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Submitted by
edward granado
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: February 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | JPL El Prieto /Chantry Flats | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | it's too B!tchin'!!! the craftsmanship, welding, design, everything is super sweeet, it's rigid and light and awesome! | | Weaknesses: | company is toast i hear, hope i can get a few RR der hangars
"just in case", who knows about warranty support??? big bummer....so much for the 100 year/lifetime warranty....... | | Similar Products Used: | I've owned 4 Sworks M2's and tho i loved every last one of them, i think i've found a new love.. we'll see about that when i have a problem w/the frame and need some factory support.... | | Bike Setup: | lesseee....
18 in frame, FireXC pro ft tire, Mythos XC rr tire
Spox Whls w/Ti hub body from XTR rr hub & XTR TI cogset
XLR8 Crnks w/Ti BB,Ti crnk blts,XTR rings,Alu CHring blts
Shim 434 pedals
Sachs Chain, XTR RR der.
Easton CT2 Carbon seatpost W/ Ti bolts & Flite seat
Sachs Neos Ft. Der.
XTR V-brks, Sram 9.0 Crbn Lvrs, Crbn Brk. Boostr plates
Man. Xvert Sngl crwn frk, Modif. for 95mm trvl, 5in. spring
Cane Creek cartridge bearing Hedset
Azonic riser bars, Bonty Mag. Barends, Titec Big Al Stem
rollamajig, Gortex Tfln der. Cables, Xray 800 shftrs
All Hrdwr on the bike is Ti, only Steel is Der. adjustmt screws, computer mount screw, and Xray shifter clamp bolts.
Bike weighs approx 23 lbs
| | Bottom Line: | This HT rules!!! cannot believe there aren't more reviews in here!
the thing climbs like a scalded cat up a tree, it flys perfectly balanced and feels so SOLID and BEEFY while being
Super Light as well!!!
The craftsmanship on this thing reminds me of a "Works" 500cc GP motorcycle or F1 racecar/ indycar Susp./Chassis parts, it is terribly beautiful to look @. I found myself just STARING at it rite after i built it in a way that would probably get me arrested in some parts of the country!!..
I think the best part is really the feeling of solidity.
What's amazing, is that it rides that way without feeling as Harsh as my S-works bikes could feel.
I will have to post again after i've had a few more rides/ months on it!!
but after one (1) ride I'm already in Love!!!
Love @ 1st ride???....
Edgy
As for the ratings i can only give it a 3 for value as the Co. is out of business, (i was torn on this ,cuz in My sit. i got a Brand New frame for only ....$375.00!!! off an ad in the the Marketplace! lowest price i'd seen was $1,500!!.
It's an UNREAL DEAL, i know, but the Co. is not in Business
anymore and at the frame's Orig. list price of $1,700, i would Never have bought this frame. many other frames are too close in performance at a fraction of the price...
As for Overall rating, i can only give a 4 cuz despite the way it feels and rides, w/no Cust./Wrnty support, i'm on my own with this frame, and if i break it i'm screwed, this might discourage others from buying this frame, if they find a nice one still in a shop, or a used one, but I'd do it again for the right price!!!. If you Love a good stiff HT, and you find one and can get a great price on it DO IT!!! you won't be sorry!!!
Edgy | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Vince
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
There isn't a place yet for the CHUCK CR-HT (hardtail) so I decided to crash the party and brag about it here!
I LOVE THIS BIKE! I've ridden/owned several hardtails and full-boingers and can't believe how well this thing rides. Let me get to the point:
Tight technical singletrack: very nimble and light handling. Carves the switchbacks beautifully and climbs like a goat on acid. I'm used to having to weight my rear wheel on the steepies for traction - unnecessary here. May even result in the front wheel coming off the ground a little. Just settle in the seat or hammer out of the saddle.
Fireroads: the slack headtube angle (~70.5) makes for extremely stable conditions at 35+ mph. The wheelbase is a longish ~42 but the effective toptube length does not stretch you out. I compare the riding compartment to my GT STS DS1000 - comfortable reach with room to spare.
Actual weight: 22 3/4 lbs
Spec'd: XTR all; Syncros stem; Titec 118g Ti bar; Titec Magnesium Shorty b-ends; Sachs Extreme shifters; Crossmax wheels; Tioga XC tires (RULE!!); 747 SPD's; WTB SST Ti Kevlar saddle; Answer Rocker seatpost (nice adjustability); Judy SL LT w/ Speed Springs
Answer: Not enough CHILIS in Mexico for this rating!
I dealt with Darin Murphy at CHUCK directly. He's a great guy - stands behind the product in full force. Lifetime Warranty on frame. Wheel World in Woodland Hills, CA built it up for me (Mike G. - mechanic, John J - Manager) | Overall Rating: |
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