Submitted by
Pierre
a Downhiller
from Laval, France Date Reviewed: December 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Vars (France)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1420.00
Purchased At:
Oxford (GB)
Strengths:
Very plush and easy to set suspension. The frame is strong and looks mad !!
Weaknesses:
Stickers are crap: the remove easily
Similar Products Used:
Cdale super V DH, Wheller DH, Bianchi ti DH
Bike Setup:
UD 150 fork, profile crankset, DEEMAX wheelset, XTR derailleur, PRO TAPER handlebar,..
Bottom Line:
This bike is amazing. It is so plush compared to my old Cdale. The suspension is so smooth and active you don't hear a noise even when you ride in rocky sections. A bit expensive but I give it 5 chilis anyway because I had a deal on it.
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Submitted by
Alwyn
a Downhiller
from Singapore Date Reviewed: March 2, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Strengths:
Perfect Geometry, NO FLEX , superb handling. Long Lasting Frame.
Weaknesses:
Too attractive
Bike Setup:
DS/Freeride Setup
Bottom Line:
Best freeride frame if components chose wisely. I set to DS/Freeride since I already have a 01 M1. Perfect bike for drop-offs/DH cousre. Good bike if you have a budget. 5 Chilli peps for this one!
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Submitted by
Javier
a Downhiller
from Vancouver B.C. Date Reviewed: December 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
big drops, steep, fast
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$3300.00
Strengths:
Handles great, sealed bearings, 6 inches of travle you don't need more than that, jumps veryy well, very strong frame.
Weaknesses:
stickers come off very easily.
Similar Products Used:
GT i-drive 4000, 3000, team, norco VPS 1.
Bike Setup:
Rock shox boxxer fork, dee max rims, hayes disc brakes 8 inch front 6 inch back.
Bottom Line:
Best downhill/freeride bike I've ever riden before, good weigh for a downhill bike. You should buy it if you like technical trails or fast trails because it handles great. The sealed bearings make the suspension very smooth and it handles great in the air.
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