Strengths: Awesome. This frame is one of the strongest you can buy, its gusseted all over, has FAT tubing, strong bearings in all the pivot points, basically it kicks ass!
Weaknesses: The only weakness i have found is the weight but thats just the way i have it set up.
Bottom Line:
I bought the 1999 model frame for about $400usd and built it up over time using parts i already had and some new ones. After 2 years, and two really bad rear shocks that shall remain nameless) i have just got a DNM ST10rc and it is kicking ass. Anyone looking for a DH bike should get one of these, the value for money is HUGE, and the ride quality is even bigger.
Submitted by
Eigil Bisgaard
a Downhiller
from Alpine, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2002
Strengths: It was WAAAAY cheap, or so I was told.
Weaknesses: None that I found, but I don't own it.
Bottom Line:
It had a nice hint of over-steer, but not the extreme over-steer that robs speed and time, it was very linear travel that seemed to be sprung right stock.
Strengths: Plush as all sh*t, gusseted throughout, Stiff, sick graphics, ajustable travel (6-8), 3 tyre clearance, shock options, burly disc mount, cartridge bearing pivots, even welding
Weaknesses: Pov seatpost supplied, but hey who cares! Hefty frame weight 9.9lbs!
Bottom Line:
This bike is flamin' sick!, It bombs over anything, Though it might only be available in AUS. but it is easily to the suspension standard of the big M1 and costs bugger all! If you can get one, go right for it!! It rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
