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BigBurd
a Downhiller
from Lake City, UT USADate Reviewed: June 17, 2011
Strengths: Descends like a sled, turns like it's on rails, jumps well, very sturdy, adjustable geometry, rear shock (Fox DHX 3.0) was surprisingly comparable to the 5.0. Great balance and takes drops like butter. Love the X9 deraileur, particularly in short cage.Weaknesses: A little heavy, not great for pedalling but comparable to my Demo 8 and Stab. Fork upgrade is good investment!Bottom Line: I love this bike! The front shock is a bit lame but at $3200 I'm glad it was the only weak link! All the other components have been great. The frame is super sturdy and handles very stable. The steeper the terrain, the better it rides. I like the adjustable geometry too! I prefer middle hole for steep downhill and rear hole for freeride.
Basically indestructible...
Favorite Trail: FireSwamp
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$3200.00
Purchased At: Local bike shop
Similar Products Used: Kona Stinky, Specialized Demo 8, Kona Stab,
Bike Setup: Stock + Fox 40
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virginhucker
a Downhiller
from utahDate Reviewed: August 11, 2009
Strengths: rides amazing. jumps extremely well for a big bike. super stable at speeds. corners on rails due to the stiffness. all in all get this bike if you like to go fast and hit big jumpsWeaknesses: came with a marz 66 which has sucked from the start. decently heavyBottom Line: super sick bike. love the way it rides. made for high speeds and big airs. the suspension design is dialed, the geo is dialed. 4 value chilis for the stupid fork. 5 overall chilis for the sickness of the ride
Favorite Trail: dirt merchant
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Similar Products Used: big hit, demo, judge, scream
Bike Setup: stock except different forks and brakes
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crashdad
a Weekend Warrior
from Pitt Meadows,BC,CanadaDate Reviewed: April 19, 2009
Strengths: caries speed well, rail corners well. hugs the trail. the bike felt great from the first ride.Weaknesses: weight 46 lbs, stock tires weak side walls, flatted easly. the bottom bracket is very low. I hit my pedals often on dippy flat sections of trails. I was pitched off once when I pedal stroked into a rock. not very good for pedaling up hill.Bottom Line: This is my firts DH bike. I test rode allot of my friends DH bikes. I bought this bike for the purpose of trying racing. It did fit my budget. With most lighter DH bikes,
money does factor into my choice. with the investment of a few thousand dollars I am sure I can bring the weight down.
I did change the tires out to Maxxis supper tacky minions DH front and rears. But that unfortunatly added some weight. A few of my racer friends have tride the bike. they all complained about the weight, But loved the speed that the bike caries.
Favorite Trail: woodlot
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: Experiance cycling
Similar Products Used: Rocky moutain switch, Brodie deablo
Bike Setup: Frame Rocky Mountain FORM™ 7005
Fork Marzocchi 66RCV
Front Travel 180mm
Rear Shock FOX DHX 3.0
Rear Travel N/A
Head Set FSA Orbit Z 1.5
Stem Race Face Race Face Evolve DH 6 DEG
Handlebar Race Face Race Face Evolve DH
Brakes Avid Juicy 5 w/8
Brake Levers Avid Juicy 5
Shifters SRAM X9
Gearing (FR) N/A
Gearing (RR) SRAM X9 9spd
Cranks & Chainrings Race Face Race Face Ride DH 36T
Bottom Bracket Race Face X-TYPE
Pedals Wellgo Big Flats
Hubs (FR) RMB Alloy Disc 12mm Axle
Hubs (RR) RMB Alloy Disc 20mm Axle
Cassette SRAM PG-950 11/32
Chain SRAM PC-951
Spokes DT Champion
Rims Mavic EX325 Dbl Wall 26
Tires (RR/FR) WTB Dissent 2.5 DNA
Seat Post Race Face Race Face Evolve DH 30.9mm w/c
Saddle WTB Pure V Race
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wvfreerider
a Weekend WarriorDate Reviewed: January 22, 2009
Strengths: Pedals great for weight and travel. Adjustable travel for the rear shock. Great components.Weaknesses: Stock WeightBottom Line: Probably will be keeping it stock except for the tires. I'll be able to drop the weight down to the high 30's when i change the tires and tubes.
Favorite Trail: Anything at Snowshoe
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Marathon Bicycle Com
Similar Products Used: GT DHi, Giant XTC-AC2
Bike Setup: Stock, will be changing the tires soon
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