Submitted by
Noah
a Cross Country Rider
from Hot Springs, SD, USA
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2001
Strengths: Cheap, durable, good quality tubing & ritchey dropouts
Weaknesses: poor paintjob, but if you're looking at your bike, you're probably not riding hard enough right then.
Bottom Line:
This bike is extremely versatile and durable. Only complaint is that w/ a 75lbs trailer it can be a bit flexy, but great under all other circumstances (urban assault, epic singletrack, technical downhills, etc). Highly recommended, especially for the price.
Similar Products Used: Norco Nitro, Sunn XircuitMax
Bike Setup: The whole enchilada : XTR, SID XC, ESP 9.0sl, Ritchey WSC headset and BB, etc, etc.
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Submitted by
Chris Kelly
a Weekend Warrior
from Woodstock
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2000
Strengths: Cheap. Definately stealth if that's what you're into. Frame alone about 4lbs even.
Weaknesses: Paint. Not exactly top notch paint job. Only available in one color. No replacable dropout.
Bottom Line:
No problems noted so far. It just works. Geometry and fit are good for me (6'2). Definately a good frame so far those looking for steel HT for VERY low $$. Unsure of quality of inside of headset or BB areas since I bought the frame with fork and BB installed. Welds look pretty decent too. Will update with any changes after 6 months.
Unless something breaks or falls apart sometime soon, I'll give it 5 flamming burritos for value and 4 for overall. Paint could be better.
Submitted by
Gatchan
a Weekend Warrior
from Tokyo, Japan
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2000
Strengths: Price, steel ride, light as a steel frame
Weaknesses: Paint finish
Bottom Line:
A lot more forgiving than AL frame, not as soft as soft tails(natually!). I cannot notice any BB area flex, but I am not a power pedaler with only about 155lb. As light as(could be lighter than) low range AL frame, my 16" frame weigh 1650g on a kitchen scale. Clear coat peeled off right out of the box, so did the Reynolds 853 decal. Welds are fine. Pleased with the ride. A good buy if you are looking for a good steel ride at a reasonable price, but not a brand.
Similar Products Used: Voodoo Bantu, Miyata Comp.SL, KHS Team ST
Bike Setup: '99 Bomber Z2 Atom, Deore/LX mix, Araya XC395 rim with Mythos Slick.
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Submitted by
Kevin Worth
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: July 28, 2000
Strengths: Good weight, nice angles, way cheap.
Weaknesses: Paint was oversprayed into BB a bit
Bottom Line:
Just what I hoped to get, medium long top tube, very friendly feel and man - cheap cheap. I got mine with no stickers for a full stealth look. Gave it a 4 cus of the overspray, otherwise five.
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