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Iron Horse Yakuza Sohon Bucho Downhill Full Suspension
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User Reviews
Submitted by
andypav
a Downhiller
from columbus GA Date Reviewed: July 14, 2011 Strengths: its INSANLEY durable. no frame flex at all. i have an 08 boxxer race on it and it complements the bike nicely. i have the 5th element progressive in the rear, finely tuned by myself its nice. no its perfect. im 220lbs and theres very little pedal bob. its such an amazing set up and so inexpensive...the company is now called AIRBORNE not ironhorse. they still make the yakuza, they just call it something gay Weaknesses: of course its heavy....but its a downhill bike? you get what u pay for. get over it or get some lighter parts. i love it. i race it. its heavy. its heavy blah blah its awesome Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: diablo freeride park Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $750.00 Purchased At: friend Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: rockshox 08 boxxer race 5th element progressive azonic everything sram the rest of it. nuke proof 550 lbs spring hayes stroker ace brakes
Submitted by
yakuzafx40
a Downhiller
from ireland Date Reviewed: June 21, 2009 Strengths: the bike is very sturdy due to its weight but it remarkably monuverable! thick frame blast trought any thing! responsive if u have the right set up! Weaknesses: i have spent lots of money tryin 2 cut the weight of it! i have mine at about 42-3 lbs Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anything with a slope ahaha Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1050.00 Purchased At: sum guy in cork :P Similar Products Used: norco aline, lapirre froggy, giant glory, specialized demo 9-8, grossman 520, ironhorse yakuza kumicho type r! Bike Setup: ironhorse yakuza frame, Fox 40's(white),fox 5.0,sunline v1 bars,easton vice stem,tomson saddle post,shimano 105 derailer and 9speed cassette,azonic outlawz(white and black spokes)wellego lg1 breaks,ti saddle,suline grips hayesn hfx nine,maxxis tires,and few other bits  
Submitted by
rockin downhiller
a Downhiller
from Belmont, CA US Date Reviewed: November 30, 2008 Strengths: Bulletproof frame will handle anything you throw at it. I felt very confident on the bike when hitting the trails. Weaknesses: Shock is always loose and is a really expensive fix sounds horrible. Frame feels a little small. Derailler sucks. Really heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: dead campers Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $950.00 Purchased At: pinkbike Bike Setup: everything stock exept fork, brakes, derailler, and cassette
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ulysses liquigan
a Downhiller
from manila Date Reviewed: May 29, 2008 Strengths: got the frame from a friend who bought it from japan, Very stiff frame, throw everything at it, and you'll be surprised with the results. can go fast and fly good, hit and jump everything, very nice frame indeed Weaknesses: the rider Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Philippine DH Trails Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $600.00 Purchased At: friend bought it home from japan Similar Products Used: - Bike Setup: FOX 40 FORK, FOX DHX 5.0, vision chainguide (LG1 taiwan ver. look-a-like, hussefelt cranks, da bomb wheels, low-rise handlebars, et al.
Submitted by
ethan
from CA Date Reviewed: May 11, 2008 Strengths: good rear shock and a bullet proof frame Weaknesses: about 46 lbs and the front shock wont move more than an inch unless you take it off a building (not adjustable Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mathis Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $899.00 Purchased At: Ebay Bike Setup: stock
Submitted by
Eric
a Downhiller
from Flagstaff, A-town Date Reviewed: January 28, 2008 Strengths: Just about everything. Back shock is plush as hell. The frame is bulletproof. Good components. Awesome tires. Scores a 9 out of 10 in the badass-ness category. You can almost fly. Weaknesses: heavy...not good for going UP by any means. I walk most of the remotely steep hills. The front fork came wayyy too stiff, I got that taken care of and now it is much better. Brakes are kinda crappy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: too many Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $750.00 Similar Products Used: Kona Stinky dee Lux (awesome), Specialized Demo 9 (also awesome) Bike Setup: fatty 
Submitted by
Duvon Thomas
a Weekend Warrior
from Yokosuka, Japan Date Reviewed: November 8, 2007 Strengths: The bike is a thing of beauty. It's suspension allows me to tackle much more than I thought possible. Great price for those like me who arer just entering the downhill scene. Weaknesses: After lugging this thing up the side of a few hills and mountians I can say with certainty that it's heavy. If you are a person of slight build, you might want to buy something lighter or find a good friend to carry it up for you. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Duck Pond (Zushi) Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1100.00 Purchased At: RSCycle Similar Products Used: Kona Big hit, Giant STP Bike Setup: Stock until something breaks
Submitted by
andre rivera
a Downhiller
from santa barbara Date Reviewed: October 8, 2007 Strengths: frame is solid feels great looks freakin awesome! can take whatever you throw at it great for drops and racing Weaknesses: them damn rst forks but i got rid of them the manitou metel is kinda sucky but ok the heaviest bike i've ridden Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: knapps Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: $750 Similar Products Used: kona stinky Bike Setup: drop off triples- stock
Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: October 4, 2007 Strengths: Frame is nearly bulletproof, very steady the faster you go. Easily upgradable and it will last me a while. Weaknesses: Both front and back shocks are a little slow but work fine for what i do (beginning freeride) and i can always upgrade everything later. The thing is flippin heavy, not really a downside, just a fact. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: RScycle.com Similar Products Used: Intense M3 Bike Setup: Stock
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Evan Krisiunas
a Downhiller
from Burlington CT Date Reviewed: October 2, 2007 Strengths: great fork and rear shock brakes work well very strong frame will take alot Weaknesses: a little heavy but expected my stem seems to be loose no matter how tight the screws are but that could be a defect Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Nepaug Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $899.00 Purchased At: rscycle.com Bike Setup: Everything stock
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stephan graef
a Downhiller
from cork.ireland Date Reviewed: September 24, 2007 Strengths: awesome bike nice frame does da job 4 wat i do Weaknesses: rst forks cld b beta other wise gud Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: trackton Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $950.00 Purchased At: rscycle Similar Products Used: big hit . scott octane Bike Setup: rst 180ml forks hayes highdros nice sohon bucho frame . and a nice 8inch rear shock
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Fernie Fernandez
a Downhiller
from El Paso, Texas, USA Date Reviewed: September 6, 2007 Strengths: Everything Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: Randall Scott Cycle Similar Products Used: Nothing Bike Setup: Stock
Submitted by
Danny
from Reading, PA, US Date Reviewed: July 29, 2007 Strengths: this is an updated review @ 3 months. Still a strong frame. still a very capable dependable bike for the price. also, for the guy under me complaining about IH's service and all that because he can't get the bike, he has no business reviewing the bike. he doesn't even have the bike. people like this lack some great deals of inteligence and because they're frustrated they put bad reviews on the BIKE that they don't even have. get it through your thick head. this is reviewing the BIKE not the COMPANY or the fact that you don't have the bike yet and you want it. Weaknesses: sure it's heavy. Mine's at about 46lbs, but for the price its fine and it feels lighter than it is. plus, if you really want you can lighten it up (tubeless, light rims, air shocks, etc). and the RST fork isn't the greatest so i did upgrade it. Marz Super T, check it out: http://gallery.mtbr.com/showphoto.php/photo/112795/cat/500/ppuser/317850 also, one more thing. the rear coil is a bit soft for me. i weigh right around 160, and it's GREAT for the downhills, but when you start getting into the medium sized drops it bottoms out. so i gotta get a firmer spring, not the end of the world. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anything that points down. Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $899.00 Purchased At: rsCycle Similar Products Used: Rocky Mountain RM7 dh, Yakuza Aniki Bike Setup: stock except road saddle, white 185mm Super T, White BMX platforms with replaceable pins. 
Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from Vernon B.C. Canada Date Reviewed: July 3, 2007 Strengths: Dont know yet, I've been waiting for this bike for almost 4 months now. BTW the bike was supposed to take 1 to 2 weeks for delivery. Weaknesses: I've contcted Iron Horse and they dont give a shat about me or my order! I told them I'm really getting frustrated waiting and they told me to cancel my order anytime!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another weakness is that they r built on the other side of the world! Why should I buy stuff that is made in China when there is comparable stuff from companys closer to home who actually care about riders? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Spanky's Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Price Paid: $1400.00 Purchased At: Iron Horse Factory
Submitted by
Kyle
from Canada Date Reviewed: May 24, 2007 Strengths: Wicked bike except i have only ridden it for like 20 min so far. Weaknesses: Nothing that i have found so far other than the fact that its pretty heavy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $899.00 Purchased At: rs cycle Bike Setup: this bike.
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