everything and asks for more. I hope to rebuild the wheels and upgrade the hubs and headset, other than that she is set.
Favorite Trail: Whistlers A-line, and South Seatac
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: supergo store in Seattle
Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz Bullit`s, Norco VPS Launch, Atomik & A-line, Haro Extreme, intense M1, Kona Stinky, Stinky dee lux, and Stab, Specialized Big hit`s, the list goes on...
Bike Setup: Mostly stock setup still except for an Axiom downhill seat, new set of Monster T's up front and new tires (same ones but the 2.7 up front). Im also in the process of changing the grips and looking for a new larger front ring (36T or 38T).
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Submitted by
boyer
a Downhiller
from bethlehem,pa, usa
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2004
Strengths: whoo! i paid the cheapest for this bike! totally love it. the parts alone cost more than the price.
Weaknesses: the derailler hanger bolts are way too short. get longer ones. the rear shock hardware does not fit flush. after 3 weeks of iron horse mailing me new pieces, i have to have a machinist cut me a custom spacer to prevent play in the shock. (even with the play in the shock i rode this hard. 6 ft to flat concret and ya dont even feel it)
Bottom Line:
sweet bike, just hope you dont have to go thru the 3 weeks it took me to get the bike running well
